The OPK Thread ---> One BFP already! x

[Haylee.]

The OPK Thread ---> One BFP already! x​

Hey ladies, I changed the name of the thread I hope you don't mind xx

 

[nikalicious]

Thanks Haylee!! That is great you got your positive! Hopefully the TWW treats you well! I set an alarm on my phone everyday a t the same time so that I wake up and take my temp. There is also a website you can use to adjust the temp to the time you normally wake up. This has helped me when i need to get up earlier/later than my alarm. ---> https://www.whenmybaby.com/basalbodytemperature.php

I am still so excited for you seaweed! it's giving me hope that you have the same cramping I do since O. I know I did not have this cramping last cycle, so I am hoping it's a good sign!! How long had you guys been TTCing?

I started feeling better later today after a nap( I NEVER nap!). It feels like I am coming down with something because I have been tired all day! Hoping that it's not me getting sick, but rather a BFP! Still having cramps, mainly on my left side, but they have gone back and forth between each side. Tuesday cannot come soon enough! But I am going to stay strong and not test until then. Going to try to keep busy to keep my mind off of it!

 

[Haylee.]

Thanks Nik, that website is going to come in handy!
I hope you aren't coming down with something, a cold in the TWW isn't exactly bad either though

**Waiting patiently for Tuesday**

I just got another positive opk, I think, what do you ladies think, and if this is the case, do I go off the last positive opk or the first xx

I am assuming the last one?


Thankyou for putting up with my questions ladies xx

 

[nikalicious]

It looks like the 2nd one is darker and thicker to me. Your surge can last from a couple hours to days and then you O 12-48 hours after the positive OPK, which is why temping helps to confirm O. Good luck with locating O time! just in case!

 

[Haylee.]

Thank you, thank you.
Now to fast forward a few days and hopefully my cover line appears!

Spoiler

We have been having like rabbits the last few days lol

 

[nikalicious]

I hope your coverline shows up too! keep temping!

LOL! I know the feeling! DH and i were like that around the time I O'd as well Have fun!

 

[seaweed eater]

I am still so excited for you seaweed! it's giving me hope that you have the same cramping I do since O. I know I did not have this cramping last cycle, so I am hoping it's a good sign!! How long had you guys been TTCing?

It was our first month I feel a bit spoiled having gotten pregnant right away, but we certainly did a lot (or tried to) to make it happen quickly -- charting, OPKs, preseed, supplements. Based on career timing stuff we were only going to try for about five months and then reevaluate, so I'm very relieved that it happened quickly. But I know it's extremely lucky, even with good timing!

A couple other girls who announced s in one of those calendar threads also mentioned the cramping since O as a symptom, so it sounds really promising to me!! In fact mine have been exactly the same -- mostly on the left in one particular spot, but a few on the right as well (and some toward the middle). Also, someone else had the exact same nasty digestive symptoms as I did around 6-9 DPO and we are both pregnant. I guess I expected to feel a bit weird if I were pregnant but I didn't think it would be like all-out illness, but it was. (It's gotten better over the past couple days though! I was also worried that the entire first tri would be like that!) So...I'm very excited to hear what you get on Tuesday. When is your period due again?? I think it's a great decision not to test earlier, by the way. Fingers SO VERY crossed.

I just got another positive opk, I think, what do you ladies think, and if this is the case, do I go off the last positive opk or the first xx

Nice OPKs! They both definitely look positive to me. I would just record them both as positive and assume that you will ovulate sometime between today and two days from now (Wednesday? I'm no longer confident that I know what day it is where you are ), and go by your CM and temps to figure out which day.

Definitely keep up the charting, that's a really important indicator of your timing...it doesn't tell you when to but it does tell you when your TWW begins, and it's the only fertility sign that really does that. CM and OPKs just tell you that your body is trying to ovulate, not that you actually accomplished it.

Hope you have a happy and relaxed TWW!

AFM, got a lovely positive HPT this morning...I know all it means is that I didn't make up yesterday's, but that in itself is very reassuring Time to tell my parents! Eeeek!! I know they'll be absolutely thrilled but I am still a little nervous about it.

I didn't sleep much last night and feel like I've had much more energy since yesterday morning. I did get tired quite early last night, as I have been for the past week, but during the day I felt better and I hadn't had much sleep because of NYE. Either the fatigue before had to do with the psychological torture of the TWW and not hormones, or, if I'm still experiencing it, I'm also feeling enough excitement to override it!

 

[laurs]

Congrats seaweed, I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! bnb has been cruel to me the last few days so I havent really had a chance to get on here!~ I am so stoked for you! Yay !! And Nik I've got every finger, toe, leg, arm and whatever else crossed for you !! I hope tuesday brings that beautiful bfp for you

I got my +ive opk yesterday but my chart is confusing lol I guess I will wait and see, I have a feeling my opk will be positive again today and if that is the case, maybe my temp will drop tomorrow morning. Goodluck Nik, Congrats seaweed!! and Hi laurs :wave: Hope all is well xxxx

Hiya Haylee, Hope you are well your opk's look promising fx this cycle for you. Had a few low days. Just thinking about things (think its the New Year blues). Plus found out one of my neighbours is preg and got preg literally as they started trying. Just worrying about my own body. First month I have actually cried over the whole thing. Stupidly tested early a few days ago(which was way to early) obv got a neg result and have decided if I can resist I am not going to test this month again unless af is really late and at that going to try and def hold out a few days more. AF due on 5th and honestly thought I was getting it on 31st(when I normally would have before last month was late)as it really felt like it. Been having niggling pains on my left side almost like I do when I ov. In my heart I think I am out this month and am now even doubting if I ov at all. Going to try and just relax and keep occupied with other things. xxxxx

 

[seaweed eater]

Fingers crossed for you, laurs...hope you have a busy and happy wait until Thursday. Show this TTC nonsense who's boss!

 

[nikalicious]

WOW seaweed that is great that you guys got your BFP the first month! I am SO happy for you guys and still keepiung my fingers crossed that everything goes well! Glad you got another positive today to confirm it! GL telling your parents! I wasn't very hopeful when we first started because I had been coming off BCP after 10 years. I still think my body is getting used to not being on them any more, as this cycle is longer than my last 2 (1st 29 days, 2nd 30 days).

AF was due on the 30th, however that was based on a 30 day cycle. Since I O'd late on CD21, I should be due for AF around the 4th or 5th I think.

My temps dropped significantly this morning so I might not test until Wednesday depending on how they look tomorrow. I didn't sleep well, so that might have something to do with it, but if it's low again tomorrow or drops further, I am doubtful I'll get a BFP.

Laurs- I know it can be frustrating, but keep your head high. As a lot of other ladies say, you're not out until AF shows or you get a BFP! I think I might be due for AF around the same time as you so there is still hope for us both!

 

[seaweed eater]

I wouldn't worry about the temp drop, hon. There's a ton of things that could be: lack of sleep (as you said), implantation, or even that the spike yesterday wasn't real and today's temp is consistent with your other temps and really not a drop (which would be fine -- it's well above the coverline and not everybody has to have a triphasic pattern!). Waiting and seeing is no fun, but at least I wouldn't be worried about it in the meantime.

Telling my parents was awesome actually...they're thrilled, and it's made it that much more real to me. Taking a quiet day to myself. There have been some tears.

 

[laurs]

Fingers crossed for you, laurs...hope you have a busy and happy wait until Thursday. Show this TTC nonsense who's boss!

Thank Seaweed eater. I think I am going to try and hold out beyond Thurs(prob impossible mission lol)and hopefully get a pleasant surprise. If I do get AF this month think I will try and approach next cycle more calmly if that is even possible lol. Keep us updated on how your lovely pregnancy. You have given us something lovely to focus on this month xxxxx

 

[laurs]

WOW seaweed that is great that you guys got your BFP the first month! I am SO happy for you guys and still keepiung my fingers crossed that everything goes well! Glad you got another positive today to confirm it! GL telling your parents! I wasn't very hopeful when we first started because I had been coming off BCP after 10 years. I still think my body is getting used to not being on them any more, as this cycle is longer than my last 2 (1st 29 days, 2nd 30 days).

AF was due on the 30th, however that was based on a 30 day cycle. Since I O'd late on CD21, I should be due for AF around the 4th or 5th I think.

My temps dropped significantly this morning so I might not test until Wednesday depending on how they look tomorrow. I didn't sleep well, so that might have something to do with it, but if it's low again tomorrow or drops further, I am doubtful I'll get a BFP.

Laurs- I know it can be frustrating, but keep your head high. As a lot of other ladies say, you're not out until AF shows or you get a BFP! I think I might be due for AF around the same time as you so there is still hope for us both!

Thanks Nikgoing to try and keep positive and hope af doesnt rear its ugly head.FX and lots of for us both this month. Think if I can I will hold out beyond my af due date for testing. Who am I kidding though I could quite easily do it everytime I go to the loo lol.When you planning to test? Are you still getting the cramps? I have been it's almost like a pulling feeling in the ovary area.xxxxx

 

[nikalicious]

Hi ladies! Just wanted to keep you updated- I am not going to test today. My temps dropped below coverline this morning so I am pretty sure I am out. I haven't been having as much cramping as before. We'll see what today/tomorrow brings. If AF shows it will be fine because my hubby's appt. is on the 13th and we will likely take NTNP approach until we find out more about what is going on with him.

FX'd for you laurs and Haylee that this is your cycle!!

 

[seaweed eater]

I'm sorry about that, Nik. I really hope your husband's appointment goes well and you guys get that BFP soon. Be kind to yourself this week. And please keep us posted!

 

[tally86]

The OPK Thread ---> One BFP already! x​

Hey ladies, I changed the name of the thread I hope you don't mind xx

Hi Haylee
When you say one BFP already are you talking about Preg Test or OPK? Sorry if im being dull
Congrats to seaweed eater!!!!! Have you told your parents yet? How exciting for you! Do you mind me asking how often you BD'd and when in your cycle you started?
Im on CD7 and will start BDing every other day (if I can pursuade the DH as he's working very loooooooooooooong days at the mo) now! Then around CD10 will try and BD every day for 10 days except for CD13 (which according to Fertility Friend is a fertile day as im working 9am -10am the next day) Getting quite frustrated now...have just found out that 2 other girlfriends are going to start TTC and just feel like they will get there before me and whilst I will be happy for them it just makes me wish that me and DH would get a bit of luck for once......it's been quite a rough year for us.

Can I ask anyone a question..... if you dont ov one month do you still get the symptoms of OV'ing? i.e EW CM etc??

and to you all


Happy New Year and may it bring us all the !!!!!!

 

[seaweed eater]

Congrats to seaweed eater!!!!! Have you told your parents yet? How exciting for you! Do you mind me asking how often you BD'd and when in your cycle you started?

Thank you you can look at my chart here. We started BD on the first day it seemed even possible for ovulation to be less than 5 days away, but it was quite early. We didn't really plan to do it almost every day -- things just ended up that way. I guess we got excited If I hadn't gotten pregnant this month I was going to propose that we do something more like SMEP, with BD every other day until the first positive OPK and then every day for three or four days.

What you said you are planning below sounds great...just wondering though, why 10 days of every day? That's quite a lot! Do you tend to have a hard time pinpointing ovulation? I mean if you enjoy it then by all means go for it, but if you find it tiring I bet there's a way (using OPKs and CM) to reduce it without lowering your chances of catching the egg by much.

I did tell my parents yesterday...they are thrilled! It definitely made it more real and exciting to me. Telling my husband's parents today.

Can I ask anyone a question..... if you dont ov one month do you still get the symptoms of OV'ing? i.e EW CM etc??

My guess is that you may or may not. You could have an anovulatory cycle where your body gears up for ov but doesn't quite make it, in which case you'd see fertile CM and even positive OPKs, or you could have one where your body doesn't even get that far. FF has a gallery of anovulatory charts that you might be interested in looking through. Looks like positive OPKs are rarer than fertile CM but even those happen sometimes in the apparent absence of ovulation.

 

[tally86]

If I hadn't gotten pregnant this month I was going to propose that we do something more like SMEP, with BD every other day until the first positive OPK and then every day for three or four days.

Whats SMEP? Sorry I really am rubbish at all this.......desperate for my :BFP: but really not the brightest of women! How, after just one month of TTC do you know so much about it all?!!.....Share all your wisdom!

I did tell my parents yesterday...they are thrilled! It definitely made it more real and exciting to me. Telling my husband's parents today.

Aw I hope they are as excited as you!!!

You could have an anovulatory cycle where your body gears up for ov but doesn't quite make it, in which case you'd see fertile CM

Sorry, again, I'm really dull......when you say fertile CM is this EWCM? or is there another way to tell if its fertile?

I really am sorry for all my questions

xxx

 

[seaweed eater]

Whats SMEP? Sorry I really am rubbish at all this.......desperate for my :BFP: but really not the brightest of women! How, after just one month of TTC do you know so much about it all?!!.....Share all your wisdom!

That is sweet! I find all this stuff kind of cool...I've actually been charting for several years, just to get a sense of my cycles. And I've been reading a lot about conception and pregnancy since a few months before TTC, when my husband and I started talking about trying in December. I'm a planner and an optimizer by nature.

SMEP is the Sperm Meets Egg Plan...I don't know its history at all, but the idea (as far as I know) is that you BD every other day until you get a positive OPK, and then three days in a row. Basically it's a framework for timing BD. Again, don't know why it's called what it is or where it came from, but it seems reasonable to me.

Sorry, again, I'm really dull......when you say fertile CM is this EWCM? or is there another way to tell if its fertile?

I really am sorry for all my questions

xxx

No problem, as I said, I enjoy this stuff! To me, fertile CM includes EWCM and also watery CM...the ones that FF puts a green background under EWCM is definitely fertile but I (like a lot of women, I believe) don't always get it, so for me watery CM is often as fertile as it gets. In general, fertile CM is thinner and clearer and non-fertile CM is thicker and more opaque. That is what I mean by fertile CM.

 

[tally86]

Ok, thanks! I have just spent an hour writing a TTC journal and it has Vanished! GRRRRRR! Things are not going my way!
Ok, well the SMEP sounds good....I'll try and use the OPK's from about CD11 and try and use that plan........fingers crossed that this will all become a bit clearer to me soon and ill get the hang of it all......but i'm rather hoping that I wont have to and that this will be my month.....unlikely.
I wouldn't mind going to see my GP to make sure that there is nothing wrong but I've heard that they wont do anything to help you until you've been TTC for at least 12 months.