NEW! Waiting for Ovulation thread

Right I'm officially CD 1 now. Sigh. Counting again! Making sure the next couple weeks are jam packed busy so I don't think about things too much and am investing in a thermometer on Tuesday to give this charting business a proper go!

http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/ht/cervixovulation.htm

Tan just popping in to so have a look at the above link

Jess - sorry for AF - at least you have lots to keep you busy!
Monkeydiva - fingers xd!
Pitter Patter - thanks for the link. It was really helpful.
Charly - let's hope it's CD13 for you!

AFM - This morning I had aches and pains like I get after I have ov'd. I also noticed yesterday that I had sensitive nipples in the shower - also another sign that I have ov'd. I also had EWCM at the beginning of the week - CD10 or so. The problem is I usually ov CD18 so I had intended on timing BD for CD 14 onwards. Because of all my post ov symptoms I went and bought an OPK from the supermarket. I got a -ve. Which could mean two things - I've already ov'd or I haven't yet. I am suspecting the latter. For those who use OPK's, have you ever had just the test line come up? I thought both lines came up but if it was -ve then the control line is lighter than the test line. I guess I am just wondering if the test was faulty. All of this means nothing except that I might be in the TWW. Seeing as we only got one BD in on CD15, I may be out before I've even started this month! I have an appointment with the specialist tomorrow so I might ask for a test to check if I've ov'd or not.

Hehe. I replied in the other one! Will do another tonight.

Been hanging out in the 2ww thread but should be in here for a bit. CD 4 and taking clomid for the first time. Had the mother of all head aches yesterday but think it has gone. Can't get over how much rain we are having!

OH and partner said he has no issue with getting his swimmers tested just to put my mind at ease (his age being the concerning factor) so that's cool - going to organise that somehow this week!

Hi

Just joining in here as i thought i was in Tww!!

Gah!! Just got my blood results from Fridays "day 21" test - however it was actually my day 50!!
Progesterone levels < 0.1 or what ever it is when you've not ovulated- so my question is if I ov'd on tues/wed might the progesterone not have risen yet!

This is the 2nd time my CM has tricked me

Stopped pill 1 march - AF all most immediately then AF visited again 26 April then nothing since!!!

Might get a thermometer today - opk test expensive if you're like me - guess I could test everyday

So guess I could now be waiting to ovulate CD53 - what joke

hi epic traveller

thank you for your message - yes this is my first cycle TTC - i started taking Vitex about 2 weeks ago - and i did just bulk buy some OPK's so i think i'll stick with those for now.

i know it can take a while to come right after the pill for about 10 years - but i just want to make sure there is nothing else wrong and listen to other peoples experiences ideas.

Dr wants me to keep getting blood tests for Progesterone every week until AF arrives - i'm 30 so she thinks i shouldn't worry until after 1 year apparently.

Guess i'll just keep testing and waiting - jees i wouldnt want to miss BD'ing when OV comes if my cycles stay this long !

whats the best advice for when to OPK test (ie time of day)

ok great thanks for the tip - i only take one - maybe i'll up my dose - see if it gives it a kick start
thanks again

Birdy - just copying my post from TWW to here :)

Oh Birdy I'm sorry, that is SO frustrating! I know what it's like to have super long cycles, such a nightmare :( I have figured out I routinely get fertile CM 10-15 days before I ovulate, it's like my body tries to do it but doesn't succeed, then I have more later in my cycle and actually ovulate - so annoying!!

Temping has helped me a lot, if only to confirm when I do ovulate then at least I know when I'm in the TWW!xx