CD8 - faint line OPK

Happy Friday All!!

I did an OPK test last night and there was a faint line. I know it’s a negative but I’m still confused with what it really means. Most ovulation test work similar. The lighter line means that you have not reached the amount of estrogen you need for ovulation to happen. You have to test until the two lines are equal color or the one collected is darker. 

Also I know OPK tests are not 100% reliable so I have been watching my CM and its getting from sticky to watery now, I haven’t had ECWM yet..so im waiting. Didn’t get EWCM last cycle so I’m really hoping some soon.

It's also posible to have a positive OPK without actually ovulating. How sucky is that. But it makes sense since OPKs don't actually test ovulation but for LH hormone. A positive OPK without ovulation can happen under the following circumstances:

- LUFS (Luteinised unruptured follicle syndrome) where there is a surge in LH but no egg is released.

- Premature ovarian failure

- Menopause

Hopefully once I started with a faint lint, the big O is closely to follow. I should be testing twice a day but its so hard with work and all.

I also know that once you get a darker line, O happens in the next 12-36 hours. We BD last night just for in case. 

CD1 AGAIN :(

Our wait is over, CD1 for me today again, 13 days after ovulation. I AF came 2 days early AGAIN! Now my cycle is 26 days instead of 28? What is going on? My temperature this morning dropped low and sure enough AF came with the temperature drop.

Honestly this cycle I wasnt sure if I ovulated or not...I usually could tell by a bit of EWCM but don't think I saw any this cycle.

I am happy to say that I wasn't as devastated when AF came this cycle. I guess deep down I was kinda expecting it and I didn't know what to expect emotionally but that didn't kill the glimmer of hope in the back of my head. I could tell John was a little disappointed as well. More than anything I am frustrated about how long this TTC is going to take.

I am finding the emotions surrounding trying to conceive very complex. I know I can get pregnant, I know I can carry a baby so I don't understand what the issues are. I don't know how much more pain and heartache we'll need to go through to get a baby. The ironic thing is everyone around me is getting pregnant, it's like a slap in the face! All my friends are either giving birth, pregnant or with kids.

 

Temp dropped at CD26

Here's my chart today at CD26. Temp dropped today tp 35.7, even though its still above the coverline I am almost 100% sure AF is just around the corner. I am expecting period by Saturday. I guess there is always a possibility and all I can do is wait and see.

Got my CD21 test results

Well as the title suggests I got my CD21 blood test results and my progesterone were 43.3 which is pretty good and my GP advised that I am ovulating normally which is good news.

Apparently a progesterone level of 30 is all you need to confirm that you have ovulated. Also bearing in my that these bloods are called CD21 but they are actually supposed to be 7DPO..which should be rite since I have a 28 days cycle.

Note: A progesterone test is done to confirm ovulation. When a follicle releases its egg, it becomes what is called a corpus luteum and produces progesterone. 

Took my CD21 Test today.

So today at my day off, I went to the city to take my CD21 blood test. The pathologist said the results should be ready on Tuesday afternoon. This is the first hormone test I've had and I don't really know what I'm expecting. Honestly I'm not entirely sure if I have ov'd this month but let's hope so. 

At the lab, I was freaking out. I hate needles but it was not as bad as I expected. At least I didn't go running and screaming from the pathologist! All done now - Thank God.

Made an appointment with my GP for Tuesday afternoon for the results. 

Next step I guess if I'm all OK and not preggers is to test DH's swimmers. Wonder what he'll think about that. LOL. If I can nearly faint having my blood taken, he can definitely wank into a plastic cup, don't you think?