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July 3rd, 2015, 08:49 PM
#1
First time using OPKs. This is CD7-9. What does this mean?
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July 3rd, 2015, 09:48 PM
#2
Dream Vet
Hmmm. Do/could you have PCOS? What time of day do you test?
My Ovulation Chart currently TTC, Cycle #16 since last BFP
TTC #1
- swaying pink on & off since Nov 2013 - hoping for a girl first but excited for either!
Dec 2001 - May 2006 : 5 early abortions of healthy singletons (3 medical @5w, 2 surgical @8w, last 4 pregnancies conceived with late DH, all conceived while TTA/on birth control)
Mar 2012: miscarried B/G twins @5w (conceived 2 cycles after remověng Paraguard copper IUD while NTNP), one twin was ovarian ectopic
Me: 34, widowed, late O + short LP, normal-good hormone levels excepting undetectable testosterone, seeking a known sperm donor/life partner
My sway: vegetarian LE for over 28w, skipping breakfast, fibre (ground psyllium husks) with/before/between meals, physically inactive, drama avoidance, ocassional minimal YesBaby lube as needed, alternate cycles on low dose Clomid, double shot lattes (with meals)
Past sway tactics I've dropped (in order): Vitex, Sudafed, antihistamines, intermittent fasting, one attempt per cycle at positive OPK, one attempt in fertile period
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July 3rd, 2015, 10:29 PM
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Dream Vet
They are all -, are you taking anything? Also, is there any chance you have PCOS? If so, some women with PCOS aren't able to use OPKs. When do you normally O?
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July 4th, 2015, 09:52 PM
#4
I just got a fourth one exactly the same today. I'm not sure about PCOS. I don't think. I got pregnant with my boys first month trying both times and have a normal period. I never O this early though. This is the first month trying to pin point O so we can sway for a girl.
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July 4th, 2015, 09:53 PM
#5
Oh and I was taking Vitex and Saw Palmetto, stopped because I was afraid this meant I was ovulating!
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July 6th, 2015, 04:50 AM
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Dream Vet
Are those Wondfo tests? For some women, including myself, they were just way too sensitive. I was getting 5+ days of positives in a row and it was really annoying! I switched over to the Babi brand and they have been great. I now get 2 days of positives and then they go negative the day I ovulate. Much better. No more Wondfo tests for me!
Me: 35 years old. Was an infant nanny and birth and postpartum doula. Now a full time SAHM.
DS1: Aug 2003 (my first home birthed water baby!)
DS2: May 2009 (my second home birthed water baby!)
Oct 2014
July 2016: Laproscopic surgery to remove a ping pong ball sized endometrioma on left ovary and 3 pea size fibroids on outside of uterus. Hysteroscopy to remove one larger "penetrating fibroid" inside uterus.
Oct 2016: Heartbroken after DH's vasectomy. Looks like my dreams of a daughter are gone.
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July 10th, 2015, 01:33 PM
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Swaying Advice Coach
Some people get those weird many days of OPK on Vitex and Saw Palmetto.
Have you recently upped carbs (esp. sugar and white flour)
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July 14th, 2015, 02:23 PM
#8
Dream Vet
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August 6th, 2015, 04:19 PM
#9
I got 3 days of +opks and I'm taking Vitex and Saw Palmetto. Do you think that's the reason? If so, should I drop them?
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August 9th, 2015, 01:18 PM
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Swaying Advice Coach
Are they messing up your cycle in other ways??
I probably wouldn't drop them for that reason alone, although they have only been getting so-so results.
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Not sure where to ask not TTC