nikcib
January 11th, 2014, 11:30 AM
Hello,
I am having trouble with my cycle this month. This is my 3rd month TTC and I conceived my 2 boys the first month TTC so this is new to me. This is also the first month using OPKs but 3rd month temping. I temped with both my boys and understood the process well. My first son was conceived 0-1 and the second O+12 ish. As a result, even though I know cut offs aren't reliable, I have used 0-3 and O-2 the past 2 cycles with CFR. The problem is that it's hard to know when I'm going to O ahead of time because I have 5 days EWCM and seemingly dry up the day of ovulation. This seemed odd to me so I added OPKs to get a better understanding. The last two cycles I seemingly ovulated on CD 14 and CD 15 with a 13 day luteal phase. Based on my cycle lengths for the past few years, it seems that's average (27 day cycle with 13 day luteal phase).
Anyway, my main problem is that we DTD on CD8 and got carried away and ended up finishing inside. I didn't think it would be a big deal because I don't ovulate to CD 14/15 and figured the odds were low that any boys would be hanging around (especially since I haven't had luck with O-2 or O-3). However, today is CD 12 and I got first positive OPK this morning (test line same/maybe a bit darker on Wondfo). Last night, the test line was SLIGHTLY lighter but just barely. Close call. So now I don't know what to do or expect. My plan was to do one attempt on CD 14 with CFR but I fear that may be too late. Should I bump it up to CD 13? I still might miss the boat on this cycle but I want to stick to one attempt. I'm afraid the CD8 tryst may have messed up this whole thing. The other possibility is that I am going to O on CD 14/15 like usual and have several days of + OPK. What's your advice girls?
PS since I'm not doing many other sway factors for various reasons,( skipping vitamins and breakfast (taking folic acid) but did lose 4 lbs through general weight loss 126lbs and 5'6. I was around 130 when conceiving my boys. Not a lot of weight, I would like to lose more but I tend to pass out when I get too skinny and have a hard time with diets (get the shakes too)) I could be a good candidate for your one attempt stats assuming CD 8 doesn't mess with this cycle. Dang it, have to be better next month if this doesn't work out.
I am having trouble with my cycle this month. This is my 3rd month TTC and I conceived my 2 boys the first month TTC so this is new to me. This is also the first month using OPKs but 3rd month temping. I temped with both my boys and understood the process well. My first son was conceived 0-1 and the second O+12 ish. As a result, even though I know cut offs aren't reliable, I have used 0-3 and O-2 the past 2 cycles with CFR. The problem is that it's hard to know when I'm going to O ahead of time because I have 5 days EWCM and seemingly dry up the day of ovulation. This seemed odd to me so I added OPKs to get a better understanding. The last two cycles I seemingly ovulated on CD 14 and CD 15 with a 13 day luteal phase. Based on my cycle lengths for the past few years, it seems that's average (27 day cycle with 13 day luteal phase).
Anyway, my main problem is that we DTD on CD8 and got carried away and ended up finishing inside. I didn't think it would be a big deal because I don't ovulate to CD 14/15 and figured the odds were low that any boys would be hanging around (especially since I haven't had luck with O-2 or O-3). However, today is CD 12 and I got first positive OPK this morning (test line same/maybe a bit darker on Wondfo). Last night, the test line was SLIGHTLY lighter but just barely. Close call. So now I don't know what to do or expect. My plan was to do one attempt on CD 14 with CFR but I fear that may be too late. Should I bump it up to CD 13? I still might miss the boat on this cycle but I want to stick to one attempt. I'm afraid the CD8 tryst may have messed up this whole thing. The other possibility is that I am going to O on CD 14/15 like usual and have several days of + OPK. What's your advice girls?
PS since I'm not doing many other sway factors for various reasons,( skipping vitamins and breakfast (taking folic acid) but did lose 4 lbs through general weight loss 126lbs and 5'6. I was around 130 when conceiving my boys. Not a lot of weight, I would like to lose more but I tend to pass out when I get too skinny and have a hard time with diets (get the shakes too)) I could be a good candidate for your one attempt stats assuming CD 8 doesn't mess with this cycle. Dang it, have to be better next month if this doesn't work out.