Ok im not really sure either. I'll keep trying and temping until we leave for vacay, soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
Thanks again!!
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Ok im not really sure either. I'll keep trying and temping until we leave for vacay, soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
Thanks again!!
Oh yes that's great! :agree: good thinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by djmommy
Looks like no O so far :(.
was out of town and didn't temp a few days .
How long do annovulatory cycles last?
I thought I had a pos opk on a cheapie but no smiley on clearblue on cycle day 16
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They last however long, unfortunately. Even months, plural. I agree this is looking anovulatory for now but that doens't mean you won't O this month.
I do have a new gizmo for you though. There are some progesterone urine strips out now, and while I have no experience with them I thought of you right away - even if they're not terribly useful they might help confirm ovulation https://proovtest.com/
Wow those look pretty interesting. You know I'll probably order some! Thanks for the link!
It just seems like I keep having issues. Last cycle was great temps and LP and now no O. Im just sad. Do u think its still really possible to O or probably not likely? What causes this, imbalanced hormones? I haven't had any ewcm at all.
Yes it still is possible to ovulate and you very likely still will.
Some people have these type of weird cycles their entire lives, others have them once in a while, others go through periods of time where they have very disrupted cycles that then go back to normal. It's not "imbalance" per se, it's just that this is what your body's hormones "want" to do right now.
ok so I guess you think I should still wait to start taking the myoinstol? Sorry forgot to ask earlier. :)
Yes I think we should wait, I don't want to take a chance starting anything that may further delay ovulation.
At CD 1 is always a good time to start things because your hormones are all uniformly low at that point and so your body kinda just takes anything new and kinda fits it in. Whereas when you're about to ovulate or it's getting closer, omething new in the mix that could possibly affect hormones can mess up an impending ovulation and delay it even more.
ok sounds good. Hopefully O will be on the way for me fx!!
Why would opks be like this. First one was at 10
Second one at 1?
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Thanks!
Just more or less concentration of hormone in your urine. It's really normal over the course of the day to see that kind of variation.
Ok . well I did get those progesterone strips, got to love Amazon!! lol and the test was negative so it means that my progesterone is very low so obviously I haven't ovulated yet so I guess I'll just wait and see and really really really hope for the best!
I also really don't want to waste any more opk so I think I should probably just test if I see any noticeable ewcm, right?
Wow that was fast! Interesting!
Yes hold off testing OR just do e4d and forgo testing totaly.
Yes it came super fast. I guess the way they work is opposite from other tests. The lighter the test line the higher your progesterone is and you should have a baseline from before O to compare. I dont have a baseline but the line was not light so I think they measure it at 5 and under.
Also do u know if low.progesterone makes you tired? Like I have been so darn tired these days. Just more than I normally am with 4 kiddos
Yes it came super fast. I guess the way they work is opposite from other tests. The lighter the test line the higher your progesterone is and you should have a baseline from before O to compare. I dont have a baseline but the line was not light so I think they measure it at 5 and under.
Here is a pic
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And when there is no line visible its above 10 but I read reviews where there was still a line and ladies were blood tested and it was 12, 24, etc.
Also do u know if low.progesterone makes you tired? Like I have been so darn tired these days. Just more than I normally am with 4 kiddos
Oh ok cool thanks for posting the pic and explanation, like I said those were new to me as of about a week or so ago so I am really hopeful they'll be of benefit to people - and you guys telling me your experiences with them will really help!
It's actually HIGH prog that may make you tired (supposedly) although I find that despite this, my sleep is often disrupted in the 2ww making me feel really tired.
ok I was just wondering. I feel like pregnant tired and I havent even ovulated yet. I wish I could do something to bring it on!
If I do O I will post another pic of the strip. They are pretty pricey, $39.99.for 7 strips so I wont be using them unless I think I ovulated
Oh heavens, I'm dismayed to learn that, I was hoping we had that miracle of miracles that could actually tell us decisively that we'd Oed. AT those prices I"m not sure it's worth it for most!
Yes the price was high but for a one-time purchase I'm ok with it. They tell you to take it at the beginning of your cycle like day 3 or four to use the color as baseline and then again about 5 or 6 days after you ovulate while also using Opks and CM they tell you to test again and you should see the color disappearing and getting lighter, so it may help women confirm that at least they're ovulating and to possibly determine if they need more treatment. So we'll see. I wont buy them often.
Yes it's absolutely perfect for you in this situation! :) Keep me posted how they're working for you.
How long should I go without O of Af without calling OB?
Im so sad. This has been such an ordeal and time is not on my side. I just feel like throwing in the towel.
Also is there anything to an ammonia sort of smell to urine? Maybe I need to drink more water.
It's up to you. If you want to get something to kickstart your cycle go ahead and call them now. They'll likely give you progesterone to start a bleed which will act as a hormonal reset. But do be sure you haven't had unprotected sex for 14 days and have a negative pregnancy test before using it.
Aside from a potential UTI (which may be a reason for a checkup anyway) it doesn't mean anything.
not sure I should just wait it out. CD 38 today. Its only been a few days since BD so Id have to wait anyway, but I haven't even ovulated. Would I still wait 14 days?
ugh.......
Im sure she'd make me wait a little longer since technically it hasn't been that long but sure feels like it!
I also dont want to deal with a super heavy bleed either.
But im just annoyed lol
Yes you still need to wait 14 days because you never know. Temps don't always tell the tale of ovulation (esp in a weird cycle) and the worst thing would be to take the medication then be pregnant all along and end up jeopardizing a pregnancy.
yes makes sense, would definitely not want to jeopardize anything.
my temps have been pretty low the last few mornings. Not sure if it means anything. This cycle stinks!
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It's really unlikely you're pregnant as you know, just better not to risk anything.
You may be saving up some estrogen, we'll have to wait and see what happens. Be on the look out for O symptoms.
That would be great, I will be on the lookout for sure just in case. Hopefully the healthy eating will help too!!
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does this look pos? I'll test later to be sure.
If we BD yesterday shall we try tonite if I can get DH to or tomorrow?
I have.no cm.so Im wary of the positive.
Yea so can diluted urine make much of a difference? I assume with a real surge it wouldn't :(
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It can always be a faker but I'd def. have attempt. Even though you had one yesterday a pos may be as much as 48 hours before O.
no even with a true surge the dilute urine can make it go negative. (that's why some people have to limit fluids while using them)Quote:
Originally Posted by djmommy
I haven't gotten another positive but all the veggies and salad I eat seem to dilute my urine.
O well I'll try.to attempt.
It def was positive, not blaring though
It seems like it was probably a faker. My temps don't seem much.
I. just tired, so tired and this cycle is so long and I dont know why or whats really going on. :(
Feeling really sad and discouraged and over it.
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So I just took out that fluke temp on cycle day 41 which was high and now it gave me crosshairs, but I'm not really sure, what do you think? I know that you can't tell me for sure but any opinion? This is so unpredictable!
Do you think the time change, daylight savings affects temps?
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It definitely does and I also think that just the increasing day length can too.
Taking out that temp makes the dip/rise fit perfectly in the pattern with the OPK. I can't call it yet but I'm cautiously optimistic. :heart:
well not sure if I actually ovulated. Temps are lower than beginning of my cycle but time will tell I guess. I'll still be watching for symptoms but to be honest, Im so over it! Lol
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That is not at all unusual in one of those kinda sorta anovulatory cycles that then settles into ovulatory later on. Very normal. I do think you've ovulated.
Well either I haven't ovulated yet or my progesterone is really low. I took that progesterone strip and it was negative, below 5. :(
Should I keep waiting or go to OB?
I feel like maybe this is all over for me!
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my opks today 12pm 2pm and 3:30 being the lightest
I keep thinking maybe it will be positive :(
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I'd operate under the assumption you haven't Oed yet.
If you go to the OB they may be able to give you the Provera to end this cycle and start a new one.
Weird cycles are not unusual and it only rarely mean the "M" word.
Im still attempting but gosh its so frustrating. Im sorry to keep bothering you.Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
I mean Id rather not have to take anything but I would like a chance to conceive! These almost dark opks throw me off. Been trying to keep up with e4d but sometimes it doesn't work.
Are there any cons to waiting instead of using provera?
The con of waiting is that it may take a long time (but you could still ovulate and can keep trying)
The con of doing Provera is you have to wait 14 days without having unprotected sex (during which time you could ovulate naturally and miss the month) then get your period then wait another 14 days for O to happen.
Both ways have disadvantages, unfortunately. :/