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Charters and OPK users, I need some help.

nberg89nberg89 member
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edited November 2013 in Getting Pregnant
So I have been taking my OPK's 2-3 times a day since Tuesday and all have been negative. Fertility Friend says my O day is Sunday. This morning my temp took a dive, and it was pretty low which concerned me because my DH and I hadn't BD'd since Tuesday the 5th. But I had negative OPK's. Today they were a little closer to positive and I am going to take another OPK around 8pm to see what that one looks like.

Do you think I Ovulated today based on temps? Or am I going to ovulate soon, based on OPK's? Just confused lol

My chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/488a91

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"I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength."


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My Ovulation Chart!


Wife to a wonderful man, who wants to be a daddy as much as I want to be a mommy. Hopefuly soon! <3
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Re: Charters and OPK users, I need some help.

  • LooneyLifeLooneyLife member
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    For some reason, when I click on your link it goes to Lucky's nest profile.  Copying the link itself did the trick though.

    It's possible that today is O day, but you won't know for sure for a couple days.  Your OPKs are getting very close and the temp drop is common before O.  If it were me, I'd try and get busy tonight if possible.





    dx:  Unexplained IF (mild MFI)

     TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN

    IVF #1 (May 2013):  Antagonist Protocol: 
    24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
    IVF #2 (August 2013):  Lupron Stop Protocol: 
    28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
    EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
    FET #1 (April 2014):  transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP

    C.J. born 01/09/15

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  • nberg89nberg89 member
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    @LooneyLife that was weird! i fixed it i think lol yeah we BD'd around 5 after i got home from work and may try again later tonight, if not tomorrow too. i think my body is toying with me lol

    "I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength."


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    Wife to a wonderful man, who wants to be a daddy as much as I want to be a mommy. Hopefuly soon! <3
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  • brij2006brij2006 member
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    I would do it EOD till your temp spikes. It looks like you're getting close.

    TTC since 1/13  DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)
    Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
    1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system. 
    Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
    Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340  Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
    Riley Elaine born 2/16/15

    TTC 2.0   6/15 
    Chemical Pregnancy 9/15 
    Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
    BFP 9/16  EDD 6/3/17
    Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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  • blueeyedblossomblueeyedblossom member
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    I agree with PP, shoot for EOD.

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  • nberg89nberg89 member
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    So wait do you O the day it dips or the day it spikes? I thought it spikes from progesterone after O. I could be wrong Im still learning it all 4 months in lol

    "I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength."


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    My Ovulation Chart!


    Wife to a wonderful man, who wants to be a daddy as much as I want to be a mommy. Hopefuly soon! <3
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  • blueeyedblossomblueeyedblossom member
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    The day it dips I think. FF labels the first rise as 1DPO, so O would be the day before, or where it dips.

    Right?

    *sits back and waits for more input*

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  • LooneyLifeLooneyLife member
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    Not everyone gets the big dip before O, but many do.  I usually did.  

    If your temp jumps tomorrow (and of course stays elevated) then you O'd today.  The spike, followed by 2 more temps higher than the previous six, confirms O.  It's recommended that you continue EOD until confirmed.





    dx:  Unexplained IF (mild MFI)

     TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN

    IVF #1 (May 2013):  Antagonist Protocol: 
    24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
    IVF #2 (August 2013):  Lupron Stop Protocol: 
    28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
    EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
    FET #1 (April 2014):  transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP

    C.J. born 01/09/15

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  • nberg89nberg89 member
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    Okay. Ugh I thought I had a couple more days but something tells me today was it. I guess all I can do is wait and see what my temps do. And if it was today pray that the 3rd, 5th and 8th were enough.

    "I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength."


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    My Ovulation Chart!


    Wife to a wonderful man, who wants to be a daddy as much as I want to be a mommy. Hopefuly soon! <3
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  • blueeyedblossomblueeyedblossom member
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    @looneylife you explained that very well, thank you

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  • LuckyAngel07LuckyAngel07 member
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    You can always get busy again tomorrow night (later than 5 to give him more than 24 hours). It's usually a good call to cover the day after O as well if you're able.
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    BFP #1: 11/9/13; spontaneous m/c at 6w2d, 11/25/13
    BFP #2: 12/31/13. B/w 12/31: betas >1000, progesterone 13.6; B/w 1/2: betas 3065, progesterone 10.2
    B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
    Progesterone suppositories started 1/2. Please stick, baby!!
    Fiona Elise born 9/9/14 - welcome beautiful girl!
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  • nberg89nberg89 member
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    Def JUST got a positive OPK the real positive. So that should give me 12-36 hours but with todays temp dip I'm just lost. So I'm going to do what you all said and just keep BD EOD until O confirmed by temps.
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    "I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength."


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    My Ovulation Chart!


    Wife to a wonderful man, who wants to be a daddy as much as I want to be a mommy. Hopefuly soon! <3
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  • islandmonkey8islandmonkey8 member
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    12-36 hours I think is average. For some women it could only be 6 hours or less. Either way, if you already hit tonight, I'd wait til tomorrow night like lucky suggested.

     Good luck!
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    TTC 24 months, IUI #3 BFP 6/4/14 Beta 6/5 58, 6/9 508, 6/11 1227 TWINS! EDD 2/15/15
    With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our precious angels on 8/12 at 13 weeks 2 days.
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    IVF #1 Lup/Brav/Meno, ER 11/28 10R/10F, ET "Rudolph" 4AA embryo 12/3, 7 frosties.
    BFP! Betas: 12/12 225, 12/15 706, 12/17 1512. EDD 8.21.15
    12/29 hb 120. 1/5 perfect, GRAD DAY! 1/15 perfect at OB. NT 2/6 PERFECT, HB 158!

    Baby Girl born 8.9.15 at 38.2 due to IUGR 4lb7.8oz 17" 
    Our princess is being watched over by her older siblings every day <3
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  • Apollo11235Apollo11235 member
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    nberg89 said:
    Def JUST got a positive OPK the real positive. So that should give me 12-36 hours but with todays temp dip I'm just lost. So I'm going to do what you all said and just keep BD EOD until O confirmed by temps.
    Sounds like a good plan. Try not to think too hard about the temp dip. Mine only dips every few cycles, and sometimes it's been the day before O (as in, I have a low/"dipped" temp, an average pre-O temp, then a spike, with confirmed O on that middle day). It's not an exact science. But with a +ve OPK, you really probably do have until tomorrow. Enjoy!

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    "You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seuss

    TTC #1 August 2014. BFP 9/26! EDD 6/9/15
    Baby A born 6/17/2015
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  • LooneyLifeLooneyLife member
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    Try not to over-analyze.  Temps, CM, and OPKs are all pieces of the puzzle.  Don't put too much emphasis onto any one thing (especially temps).  You have to look at everything together and sometimes you just won't have that last piece until AFTER you ovulate and you see the temp spike.  It can be frustrating at times, but it sounds like you've already got good timing if you do in fact ovulate soon.





    dx:  Unexplained IF (mild MFI)

     TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN

    IVF #1 (May 2013):  Antagonist Protocol: 
    24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
    IVF #2 (August 2013):  Lupron Stop Protocol: 
    28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
    EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
    FET #1 (April 2014):  transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP

    C.J. born 01/09/15

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  • PinkinProvencePinkinProvence member
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    I wouldn't put that much stock in a temp dip. You BIO already today so that was good. I would do it again tomorrow night or Sunday morning - definitely not again today or tomorrow morning.
    Diagnosed with Severe DOR at 31 years old (AMH .14 FSH 9.8) 
    D & L are here at 34 weeks 4 days by vaginal and breech delivery on 11/19/2013

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  • nberg89nberg89 member
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    @pinkinprovence whoops my Dh woke up for it at 8am and i was not about to deny him. it was great :) but def no more im a little sore lol maybe tomorrow night give us like 36 hours of rest from it haha

    "I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength."


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    My Ovulation Chart!


    Wife to a wonderful man, who wants to be a daddy as much as I want to be a mommy. Hopefuly soon! <3
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  • callitcompulsivecallitcompulsive member
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    Everyone else covered it-- but GL and have fun <3 I'm rooting for you!!!

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