I didn't pee on a stick yesterday. The OPKs have been so faint as to be laughably negative. And every time I pee on one and see a barely-there line, I feel guilty for wasting the $18 I spent on the box. So I didn't use one yesterday because, at the time, I thought I should conserve them. Then I got to thinking about it and realized if this doesn't work this cycle, I won't be using OPKs in the future because I'll be using a trigger shot...Duh. So I may as well use up all 7 pee sticks now since they only have a shelf life of a few months.
In anticipation of today's OPK results, here's where we stand with symptoms: My temps are *way* way down, which is rather odd. Might be because the hot flashes cause me to throw all the blankets off and then I freeze in my sleep. Or maybe my temps are just legitimately low. Cervix is high and medium for the second day in a row. And hey, *there's* the EWCM I was looking for! A very good amount, that makes me happy. In addition to all that, today I have this strange sensation like I can *feel* my ovaries. There's a heaviness and when I move to sit or stand it is uncomfortable.
Today is CD17, so if I ovulate very soon I am still in the acceptable range that my RE's office likes to see. If I don't ovulate by the end of the week, then I'm going to assume its not happening and I'll have to go back to Dr. B, tail tucked, and admit we should have used the trigger. ::sigh:: oh well.
Other than that I've been enjoying the Olympics all weekend! Loved the opening ceremony - the lighting of the torch was *so* cool and unique! I've watched women's volleyball, beach volleyball, cycling, swimming, and gymnastics. And men's swimming, volleyball, gymnastics (Oh Jonathon Horton, you may be shorter than me but you are soooo cute!), crew, tennis, and soccer. I may even try to live stream events at work so I can listen while I do paperwork. I love the Olympics!
Uhm, have you ever used the cheap OPK sticks? I have a link for them on my blog, and I've used them and the clearblue sticks at the same time, they show practically the same thing. Clearblue/FRER are like total ripoffs.
ReplyDeleteBtw, temps being way down is a good sign- it means you have high estrogen, this hormone actually pushes temperatures down. I always have some sort of a downward spike a few days before O.
Best of luck with this cycle!
Where can I buy cheap-o ones? Please enlighten me!! Cause $18 for a box of 7 is kee-razy!
DeleteGood luck, senorita!
ReplyDeleteC'mon. Let's ovulate. What are we doing. (excuse me while I have a telepathic discussion with your ovaries).
Temps down are a good sign! My temp always dropped a few days before O'ing. I hope this month is a good one and no trigger shot needed! However, I will tell you...I have a trigger shot. It is un-mixed and still good until November. I'm not going to be using it and if you want it I would love to send it to you so that it gets used. I am not sure which one it is as I am out of town right now but I can look at it when I get home in a week and tell you. Let me know!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Trish, that is so sweet! I actually have a trigger hanging out in my fridge too XD I ordered it in April before I decided to cancel that cycle and have surgery. BUT, if I do end up needing to use triggers in the future I will definitely let you know!
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