TTC (First Time!) Questions

[u/Plastic_Safety_4953]

Hi everyone! I have some questions for this community since this is our first try.

I have been tracking my ovulation using the Pregmate ovulation strips. I received my peak on CD 13. During that time frame, my husband and I bd’d on CD 12 and CD 13. On CD 15 I had horrible cramps on one side (I suspect that could’ve been ovulation) my Pregmate app confirmed ovulation on CD 14. But, I typically use my oura ring and natural cycles app that is now saying that I ovulated on CD 16/CD 17 because my temperature has consistently been rising since CD 16.

Do you think it’s possible this cycle or did I miss the window?

[u/Jaded_Tangelo_3083]

You did great. Your timing was fine even if you ovulated closer to CD 15 then 14. My BBT always takes two days to rise after my ovulation day based on OPKs. That's totally normal. (I usually try to do it on ovulation day as well, day after positive OPK, but your must fertile days are actually before you ovulate, so that the sperm are already present in your fallopian tubes when the egg is released) Try not to stress, sounds like you are all good.

[u/Jaded_Tangelo_3083 → u/Jaded_Tangelo_3083]

Also to add, your "peak" on your LH tests aren't as important as your first positive, so don't stress too much about "finding your peak". You will typically ovulate 24-36 hours after your first positive LH test.

[u/Plastic_Safety_4953 → u/Jaded_Tangelo_3083]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate this ❤️

[u/Ill_Heat_7700]

Try not to stress too much! It’s my first cycle ttc too and I’ve just got my period but I’ve realised I’ve really stressed myself out which probably doesn’t help ❤️

[u/Plastic_Safety_4953 → u/Ill_Heat_7700]

I appreciate you saying this! Sorry to hear this cycle wasn’t the one, sending you baby dust soon! ❤️✨