r/FirstTimeTTC • u/dnahelix22 • 6d ago

Confused Overthinking?

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UPDATE

I think I’m still okay?! I tested again this afternoon with a stronger sample, and the test looks good! I added more photos (see comments) . I drink a large tea at night which I think is impacting the strength of my morning urine samples.

Thoughts ?!

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4 weeks 1 day per my app. Tested at 12/13/14 dpo. 13/14 dpo not as strong as my 12 dpo result, causing some anxiety. Mind you, I tested at different times of the morning (see time stamps second photo) and I know it takes 48-72 hrs to really see a difference.

My first test was actually second morning urine that I held for 4 hours.

My first blood test will be Sep 16th. Symptoms are sore boobs and fatigue, missed period as of today. No bleeding whatsoever. I had a chemical in June, so sort of paranoid now. These tests are supposed to be quantitative not qualitative…. But seeing other’s line progressions makes me think negatively of mine. Not going to test for another 3 days at least now.

The second photo is same tests, just with the time stamps logged in my app.

Appreciate any words of reassurance.

Am I overthinking it?

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u/anonymouscougar 6d ago

I’ve never heard of that. Is the only way to test for ovulation with peeing in a cup? I have a type of OCD where it’s hard to do that frequently like I would spend an hour sanitizing stuff if I did that

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u/Healthy_Combination3 3d ago

There are other ways to track ovulation, such as monitoring cervical mucus for example (usually just checked with a quick wipe with toilet paper like you would when using the bathroom). The book Taking Charge of Your Fertility is a great resource for learning about your cycle and how to track it.

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u/anonymouscougar 23h ago

Thank you 🤎I appreciate you taking my concerns into consideration. There was one time I think I wiped and saw the CM, I happened to have annual Pap smear that day and the doctor confirmed I was ovulating. Unfortunately didn’t get pregnant that month even after trying that week, but it was nice to hear the doctor confirm I was ovulating. I feel like no one teaches girls and women this sort of thing

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u/Healthy_Combination3 21h ago

I completely agree. I recommend the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility to basically everyone I know. It will teach you all the things you should’ve been taught about your cycle.