Pos OPK 8 days in a row???

astew7

Hey everyone!  I'm super new to this, this is my first cycle off of nuvaring and first cycle ttc so I realize that I'm probably freaking out about something that is just going to take some time, but I need to talk to someone!!

 I have no idea what my cycle is naturally like since I've been on bc since I was 18 (I'm 29 now) so I decided to use the ClearBlue digi OPK just to try and get a handle on my cycle.  This month I got  a lot of ewcm on cd18/19 along with ovulation pain, but negative OPK.  Then, on cd 22 I got a pos OPK....and I've continued to get pos OPK's for 8 straight days! What is going on?! 

Could this be just my body trying to adjust to life without bc?? 

wintersong139

Are you using FMU?
Try using urine from later in the day, maybe?

astew7

I've been testing in the morning and later in the day to be sure.  I'm super confused : /

astew7

I've gotten positives 8 days in a row testing twice a day for 4 of them.  I only got one negative in that batch and it was with a different box of tests (same brand).  

KatzKiss

Positive OPKs don't necessarily mean your ovulating. It just means your body is gearing up to o. I recommend charting your temps if you're not already. Try fertility friend. It can take a while for your body to adjust after coming off BC.

astew7

I just got a BBT thermometer so I'll try that starting tomorrow.  Thanks for the replies--everything I've researched basically just told me I have PCOS and I'd rather not freak myself out unnecessarily.  It's just so easy to jump to that conclusion. 

RogueZymosis

I will get 6 to 8 positive days of opks per cycle. For that reason I stopped using them and only temp. For me opks aren't at all reliable in helping pinpoint when I o.

astew7

I started using them the day my period ended (cd 4)  I've gone through 2 boxes just trying to figure out my cycle  8-|

garnetandgoldgrace

^ yep

KatzKiss

astew7 said:

I just got a BBT thermometer so I'll try that starting tomorrow.  Thanks for the replies--everything I've researched basically just told me I have PCOS and I'd rather not freak myself out unnecessarily.  It's just so easy to jump to that conclusion. 

Beware Dr. Google!

MelOzark

Good Morning, 

  I also used the Clearblue Easy monitor and had the same issue.  For 2 cycles  would have 8+ days of High and never the " peak" . When I went to the fertility doctor last week he told me to " throw it away" . I also found out that both of my tubes are blocked so I am thinking maybe that is why the monitor never detected the peak??  I might ask him when I go back, if one has to do with the other. 

Best of luck!~ 

TheBorg7of9

MelOzark said:

Good Morning, 

  I also used the Clearblue Easy monitor and had the same issue.  For 2 cycles  would have 8+ days of High and never the " peak" . When I went to the fertility doctor last week he told me to " throw it away" . I also found out that both of my tubes are blocked so I am thinking maybe that is why the monitor never detected the peak??  I might ask him when I go back, if one has to do with the other. 

Best of luck!~ 

Blocked tubes would not affect your ovaries.

buggirl72

OP, since your are using the Clearblue digi OPK, you should be using FMU only with it and testing once per day. It is one of the few OPKs out there that specifically tell you to use FMU only. You are wasting those tests by using them twice a day.

Are you using the regular Clearblue digi or the Advanced digi? The Advanced will give you both a "high" reading and a "peak" reading. If you are getting "high" readings, then your LH surge has not been detected yet and it is normal to get several days of high readings on those. If you are using just the regular Clearblue digi that gives you only an empty circle or a smiley face, with 8 days of smileys in a row, I would take an HPT to rule that out. An OPK can give you a positive when you are pregnant.

astew7

Thanks! I'm using the advanced digi.  I've actually never seen the "high" sign--it's always at "peak" which is very strange.  I took an hpt just to be sure but it was negative.  I called my doc today and scheduled an apt.  Hopefully I can figure out what the heck is going on! 

astew7

I'm fairly certain I'm using my OPK correctly.  I'm using the advanced ClearBlue Digi which specifically indicates that I use FMU everyday--I've done that, and I've had 8 positives in a row.  The nurse at the Doc's office seemed rather perturbed, but if you have advice for me jefa621 I'd love to hear it. 

buggirl72

astew7 said:

Thanks! I'm using the advanced digi.  I've actually never seen the "high" sign--it's always at "peak" which is very strange.  I took an hpt just to be sure but it was negative.  I called my doc today and scheduled an apt.  Hopefully I can figure out what the heck is going on! 

Those lock up for 48 hours when there is a peak reading - how were you able to test with it the next day?

astew7

I don't know? Which is the "high"--the one with the lines around the smiley face or just the smiley? I've had it with just the smiley, so maybe it's just been "high"? 

astew7

Anyway, I'm not feeling all that guilty about going to see my doc about it because we never actually had a preconception visit.  This will just give me an opportunity to express some of my concerns. 

kef21287

astew7 said:

I don't know? Which is the "high"--the one with the lines around the smiley face or just the smiley? I've had it with just the smiley, so maybe it's just been "high"? 

A "high" reading is a blinking smiley face (indicated in the picture on the box by lines around the smiley face) and the "peak" reading is a solid smiley face that will remain on the display for 48 hours.  

Lomcmuffin

astew7 said:

Thanks! I'm using the advanced digi.  I've actually never seen the "high" sign--it's always at "peak" which is very strange.  I took an hpt just to be sure but it was negative.  I called my doc today and scheduled an apt.  Hopefully I can figure out what the heck is going on! 

I used those and would get the peak for days on end eventually I would get the flashing smile face. Stick with temping though, that is what got me through

astew7

Thanks for all the kind, non judgmental advice, friends. I'll get the hang of all of these baby-making tricks sooner or later.  I know that I'm really new to this, but I don't think that makes my concerns any less valid or worthy of attention and I hope that some of you can take another look at the tone with which you respond to posts and reevaluate.  I am aware that it can take time for even healthy couples doing all they can to get pregnant, but I'm sure we all can share the sentiment that that is not preferable and if I can head any potential problems off at the pass, I'd like to be proactive.  Considering I haven't been off of birth control in 11 years, I'd just feel more comfortable talking with my doctor about the changes happening to my body and the odd circumstances of my OPK--maybe even rule out PCOS or PG.  Thanks again for being so understanding despite the fact that some of you have probably been dealing with this much longer than me.  

astew7

Thanks for proving my point. 

astew7

Most of these responses were extremely helpful--that I won't deny--but tone is everything. 

astew7

I'm not going to call anyone out, and I'm not sure why you're so personally affronted by this.  

astew7

LindsRockies said:

astew7 said:

Most of these responses were extremely helpful--that I won't deny--but tone is everything. 

Uh, you can't decipher someone's tone through text, genius.

Really? I think your tone is quite clear here. 

astew7

Maybe you're right.  I'm looking for a place that is much more amenable.  If this is common, I feel bad for women looking for legitimate support and advice on this site. 

astew7

You're being quite rude, Linds, and jefa just made it clear that this is common practice on these discussion boards.  

astew7

jefa621 said:

astew7 said:

Maybe you're right.  I'm looking for a place that is much more amenable.  If this is common, I feel bad for women looking for legitimate support and advice on this site. 

YOU GOT LEGIT ADVICE!  Now support, that is something that requires a relationship.  Which you build by participating on the board.  Its a two way street.

And how do people build relationships?  Certainly not this way. 

lizzyp9112

@astew7

Maybe think about lurking a bit and listening to the advice you were given before pouncing on women that tried to help.

YOU sought answers.  YOU asked questions on this site.  YOU made that choice- not anyone here.

You got what you came here for.  If you don't like the tone then there are other sites that may be better suited for you.

astew7

MauiBliss said:

astew7 said:

I'm not going to call anyone out, and I'm not sure why you're so personally affronted by this.  

If it's me, I own it. And I stand by it. A preconception appointment is useless. You also don't seem like you know how to use the OPK tool so your 8 days?/instances? (it's not really clear; you keep changing your terminology) of consecutive "peak" days, may actually be you incorrectly using the tool. So, how will your doctor help you with that other than direct you to read the directions? 

Anyway, I really hope you enjoy the copay, you don't take time and resources away from women who really legitimately need an appointment and you get some kind of answer, I guess. 

If you decide to stick around, we have a great newbie blog; you should read it. It's pinned at the top of the board. 

So, you've decided that you yourself were rude, and stand by it? It's one thing to stand by the content of your message, but to stand by the way in which you said it is pretty telling. 

My doctor doesn't seem to think a preconception appointment is useless, pardon me for deferring to him.  I don't mind the copay, but thanks for the concern for my finances.  I sincerely hope that my doctor isn't taking time away from other patients to see me, but if he is, that sounds like an ethical problem for him, not me.  

Further, it's not hard to pee on a stick.  I've read the directions backwards and forwards to try and figure out why I have 8 PEAK pos OPK's.  If my terminology confused you I'd be happy to clarify.  But why in god's name would you reply to my post if all you wanted to do was insult my intelligence?  Get a life. 

astew7

jefa621 said:

astew7 said:

MauiBliss said:

astew7 said:

I'm not going to call anyone out, and I'm not sure why you're so personally affronted by this.  

If it's me, I own it. And I stand by it. A preconception appointment is useless. You also don't seem like you know how to use the OPK tool so your 8 days?/instances? (it's not really clear; you keep changing your terminology) of consecutive "peak" days, may actually be you incorrectly using the tool. So, how will your doctor help you with that other than direct you to read the directions? 

Anyway, I really hope you enjoy the copay, you don't take time and resources away from women who really legitimately need an appointment and you get some kind of answer, I guess. 

If you decide to stick around, we have a great newbie blog; you should read it. It's pinned at the top of the board. 

So, you've decided that you yourself were rude, and stand by it? It's one thing to stand by the content of your message, but to stand by the way in which you said it is pretty telling. 

My doctor doesn't seem to think a preconception appointment is useless, pardon me for deferring to him.  I don't mind the copay, but thanks for the concern for my finances.  I sincerely hope that my doctor isn't taking time away from other patients to see me, but if he is, that sounds like an ethical problem for him, not me.  

Further, it's not hard to pee on a stick.  I've read the directions backwards and forwards to try and figure out why I have 8 PEAK pos OPK's.  If my terminology confused you I'd be happy to clarify.  But why in god's name would you reply to my post if all you wanted to do was insult my intelligence?  Get a life. 

Oh yes, this is a surefire way to make friends and gain support on the internet.

I'll reiterate: But why in god's name would you reply to my post if all you wanted to do was insult my intelligence? 

Thanks, but I don't need friends like this.  I wish you all lots of luck and thank you for your sound advice.  I stand by my post--I hope you reconsider the way you respond to others.  Although, if all you're doing is talking to one another, I guess it doesn't matter.  

Please know that this is not directed at everyone who responded to my post.  Most of you were so sweet and helpful and I would have really liked to be a part of that community.  Thank you. 

astew7

WhoCanItBeNow said:

It's hard to insult someone's intelligence when they don't have any.

Wow.  You're a class act.  

wintersong139

@astew7 - I feel like we WERE trying to give honest advice. :-( My next piece of advice was that maybe the OPK reader is broken, and you should try buying a new one, but I hesitated to post it because I thought you would get insulted. But now I am posting it anyway.

astew7

wintersong139 said:

@astew7 - I feel like we WERE trying to give honest advice. :-( My next piece of advice was that maybe the OPK reader is broken, and you should try buying a new one, but I hesitated to post it because I thought you would get insulted. But now I am posting it anyway.

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing, actually, after reading most of the posts.  Thanks for posting and confirming my suspicions.  : )

astew7

wintersong139 said:

@astew7 - I feel like we WERE trying to give honest advice. :-( My next piece of advice was that maybe the OPK reader is broken, and you should try buying a new one, but I hesitated to post it because I thought you would get insulted. But now I am posting it anyway.

I should add, I was not speaking about you earlier.  I appreciate your advice. 

astew7

jefa621 said:

astew7 said:

jefa621 said:

astew7 said:

MauiBliss said:

astew7 said:

I'm not going to call anyone out, and I'm not sure why you're so personally affronted by this.  

If it's me, I own it. And I stand by it. A preconception appointment is useless. You also don't seem like you know how to use the OPK tool so your 8 days?/instances? (it's not really clear; you keep changing your terminology) of consecutive "peak" days, may actually be you incorrectly using the tool. So, how will your doctor help you with that other than direct you to read the directions? 

Anyway, I really hope you enjoy the copay, you don't take time and resources away from women who really legitimately need an appointment and you get some kind of answer, I guess. 

If you decide to stick around, we have a great newbie blog; you should read it. It's pinned at the top of the board. 

So, you've decided that you yourself were rude, and stand by it? It's one thing to stand by the content of your message, but to stand by the way in which you said it is pretty telling. 

My doctor doesn't seem to think a preconception appointment is useless, pardon me for deferring to him.  I don't mind the copay, but thanks for the concern for my finances.  I sincerely hope that my doctor isn't taking time away from other patients to see me, but if he is, that sounds like an ethical problem for him, not me.  

Further, it's not hard to pee on a stick.  I've read the directions backwards and forwards to try and figure out why I have 8 PEAK pos OPK's.  If my terminology confused you I'd be happy to clarify.  But why in god's name would you reply to my post if all you wanted to do was insult my intelligence?  Get a life. 

Oh yes, this is a surefire way to make friends and gain support on the internet.

I'll reiterate: But why in god's name would you reply to my post if all you wanted to do was insult my intelligence? 

Thanks, but I don't need friends like this.  I wish you all lots of luck and thank you for your sound advice.  I stand by my post--I hope you reconsider the way you respond to others.  Although, if all you're doing is talking to one another, I guess it doesn't matter.  

Please know that this is not directed at everyone who responded to my post.  Most of you were so sweet and helpful and I would have really liked to be a part of that community.  Thank you. 

LOL.  So you want to join the community and only live in the neighborhood of sweet people.  Sorry, but it takes all kinds to build a community.  And those "sweet helpful people" can be just as snarky as the rest.

Yeah, I guess I just expect more out of people. I don't understand why anyone would want to be snarky when dealing with something this sensitive.  Stop trying to justify snarkiness, especially your own.  I don't understand why you're still responding here.  I'm sure you've got other, snarkier boards to comment on.  

astew7

WhoCanItBeNow said:

astew7 said:

WhoCanItBeNow said:

It's hard to insult someone's intelligence when they don't have any.

Wow.  You're a class act.  

Thank you. Or are you taking the road you claim to hate?

You mean the road where people are mean and snarky? No, but I don't see where your comment belongs on this board, and what you said was classless.  

astew7

jefa621 said:

Don't tell me how I can or can't respond on a public forum.

I'm not sure what you're arguing for--your right to snarkiness?  Ok.  You've got it.  Bravo. Thanks for making my first experience here so memorable! 

urani

astew7 said:

Thanks for all the kind, non judgmental advice, friends. I'll get the hang of all of these baby-making tricks sooner or later.  I know that I'm really new to this, but I don't think that makes my concerns any less valid or worthy of attention and I hope that some of you can take another look at the tone with which you respond to posts and reevaluate.  I am aware that it can take time for even healthy couples doing all they can to get pregnant, but I'm sure we all can share the sentiment that that is not preferable and if I can head any potential problems off at the pass, I'd like to be proactive.  Considering I haven't been off of birth control in 11 years, I'd just feel more comfortable talking with my doctor about the changes happening to my body and the odd circumstances of my OPK--maybe even rule out PCOS or PG.  Thanks again for being so understanding despite the fact that some of you have probably been dealing with this much longer than me.  

Sorry you're feeling like you're being attacked, @astew7, but prior to the comment above from you, I fail to see how anyone was being rude. This is the internet and it's very easy to misinterpret someone's tone. Good luck to you.

astew7

urani said:

astew7 said:

Thanks for all the kind, non judgmental advice, friends. I'll get the hang of all of these baby-making tricks sooner or later.  I know that I'm really new to this, but I don't think that makes my concerns any less valid or worthy of attention and I hope that some of you can take another look at the tone with which you respond to posts and reevaluate.  I am aware that it can take time for even healthy couples doing all they can to get pregnant, but I'm sure we all can share the sentiment that that is not preferable and if I can head any potential problems off at the pass, I'd like to be proactive.  Considering I haven't been off of birth control in 11 years, I'd just feel more comfortable talking with my doctor about the changes happening to my body and the odd circumstances of my OPK--maybe even rule out PCOS or PG.  Thanks again for being so understanding despite the fact that some of you have probably been dealing with this much longer than me.  

Sorry you're feeling like you're being attacked, @astew7, but prior to the comment above from you, I fail to see how anyone was being rude. This is the internet and it's very easy to misinterpret someone's tone. Good luck to you.

I completely agree.  It can be difficult to decipher tone.  I'm not trying to have anyone hold my hand and I wasn't looking for anyone to "tell me what I want to hear"--I've been very open to every piece of advice and very thankful--with the exception of those which I felt were brazenly disregarding the fact that this is my first month TTC and so yeah--I don't know everything--but I don't think that gives anyone the right to say things like, "So you're going to the doctor because you can't use your OPK's correctly?"-the tone here is obvious and uncalled for. It is the internet which means people feel they can be snarky and mean with immunity, but there are far more civil ways to have conversations.  Any sarcasm or snarkiness on my part was me responding in kind. 

Seriously we're all adults here, and I'm a big girl and I can take it, I just didn't think grown women would act the way some of these people are.  

Thanks again, everyone! 

janda426

When you were asked "so you're going to the doctor because you can't use OPKs correctly?" WTF was snarky about that? What is wrong with not using OPKs correctly? Who was insulting you? They asked because that's not a reason to see a doctor. All I saw here was you insulting us for not coddling you and adding in extra exclamation points and smiley faces, which is like the only way I can think of to prove our tone is to your liking.

You got REALLY good advice and were nothing but downright rude and nasty to everyone who took the time out to help you, so I suggest YOU rethink the way you respond to people who tried to help. You seem very spoiled and whiny. If you want to keep acting that way, just hit X in the top corner. We aren't interested in your negativity.