Pos OPK 8 days in a row???

buggirl72

Well, this went sideways. OP, the ladies of this board have done a fine job of letting you know just how out of line you were so I won't add to that.

OP, you are using the OPK incorrectly. You stated that you were testing twice a day with it. The direction for those clearly state to use it once per day with FMU. That was incorrect usage number one.

A peak reading is the solid smiley. It looks the tester for 48 hours which means the peak smiley stays on it and you cannot use it again to test until it unlocks - which would mean you would not be able to test with the next day. If you had a peak reading and it unlocked in less than a day, then the holder is faulty and any results you get are bogus.

The only other options are 1) you stuck a test stick in there with the locked smiley and tested again  - which would give you an error and not allow you to test, or 2) it was not a peak reading, was instead flashing - you don't actually see lines around the face like they show in the image in the directions and just got a high reading. The high reading indicates your estrogen has met a level that makes the device think you should be approaching ovulation. The high reading has nothing to do with LH surge. It's estrogen only. Some people never get a flashing smiley, others (like you) get multiple days.  When you see the flashing smiley you keep testing once a day with FMU until you get a solid smiley - and then it locks up. I'm repeating that because that seems to be the part that you really missed in the directions. The thing locks with the solid non-flashing smiley so you cannot test again with it for two days. Eight days of peak readings using just the one tester is impossible.


Here's a link to clearblue's info on the advanced digi

ngolimento

You know, every time one of these special glitter princesses show up and stamp her feet at us, I wonder how in god's name they hold down a job. For real.

Like seriously, do they throw little snitty tantrums every time their coworkers/customers/bosses say something that isn't so blown up with sunshine that it's blinding?

Boss: "Susan, you have some mistakes on your report, here are the areas to improve.".

Susan: "Oh my gooooood, you're mean! Waaaaaaaaah! I hate you."

Do humanity a favor and grow up. I am not paid to be "supportive" to random snitty strangers who have no intention of listening to sound advice.

Flip60

If you are using the advanced test like you said with high and peak fertility days than it is impossible for you to have got 8 peak days in a row. The instructions explain that once you get your first solid smiley it will automatically stay that way for 48 hours and then switch off. A flashing smiley can show up for multiple days (I once had it for 20 days!) it merely informs you that your estrogen has raised but your LH surge is only detected when you get a solid smile. You can go from a blank circle (low fertility) straight to a solid smiley (peak) but again there is no way you could have had that for 8 days in a row as the test does not work like that.
You can test more than once in a day AFTER you get your first flashing smiley but not before because otherwise it could give you a false high reading. Once you have got your first flashing smiley than you can test more than once a day for your peak (LH surge reading) but the box says only test once a day because that is usually enough without wanting to drive yourself nuts. On the box there is a clearblue helpline number - if you are confused you could call them.

astew7

Flip60 said:

If you are using the advanced test like you said with high and peak fertility days than it is impossible for you to have got 8 peak days in a row. The instructions explain that once you get your first solid smiley it will automatically stay that way for 48 hours and then switch off. A flashing smiley can show up for multiple days (I once had it for 20 days!) it merely informs you that your estrogen has raised but your LH surge is only detected when you get a solid smile. You can go from a blank circle (low fertility) straight to a solid smiley (peak) but again there is no way you could have had that for 8 days in a row as the test does not work like that.
You can test more than once in a day AFTER you get your first flashing smiley but not before because otherwise it could give you a false high reading. Once you have got your first flashing smiley than you can test more than once a day for your peak (LH surge reading) but the box says only test once a day because that is usually enough without wanting to drive yourself nuts. On the box there is a clearblue helpline number - if you are confused you could call them.

Hi Flip, thanks for the info.  I did get solid smiley faces, but the faces didn't stay on the screen as many people have said it should, which allowed me (so I thought) to test again.  Based on some of the info here, it appears that that shouldn't be possible.  I called the helpline number and found out that my package was defective and got a full refund : )  Thanks for the help! 

Cythe

Popping in real quick to second (third? Forth?) the preconception doc apt. I used my annual physical as a chance to ask about our upcoming TTC, convo went like this.

Me: so, husband and I are going to start a family and I just want to make sure everything is looking good.

Doc: How long have you been trying?

Me: oh, we haven't yet.

Doc: Ok, let's let things go naturally for a bit and come see me in a year if you've had no luck.

End of preconception appt.

astew7

Cythe said:

Popping in real quick to second (third? Forth?) the preconception doc apt. I used my annual physical as a chance to ask about our upcoming TTC, convo went like this. Me: so, husband and I are going to start a family and I just want to make sure everything is looking good. Doc: How long have you been trying? Me: oh, we haven't yet. Doc: Ok, let's let things go naturally for a bit and come see me in a year if you've had no luck. End of preconception appt.

Ha! Thanks, I get it.  At my appointment (which was my yearly--just had the pre-conception talk with him during that time) we discussed some pain I was having in my breast and the strange OPK's (this was before I called the helpline and discovered it was faulty!)  Found out I had an anovulatory cycle. I also had an ultrasound done on my breast (pain in right breast) luckily nothing found, but unfortunately my Doc thinks the pain might be due to a pituitary tumor.  Not sure what this means? but he thinks it will affect my fertility (?) and might be why I had anovulatory cycle.  I know it's silly to have a pre-conception appointment, but I'm really glad I pushed my annual up and had a chat.  

astew7

Peledreamsofrain said:

You know, every time one of these special glitter princesses show up and stamp her feet at us, I wonder how in god's name they hold down a job. For real. Like seriously, do they throw little snitty tantrums every time their coworkers/customers/bosses say something that isn't so blown up with sunshine that it's blinding? Boss: "Susan, you have some mistakes on your report, here are the areas to improve.". Susan: "Oh my gooooood, you're mean! Waaaaaaaaah! I hate you." Do humanity a favor and grow up. I am not paid to be "supportive" to random snitty strangers who have no intention of listening to sound advice.

Hi there.  I'm not trying to stir the pot here any more than the pot has been stirred--it's sufficiently a whirlpool at this point--but I did want to comment on this because I think your post hits on exactly some things I found upsetting originally.  

For one, I am a teacher--a very good one who has absolutely held down my job for over 8 years, since you asked.

  I actually am paid to be supportive to random strangers and their kids--some of who are snitty and have really no intention of listening to "sound advice."  What I've learned is that my students don't know what I know.  I can't expect them to.  So when they ask me silly questions, I have to hold my tongue and realize that it's coming from a genuine place and answer with calm and understanding.  That's my job.  

I realize that it is not your job to be supportive however the women on this site have offered (voluntarily) their advice and experience.  I don't know why you wouldn't want to be supportive? I don't know why you wouldn't want to make women, especially "newbies" feel supported and welcomed?  I don't know why people would bother commenting on a post only to say things that make people feel "stupid"

I'm not going to waste any one else's time here--I just wanted to say thank you to everyone. I have listened to your advice and I've discovered the source of my problem.  You've taught me a lot! Best of luck on your TTC journey! 

cakeisgood

You're going to come back tomorrow with a Googled picture of a positive HPT aren't you?

You know what shits me about this? It's all smiles and sweetness when you want people's help but the second they respond realistically instead on BabyCentrelly you get your undies in a knot.

Plus you have the audacity to personally insult someone because you didn't like how they were personally insulting you.

Get your hand off it mate.

cakeisgood

Wait, is that a saying in the US? Get your hand off it? OP if you can't decipher the tone of that saying (which, by the sounds of it, you've got a PHD in deciphering tones in written text), I'll explain it nice and simply.

FJM85

I would also like to add something with regards to preconception visits - when DH and me decided to start ttc, I decided to go to the doc to have myself checked out from head to toe. I found out I had four large fibroids, which were asymptomatic - I never had any pain or problems with my cycles. I was referred to a gynae who recommended that they be removed before I become pregnant, as their size and location could cause complications.

Personally, I am glad that I did make the choice to go see the doc as it probably saved me from problems later on.

lucy2113

I simply don't understand why people come onto these boards and think everyone is rude or "classless" while they are getting the answers they were looking for. It seems really pointless to have asked in the first place.

lucy2113

bibliothecary said:

TLK08 said:

I simply don't understand why people come onto these boards and think everyone is rude or "classless" while they are getting the answers they were looking for. It seems really pointless to have asked in the first place.

And that they deserve "support" and "kindness" because "we're all in this journey together." Ugh, vomit.

This. I completely agree. I think the worst part is that they keep coming back for more.

rockopera

astew7 said:

Cythe said:

Popping in real quick to second (third? Forth?) the preconception doc apt. I used my annual physical as a chance to ask about our upcoming TTC, convo went like this.

Me: so, husband and I are going to start a family and I just want to make sure everything is looking good.

Doc: How long have you been trying?

Me: oh, we haven't yet.

Doc: Ok, let's let things go naturally for a bit and come see me in a year if you've had no luck.

End of preconception appt.

Ha! Thanks, I get it.  At my appointment (which was my yearly--just had the pre-conception talk with him during that time) we discussed some pain I was having in my breast and the strange OPK's (this was before I called the helpline and discovered it was faulty!)  Found out I had an anovulatory cycle. I also had an ultrasound done on my breast (pain in right breast) luckily nothing found, but unfortunately my Doc thinks the pain might be due to a pituitary tumor.  Not sure what this means? but he thinks it will affect my fertility (?) and might be why I had anovulatory cycle.  I know it's silly to have a pre-conception appointment, but I'm really glad I pushed my annual up and had a chat.  
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Hold up. Did I read that right? Your first cycle off BC in 9 years and faulty OPKs and your doc is telling you that you didn't ovulate and you could have a tumor that could affect your fertility?Jumping to conclusions and borrowing trouble much?

How on earth was it determined you had an anovulatory cycle? Because you never got a peak reading on a faulty OPK?

If you want actual advice about your cycle and conception, read the newbie blog, TCOYF and sign up for and read the tutorials at fertilityfriend.com.

If you want to be a super special snowflake with an unnecessarily dramatic ttc story to tell your friends, keep seeing that quack doctor and start posting at babycenter.