Newbie question

ihartbb

I see in the TTW thread some of you are testing 10 DPO, which day do you count from? I'm using a FF my fertility score is 10 on Tuesday, would you test 10 days from that? I disagree a little bc my cycle was a little whacky last month, I feel full on O'ing today.

You're testing how many days before your period is due? My FF says I can preg test in 15 days.

ihartbb

Yes I know DPO stands for that my fertility app gives me five days of fertility, so not sure which actual day to count from

ihartbb

Not temping yet. We just started TTC this cycle. I use a fertility app and were having sex regularly. I prob won't temp until 6 months in if we haven't gotten pregnant yet

Ladymouse

Are you judging when O is based on symptoms/cycle length?  That will be terribly unhelpful for you.  

If you aren't temping or using OPKs, test the day you expect your period.

ihartbb

I didn't temp with my first and it took about three cycles to get pregnant. I still like to have fun with it after about 6 cycles well look into more precise measurements

cateyes543

Ladymouse said:

Are you judging when O is based on symptoms/cycle length?  That will be terribly unhelpful for you.  

If you aren't temping or using OPKs, test the day you expect your period.

But know that without temping this could drive you crazy and you won't know when your period is actually expected. Your cycles can vary based on when you O so whether you test on CD 28 or 40 would depend on when you O. 

Jags8

We know when to test based on when we ovulated, which we have confirmed by temping.

It's fine if you don't want to temp, but if you don't, please don't ever come back here asking when you should test, saying that you're "late," or asking if we think you're pregnant.

beepity

ihartbb said:

I see in the TTW thread some of you are testing 10 DPO, which day do you count from? I'm using a FF my fertility score is 10 on Tuesday, would you test 10 days from that? I disagree a little bc my cycle was a little whacky last month, I feel full on O'ing today. You're testing how many days before your period is due? My FF says I can preg test in 15 days.

We count from the day that FF gives crosshairs based on BBT. With temping you can decide when to test based on confirmed O date. 

Without temping testing is more based on when you think your period is due. 

I think if you lurk a little more on the daily threads this should all be apparent to you. 

Jags8

ihartbb said:

I didn't temp with my first and it took about three cycles to get pregnant. I still like to have fun with it after about 6 cycles well look into more precise measurements

Say what now?
DH and I are having plenty of fun. The only difference is that in addition to all the fun, I also know exactly when I ovulated so I know when I should take a pregnancy test.