EWCM but a negative OPK.

bananers

I know, I know... you can get EWCM at random times during your cycle. I know.

But my CM pattern has been spot on for me the last few days - several days of creamy, then getting more watery, then watery with a bit of stretch, and now full blown EWCM today. This is my first cycle using OPKs regularly, but I feel pretty experienced with charting temps and CM. If it were any other cycle, I would fully be expecting a temp dip tomorrow, followed by a rise on Saturday. I just KNOW, I must be about to O tomorrow, yet the negative OPK is throwing me off.

It wasn't even a borderline negative - it was like extra super duper negative.

I have been testing twice a day to not miss my surge, especially since I have no idea whether I have a short or long surge. Is it too much to hold out hope for a positive OPK this evening? I have read up on POAS.com and know that not everyone gets a fade-in, but it seems unlikely to me that I would go from stark negative to - BAM, positive. But I am a total OPK newbie, too. Anyone have any wisdom, anecdotes or experience to share?

I know, I know, when in doubt...

I'm just frustrated. Thanks for letting me vent.

ToiKenne

These post-MC cycles are the worst, huh?  I would test again tonight.  Also, be sure you're not using FMU for the OPKs if you're using wondfos.  I usually try to test around 10:30 AM then when I get home from work, around 6:30 PM or so.  But I would say if the CM is most fertile then you know what you need to do!!

ttarnold23

I had EWCM for about 5 days prior to my positive (first time using OPK)  I was starting to lose hope and figured I'd missed it.  I got a negative on Saturday night and then it was positive Sunday morning around 10:30 (CD14 for me).  Don't lose hope, it's coming!

Mrs Carbo

I am currently going through the same thing right now. Small amounts of EWCM but negative OPK. I am keeping my fingers crossed that O is coming soon and just very late but am pessimistic that I am just not Oing after my D&C.

 We used OPKs successfully when we got BFP#1 and I always tested early afternoon because I have read in so many places that the LH surge usually occurs mid - late morning. This cycle I have been testing around 1PM and 9PM to be on the safe side. I am currently on CD 20 so that's about 20 OPK's in the garbage. I didn't realize that TTCAL was not only frustrating but expen$ive

MAtoNC

I've only been using OPKs for a relatively short time, but I've gotten full-blown EWCM for 2 days before my +OPK.

Good luck! 

aussiedaze

PetraStonegirl:

CM changes to EWCM are controlled by estrogen. OPKs are controlled by LH. Different hormones. It is entirely possible (even probable) to get copious EWCM before a + OPK. It isn't a big deal, because sperm can live several days and be waiting when you do O.

Laying in wait, so to speak.

So... Hump it out!

 

This!  I didn't actually know any of that, but now I do and I agree. 

bananers

PetraStonegirl:

CM changes to EWCM are controlled by estrogen. OPKs are controlled by LH. Different hormones. It is entirely possible (even probable) to get copious EWCM before a + OPK. It isn't a big deal, because sperm can live several days and be waiting when you do O.

Laying in wait, so to speak.

So... Hump it out!

This makes perfect sense. Thank you!

mrsgaines100

Hugs!

I have had ewcm a full week before O a few times now, dont worry, its coming!