Dumb one but can you O earlier? (m)

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Dumb one but can you O earlier? (m)
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Thu, 10-02-2003 - 2:22pm
I usually have a 28-29 day cycle and I'm going to use OPKs this month to see if I can hit it right...but my question/concern is...is there any way I could possibly O early --- meaning, I've only got a 5 day kit and I'm supposed to start using it on day 11...but what if for some reason, I O'd earlier and missed the signs? Should I buy 2 kits to make sure and start testing early? Hope this makes sense.....Thanks girls!!! Annie
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Registered: 08-25-2003
Thu, 10-02-2003 - 2:53pm
Hi Annie

I am no expert. My cycle is 27-28 days, but I have had very few cycles in the past 9 years off BCPs so I never know if I can trust that! With my cycle, I have o'd around cd 14-15. I got my last +OPK on cd 13.

If you could set a clock by your cycle, then you would probably be fine starting on day 11 and testing 5 days. Remember, that the luteal phase of your cycle is what stays most consistent. It is possible to O earlier or later due to all sorts of reasons, but once you O, it is never usually more than 17-18 (avg more like 12-15) days before AF (unless pg of course!). If you want to make sure you hit your O day with OPKs, take your shortest cycle length (28) and subtract max luteal phase length (18), which would tell you to start testing on cd 10. But this way, you could be a stick or two short. I would not buy a second kit today (you may not need it, you may get pg this cycle), but the day you test with your last stick, buy another kit if you need it.


Good luck to you!

Shelly

Shelly (30) and DH (31) DS 4/8/02 & DD 6/7/04

 

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Thu, 10-02-2003 - 3:32pm
Shelly - thank you sooooo much - that was such a thorough response - you could give PP's Peg Plumbo a run for her money!! :-) I'll be sure to post if I end up w/ good news! Thanks again & good luck to YOU!!!!