I'm confused

This is our 3rd cycle TTC. This is the first month I'm temping and using ovulation tests. I have pretty regular cycles ranging from 30-32 days. AF is due on Jan. 11th. I started using Target's one step ovulation tests on CD 12 and so far all I've gotten is negatives (I have to admit I haven't been perfect with not drinking liquids, waiting for 4 hours but I've been pretty good but not always making it to a full 4 hours). Today is CD 18 for me and there is still no spike in my temp and all I've gotten are negatives from the ovulation test...I'm feeling worried that I'm not ovulating or that I'm doing something wrong. I've been using TCOYF free 15 day trial to track my temps but my trial ran out today. They had predicted that I would ovulate yesterday, CD 17 and FF predicted that I would ovulate on CD 15 but I haven't seen any signs that I have ovulated....I'm feeling very confused by this whole process!!!!

Re: I'm confused

I agree, this ttc thing is totally frustrating so you are not alone

You could just be O'ing late this month due to stress or something to that affect. Last month I O'd on CD 21 and this month it was CD 23 so dont give up hope.

I would just keep using OPKs and most girls check CM (but I dont get much of that so I cant really go by it...the only way I was able to see some was by taking Mucinex and drinking grapefruit juice).

Also, you will see a temperature spike after you O so hopefully you'll get a + OPK before that, so that you and your DH can get your BDing in

Good luck!!!!

Re: I'm confused

I totally understand why you feel frustrated, but you should be happy to know that temping and charting is the BEST way to see what is going on with your body and IF by chance you are not ovulating, you will learn this by charting.

Don't worry, I rarely got a + OPK, but I did find that the CBEFM worked better for me than all the $$ on the OPKs.

you may ovulate late, or maybe just this cycle with holiday stress

keep temping! also make sure you check and monitor your CM

Re: I'm confused

You could just be Oing late this cycle. My first cycle off BCP was 30 days, then 32, and then a very long 42 days. I've been over 40 days since then. Your body takes time to regulate itself. Hang in there and keep charting.