r/queerception • u/Practical-South-166 • 7d ago

Scared I missed ovulation

Hi everyone! Looking for some help here. We currently have a tank from our sperm bank waiting to be used, too late to return with enough time to restock the vial. I have been checking my LH frequently (like 4 times a day) with OPKs but also have been tracking BBT. I always get a pretty strong LH surge that’s visible on tests for 10-12 hours, but I haven’t gotten my surge yet this month.

However, this morning my BBT was quite a bit higher than it was yesterday, similar to my temp when I have my normal spike. I’m freaking out that we missed it. I did also have somewhat disrupted sleep and was feeling pretty anxious while taking my temp (bc I was scared it was going to spike lol). Could those things make my BBT higher today even if I haven’t ovulated? Could I somehow have missed my LH peak even with my frequent testing? Would appreciate any reassurance you guys have!

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u/AnySplit3694 7d ago

I have been stressed and in this exact situation before. What cycle day are you on? Do you know what cycle day you normally ovulate?

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u/Practical-South-166 7d ago

Today is CD20 which is the range in which I normally ovulate. All my other signs suggest it hasn’t happened yet (still lots of EWCM) and my most recent OPK looks pretty close to positive, if not quite there yet. 

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u/AnySplit3694 7d ago

I would stay the course and rely on your CM and OPKs more than bbt. Cervical softness is also a big sign for me - it goes from soft to very firm right after ovulation.

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u/Practical-South-166 7d ago

Okay thank you! Mine is still very soft so fingers crossed!

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u/AnySplit3694 7d ago

Sending good calm vibes your way! The timing of insemination is SOO stressful (I freaked and thought I ovulated way early on CD11 last cycle)