Post by hoosiermama76 on Oct 18, 2016 12:56:30 GMT -5
So, I'm on day 20, and the good news is that I finally got a flashing smiley on the First Response Ovulation Test two days ago, and I got another one today. From my other thread, it's obvious that this cycle is strange. And my husband has a spinal cord injury and it really hurts for him to ejaculate (sorry if TMI), so do I keep doing it even though I only have a flashing smiley or wait until the solid smiley that may never come? I'm aware I will be checking CM and a BBT next month.
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Post by requiressnacks on Oct 18, 2016 13:06:12 GMT -5
**lurker**, I used to use these OPKs. You can have the flashing smiley for DAYS before you get the solid smiley. (Anecdote, I think one cycle I had flashing smileys for 8 days, another cycle is was only 4 before I got the solid smiley). Since the flashing smiley is kind of useless, I would wait to HIO until you have the solid smiley - especially if your husband is in pain.
ETA - I also saw your other question. The flashing smiley is only detecting a rise in estrogen, not LH. Therefore, it never really shows up on the sticks like the LH does on a regular OPK. No need to read the stick when you are using a digital.
Post by saltandvinegar on Oct 18, 2016 13:45:13 GMT -5
I'm with butlerfan, if it is painful for YH (and you aren't getting solid a smiley anyway), I wouldn't worry about DTD this cycle. Also, I hope YH feels better soon!
Post by hoosiermama76 on Oct 18, 2016 14:04:22 GMT -5
saltandvinegar. It is a permanent condition, so it will be painful forever. He still enjoys it but not this often and not to climax. Oh well, we did it three times this cycle. Very strange.
Thank you so much for your insights! I really appreciate it 😬
FWIW, my RE specifically tells people not to use the one with the flashing smiley. If you want to use the digital, he says to use the one that just goes straight to a solid smiley - he's found it is more accurate and avoids the endless flashing smiley phase that some people go through. Digitals don't work for me though, so I use my tried and true internet cheapies.
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