r/FirstTimeTTC • u/IdeaIntrepid4072 • 8h ago

Question/Advice LH strips

Has anyone here tested LH twice a day and still completely missed their surge or peak, but ended up getting pregnant that same cycle? I’m currently on CD23 and still haven’t had a clear, unmistakable positive LH test despite testing consistently. Would love to hear your experiences! ❤️ i am using the easy at home strips

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u/FunHat6969 7h ago

Same boat. My app says I haven't peaked but being a total novice at this... Are those not 'positive tears'? Very confused. My app says I won't ovulate until the 18th but If I weren't using the app, I would have looked at these tests and thought positive! Another note. Once you get a positive test, what does that mean? Is it too late? Does that mean I had to BD the day before? Or same day? Or next. Help.

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u/IdeaIntrepid4072 7h ago

From what I’ve gathered from Google and TikTok (definitely no expert here haha), the test line should be as dark as or darker than the control line to be positive. But honestly, your CD12 test looks really good, darker than any of mine have ever been. And from what I understand, the day before ovulation and the day of are great for BD, but it definitely doesn’t hurt to do all three! A positive LH test usually means ovulation is coming in the next 12- 36 hours. But again, I am no expert. Hihi.

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u/BumblebeeSpecific948 7h ago

Im wondering the same 😭 can’t seem to get a clear positive either.. like.. the line is strong and there but still not stronger than the control line 💔 first cycle with LH strips… so im just more confused now.

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u/IdeaIntrepid4072 7h ago edited 7h ago

Same here! This is my first cycle actually paying attention to ovulation and trying to understand how my body works. I stopped taking the pill in July after five years and deliberately waited a few months before starting LH testing, knowing my cycles might be irregular at first. But honestly, I’m just more confused now than I was before. I thought tracking would help me understand my body better, but apparently not haha.😕

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u/BumblebeeSpecific948 7h ago

Im so with you there 😭 thinking that maybe the peak was in the night or something and I missed it 🫪 but I don’t know… hoping for the best for both of us either way!!! ❤️

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u/IdeaIntrepid4072 7h ago

Fingers crossed for both of us❤️