Ovulation was detected by the tests

[marshaa]

Hello

We have been trying to conceive since 2 months, I had a long menstrual cycle of 43 days (dec28 2009 to feb 08 2010), which never happens usually it is b/w 28-30 days. After the cycle i calculated my average ovulation days, and checked wit a ovulation kit but always got negative result, irrespective tried to conceive. On 24th day (mar 4th 2010) I saw brown spotting which lasted for 3 days.and haven't got my period (its been 31 days) I'm  really anxious what it could be?? could i be having Anovulation?? or i should  have calculated ovulation for 43 days?

[marshaa]

thnks a lot minney.... yep will run hpt next week and see!!!

[minney930]

My dates line up with yours almost! I usually have 32 day cycles but my Dec cycle was 39 days (29th-Feb 5th). I ran out of test sticks before this cycle, but I have been temping. That confirms I ovulated March 2nd. I don't know why my body decided to have longer cycles, but I have pills to help next cycle. Your cycle could be another long one, or it could be normal. They say start using the OPKs based on your shortest cycle in the last 6 months and stop when u see positive lh surge. Some people have short surges and should test twice a day. If you get a BBT thermometer and take your temperature every morning around the same time each day before you get out of bed, there should be a thermal shift in your temperature after ovulation. This is a good way to confirm ovulation, but not to detect it ahead of time. Its not uncommon, however, to have an anovulatory cycle about 1 in 13 cycles. They say implantation could cause spotting for some people. The only bad thing about ttc is that it is one big waiting game... Best thing to do is wait, and take a hpt next week if af doesn't show. Good Luck and Baby Dust to all!