28 day cycle but ovulating day 19 - normal?

[Taurean]

I'm new to BB so sorry if this has been raised before!

I've been TTC for 3 months and have been off the pill for 3 months too. I hadn't noticed EWCM until today (very excited that my girls are finally showing me some real signs!) but it's day 19 and my cycles are actually regular - 28 days with 2 days of spotting before AF's 'full' arrival (I don't count the spotting in my 28 days). Is this 'normal'?

I thought I'd ovulated over the weekend as I had a few cramps and was wetter (sorry for TMI!) but today was definitely EW. We took advantage of the situation so hopefully we'll get a BFP soon.

Any advice would be great!

[BellyBelly]

What's normal? And who is?

[midnightsun]

I don't really think there is any such thing as "normal". That's why I tend to recommend getting an ovulation kit if you have tried for a while, as so many women are outside the so called "normal range" (hate those words).
I hope that you are right about ovulating today and will have your BFP in a few weeks

[briggsy's girl]

if you luteal phase (O to AF) is less than 10 days, it is deemed too short to be successful in holding a pregnancy. i would suggest tracking ovulation signs using a program like fertility friend, or with OPK's for a couple of months, and if O is late each cycle and your luteal phase is short go and speak to your Gp about your concerns

in a "normal" healthy couple, it's not unusual to take up to 12 months to conceive, so you may find you get resistance from your GP if you go in sooner - hence me suggesting you track your cycles and go in armed with "evidence" that your luteal phase is not long enough to help you in conceiving

[Taurean]

Hmm, good point, 'normal' isn't really relevant when it comes to our reproductive systems!

I've read up on short luetal phases and yeah, that's a bit frightening! I'm not overly worried yet but I just don't fancy stuffing around for months only to be told I need some tests, etc so I'll definitely bring it up with GP on Monday. I've been keeping notes on a few things (have taken a couple of temps too but I'm not consistent) so I should have enough amo to warrant some further investigation. My history of endo should help (hmm, doens't sound quite right!) as there was always the concern that I may have difficulties conceiving.

Midnightsun - thanks, I hope so too! Which OPK do you recommend?

Thanks for the advice and info!

[JLeigh29]

I know this thread has been 'dead' awhile but just saw it and was wondering what your dr said, Taurean. I have had pretty irregular cycles in the past, but lately have been 28-30 days with O at day 20. My dr did bloods to confirm O, but didn't seem at all concerned about the short luteal phase (I didn't know about the 10 day thing until I read it here). So, I was wondering what your dr said as it would be useful for me too.
I also have a history of endo, but this didn't seem to push dr into doing anything early- he said the 12month mark is when I should look for a referral to a fs, but is happy to test dh so we are armed with any info we need to get the ball rolling quickly after 12 months.

[Beatrix]

just wanted to pop in and say i had a sucessful pg after a late o... (was actually dtd when we thought i wasnting o'ing lol.. bit of a whoopsie) i dtd on day 20 of my 28 day cycle

resulting in my 9mth old DD

[Taurean]

Beatrix - so glad to hear of your success - there is hope!
JLeigh - how funny, our 'personals' are almost identical! My GP didn't have much to say about my suspected short leutal phase - she actually just smiled at me and congratulated me on my "research" but suggested I just sit back and enjoy the ride and try not to analyse things too much just yet. She said my endo seems good (last gyno suspected it had begun to reverse - I'm still concerned about the damage caused in my teenage years though!) and I should see her in 6-9 months if we'd had no luck.

I feel really good and my endo has definitely subsided but I'll definitely be going back to my doc in 6 months if we haven't go the BFP by then.

[JLeigh29]

Beatrix - thanks for sharing your story!
Taurean - I think you are me! I am also a Taurus and our dr's seem to have told us the same thing. Hopefully we'll both get our BFP's soon! Good luck!

[*beannaithe*]

Hi there Taurean, I have a short luteal phase as well but have discovered the benefits of vitamin B6. I take 100mg in the morning and my LP has gone from 8 - 9 days to about 12. Might be something to give a shot seeing your GP has been so uninterested so far. Best of luck in your ttc journey hun, may it be short and sticky

[blackduckies]

Hi, I have 4 children all but 1 concieved in short luteal phases.. Can also say I have had 6 MC's and bleeding during pregancy, would also recommend that you track your cycles so if you do need to see a FS you have lots of info.. Good luck.

[Taurean]

OMG!! I just did a O test and I got my big smiley face so I'M OVULATING!!! I'm on cd16 so I'm very excited! Lots of BDing for the next 2 days for us!

Thanks so much for all your info girls! Hopefully this will be my month and if it's not, I know that I have a decent luetal phase and I'm actually ovulating! Woohoo!!!

JLeigh - keep me posted on how you're go with everything. I'm in the TTC 1-6 month thread most of the time

[JLeigh29]

Taurean - congrats! That's a huge hurdle just knowing that you are Oing. I think I am Oing today or tomorrow (cd19 or 20). I am in the 6mths+ thread when you have good news to share! I might lurk in the 1-6mth thread too

[kawazuki]

congrats on O'ing.
what OPK are you using.

i have endo aswell and have a healthy 16 month old.
so dont let that scare you off.

and i ovulate all over the shop.

[Taurean]

Hi Kellz!

It is reassuring to hear from other endo sufferers who have conceived already. Thanks for that

Yeah, I was pretty excited about finally confirming the big O. I used Clear Blue Digital. Quite pricey but really good and it so nice to see a positive smiley face than just a line on a strip! In saying that, I did use cheap (pee in a cup!) OPK's though until day 14 which means I only used 2 of my 7 digital strips. I've found out they don't make refills and at $55 a pop (for 7 tests) you don't want to be wasting them. Hopefully we'll get a BFP this cycle but if not, I've still got 5 smiley face tests left

[kawazuki]

good work..
im thinking of using the digital ones next month if AF ever comes this month or if i can atleast get BFP.

keep trying it will happen

[jeckle]

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It's a watch you wear when you sleep that predicts your most fertile time each month.

Here are some success stories that I found also.

Check it out

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