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.