The results of Piper's first Progesterone test came back today. She is 0.2ng, so her levels have not begun to rise yet signifying ovulation. She is at day 8 of her cycle so this is normal. We will test again Wednesday or Thursday Morning and get the results on Friday. Piper's mother Foosa always ovulated on day # 12. Her sister was day #14. I expect Piper to be somewhere around there. :-)
The range of the lab I use, so you know it is:
<1.0 proesterus
1.0 - 1.9 (The LH Surge, approx 2 days prior to ovulation)
2.0 - 3.9 (1 day prior to ovulation)
> 4.0 Post Ovulation
So we are looking for her number to exceed 4.0 Then we have a day or so for the eggs to ripen so they are ready for the sperm. How handy because this gives me some driving time :-)
Thank you for the update and the information. It's great you can pinpoint exact days, so you know when to travel.
ReplyDeleteYes, Progesterone testing is a godsend in my opinion. Well worth the extra expense. Some breeders do not use them and just breed on a certain day of the cycle routinely, but every female is different. Plus, I Love knowing an exact due date :-)
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Thanks for the update Angie...we are very excited for her testing to go well and that her trip to NYC is a success. We are keeping our fingers crossed for Piper.
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Lori