Help! Cervix Check Question..

My hubby and I have started TTC. I have been checking my cervical position, mucus and firmness regularly, but I feel like I still don’t understand what they mean. I am on cycle day 26. My cervix is high, closed and firm. I am get my AF on the 14th and figured my cervix would be low by now. I’ve taken 3 pregnancy tests and they’re all negative. Is this normal? What is your cervix normally like around this time? Thanks for all the help! ❤️