OPKs?

[clucky77]

Hey girls

I have been TTC for 3 months, so am fairly new. Have not done any charting or OPKs but am thinking I should start.

Should I do both? I have noticed that the OPKs have 7 sticks- so when is it best to begin?

Any info would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[mrs_metal]

It depends on the length of your cycle, if your cycle is regular you can usually pin point ovulation but if your irregular it's not easy and you may have to buy internet cheapie sticks to avoid bankrupcy!

If, for example, your cycle is 28 days, then you should be ov'ing around day 14 so I'd start testing on about day 10 or 11. OV should be around 14 days before your next period.

If you're irregular then I'm afraid you may have to base the start date on your shortest cycle and keep testing until you get a positive, which may take a while.

I think that's right, if I'm wrong someone will be along soon to give you better info.

I actually prefer the internet cheapies, I've found they're accurate enough for me (although others have had problems) and as they're so cheap I don't mind how many I pee on

 

[kmac]

I totally agree with mrs metal.
My cycles vary in length, and I thought my cheapies weren't working but got a positive yesterday (day 25!) so if I was using the expensive ones it wouldn't be good!

 

[mrs_metal]

Ohh good luck Kmac, my first positive OPK led to my first BFP

 

[kmac]

Don't tell me that...
It was very exciting to see the line appear, goodness knows what I'll be like if/when I get a + on an hpt!!

 

[Solo]

OOOH Kmac! I got my BFP after using OPK for the first time too!!!
Good luck xxx

 

[clucky77]

Thanks so much Mrs_metal

Are you able to post the site where you got your internet cheapies?

Thanks

 

[mrs_metal]

I got mine off an Ebay shop called babymad, not sure if we're allowed to post links

If you go onto ebay and search shops for babymad you should find it. I find they're very quick.

I really do hope you get your BFP Kmac, my heart almost stopped when I got mine

 

[kmac]

Aaw... thanks mrs metal
At the moment I'll just be chuffed if my temp stays up and AF stays away for the required 10 days!
I just want to know that my bits n pieces work properly! A BFP would be an extra bonus!!

 

[clucky77]

Thanks again Mrs_metal

Good luck to all! It's only been 2 months for me and I am pining to be pregnant!

 

[Loola]

I got my first ever definite positive on an OPK today! Ive always just had almost as strong lines, today its super bold and with FMU too! I am very excited This month I had decided not to use them anymore as they confused more than aided me, oh the irony

Im going back to bed to celebrate!

 

[kmac]

Loola - that's what happened to me too, I'd never even had a vaguely dark line before, I was so excited, waved the stick in DH's face then got straight into bed! Hope it worked!
I don't even know why I did one, as I had decided to stop using them too, but on my way home from work something was telling me to do one when I got home....

Let's hope it's a good sign for both of us!!

 

[clucky77]

I jsut got my Ebay ones and to be honest, I am wondering how to manage this!

It says it's best to test around 2pm, and not to drink for 2 hours before that. I need to keep urine in a cup at room temp for 30 mins before doing the test.

So, how on earth do you manage if you work full time!!??

(I don't have a private office)


Ta

 

[kmac]

hi clucky
you can do opks later than 2pm - i think any time up til early evening is ok.... i usually just do it when i get home from work, and i never bother letting it get to room temp,,,
hope that helps!

 

[clucky77]

Thanks, great suggestion!

 

[Loola]

I use OPKs any time of day. In fact ive had my strongest lines this month using First morning urine, even though they advise not to. Ive never left my urine stand for 30 mins either so I wouldnt worry about doing that.

I usually do a couple a day, once in the morning and then at around tea time. I have been known to do one before bed aswell! I am a fully fledged POAS addict now!