Hi Everyone,
I hope I'm posting in the appropriate place for my questions. I'm really new & confused when it comes to testing with opk's. On CD 8 & 9, it looked like both tests were positive to me, but this morning CD13 it looks positive to me too! Am I reading them right, is it positive?
Thanks in advance for the love & support!
Re: Really New to Charting & OPK's
Please remove the picture of the things with your pee on it. No one wants to look at it.
Read the Newbie Guide pinned to the top of the board and lurk to learn more about this community. When you're ready, write an intro on our weekly intro post. We have a weekly Chart Stalk & Questions thread where you can raise concerns with things like your chart and OPKs (without pictures of pee sticks).
ETA: FWIW, OPKs are generally not considered positive until the test line is darker than the control line. If you're questioning if it's positive, it most likely isn't. There are many girls who cannot turn an OPK at all even though they ovulate. Look at all your symptoms together to find your FW.
Make sure to read the instructions for your particular OPKs. Consistency is key with using them and you may have to chart for a while to learn your cycle. Many ladies here will recommend temping as a more consistent method.
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29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
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@MannMama the directions typically say that if the test is the same darkness/darker than the control then it's positive. You may want to get one with the smiley faces to confirm if you're ever unsure. That said, it's typically not practice on the board to post things you've peed on.
Moving forward, we recommend you read the Newbie Guide and rules for the boards, post an intro on the Newbie thread so we can learn more about you and your journey, lurk, and to jump in and join the daily posting boards once you feel comfortable enough to do so. We hope you stick around!
For me personally, my test isn't positive unless the test line is darker than the control. But this will be something you'll learn about your own body as you have more months tracking your cycle. Introduce yourself in the newbie thread (if you haven't already) and jump in to the WTO thread.
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BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18