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johnsk1122johnsk1122 member
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Hello! I’ve been ttc for two months now. I’ve been using the Clearblue Advance Digital ovulation predictor kit and for the last few days I’ve gotten “high” results. Today I got and used the Pregmate dipsticks and the test like was there but light. According to one app (and my CM quality) I’m set to ovulate on Wednesday (today is Monday). I’m wondering if it’s possible for the dipstick tests to all the sudden go from light to dark (indicating the LH surge), or if I should expect the line to get slower darker? Any insight is helpful! Thanks in advance!
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    knottie112122 said:
    Hello! I’ve been ttc for two months now. I’ve been using the Clearblue Advance Digital ovulation predictor kit and for the last few days I’ve gotten “high” results. Today I got and used the Pregmate dipsticks and the test like was there but light. According to one app (and my CM quality) I’m set to ovulate on Wednesday (today is Monday). I’m wondering if it’s possible for the dipstick tests to all the sudden go from light to dark (indicating the LH surge), or if I should expect the line to get slower darker? Any insight is helpful! Thanks in advance!
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    I have always had a light line progressively get dark. You may have missed your surge on the dipsticks. It’s hard to say if you weren’t using them the whole time. 


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  • johnsk1122johnsk1122 member
    I don’t think I’ve missed it bc I’m also tracking my cm quality and that’s usually pretty on point for me in terms of knowing when ovulation is coming. Thank you for your response!
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  • emeraldcity1214emeraldcity1214 member
    If you know your typical CM patterns I would aim to HIO 3 days prior to you peak day and on peak day. That will give you great timing. 
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  • johnsk1122johnsk1122 member
    What is HIO? New to this so still learning all the acronyms!
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  • emeraldcity1214emeraldcity1214 member
    hump it out. 😆

    If you would like to stick around the board you should intro in the intro thread and read the thread pinned at the top of the board. Also, you may want to change your username so we can tag you easier. There are lots of random knottieswithnumbers. 
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  • johnsk1122johnsk1122 member
    Lol love it. I will do both of those things, thanks for your help! 
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  • emeraldcity1214emeraldcity1214 member
    You’re welcome! I look forward to getting to know you. 


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