O and pg tools you all use

jcarleo1

We have just started bding after a round of clomid, I'm trying to find out what are the detectors you find most helpful. What test will show pg first, what o detector is most accurate of that you like, and can you check you beta levels at home? Thanks ladies! Baby dust to you all!!

jenn0021

I temp but haven't used any OPKs. I may start now that we are back to TTC again. We had to TTA for a while so I just stuck with temping. As for pg tests, I always sue FRERs. And when I say always, I mean like the two times I got pg. I'm not that addicted to POAS so I tend to not use a ton. Not trying to flaunt it, just saying that I may not be good with the advice on this. Hopefully someone else is more helpful!

jkfranklin

jenn0021:

I temp but haven't used any OPKs. I may start now that we are back to TTC again. We had to TTA for a while so I just stuck with temping. As for pg tests, I always sue FRERs. And when I say always, I mean like the two times I got pg. I'm not that addicted to POAS so I tend to not use a ton. Not trying to flaunt it, just saying that I may not be good with the advice on this. Hopefully someone else is more helpful!

Pretty much all of this except exchange FRER with Equate Pregnancy test because I'm cheap.

jkfranklin

Wait, now that I've thought about it more, I'd you are on clomid, you should be monitored by your doctor so they should do a follie check and tell you when you o. Also, HPTs aren't any different when you are on clomid unless you are getting a trigger shot, which it sounds like you aren't because I'd you were, you would know when you O.

jcarleo1

Thanks, I am under care of dr however it's just a wait for a positive pg test. I am not recieving a trigger either, we conceived last with just the clomid so thats the path we are trying right now.

AngnShaun

The earliest i tested was with evening urine at 8DPO with a Wondfo and it was a very faint positive...

 

ETA: Sorry, i cant help with O...i dont use OPKs anymore because i have very very regular cycles and i can tell exactly when im o'ing based on EWCM and O pain...

pineapple0726

I just finished my first round of Clomid so it looks like we are in the same boat-  It's nice to have some company!  I really like the Answer dip-stick OPKs and I only use them from CD12 until I get a +, so I have a ton to use again the next month if I don't get a BFP.  I wouldn't try a HPT until at least 10DPO or you're setting yourself up for disappointment.  Maybe your Dr can tell you when you go in for your post-O b/w if your progesterone levels are high enough.  GL!

sgrobste

I us the Clear Blue Easy Fertility Monitor.  To be honest, it is really expensive and the sticks are expensive, but I like that it gives me high and peak days and then I do not feel as though I need to BD every other day in order to catch it