I use 2 brands. I start out using Answer OPKs bc it's $20 for 20 (I get them at Rite Aid). When I think it looks like a positive, I confirm with a digital, the kind with the smiley face. They're sooooooo expensive so I try to stretch them out as long as I can.
Last time I used a CBEFM and it was awesome. I was in a miscarriage research study so they gave it to me to use for free. My dh wants to buy me one as soon as we are going to ttc again but I think we will do the smiley face ones this time. The 20 day ones worked great for us too. I got pregnant the 2nd month trying 3 different times now.
Well, my suggestion is NOT to use earlypregnancytests.com. I got a whole bunch because they were so cheap, and I haven't had any luck. I've had a few that don't even show any lines!! I also had one that floated a piece of plastic over the view window after I used it. Yes they were cheaper, but not worth saving the money. It was hard to tell if I got a + too. I had a CBEFM, and I loved that thing! Unfortunately, I sold it on eBay once I got pg. I thought we were done and didn't think I needed it anymore. Stupid m/c! I am thinking about getting another one.
Baby #1: 19 cycles, failed IUI, and 1 + IVF 3-5-07
Baby #2: 12 cycles, 1 failed FET, natural miracle but m/c at 9 weeks then another natural miracle that stuck! 9-30-09
Mrs.JK
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Re: Recommend your OPK's
I use 2 brands. I start out using Answer OPKs bc it's $20 for 20 (I get them at Rite Aid). When I think it looks like a positive, I confirm with a digital, the kind with the smiley face. They're sooooooo expensive so I try to stretch them out as long as I can.
Both work great for me!
GL!
Well, my suggestion is NOT to use earlypregnancytests.com. I got a whole bunch because they were so cheap, and I haven't had any luck. I've had a few that don't even show any lines!! I also had one that floated a piece of plastic over the view window after I used it. Yes they were cheaper, but not worth saving the money. It was hard to tell if I got a + too. I had a CBEFM, and I loved that thing! Unfortunately, I sold it on eBay once I got pg. I thought we were done and didn't think I needed it anymore. Stupid m/c! I am thinking about getting another one.
Baby #2: 12 cycles, 1 failed FET, natural miracle but m/c at 9 weeks then another natural miracle that stuck! 9-30-09
TTC #3 - 4 cycles - no BFP yet!