1st month temping and OPKs - Need help!

ehacker · March 2011

This is my first month temping and using OPKs. I have done 2 rounds of Provera since going off BC in November so I have no idea how long my cycles are or anything. I took my first OPK on 3/25 (CD11) and got a very dark line but it wasn't as dark as the control. Since then the line has gotten lighter and lighter and today there wasn't one. Is this normal and does the strength of the line fluctuate throughout your cycle? I also had a major temp dip today so I thought for sure I would get a + OPK. At first I was testing right when I woke up but then read a post that said to test later in the day. Is that right? The link to my chart is https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/33ac12 . Any help would be greatly appreciated because I'm starting to get really confused. Thanks!!

hlc820 · March 2011

That link isn't correct

MrsMitty08 · March 2011

The darkness of the line will fluctuate. It will usually get gradually darker as you are about to O and then be as dark or darker than the control line indicating you will O within 24-36 hours.

Some tests are specific about when you use them. I use Wondfo OPKs in the morning and afternoon.

ehacker · March 2011

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/33ac12

Sorry does that one work? I'm working on adding it to my profile now.

CarolinaGirl82 · March 2011

It's a really good idea to test twice a day--once in the morning (not FMU if you're testing with something like Wondfo, though it works fine for the CBEs) and once in the evening. Often, women will have a very short surge and you won't catch it if you only test once within a 24 hour period of time.

I don't use the strips, but it is odd that it started out dark and got lighter. However, since this is you first cycle, it's hard to know what is "normal" for you. I would just keep testing until you get a positive or AF arrives.

What cycle day was 3/11 for you? I usually ovulate early, so I start testing just a couple of days after my period--usually CD 9 or 10.

ehacker · March 2011

Oops sorry! I mean 3/25 which is CD11 (I'll change that in my post now). That is the day it was really dark and almost looked like the control. It has gotten lighter since and today there was no line. First I thought I O'd really early but my temps don't match up. I also don't sleep well and tend to wake up every couple hours which makes it really hard to get an accurate temp. I have been using First Reponse and the CB digital. I am going to order them off Amazon after this month.

CarolinaGirl82 · March 2011

ehacker:
Oops sorry! I mean 3/25 which is CD11 (I'll change that in my post now). That is the day it was really dark and almost looked like the control. It has gotten lighter since and today there was no line. First I thought I O'd really early but my temps don't match up. I also don't sleep well and tend to wake up every couple hours which makes it really hard to get an accurate temp. I have been using First Reponse and the CB digital. I am going to order them off Amazon after this month.

I see, and I just noticed that you added the link to your chart. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you've ovulated yet (based on your temps). Sometimes your body will start ramping up to ovulation, and release the LH but not quite get there. Keep testing, and hopefully those lines will start darkening up a bit!

I use the Clearblue Easy digitals (with the smiley face) and I love them. They take the guess work out of comparing lines, but when you eject the test strip, you can still see the lines to check whether the test line is light or getting darker. And FMU is fine with them, though I'd still recommend testing twice a day to catch that surge.

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