POAS, of course, but what to pee in?

MamaWomat · November 2012

On CD5 and looking forward to starting my newly-arrived pack of wondfo opks, but since wondfos can't be used in-stream, I have to figure out what to pee in.

I'm torn between feeling environmentally-evil if I go use/throw out a plastic cup each day, and yet kinda grossed out by the idea of using (and more washing) a re-usable receptacle. Thoughts, anyone? Wondfo-pushers, what do you use?

Related question: I really can't figure out how to make peeing in a cup at work not a disaster, so I'm probably just going to test when I get home, but for those who do test mid-day, how do you manage it?

Gatorsgirl731 · November 2012

the norm here is red solo cup. I use wash repeat.

jenohouston · November 2012

I use a small plastic cup that originally came with cough syrup. I wash it out and it doesn't gross me out!

I test when I get from home work at 4:00. If it starts to get darker ill test before bed too, about 9:30 or 10:00.

Good luck!

ravenclaw1 · November 2012

Gatorsgirl731:
the norm here is red solo cup. I use wash repeat.

yup. mine lives behind the toilet. gross, maybe. but whatever. you gotta do what you gotta do.

GavinRonansMom · November 2012

I have a plastic cup at work that I rinse and re-use. At home I usually use a regular cup that I rinse and run through the dishwasher at the end.

I keep the cup at work in the bathroom (I am a SPED teacher and share my room with another teacher and 2 assistants, but they all know we are TTCAL, even though they really don't know when I am peeing in the cup, they are aware I use the OPKs).

Last year I used the OPKs without anyone knowing, I just had to be a little more stealth when going to the bathroom.

ocnfish4 · November 2012

Gatorsgirl731:
the norm here is red solo cup. I use wash repeat.

This is what I use too. And I don't want to try during the day at work, so I test as soon as I get home from work.

MamaWomat · November 2012

GavinRonansMom:
Last year I used the OPKs without anyone knowing, I just had to be a little more stealth when going to the bathroom.

My workplace has one bathroom for a floor where more than 30 women work...plus a few hundred students wandering through to find study-areas daily. :-( I don't think my stealth skills are up to it.

mayonegg · November 2012

ocnfish4:
Gatorsgirl731:
the norm here is red solo cup. I use wash repeat.
This is what I use too. And I don't want to try during the day at work, so I test as soon as I get home from work.

ditto! I do before I leave and evening!

MamaWomat · November 2012

ravenclaw1:
Gatorsgirl731:
the norm here is red solo cup. I use wash repeat.
yup. mine lives behind the toilet. gross, maybe. but whatever. you gotta do what you gotta do.

Yeah, I admit I'm also kinda concerned about how gross DH will think it is, as he already finds the pressure of ttc to be a bit of a turn-off. Maybe I can hide it under the bathroom cabinet if I very clearly label it as "Do not drink out of!"

MamaWomat · November 2012

MissMheMhe:
I also use a medicine dosing cup. Several actually. One stays at home, on is in my car with opk's in a ziploc bag, abd one travels with me in a ziploc bag also with some opks. I just rinse it after I use it. I like to test about noon and 8pm, adding a test at 4pm the closer O time gets.

This may be a stupid question, but I take it this means that the amount of pee required is really only a couple of tablespoons? (picturing robitussin cups in my head)

heather52904 · November 2012

janissylves:
ocnfish4:

Gatorsgirl731:
the norm here is red solo cup. I use wash repeat.

This is what I use too. And I don't want to try during the day at work, so I test as soon as I get home from work.

ditto! I do before I leave and evening!

This exactly.

Gatorsgirl731 · November 2012

I have no idea how you ladies use those tiny menicine cups. My dr's office uses those, but I grab a solo from the cabinet before I leave for any appointmen.

jenohouston · November 2012

MamaWomat:
MissMheMhe:
I also use a medicine dosing cup. Several actually. One stays at home, on is in my car with opk's in a ziploc bag, abd one travels with me in a ziploc bag also with some opks. I just rinse it after I use it. I like to test about noon and 8pm, adding a test at 4pm the closer O time gets.
This may be a stupid question, but I take it this means that the amount of pee required is really only a couple of tablespoons? (picturing robitussin cups in my head)

Wondfo has a line that shows you not to go over the line. It's really not much pee required at all! It's best if you can use pee that's been held for several hours so its not diluted.

KatieintheCity · November 2012

I use a mini Gladware cup. Don't judge. It's exclusively for PIAC purposes and stays in the bathroom!

https://www.glad.com/food-storage/containers/mini-round/

KatieintheCity · November 2012

Oh, and regarding the mid-day OPK testing, I keep a few OPKs stashed in my makeup case, and take it with me (or sneak one into a pocket), and swing by the kitchen for a disposable cup (we have free coffee at work) on my way to the bathroom. It's a pretty high level of stealthness.

MamaWomat · November 2012

Thanks for all the ideas for pee receptacles (and the stealthiness suggestions)! I think I may look for some of those medicine cups (which seem easily hidden) and start just testing at home at first. I'll let you know how it goes.

Rachaeleigh · November 2012

No need for a cup...pee in the wrapper. Yep, go ahead. I bet you can do it.

ZAngel · November 2012

I'm not environmentally friendly. I use the small Dixie cups and throw them away after each use.

Kristintific · November 2012

Gatorsgirl731:
the norm here is red solo cup. I use wash repeat.

red solo cup iiiii fill you up... Me too. That's a song right? Irony.

MrsFunk07 · November 2012

Love it, I'm totally going to try this, thanks!

lindsayanne14 · November 2012

I hate to admit that I am environmentally unfriendly with my opks Embarrassed

I use the 1 once plastic cups and throw them away after I use them. I have a special makeup bag I keep in my purse with OPKs and little cups that I use at work or on the road.

luvmyducks · November 2012

I used the small little paper dixie cups and toss them each time.

I always tested after work and had no problem getting a + OPK.

silverbells3562 · November 2012

rachaelhudson:
No need for a cup...pee in the wrapper. Yep, go ahead. I bet you can do it.

Ditto! It takes a little focus, but is totally doable

MamaWomat · November 2012

silverbells3562:
rachaelhudson:
No need for a cup...pee in the wrapper. Yep, go ahead. I bet you can do it.
Ditto! It takes a little focus, but is totally doable

This IS genius! Sounds challenging, but I love a challenge.

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