New to OPK--need feedback (pic)

SJFTCA · June 2014

Ok, I've been doing OPKs since CD11. Today is CD16, and the first time I've even gotten the faintest test line. Does this mean O should be coming soon? I also have some watery CM, so FX! See pics below. Thanks so much for your feedback :-).

Cythe · June 2014

OPKs are not like HPTs - a line is not a line. You need the test line to be as dark or darker than the control line for it to be positive. Keep peeing on sticks

SJFTCA · June 2014

Thanks ladies. I do know the test line has to be dark, but I suppose I was wondering if the faint line is a sign that O is on its way? Like maybe in the next couple of days? Or could it just be a fluke? I guess my post was as confusing as all of this baby making mess.

SJFTCA · June 2014

Well damn. Thanks @DarcyHermione‌. For me, this is the first day of 6 that I have even gotten anything on the test line, so wishful thinking?

Cythe · June 2014

I've been getting faint lines for about 6 days now. I believe you always have some* LH in your system (which is why it shows up) but doesn't necessarily mean you will O soon. FX that you DL though!

spiltmilkz · June 2014

There is always a little bit of the hormone in your body that causes the line to be present. It doesnt necessarily mean anything. But keep testing!

cateyes543 · June 2014

Anytime I use on OPK, day or night, I have a faint line. I would suggest getting some wondfos...they are much cheaper days on end of POAS.

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cafecreme · June 2014

test at the same time every day, I'd say anywhere from 12-4, that's when your LH levels are highest, and track it. If you see a gradual darkening everyday (lets say 2 or so days), it means that you should be ovulating within 1-4 days. Just keep testing.

sandj918 · June 2014

I always have a second line show up. Sometimes it's more than faint and sometimes it's barely visible. I don't count it positive until the line is as dark or darker than the control line. Yours could be a fade in pattern or it could be a one time thing. No way to tell until you keep testing and start to establish a pattern. I would suggest charting your temp as well to get a clearer picture of your cycles.

SJFTCA · June 2014

Thanks again to all of you. I started temping this morning, and I'll test again tomorrow and FX that it's a fade in pattern. Any thoughts on switching OPKs? I have one more in this pack of FR, and I'm thinking of switching to CBE. Maybe digital for the lack of line confusion? I'm off work for the summer and I currently have waaaaaayyyyy too much time to be obsessing over this!