How to use OPKs

Okay, so after the m/c this month the DR wanted me to track when I ovulate with OPKs. I bought Answer (hopefully they're okay) and I just have a few questions.

1) Silly question- do you ovulate the same time every month (so I can track it this month and BD this time next month)

2) When using the OPK, I know the color has to be the same- but what about the thickness of the line? My colors match but the reference line is much bolder.

3) We lost the pregnancy around the 19th of December..now I'm not planning on getting PG..but if I did, would that be bad for my body or more importantly the baby?

4) I'm not tracking my temp - should I be?

Thanks for all of your help and to everyone!

Re: How to use OPKs

I used Clearblue Easy the line need to be either the same color or darker. I would start testing CD 10 until you get your surge. The surge means you will ovulate 12-48 hours after - so BD every day.

I don't temp (yet) so I'm no expert. Temping will show you that you DID actually ovulate and can prob pinpoint exactly which day better but you need to start taking your temp on CD1 every morning before you get out of bed.

Good luck



I'm sorry about your m/c

Message edited 12/29/2006 10:43:57 AM.