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How do you use the OPKs?
Now that TBAF arrived, I am going to get an OPK for this upcoming month. I determined that my cycle is 30 days, and it has been regular, which is good. I would imagine that text book, I would probably O around CD 14-15.
How do you use the OPKs? When should I start? And are we better off BDing at any certain point in the day? (DH loves the AM)
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Posted 12/10/08 3:51 PM  |
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Re: How do you use the OPKs?
tips for using OPKs...
Once you have the box - it will tell you when to start testing based on your cycle length.
Bd'ing at any time really doesn't matter - do what works for you and is most FUN and ENJOYABLE!!!!
1. try to do a 4 hour hold - you can do a 3 hour - but i always personally always tried for as close to a 4 hour as possible.
2. try to limit what you drink during your hold. the hormone you are testing for can be diluted by whatever you drink.
3. test between 2:00 and 8:00. The hormone you are testing for is one that builds while you are awake (which is why FMU is a no no unless you are using the clear blue easy fertility monitor ((cbefm)))
i never tested past once i got my smiley or dark enough lines - but that is your own personal decision...i know many girls do..
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| Posted 12/10/08 3:55 PM |
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Re: How do you use the OPKs?
Posted by davenjess
tips for using OPKs...
Once you have the box - it will tell you when to start testing based on your cycle length.
Bd'ing at any time really doesn't matter - do what works for you and is most FUN and ENJOYABLE!!!!
1. try to do a 4 hour hold - you can do a 3 hour - but i always personally always tried for as close to a 4 hour as possible.
2. try to limit what you drink during your hold. the hormone you are testing for can be diluted by whatever you drink.
3. test between 2:00 and 8:00. The hormone you are testing for is one that builds while you are awake (which is why FMU is a no no unless you are using the clear blue easy fertility monitor ((cbefm)))
i never tested past once i got my smiley or dark enough lines - but that is your own personal decision...i know many girls do..
Thanks Jess!
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| Posted 12/10/08 4:06 PM |
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Re: How do you use the OPKs?
Posted by davenjess
2. try to limit what you drink during your hold. the hormone you are testing for can be diluted by whatever you drink.
shiiiiiiiiiiiit I haven't done that the past two days, b/c I didn't know.
(good thing I'm only on CD 12!! & we BDd for fun not for pregnancy purposes CD 7 & 11..so even if by some sort of screw up, I should be "safe", right? oye)
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| Posted 12/10/08 4:23 PM |
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Re: How do you use the OPKs?
Posted by DPerotti
Posted by davenjess
2. try to limit what you drink during your hold. the hormone you are testing for can be diluted by whatever you drink.
shiiiiiiiiiiiit I haven't done that the past two days, b/c I didn't know.
(good thing I'm only on CD 12!! & we BDd for fun not for pregnancy purposes CD 7 & 11..so even if by some sort of screw up, I should be "safe", right? oye)
I think you are alright! 
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| Posted 12/10/08 4:24 PM |
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