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sleepie76
enjoying every minute
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OPK opinions & poll
I'm looking for everyone's opinions here if you don't mind 
I've gotten pregnant twice just by doing the deed.
This month I think I'm out. I'm debating using OPK's next month, but dont want to stress myself out over TTC.
Anyway... do you think they add more stress ? or make it less stressful ?
TIA!
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Posted 11/12/08 8:24 AM  |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Stephanie
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
for me, they absolutely add more stress 
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| Posted 11/12/08 8:25 AM |
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chelle
It's a Good Life
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
I wouldn't say "stress" for me, but there's more pressure because you *know* when you're about to O and you are frantic trying BD at the right time...how many times....is the test right?....was that really a surge?...did you miss your window?
Ok....maybe a little stress 
But it does kind of take the guessing out of when you are going to O, so you do have a better chance of getting pg, IMO.
But i've gotten PG both ways (opk, no opk) so it's hard to say.
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| Posted 11/12/08 8:28 AM |
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sleepie76
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
Posted by chelle
I wouldn't say "stress" for me, but there's more pressure because you *know* when you're about to O and you are frantic trying BD at the right time...how many times....is the test right?....was that really a surge?...did you miss your window?
Ok....maybe a little stress
I got stressed just reading that.
That's what I'm afraid of. Stressing out the entire first half of the month waiting to see the O.
thank you for your reply!
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| Posted 11/12/08 8:35 AM |
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Jenhos
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
I don't. If anything it makes me feel more in control.
Now waiting for the is stressful!!
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| Posted 11/12/08 8:48 AM |
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Linda1003
love my 2 boys
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Linda
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
Posted by Jenhos
I don't. If anything it makes me feel more in control.
Now waiting for the is stressful!!
ITA.. If you are a control freak...like me,,it's less stress b/c Im in control of what and when we bd and I know for sure when I o...so control freaks...we like the OPK!!!
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| Posted 11/12/08 8:57 AM |
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shiv
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Shiv
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
Stressful for me! It means constantly testing every day for me. My cycles are very long, so I go through 40 internet tests before ovulation is detected! It's stressful and frustrating but the only way for me to know when i'm going to ovulate.
If i had a normal cycle and only had to use 10 tests, it would not be as bad.
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| Posted 11/12/08 9:45 AM |
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MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor
Member since 12/07 16202 total posts
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Deanna
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
not at all!!
i think its more stress free actually...
because you know after getting the positive and BDing the days that you are supposed to when you get the +... you know you did everything RIGHT!!
so in the 2WW, you dont have to "think " of when you mght have O'ed
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| Posted 11/12/08 1:49 PM |
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beachgirl
LIF Adult
Member since 7/05 7967 total posts
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sara
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
I think its better to use them as at least you know - for me I WANT and NEED to get pregnant ASAP as my dd is getting older as am I . I didnt want to just cruise along and hope for the best as I know now how many factors are involved in getting pregnant.
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| Posted 11/12/08 2:04 PM |
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MRSBA
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
In an ideal world - I would be patient and just see if things happen but in reality I like to plan, I like to understand how things work and so therefore I think OPK's help me. It gives me a sense of being able to help things if I BD at the right times....It still is taking me a while but I feel like I'm doing all I can.
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| Posted 11/12/08 2:20 PM |
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LiveAgain
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
I don't think that they add to the stress. It was stressful for me because my cycles are all over the place,I bought the cheap OPK's and I was nervous if I was reading it right.
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| Posted 11/12/08 6:00 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
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me
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
yes, it's a bit stressful to plan your TTC. BUT I would have no way of really knowing when I O so I would be even more frustrated without them.
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| Posted 11/12/08 6:13 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
TTC in general is stressful.
OPKs give me more control over something I really have no control over otherwise! I would have no clue when I O'd -- and would basically miss the mark every time.
Message edited 11/12/2008 6:43:16 PM.
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| Posted 11/12/08 6:42 PM |
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shelby34
Love being a twin mommy!
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Michele
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
I think they do add more stress for me because I am so focused on when I am O'ing and when we need to BD.
BUT, if I didn't have them, I would also be stressed with not knowing. It's a catch 22!
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| Posted 11/12/08 10:29 PM |
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stickydust
Now a mommy of 2!!!
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
Yup, I am a control freak in general so the OPKs give me a sense of control which makes me feel proactive and more at ease.
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| Posted 11/12/08 11:47 PM |
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jlrj1219
LIF Adolescent
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Re: OPK opinions & poll
I always feel let down when I don't get a smiley face. I try and try but it's like testing for PG! 
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| Posted 11/13/08 8:23 AM |
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