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06bride
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Should I use OPK's?
This will be our first month trying. We have had a few PG scares so I know what the 2WW feels like. With that being said, should I just go with when I think I ovulate or know for sure? I feel like there are a lot of girls who did the "lets see what happens" and then ultimately got PG using the OPK's. I wish I could just say let it happen, but I think at this point I know too much!!
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Posted 1/15/07 3:24 PM  |
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alexlynn7
Big brother to be!
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
i would try the OPKs just to get an idea of when in your cycle you are ovulating... jmo. good luck!!
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| Posted 1/15/07 3:45 PM |
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sasha96
lovin' my 2 little ladies!
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Julianne
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
I think it is helpful if you are ready to try to get PG and if you don't get PG it is still good to use them to understand your cycle better.
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| Posted 1/15/07 4:03 PM |
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Porrruss
Nya nya nya
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Amy
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
Why not use the OPKs? Better to up your chances....
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| Posted 1/15/07 5:22 PM |
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sometimesmommy
Always in my heart.....
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
Posted by sasha96
I think it is helpful if you are ready to try to get PG and if you don't get PG it is still good to use them to understand your cycle better.
The OPK's definitely helped me understand my cycle better. Before I never paid attention to when I O'd!
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| Posted 1/15/07 5:32 PM |
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christy
Mommy of 2
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Christy
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
I tried them this cycle, I just felt like it was one more thing I could do to be informed. Good Luck!
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| Posted 1/15/07 5:33 PM |
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
I think using OPKs is a good idea. It will give you a more definitive timeframe so you don't keep guessing.
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| Posted 1/15/07 6:02 PM |
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06bride
LIF Toddler
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
So it looks like I will be buying some OPK's!! What kind should I get (and I don't want to spend a lot of $$- I know the CBE one is really pricey!!) and who carries them??
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| Posted 1/15/07 7:57 PM |
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
I have used the CVS, Answer and Dollar Tree tests. The Dollar Tree ones do work!
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| Posted 1/15/07 8:13 PM |
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alexlynn7
Big brother to be!
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
i have used several different brands (not the dollar tree ones - they don't have dollar tree where i live, unfortunately!), and i have found answer to be the most sensitive. for example, at one point i tested with answer and clearblue at the same time (literally, in the same urine stream) and answer came back positive and clearblue came back negative. the clearblue did not come back positive until the next day.
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| Posted 1/15/07 8:26 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
Not only will OPKs tell you if you are ovulating, but they may tell you if you arent. Either way, they can be helpful. I hestiated using them at first, but now I am glad I did because it helped my doctor during our second TTC visit.
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| Posted 1/15/07 10:27 PM |
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raken40
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Karen
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
i think its good to use them! Good luck!
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| Posted 1/16/07 6:44 AM |
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
The Dollar Tree ones do work!
Yes, they do! Go for it!
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| Posted 1/16/07 8:18 AM |
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06bride
LIF Toddler
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
OK I just ordered some internet ones so hopefully they work!! Thanks for all the advice, I think at least this way it's not so much of a guessing game.
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| Posted 1/16/07 8:23 AM |
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
Posted by alexlynn7
i have used several different brands (not the dollar tree ones - they don't have dollar tree where i live, unfortunately!), and i have found answer to be the most sensitive. for example, at one point i tested with answer and clearblue at the same time (literally, in the same urine stream) and answer came back positive and clearblue came back negative. the clearblue did not come back positive until the next day.
I think I like answer the best too (although I wish they had the splash guard thingy)
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| Posted 1/16/07 8:45 AM |
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Bklyngrl
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
hhhmm... i think i'll be buying me some Answer ones - should i start using on CD10 this month?
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| Posted 1/16/07 11:19 AM |
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06bride
LIF Toddler
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
Posted by Bklyngrl
hhhmm... i think i'll be buying me some Answer ones - should i start using on CD10 this month?
The ones I ordered online tell you when to use them based on your average cycle length. Mine is normally 32 days so I will begin to use them on day 14 I think (I have to double check!!). When you buy it I would think it will tell you in the instructions!
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| Posted 1/16/07 7:20 PM |
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abbymattnme
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Re: Should I use OPK's?
I just bought the opk two days ago! I am trying the clear blue easy ones that show a circle when your not ovulating and a smiley face when you are! I let you know how it works out! Baby dust to all!!!!! Lisa
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