I'll be starting my Wondfo strips (for the first time) this weekend. I'm talking about the OPK ones. Do any of you have photos from yours? I'd love to see what I should be looking for ... and any tips that weren't included with the instructions. I am planning on doing them around 8:00 pm each day (then maybe at noon and again at 8:00 on the days around O).
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I have a tip! They say the afternoon is the best time to test for LH hormones. I ended up aiming for 2pm. This meant a lot of covert POAS at the office....
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Here's a pix of my positive last month
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I would love to follow along too because I am trying to learn how to use these this month too.. I read a lot that using them twice a day around O can be helpful. I am hoping i can just test when I get home from work around 5pm.
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Ah! I just threw my positive ones away. For me, when it's positive, it shows up very quickly. There's no need to squint or wonder. It will be clear like Runnerd's above.
For the first few cycles, I backed it up with a digital just to make sure. This cycle, I was confident and didn't do it.
My tip would be to pick out when to test and stick to the time of day (afternoon is best). And don't get discouraged! Oh, one time I just tried to pee directly on it and it didn't work, so I pee in a cup and dip from there.
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@knittylady: What did you use for a cup at work?
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@VEGMAMA: @Thehistoryofus: Few tips - definitely test between 12-8pm since LH is synthesized later in the day. TRY to hold for 4 hours, and limit fluid intake when you are about to test - diluted urine can make for faint color and it's a bit hard to read. If you're unsure if it's positive or not, it's negative. When it's positive, you'll know. Of course, these are tips from my own experiences - i had a crazy 47 day cycle where I tested almost 3 times a day for over 24 days - i definitely have a love/hate relationship with them!
Also, remember that for different batches of Wondfos, the amount of dyes that the strips contain can vary. My first batch, the dye was pretty strong so I had pretty dark control lines all the time - second batch, the dye was weak and the control lines came up pretty light.
I kept a picture log of my OPKs for 2 months (in a Word doc) - if you guys would like to take a look at it, let me know!
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It's easier to see the contrast when it's fresh...the dye turns darker after a while.
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@Happygal: What about when they are negative? I tested the other day (just for fun) at CD8 ... There was a dark control line and a very faint test line. I don't O until CD 15 or 16, so is it safe to assume that I can totally have 2 lines, but as long as the test line is lighter than the control, it's negative?
I was just concerned, because I only tested that once. If a light line means my LH is rising, and will be positive soon, I would have missed O?
The instructions included are not very clear. I was going to officially start testing on CD14.
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@VEGMAMA: Yes
you could get faint lines every day but they are negative until the control line is as dark or darker than the test line. Also if you usually O CD15, I would start testing before CD14 - they give you 24-48 hrs of notice of O, so you definitely need to start testing before that.
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@Thehistoryofus: I brought the little paper cups that I used at home. Then I'd take both in my purse. I HAVE heard of people using the pouch the test comes in though, but I was never brave/coordinated enough to try that out.
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@Thehistoryofus: I kept a stash of dixie cups in my desk drawer at work.
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@JoJoGirl: That's what I thought! I meant to say my ovulation window starts on CD 14 or 15 ... I actually O on CD 18 or 19. Just double checked on FF.
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@VEGMAMA: Oh perfect!
Good luck!
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@VEGMAMA: I've had the dark/light dye issue too and when it's positive it'll still be as dark as the control!
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I loved these strips. I got really obvious positives, so it took the guesswork out of it.
The pregnancy tests are really good too! I got a squinted on there that was darker than the frer. Apparently their sensitivity is just as good as the frer! Impressive.
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Hey ladies ... did you start testing a few days before expected O? I noticed my test line was a little darker yesterday than it is today, but O isn't until Thursday or Friday. When should I expect to see the line getting darker (or does it stay really light until the pos)? Thank you!!
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Here's mine from this morning, the CBEFM also gave me a peak reading. And super embarrassing confession to go with it, I was so excited when I saw it that I went & got my phone to take a pic before leaving for work... Then realized I forgot the little cup of pee on the edge of the bathtub! Hahaha, I have to try to beat DH home so I can flush it before he sees it
I will do another one when I get home & hopefully get a clearer pic.
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7pm OPK
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@VEGMAMA: yes I tested last Wednesday which was stark white. So then I tested Friday until today when I got a positive.
Top was yesterday's, bottom is today's at 5:30pm.
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@Thehistoryofus: That's so helpful!! Thank you. My results today look a lot like yours from yesterday ... Exciting to see them showing results. Best wishes if you're hoping for a BFP this month!
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@mrs. bird: Ha. So, did you make it home first? This whole process can be a bit embarrassing! Ha. I've peed on my hand like 3 times ... awesome.
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@VEGMAMA: it looks like you are close. One site I read that you may even want to test twice a day when you are that close. Oops just realized you are testing twice a day! Keep it up!
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@Thehistoryofus: Agreed. I tested earlier today and it was looking pretty negative. GAH! First month doing OPK and charting ... it's exciting. Hoping to see the temp shift tomorrow or Wednesday to be sure I'm ovulating.
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@VEGMAMA: I just want to say that this is the most...artistic presentation of pee-sticks that I have ever seen. Ever.
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@ms.janedoe: Hahahaha ... I'm a graphic designer, so even my pee sticks have to be presented properly.
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@VEGMAMA: very nice!!!
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@VEGMAMA: yes, thank god! he knows i do them, but if i start leaving cups of my pee lying around i think he might start to worry about my mental state =D i love your orange stripey tape, very nice!! looks like you have a busy night ahead of you
good luck!!
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@VEGMAMA: not sure but, usually when my control line gets darker like that (your bottom OPK), it means I am starting my surge and am due to ovulate in the next day or two. I know every women is different but hope it helps.
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@MrsCastro: I'm hoping that's what it means too!!
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So, I have a question. If you have two lines and its not as dark as control, does this mean you are getting close to ovulating? Or can two lines show up regardless? I took a test three days ago and only one line showed up. The past 2
Days two lines have been showing up but not as
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@littlek: From what I have heard, the change in the test line doesn't necessarily mean you are getting closer to O. But I am new to all this too! I do know that my test line went from stark white to a little color and then all of a sudden it jumped to really dark (positive). But then it went back down in color
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@LittleK - I'll keep you posted because I've had two faint lines for some time now but none dark enough to indicate O.
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@littlek: I could mean it, but it could mean nothing. I have a 2nd line just about any time I take an OPK, but it does get darker closer to O, then lightens up a lot just afterwards. Have you checked CM? Thats usually a good indicator to go along with OPKs.
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When it's just about the same color like the bottom one of @Thehistoryofus, is that considered a positive? I had that one day, then the next day was a very clear positive where it was much darker... so I wasn't sure what the same color means,.
@littlek: I've always had two lines show up no matter when I tests. (I start testing about a week after my period ends) -
@PurplePumps: I think that was a positive. Here is a great site:
http://www.peeonastick.com/opkfaq.htmlThe test line must be as dark as, or darker than, the control line to be a positive result
Sometimes it is hard to read the results of an OPK-- the test line looks almost the same as the control line, but you're not quiiiiite sure. Some brands develop "half-positive" results where only the edge of the test line is dark -
@Thehistoryofus: wow, that's a great link, thank you!
you could get faint lines every day but they are negative until the control line is as dark or darker than the test line. Also if you usually O CD15, I would start testing before CD14 - they give you 24-48 hrs of notice of O, so you definitely need to start testing before that.
I will do another one when I get home & hopefully get a clearer pic.
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