https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:33:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-137653 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:41:23 +0000 sylvie_b 137653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>you guys - the afternoon temping worked like a charm! I tested this morning = circle/negative. and then around 4pm = big, fat smiley face. i was so surprised! so there you have it. CD 17 = success! and since i made sure the hubs and i had a farewell BD before i got on a plane for a work trip yesterday, i guess that puts me in the TWW club? maybe? this is all so crazy!</p> <p>thank you SO much everyone for your stories, support and advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-136480 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:06:59 +0000 PBandBaseball 136480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sylvie_b: I never got a smiley face in the mornings, so I started testing when I got home from work around 6pm and the smileys showed up no problem!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-136427 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:42 +0000 eastcoaster 136427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sylvie_b: hang in there! i think i got my first positive OPK on cd18. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-136287 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:17:49 +0000 ALittleP 136287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I struggled with OPKs of all kinds. I actually more closely monitored my temperatures through charting my waking temps and found those to be more accurate. I got pregnant a month that I never got a positive OPK test. </p> <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-136231 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:45:08 +0000 MrsLilybugg 136231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first time using the Clearblue OPK, I tested in the afternoon around 2 at work starting at CD6. I tested up to CD10 at work and NOTHING. Then I thought to myself that I would test in the evening too. So CD10 I tested at about 730 and BAM, smiley face!!! I have been testing in the evenings for the past 6 months and always get that smiley cd10. not that it's done me any good yet :p </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-136029 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:43:25 +0000 MamaMoose 136029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also only tested once a day with first morning urine and got a smiley face no problem. I would say next time (if you dont get preggers this round) don't start testing so early in your cycle. I have a 30 day cycle and I started testing on CD 11. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-136026 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:42:14 +0000 Smurfette 136026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am going to start taking them on Thursday. This is my first cycle of BC and TTC. I think that I am going to try in the afternoon for this cycle. I have been told ever since I was little that I have an abnormally small bladder. So I am most worried about I am going to hold it for a couple hours. Now I just need to figure out how I am going to take them at work....... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-135989 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:24:30 +0000 regberadaisy 135989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tested with my first morning's urine and got the smiley face just fine. :)<br /> But I'm sure it's different for everyone. </p> <p>GL!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opk-adventuresthe-search-for-the-smiley-face#post-135985 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:23:04 +0000 sylvie_b 135985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies - I have an OPK/TTC related question. This is my first cycle taking the CBE OPK tests. I've been taking them first thing in the morning since CD5. I'm on CD16 on an avg 29 day cycle and still no smiley face.</p> <p>Then I started reading some of our HelloBee board threads about how the LH surge is best measured in the afternoon and that I should be testing 2x a day? And if that's the case, is it possible I've missed my LH surge? And how some people have lower LH surges that may not trigger a smiley face but still ovulate just fine?</p> <p>I know I still have a few more days and have started testing morning and afternoon...but wanted to see everyone else's experiences with this OPK/LH surge stuff? There's so much to learn! :P</p> <p>I gave in and also bought a CBEFM so I'll start using that next month...I heard only good things from my friends who've used it so I figured why the hell not? I'll start temping and paying closer attention to my CM as well. Woohoo!</p> <p>The Hubs just laughs at all the contraptions that have invaded our bathroom :)</p> <p>Thanks for sharing your stories and for listening to my newbie TTC rant, I really appreciate it! </p>