https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 02:35:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2049022 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 20:06:05 +0000 CWhite 2049022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I did end up using Target cheapies, and I got three separate periods of time where I got positives. I'm not talking three days in a row, I'm talking CD 12-13, then again CD 18, and again on CD 21. What's up with that? Should I spend more money and use the Clearable ones? And if so, should I use the regular 20 pack or the Advanced one that is tailored to your own levels? Ugh, so frustrating. Maybe OPKs aren't worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2022957 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:13:19 +0000 Mrs.Panda 2022957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did 10 am then around 5 or 6 pm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2022027 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:51:25 +0000 ineebee 2022027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it once a day, every afternoon staring on CD10 or so - the doctor says that it surges after the morning - and then once I got a +, I would test twice a day: once in the morning, then in the afternoon/evening. I would usually get:</p> <p>+ afternoon 1<br /> + morning 2<br /> + afternoon 2<br /> + morning 3<br /> - afternoon 3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2021902 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:53:43 +0000 MaryM 2021902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually test in the morning until I get a decent second line, then test in the morning and when I get home (6-7 p.m.) until it's positive.</p> <p>If I'm not totally sure, I'll test in the pm with clear blue digitals (not the super $$$ advanced ones, but the ones that can be used at any time) </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Digital-Ovulation-Test-Count/dp/B002VLYAOI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1421167993&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=clearblue+ovulation" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Digital-Ovulation-Test-Count/dp/B002VLYAOI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1421167993&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=clearblue+ovulation</a></p> <p>ETA: If I'm only using the digitals for confirmation, a 20 pack of the expensive digitals ends up lasting 4 or 5 months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2021884 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:43:56 +0000 CWhite 2021884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started using the OPKs on CD 5, and I ended up getting the Target Up &amp; Up brand because I didn't think the wondfos would get here in time. They all look super faint in the time frame but then within 10 minutes they all look "almost positive". I am getting frustrated with them because they aren't very clear. I also noticed a big temp dip this morning (it's only day 7) and I wonder if it is just a fluke or if I am ovulating already?? I think I miss the totally oblivious way I was TTC before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008728 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 09:23:55 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2008728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I start testing twice a day around CD 11, which is when I start to notice CM.</p> <p>I test early AM, and when I get home from work after drinking plenty of water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008548 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:05:40 +0000 Bea 2008548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do one each morning until about two days before my usual day of ovulation then start doing two a day--one around the time I wake up (6 am) and then one when I get home from work (5 pm). If I didn't then I would miss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008402 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:17:21 +0000 meredithNYC 2008402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tested 3 times a day because I'm crazy like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008312 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 20:26:37 +0000 Anya 2008312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CWhite: I don't see why not.. I know supposedly most people surge in the afternoon but really you can do whatever time you want. Especially while you are still experimenting and getting a feel for when your body ovulates. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008307 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 20:22:43 +0000 CWhite 2008307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, so you don't think 7 am would be too early? What I'm reading says that you shouldn't test in the am but maybe that changes if you are testing twice daily? Thanks for the info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008286 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 19:59:13 +0000 Anya 2008286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And as for timing, if you want to do twice a day i'd do once in the morning and once when you get home from work </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008283 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 19:57:40 +0000 Anya 2008283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah I used to test about 3 times a day with the cheapies. It doesn't hurt anything! Maybe start on CD 8 or so until you have a better idea of when in your cycle you are ovulating? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008276 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 19:51:20 +0000 CWhite 2008276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Princessbaby: I agree that it can be fun! I think it kind of is gratifying to see two lines on a test even if it isn't a pregnancy test! I am a POAS addict ;) I have been testing even though I know it is probably too early; perhaps next month trying OPKs I'll have an easier time curbing the temptation to test early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008120 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:34:04 +0000 PrincessBaby 2008120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a short surge plus I'm super nosy. And it's fun? So I usually do twice a day checks when I can tell that my cervix is high so I know it's about to happen... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008061 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:24:45 +0000 simplyfelicity 2008061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on how long your surge is. Mine is super long (like 2-3 days,) so once a day is fine for me. Best of luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008059 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:23:47 +0000 Raindrop 2008059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto with @mrsrugbee: </p> <p>I took my opk in the morning and when it started to get dark I took it twice a day. When it was super dark I took it right before I dtd.</p> <p>I bought cheapies from amazon so I had a ton of them. I took them starting when my period ended.</p> <p>BTW I have kind of weird cycles they were anywhere from 32-46 days.</p> <p>I got KU about the 3rd month I used opks it was also my 1st month temping. I highly recommend taking your tempeture if you are really trying to figure out your O date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008053 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:18:42 +0000 CWhite 2008053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the reply. What cycle day do you usually start to test? If I am anything like I used to be, I don't usually ovulate until around CD 17-18 but I have no idea now. And I would hate to miss it if I ovulate way earlier than I think. Would it be silly to start as soon as I am finished with my period? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008045 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:08:50 +0000 mrsrugbee 2008045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a really short surge so I would have to test twice (at noon and before bed) so I don't miss it. My suggestion is to do once a day until it looks almost positive and then take one later in the evening to confirm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/opks-twice-a-day#post-2008041 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:06:18 +0000 CWhite 2008041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I am still in the TWW right now but not feeling too hopeful about this cycle so I 'm planning for next. I plan to temp and use OPKs, which I have done in the past but I am now reading that you are supposed to test twice a day? What I am seeing is you are to test early afternoon and early evening. I work until 4:30 every day, so I thought no big deal to test around 5 each day, but if I am to test twice, I don't see how there would be much difference between 5 and maybe 8pm. Do any of you test twice? I could see testing around 1 pm and then again 7 pm or so but I don't think it'll be worth it for me. Cost isn't the problem, as I ordered Wondfos and they are super cheap but I just don't see the testing twice in 3-4 hours...Do you have any trouble catching your surge testing once?<br /> Any advice or experience would be wonderful. </p>