https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:02:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-opks#post-2829315 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:26:55 +0000 ChillMama86 2829315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: I used these and tested once a day (in the AM). The pamphlet in the box tells you what day to start testing (assuming you know how long your cycles are). I think testing once a day is enough, but I know some people who did twice a day. I liked this kit because it showed both high and peak fertility (i.e. when ovulation was likely coming in the next 24 hours and when to stop testing).</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Ovulation-Predictor-featuring-ovulation/dp/B00AOJ5R8W/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1529427934&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=clearblue+ovulation+predictor" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Ovulation-Predictor-featuring-ovulation/dp/B00AOJ5R8W/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1529427934&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=clearblue+ovulation+predictor</a></p> <p>I also tracked my basal body temperature with this thermometer (measures temps to the hundredth): </p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/basal-digital-thermometer-up-up-153/-/A-51979934" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/basal-digital-thermometer-up-up-153/-/A-51979934</a></p> <p>I also assessed my cervical mucus and cervix openness and softness from the time I stopped bleeding until I was certain I had ovulated.</p> <p>Some people might think this all sounds a lot to do, but I found it really educational and empowering (and super interesting since I'm a nurse). I tracked by basal body temp for almost six months before the month we knew we wanted to start trying just so I could try to pinpoint my ovulation. Plus basal body temp is a heck of a lot cheaper than using OPKs monthly! I used OPKs and cervical assessment/mucus testing for three months before we wanted to start just to be darn sure. </p> <p>One thought I had (just because the OPKs are ridiculously expensive)....If your periods are regular (like cycle length within a few days), you're probably fine just doing the BBT/CM method (if you're comfortable with that)...start the baby making when you start noticing the first signs of fertile mucus and continue for a day or two after the temp spike. </p> <p>This link might be helpful if you're interested in learning more about BBT/CM...</p> <p><a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/ovulation-on-body-basal-temperature-chart-1960284" rel="nofollow">https://www.verywellfamily.com/ovulation-on-body-basal-temperature-chart-1960284</a></p> <p>The same website also has a link on OPKs that has some good info...</p> <p><a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/all-about-ovulation-predictor-kits-1960227" rel="nofollow">https://www.verywellfamily.com/all-about-ovulation-predictor-kits-1960227</a></p> <p>GOOD LUCK!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-opks#post-2827818 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:00:31 +0000 skinnycow 2827818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also use Wondos. I start testing on CD10 1x/day and switch to 2x/day when the line starts getting a little darker. I typically ovulate on CD14/15. It's best to test between 12pm-8pm so I usually test when I get home from work at 4:30.</p> <p>I also track CM and my temperature (sort of - I have an Ava bracelet that does it for me). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-opks#post-2827779 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:19:03 +0000 lindseykaye 2827779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought these which came with pregnancy tests too :)<br /> Also started testing around CD10 and then twice a day closer to CD13 for me. I used FAM for prevention before my first daughter and usually ovulated around CD16 but hadn’t charted since she was born and I got a non-hormonal IUD. I ended up ovulating on CD13 the cycle I got pregnant.</p> <p>PREGMATE 50 Ovulation LH And 20 Pregnancy HCG Test Strips One Step Urine Test Strip Combo Predictor Kit Pack (50 LH + 20 HCG) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FYDNC0M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pRGdJgG68SCyd" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FYDNC0M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pRGdJgG68SCyd</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-opks#post-2827776 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:50:09 +0000 buttermilk 2827776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Wondfos from Amazon and started testing at CD10 each cycle. Twice per day starting at CD12. I typically O around CD15. </p> <p>I took BBT and tracked CM when trying to get pregnant with my first but after a few months you learn your cycle and I found just using OPKs was sufficient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-opks#post-2827775 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:31:08 +0000 SweetCaroline 2827775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of OPKs do you recommend from Amazon? When do I start using them and how often?</p> <p>Any other suggestions for tracking my cycle closer? This month has a software launch at work so it's super stressful. I don't have time to read TCOYF but was hoping to do a little leg work as prep for TTC in July. </p>