https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 15:20:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2007419 Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:57:55 +0000 stiletto_mom 2007419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I may start on day 10 since most people voted for day 11 and a few for day 7. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002531 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:49:45 +0000 stiletto_mom 2002531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Thanks for this advice. I think I'll probably start around Day 11. I'm just hoping it won't be another short cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002530 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:49:18 +0000 stiletto_mom 2002530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I was thinking of starting early, but going by my average, I don't want to run out of tests. =( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002515 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:42:07 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2002515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok. Assuming you have a 31 day cycle and a luteal phase of 13 days you would likely ovulate on day 18. I would start OPKs on day 11 or maybe a little later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002513 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:40:09 +0000 Mamaof2 2002513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@stiletto_mom: better to start early for the 1st few cycles - I say CD 9 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002509 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:39:19 +0000 stiletto_mom 2002509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Never used an OPK, never temped or charted. I only use an app on my phone to keep track of AF. I'm not entirely sure when O-day is either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002505 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:38:13 +0000 stiletto_mom 2002505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: I'm not sure, I've never used an OPK before, it was already a "process" understand how this one works (and it's supposed to be easier). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002504 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:37:51 +0000 Mamaof2 2002504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you never used them before? When I first started I began on CD 9 and then after a few months and saw a pattern I started on CD 12 or 13 (I usually ovulated around CD 17) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002502 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:37:02 +0000 stiletto_mom 2002502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: I just checked the average is around 13 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002497 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:35:10 +0000 LBee 2002497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it an option for you to order internet cheapies and wait to use the CB until those start darkening?</p> <p>If I remember correctly, I think those tests need some kind of history and require you to start x amount of days early for accuracy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002489 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:30:33 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2002489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long is your luteal phase on average? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-i-start-using-my-opk#post-2002485 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:28:41 +0000 stiletto_mom 2002485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just finishing up AF right now.<br /> These were my last 6 month cycles:</p> <p>Dec 26, 2014 - Dec. 30, 2014 (Currently on day 5)<br /> Nov 11, 2014 - Dec. 5, 2014 (26 day cycle)<br /> Oct 28, 2014 - Nov 2, 2014 (33 day cycle)<br /> Sept 24, 2014 - Sept 29, 2014 (34 day cycle)<br /> Aug 14, 2014 - Aug 19, 2014 (41 day cycle)<br /> July 14, 2014 - July 19, 2014 (31 day cycle)</p> <p>Average is 31 days, but I'm alarmed at my shortening cycles?!<br /> AF generally stays 5 - 6 days.<br /> I only have 10 OPK tests to use. Using the Clear Blue Advanced Digital.</p> <p>I looked at my OPK chart and it says that:<br /> 26 day cycles - start testing on Day 7<br /> 31 day cycles - start testing Day 11</p> <p>What should I do? When should I start?</p> <p>ETA: Average Luteal phase about 12 - 14 days. </p>