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@Photoriet: Yes the test line needs to be as dark or darker than the control line. And it's hard to say but I would bet it'll be positive later today or tomorrow, depending on when you normally ovulate.

@Photoriet: Definitely test again in the afternoon. Since LH rises in the morning and is in urine by the afternoon, pm testing is most accurate. If you get a positive in the morning, it's often the surge from the previous afternoon. That's why I test twice a day.

Mine are normally that color all cycle until it's positive when the test line is bright red just like the control line.

@MrsBucky: So, it depends on your cycle length. I usually start on cd8-10. You take them in the afternoon (and maybe morning too if you think you might have a short surge.) Once it's positive (the control line is as dark as or darker than the test line) that means you will ovulate anywhere from 12-72 hours later. So, once you get a positive (and when it's nearly positive) start bd-ing every other day. Studies should that every other day is nearly as effective as every day. The egg lives for another 12-24 hours after it's released but sperm have to go through a maturation process that takes several hours before they can fertilize. So, ideally, the sperm would be waiting there to "pounce" on the egg so to speak once it's released. Hope this helps!

@Photoriet: I highly recommend getting the digital ones with the smiley face indicator. So much easier to read!