How to read OPKs

[Ipadmad]

So today is the first day I've got a ridiculously faint, can hardly see it unless squinting pink line on the OPK.

But on the packet, it says it has to be the same / darker than the control line to count as a 'positive' OPK.

So am I right in thinking ovulation happens 24 - 36 hours AFTER I get the dark pink line (i.e. ignore the faint one now, as it'll probably be darker tomorrow?)

Thanks

[dloui128]

You are correct, they will get progressivly darker and once it is as dark as the control line that is when you will ovulate

[Ipadmad]

Thanks dluoi - I see you're due any day with your son - good luck!

[atomic sagebrush]

Yep, unless it's as dark or darker, it's neg. Don't start counting hours till you've had an actual pos.

[Butterfly Spirit]

I just wanted to include a picture so you know what you are looking for..
See how they get progressively darker.. the bottom one is clearly darker than the control line, and that's your + OPK!

DSCN2825.jpg

For me, when I took opks I'd take 2-3 a day (like every 4 hrs) where this person only took 1 a day. You have to be careful you don't miss your surge, because that is possible too!

[wannagirl21]

I just wanted to include a picture so you know what you are looking for..
See how they get progressively darker.. the bottom one is clearly darker than the control line, and that's your + OPK!

DSCN2825.jpg

For me, when I took opks I'd take 2-3 a day (like every 4 hrs) where this person only took 1 a day. You have to be careful you don't miss your surge, because that is possible too!

What kind of opk's are these and where do I get them?

[Butterfly Spirit]

Those are cheapies off the internet..Wondfo brand.
Maybe some UK ladies could chime in on where they get theirs.

You probably could find some on ebay?

[Ipadmad]

Highly Sensitive 20miu Ovulation/Fertility Test Strips - 30-Pack: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty

Those I the ones I bought. They look very similar to Butterfly's

[wannagirl21]

[QUOTE=Ipadmad;313394]Highly Sensitive 20miu Ovulation/Fertility Test Strips - 30-Pack: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty

Those I the ones I bought. They look very similar to Butterfly


ok thanks so much!!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Those are just one pic I found on the net. I used different opks

But I'm glad you found some.