Does using an OPK detect PG??

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Does using an OPK detect PG??
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Wed, 10-15-2003 - 8:14am
I just read that someone was going to take an OPK to see if she was PG, because it can pick up lower levels than a HPT? Is that true? If you get 2 lines, do you think that would mean that I'm pregnant? Was just curious, never heard anything like that, and wanted to see what yall thought!

-Lauren

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Registered: 08-21-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 8:21am
Here is alink that will be helpful for you.

http://www.thewisemother.com/OPK%27sasHPT%27s.html
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Wed, 10-15-2003 - 8:31am
Thanks Donna!

I just used my OPK, and I got 2 lines... it didn't take long either. I have used one before, to test for Ovulation, and only got 1 line, so it was strange to see 2. I still plan to test with an HPT Saturday, but I do believe I'm pregnant.. ;)

Thanx again for that link, that's really interesting to know!! :)

-Lauren

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Registered: 05-20-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 11:36am
CONGRATS to you Lauren!!!

I have read all your signs - headache and the excessive salive (might mean m/s pending) and it all sounds so promising!

Now the positive OPK!

Go ahead and take that HPT girl - you are so pg!!!!

Wishing you the H&H 9 months!

Melinda
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Registered: 07-07-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 11:43am
Thanks Melinda!!

I think I'm preggy too. I actually used another OPK, and I got another 2 liner. :):)

I really can't wait till Saturday!

What does m/s mean? :)

I'll keep you posted! :)

-lauren

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Registered: 10-13-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 12:32pm
Hi there. I was reading your posts and went out and bought an OPK. I'm about 10 dpo today. I just used the OPK and got two lines but the test line was very faint. Does the test line have to be darker than the control line? I know to predict ovulation it does. Was your test line darker than your control line?

I think I'll take another in the morning with FMU.

Its weird because initially I didn't want to be pregnant again but now I think I'll be kind of dissapointed if I'm not.

Take Care,

Joanna

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Registered: 08-21-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 12:35pm
The result line has to be as dark as the test line or darker. Good Luck
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Registered: 07-16-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 12:50pm
wow, that makes me want to buy some opk's! it might be nice to have some anyway, since i intend to start charting. i thought i might be preg (was on the pill), but tested negative yesterday...so i'm not starting my next pack to see if that was what was causing my "symptoms". anyway, i decided to chart so i'll know when it's extra important that my hubby and i use condoms, since neither of us like them very well. *hehe*

*anna~rae*

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Wed, 10-15-2003 - 1:41pm
Ok, now I'm confused. I thought if there were 2 lines on the OPK, then I would be at least ovulating. So if I get two, and I'm not ovulating, then that should mean that it is picking up the HCG... The lines aren't perfect, but it looks like to me that they are the same shade. I'm just confused again now! Since earlier, I think I've had indegestion... ugh... :) 3 days left till I can test.

-Lauren

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Registered: 08-21-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 1:47pm
I'm not sure how the OPK works for I never used one but I do know for it to be used as a pregnancy test it has to be as dark or darker. Very nerve racking...I know. I can't wait to test...unfortunatly i have to wait 2 more weeks.
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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 9:16am
I used another OPK this am with FMU. The line was darker than yesterday but still not as dark as the control line. Hmmmm....from what I understood from that link if the line gets darker every day it means you're probably pg???!!!??? So basically, I still don't know what's up :o) Why do I keep wasting money?? I won't really know for sure until I get my period (or not?). It's supposed to come tomorrow.

Its so strange. I went from not wanting to be pregnant at all to now hoping that I am. I just don't know how I'd tell my DH. He'd be very shocked. We have a 3 year old and a 20 month old so we're pretty busy with them. But we have enough room in our house for another........

Joanna

DD Aidan 2/14/00

DS Calan 2/15/02

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