Clear Blue OPK

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Registered: 07-14-2003
Clear Blue OPK
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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 3:42pm
I am using the Clear Blue(CB) OPK this month. Last month I used First Response. With the First Response, the "test line" (not the reference line) was always present, but just lighter than the reference line until I got a positive result. When it was positive the test line was as dark as the reference line. It was hard to tell if the test was positive until it actually was, because the test line seemed to look similar to the referece line. Because it was so hard to tell I decided to use Clear Blue since I heard it was easier to read.

With Clear Blue this month however, the reference line is there but the test line has not shown up yet at all. I am wondering if this is just how Clear Blue is or if it is a defective box. I have also been using FMU which it said was ok on the instrucitons in the CB box.

Sorry this is so long and confusing, but I am very confused myself!

TTC#1 C4 CD13

Tricia

TTC#1 C6 CD

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Registered: 04-01-2003
In reply to: tlcorr
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 4:47pm
I use Clear Blue OPK's alot. I've noticed that for 2 days before my + I have faint lines. Every other day there is just the one. Also, even though they say to use FMU, it's better if you wait until later in the day. Last month I used FMU and this month I waited until the afternoon. I o'd both months and got +'s, but the + this month was more definite and darker. HTH & GL!!

Christi

2DPO

 


Lilypie Second Birthday tickers

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Registered: 06-19-2003
In reply to: tlcorr
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 4:56pm
If I have an irregular cycle (varies 10 days either way), when during my cycle do I start using an OPK? I'm going to try it this month.

*Amy

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Registered: 04-01-2003
In reply to: tlcorr
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 5:09pm
It can get expensive, but I think the earlier the better. Figure out what your shortest cycle has been and go with that. My box of OPK's lists what days to start. For example a 30 day cycle says to start on CD 13. A 20 day cycle would be CD 12... etc.

Also, I bought some OPK's on ebay (really cheap!) and used them at the same time I used my Clear Blues this month. Both tests gave me the exact same results! So you might want to look into getting some on Ebay if you end up having to use alot of them!

HTH!

Christi

 


Lilypie Second Birthday tickers

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Registered: 06-11-2003
In reply to: tlcorr
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 5:11pm
Clear blue is what I use. After nine days trying and always getting a faint line I finally got the dark dark blue yesterday! It will work, you must just not be ovulating right now. Keep trying though, it took me 9 days.

Claire

TTC#1,C1, CD19

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Registered: 06-11-2003
In reply to: tlcorr
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 5:13pm
Mine is irrelgular too. I just test every day starting on my 11th day post AF. Hope that helps and good luck!
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Registered: 06-19-2003
In reply to: tlcorr
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 5:25pm
Great. I'll be ready to try it next cycle (whenever that may begin.)

Thanks!

*Amy