I have a question...

..Penelope.. · #1 March 26th, 2009, 05:02 PM

For the next two cycles, I want to start using OPK's to practice figuring out when I O each month. I'm also going to monitor my CM, but I won't be temping or charting.

Should I start using OPK's as soon as AF ends? If not, how many days should I wait?

Does anyone else use OPK's, but not temp or chart?

Thank you

..Jessica.. · #2 March 26th, 2009, 05:04 PM

I know nothing about OPKs except you pee on them!

LissaDawn · #3 March 26th, 2009, 05:07 PM

When you should start using OPK's depends on how long your cycles typically last. If you are completely unsure, you are probably safest to start using at CD9 so you dont miss O. Since my cycles are typically 30+ days I start around CD12. HTH

..Penelope.. · #4 March 26th, 2009, 05:37 PM

Jessica -

Lissa - This will be the first time I've ever tracked my cycles, so I'll start on CD 9. Thanks!

I forgot to add - what brand of OPK's do you all use?

KDD · #5 March 26th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I have 29 day cycles and I usually start to use the OPKs around CD11 or 12. I prefer the digital ones 'cause they are easier to read, but are more expensive. If you have long cycles you might want to buy some IC's instead.

..Penelope.. · #6 March 26th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Kimberly - What brand of digital ones do you use? Also, do you know of a Canadian company who sells IC's?

babyjen · #7 March 26th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Hi Penelope,

I only use OPKs. I just can't keep up with charting. I do have PCOS but they seem to work fine for me. The test line will be light pink for the most part of my cycle and might fluctuate through shades but you can't mistake the +.

I start using them right after my period because I never know what to expect with my cycles. I just buy them in bulk from either:
Early Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation Kit for Home Users - Cheap and Accurate(from $0.45)! or Early Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation Predictor Kits for Home Use

They both work for me. I'm using the Accurate ones right now and they are cheaper.

MountainMomma · #8 March 26th, 2009, 07:51 PM

I've always either gotten them from Early Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation Predictor Kits for Home Use or else I get the Answer brand strips (20 in a pack) from WalMart or ebay. They are about $17.00 for the box of 20.

..Penelope.. · #9 March 28th, 2009, 09:35 AM

Thank you, ladies! I still wish I could find a Canadian company to order from, but I would rather go through a US company that is used by people I know then try a Canadian company that I'm unsure of...

Kary♥RN · #10 March 28th, 2009, 06:53 PM

I order mine from a company off of ebay and they are a UK company out of UK... 50 tests OPK or pregnancy... you tell me how many of each for a total of 50 w/free shipping 17 dollars

~Laurie~ · #11 March 28th, 2009, 08:16 PM

I buy my hpt tests from saveontests, but they sell opk's as well. They are a Canadian company. If I don't get my bfp this month (which I very much doubt that I will) then I am going to order some ovulations strips.

..Penelope.. · #12 March 28th, 2009, 09:51 PM

Thank you both!

heathernoell6 · #13 March 28th, 2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDD

I have 29 day cycles and I usually start to use the OPKs around CD11 or 12. I prefer the digital ones 'cause they are easier to read, but are more expensive. If you have long cycles you might want to buy some IC's instead.

What are IC's??? I am so out of it

..Penelope.. · #14 March 29th, 2009, 10:36 AM

hehe...internet cheapies

~Angela~ · #15 March 30th, 2009, 08:33 AM

I use IC's from early-pregnancy-tests.com. They work pretty well. My ovulation is all over the place (when I actually do O), so I wait until my cm starts changing and then use them.