[ajackson223]

This is my first cycle using an opk. CD1 was 2/1. I am ready to begin using an opk, but I am not sure what time of day to use it. I read not to use it first thing in the morning, but later in the day you have to wait until you haven't had water for 2 hours or used the restroom in the past 4 hours. I NEVER have that happen! I drink a ton of water all day long and pee every hour or so. So when should I test? Should I just try not to drink water for a few hours or should I test in the morning? I am confused! What did everyone else do?? Thanks for the help

[missy123]

What brand of OPK are you using? I usually test in the am and then again around 6 - 7pm. I drink alot of water and soda and don't seem to have a problem with the results of the tests.

To make it easier on myself, the past few cycles I have been testing using First response and or answer tests. When the lines get sort of close to + I start using the clearblue digital. If you are about to O you get a smiley face on the test result!

Good luck!!

[ajackson223]

I am using the clear blue easy w/ the smiley face No smileys yet though! I like the idea of using the other kind until it gets darker and then switching to the digital - I hadn't thought about that. So you don't see any interference by testing in the morning or after drinking a bunch of water throughout the day? How dark do you let the line get until you switch to digital?

[missy123]

We are cycle buddies, cd1 for me was the day before you. I have short cycles - right around 23/24 days and got my smiley face last night! So you should get yours in the next few days. I let the 2nd line get kind of dark but I have such a hard time reading the lines that around cd7 I start using the digi ones I tested this am, afternoon and tonight and got all smileys... I hope you get your smileys soon!

I also buy mine in the 20 pack instead of the 7 pack off of ebay, much cheaper.

[SavaAngel]

Most of what I read was to take it after 10 am. You should not use FMU. I used to try to take mine between 1pm and 5pm, just cause that was usually when I was consistently home. I know some people take them at work.

[ajackson223]

Thanks everyone! I typically have longer cycles (>32), but this is my first month on Clomid so hopefully mine will come soon! Missy, I hope you get your BFP this month!!

[missy123]

Did you test today? Did you get a smiley face?

[ajackson223]

No, I still haven't gotten my smiley! I typically have really long cycles, but I don't know what to expect this cycle because it's my first on Clomid. My CM is watery though, and getting slippierer (is that a word?!) every day....I can't wait!!