[jesridge]

This is the 2nd cycle that I've used OPKs, and I'm noticing a pattern.

CD 10, 4pm- I got a barely-even-there line
CD 11, 12pm- The left side of the test line was just about as dark as the control line, and the right side was lighter. Positive?
CD 11, 7pm- I got a lighter line, but not as light as CD 10's.
CD 12, We shall see!


Last cycle, my most positive OPK had the same thing-- the left side of the line was as dark as the control line, and the right side was lighter. It gradually got darker day by day, though... not as drastic as this cycle's.

I've read a little about women having overnight LH surges, or even short ones, where they use FMU for their OPKs and get a better reading because testing at 10am through 10pm doesn't ever show a full positive. Think maybe this is what I'm seeing? Or do you think it's the test brand? I'm using Wondfo, the internet cheapies from Amazon. So confusing, I tell ya.

Please advise, experts! I appreciate you!

[jensma]

that is what i am using also and it is hard for me to tell 100% b/c it seems that both lines get more dye when you get your LH surge but my lines were pretty much the same color i think where as other tests i have used are more obviously positive. I am not sure if that is just the test or what?! I can post a pic of my + from yesterday if you'd like...just for comparison.

LH surges last different amts of time and it is impt to remember they do happen shortly before you so if your lines are getting lighter i'd definitely be BDing.

this was + (i use digis as back up when i'm unsure...it hasn't gotten much darker or lighter since then...)

[Admin-pattyandthemoos]

I don't have experience with this brand. I use internet cheapies for my opks so they are probably comparable. Some gals do have a quicker surge though. That is why it is good to test two or three times a day.

It may just take you a cycle or two of using them to see what works best for you.

[jesridge]

Thanks a bunch for responding, gals. I've been testing twice a day lately, but I'm guessing three times may help me see a little better next time around. I took another test this afternoon and again tonight, and they've definitely gotten much lighter. I am anticipating a high temp tomorrow morning... we'll see how it goes.