OPK readings.... - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

kaycie · 08-23-2007, 08:16 PM

Okay just a little history, my dh (22yrs old) and I (20yrs old) havent REALLY been ttc until this month...I mean we've bd'ed for 6 years with absolutely no contraception but I think we just missed the mark each time! I had irregular periods for about a year and half to where I would only get maybe 4 a year, and then when I lost about 40lbs, they came back just like that, and they are pretty regular, usually start anywhere on the 8th or 10th of each month and last from 5-9 days or so. Now we're ready to have a baby and I have no clue where to start!!

I bought an OPK tonight and did my first test just because I was anxious and didnt want to wait until tomorrow. The LH line was lighter than the control but barely, like you really had to look to see that it was lighter. Does this mean that I am ovulating or does this not mean anything? From what I have tried to figure out based on all the helpful information Ive gotten from this board (thank god for all of you ladies!!!), I think that I am on cd13 or cd14. Should I start bding the next couple of days just in case, or have I already missed my chance this month?? Also when are you supposed to take a HPT? Is it ever too early to take one?

What can you girls tell me!! I am clueless!

thanks for all your help in advance!

<3 Kaycie

cashahn · 08-23-2007, 09:34 PM

Hi Kaycie

I would start BDing from now as the OPK lets you know about 12-48hs in advance when you should ovulate. HPT should be done around AF to avoid the disappointment of a BFN although some have gotten a BFP as early as 10DPO. I wish you the best of luck in your TTC journey.

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JenninON · 08-23-2007, 09:58 PM

Well it could mean 1 of 2 things. You should expect a + OPK in the next day or two. Or you just missed the LH Surge and if you haven't BDid in a couple days you should tonight for sure.

kaycie · 08-24-2007, 05:39 AM

welllllll we bd'ed last night, and I tried the whole pillow thing. lol different thats for sure

anyhow, I did another test this morning and the line was barely visible...definately alot lighter than the control.....what does this mean other than there isnt much lh? did i miss my chance this month?? *tear

thanks, kaycie

Destea · 08-24-2007, 09:06 AM

If the last line was at all lighter than the control line then the LH level wasn't heading towards OV yet. Until they're literally the same color or the test line is way darker your LH levels are not there. Don't take to heart that it was lighter today... I did my first Ov. kit this month, started a few days early and the lines were varying (lighter to close) to the control line until I did hit my surge - and then there was no question, the lines were identical the first day, and the 2nd day it was much darker, then the 3rd day (just cause I was curious lol) was lighter again.

So you may not have hit it yet