OPK is Dark, but not darker?

BellaBlu · Feb 20th, 2010, 10:55 AM

Okay I tested last night and I had a line, but not very dark.
This morning I tested and I'd say it's pretty dark, but I'm not sure if it's supposed to be DARKER than it is in order to start BD'ing. Do I start the "fun run" when I start getting lines in general or when I start getting darker than the control line.. lines? I have a pic.. but I don't think I'm allowed to post it here. I just don't wanna wear DH out if I am supposed to start when after the line gets darker

Thanks

SquirrelGirl · Feb 20th, 2010, 10:59 AM

I think it depends on the OPK directions. Mine say something like the line is as dark, doesn't have to be darker. But others say must be darker? I just get on it when it starts to look close! But I understand the question! If you start too soon, you get really, really tired of all the BDing.......

BellaBlu · Feb 20th, 2010, 11:01 AM

It says "equal to or darker than" but it's soooo close to being "equal" to that I'm a little afraid to wait incase I miss it. It's my first time using OPK's so I don't have anything to compare to.

SquirrelGirl · Feb 20th, 2010, 11:05 AM

Personally... I'd start going at it now then! The surge may not last that long and the next time you test it could be lighter. I start testing twice a day once it starts looking close, and honestly, I'm never quite sure about the darkness. Going to invest in a CBFM soon so it just tells me my peak days...

BellaBlu · Feb 20th, 2010, 11:07 AM

Yes I might do the same, these are a bit more complicated than I was hoping for. I don't want to second guess myself and you can only BD so much before you're like.. "I need a break!" .. Thanks for the reply hun. Looks like sex is on the agenda for the night.

Good Luck & Babydust*

rachrach82 · Feb 20th, 2010, 11:10 AM

it deffo as darkas or darker, my opk tasts were just slightly lighter than the control line but i must of ov'd cos the line disappeared the following days, i hope, its my first cycle on opk's and first cycle ever were im trying to catch it. all help needed ladies lol.xx im DPO18/4 now 10 days to wait for preg test, good luck to all, my next AF should b 3/4th march, testing again around CD10 to CD 17 i think

Feb 20th, 2010, 10:55 AM	#1
BellaBlu Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,112	OPK is Dark, but not darker? Okay I tested last night and I had a line, but not very dark. This morning I tested and I'd say it's pretty dark, but I'm not sure if it's supposed to be DARKER than it is in order to start BD'ing. Do I start the "fun run" when I start getting lines in general or when I start getting darker than the control line.. lines? I have a pic.. but I don't think I'm allowed to post it here. I just don't wanna wear DH out if I am supposed to start when after the line gets darker Thanks

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Feb 20th, 2010, 10:59 AM	#2
SquirrelGirl Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,694	I think it depends on the OPK directions. Mine say something like the line is as dark, doesn't have to be darker. But others say must be darker? I just get on it when it starts to look close! But I understand the question! If you start too soon, you get really, really tired of all the BDing.......

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Feb 20th, 2010, 11:01 AM	#3
BellaBlu Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,112	It says "equal to or darker than" but it's soooo close to being "equal" to that I'm a little afraid to wait incase I miss it. It's my first time using OPK's so I don't have anything to compare to.

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Feb 20th, 2010, 11:05 AM	#4
SquirrelGirl Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,694	Personally... I'd start going at it now then! The surge may not last that long and the next time you test it could be lighter. I start testing twice a day once it starts looking close, and honestly, I'm never quite sure about the darkness. Going to invest in a CBFM soon so it just tells me my peak days...

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Feb 20th, 2010, 11:07 AM	#5
BellaBlu Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,112	Yes I might do the same, these are a bit more complicated than I was hoping for. I don't want to second guess myself and you can only BD so much before you're like.. "I need a break!" .. Thanks for the reply hun. Looks like sex is on the agenda for the night. Good Luck & Babydust*

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Feb 20th, 2010, 11:10 AM	#6
rachrach82 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: manchester Posts: 145	it deffo as darkas or darker, my opk tasts were just slightly lighter than the control line but i must of ov'd cos the line disappeared the following days, i hope, its my first cycle on opk's and first cycle ever were im trying to catch it. all help needed ladies lol.xx im DPO18/4 now 10 days to wait for preg test, good luck to all, my next AF should b 3/4th march, testing again around CD10 to CD 17 i think

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