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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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Clearblue digi ovulation tests?

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dottyaboutstripes · 09/09/2011 09:54

I've just started using them and would've expected to get a + by now but no smiley face yet. My question is that when I take the test out of the monitor thingy, today there were 2 blue lines, one lighter than the other, does this mean I'm getting closer, or is it like the digi HPTs where the lines when you eject the test mean absolutely nothing at all? Anyone know?

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farfallarocks · 09/09/2011 16:00

Hi Dotty, usually when I get a smiley face the lines are the same stength or there abouts.

I find I have to test twice a day to 'catch' the surge though and it is possible to miss it completely and still be ovulating. Its an expensive business!

happyforthemostpart · 09/09/2011 16:13

hi there - i have also been using them for the first time this month and am now on day 20 and have found no smiley faces! I haven't been looking at the lines on the sticks though.

Have you had any other signs of ov? I haven't and am getting a bit concerned?

My last 2 cycles have been 34 and 31 days with ov on either day 20 or 21... but so far no sign of ov :(

My reply is pretty unhelpful to you really since i don't know but i am in the same boat :) Have you been testing twice? what time of day? I read it was best to test between 11-3 and 8-10 and 8 hours apart....

what a mission

i think next month i will abandon anything apart from regular sex!

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dottyaboutstripes · 09/09/2011 16:20

I've been testing first thing in the morning as it says in the blurb that's ok (the cheapo ones I've used before said mid afternoon though I think) I've had EWCM for a couple of days, will just test again tomorrow I suppose. No way I'm doing 2 per day as they are ££££s!

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farfallarocks · 09/09/2011 16:44

I know its expensive, I buy them on Amazon for half the price.

Also I now don't really need the as I ovulate aroudn the same time every month but it was helpful for me to establish that as after years on the pill I had no idea about my cycles!

EWCM is an excellent sign that you are about to ovulate and a good indicator. I normally get it 3 days before a :)

happyforthemostpart · 09/09/2011 16:54

Hi Dotty - It does say on the packet first thing but lots of ladies on here say around 1pm is better... I think it's due to the time of the surge and when clearblue can pick it up.

I think the EWCM is the best sign.... you're going to have a fun weekend ;)

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dottyaboutstripes · 09/09/2011 17:33

Trouble is that after 6 kids I don't really want to have a 4 hour window without peeing so first thing works for me! I've already been having lots of fun WinkGrin

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happyforthemostpart · 09/09/2011 18:22

You're going for number SEVEN???!!! WOWZERS! or are you using them to prevent another bub?!!

either way 6 is impressive!

WishingIWasLucky · 09/09/2011 18:32

Hi gals! Been reading this with interest. I've read lots and lots about opks here. However....what is their success rate in terms of achieving pregnancy? I think that would be the true litmus test, don't you?

WishingIWasLucky · 09/09/2011 18:34

Dotty? Did you use these for your previous bundles of joy? Or are you new to these? From MN posts re OPKs, seems people have been trying them for many months. May tell them when ovulation is, but without achieving pregnancy, is that really such useful info?

KenDoddsDadsDog · 09/09/2011 18:37

It took me about 8 weeks tso get a smiley face. But once I did I was pregnant first time!

WishingIWasLucky · 09/09/2011 18:42

Well done Ken. Congratulations! So when did you poas then? First thing, lunchtime or bedtime, then when did you dtd? After the smiley?! Sorry for tmi?!

WishingIWasLucky · 09/09/2011 18:43

Can you tell I need all the help I can get?! Seriously it's a horribly frustrating journey. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

PieMistress · 09/09/2011 19:21

wishing have you thought about a clearblue fertility monitor? You get readings of either low, high or peak fertility.

For OPKs I use both internet cheapies and the CB digis so I don't use so many of the expensive digi ones. When I start to get 2 obvious on the lines (I use them in the AM) I also start using the CB digis at teatime.

It might also be worth starting to use fertility friend and temperature charting if you want to be 'in control'?

dotty I think you are getting close. When you have 2 blue lines of a similar 'depth' then you should get your smiley face.

WishingIWasLucky · 09/09/2011 19:25

Piemistress: I think I'll have to take this a bit seriously now won't I? Think I'll kit myself out with the lot like you suggest. All bases covered so to speak. Will keep you posted!

PieMistress · 09/09/2011 19:50

If you do get a CBFM then there is something called the SMEP (sperm meets egg plan). It involves ALOT of SWI but seemingly has a high success rate!

KenDoddsDadsDog · 09/09/2011 20:08

I normally did it first wee in the morning. Got the smiley face at about 7am, dtd that night. And got me a St Patrick's day conception Grin
I have PCOS and I thank God for those tests !

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