First time using OPK, please help!?

Question

My husband and I have been TTC since June of 07 without any luck. This month is our first time using OPK's, I got a positive on Tuesday the 22nd, we bd'd 2 days before the positive test, the day of and the day after. I typically have a 34 day cycle, so AF is not due for another week, but I have cramps like AF is coming, extremely emotional and my skin is breaking out like mad - all symptoms I don't typically get before AF at all. Can anyone share their experiences with me using OPK's, it would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Answer 1

Hi! This is my second cycle using OPK.  The first cycle was so frustrating.  The specifics for no drinking for two hours and holding urine seemed impossible the first month.  This time around I was more prepared.  I started testing on my 10th cycle day at 930 a.m. every morning.  Today I finally got the positive.  I thought I would never see that.  Your symptoms could be pg or pms. Ugh I know it's so frustrating.  Only sure tell sign is testing.  I know.  The wait is so long, but you could always hold out just a few more days and take an early pregnancy test.  Ones you can use up to five days early.  I've been stuck to the computer gathering lotsa info.  I didnt have much cervical mucus.  So I've been using the evening primrose oil starting first day of AF and ending on O day. Talk about slippery when wet.  I also gathered info on the instead softcup for your AF. Using it instead to pool s***n around the cervix for a few hours.  I read quite a few success stories on that from women having trouble conceiving.  I hope I helped some. Wish me luck and baby dust to you!!!