OPK advice

Ok so on cycle#8 TTC and I'm getting slightly discouraged 😔 This month I'm trying both ClearBlue monitor (which I'm kind of skeptical of ) and the "Cheapies" but I'm not 100% on how to use them..they are these little sticks you dip..any advice or tips on how to use them? I'm currently CD9..monitor says High and the stick has vvfl..thanks in advance and ✨Baby dust✨ to those who need it!