Doing OPKs at work? Tips and tricks?

Question

I’m just starting TTC. I want to start using opk’s next cycle if I don’t get pregnant without them this cycle, but it looks like most brands recommend testing in the mid-afternoon. 
Do you test at work? On your lunch break? As soon as you get home from work? 
I could probably test on my lunch break, but it would be at 1pm or 1:30, and I’d have to use the shared restroom. I don’t want all my coworkers to know I’m trying to get pregnant. Anyone pull off testing at work without it being weird and awkward? 
Would it be ok to test at home at 6:30/7:00pm most days, and also test at 1pm if it’s getting darker or the day or two before predicted ovulation?

Answer

first off, i recommend pregmate opks over easy at home opks, and do NOT recommend digital opks. some people like the simplicity of them, but i like to look at the lines lol. i usually started to test once a day on CD10 which is 5 days after my period ends. i test once a day between 10am-2/3pm, and once the test line starts to get dark enough, test twice a day so you don’t miss your peak. it can last anywhere from 12-36 hours so if you’re only testing every 24 you might miss it. so the second time i’d test is between 3pm-11pm. NEVER take opks with first morning urine like pregnancy tests UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE lol. read the directions too! sometimes they don’t all work the same. also you want to make sure the test line is AS DARK OR DARKER than the control line. i’ll post a picture of a positive opk that’s as dark as the control line as well as one that’s way positive so you have something for reference. i hope this helps!!

Answer

I love the clear blue advanced digital.  Super easy, once a day with fmu.

Doing OPKs at work? Tips and tricks?

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