OPK help

Maddie
I just recently started using O tests to help pinpoint ovulation. I haven't received a positive yet but I just entered my FW yesterday. However, I had some questions I was wondering if y'all could help me out with? 
​I drink a ton of water. Like, a TON. Anywhere from 90 to 134 oz a day (depending on if I work out that day or not). Can this affect the tests ability to detect my LH surge? 
​Also, my test instructions say the urine needs to be at room temp when tested. Obviously it isn't at room temp when I first pee in the cup. Does that mean I need to let it sit for a little while prior to testing to let it get to room temp? Can the temperature affect the results?
​Lastly, I've read on here that a lot of you test twice a day to make sure you don't miss your surge. My question is, if DH and I are BD'ing regularly during my FW (at least every other day) will this matter? If the LH is there shouldn't it show up on the day I test or should I test more than once a day? I have been testing around 4 p.m. since CD10. 
​Thanks ladies!  
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Ma

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That's definitely the goal! Good luck! 

Ma

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Hey Madelyn thanks for the comment. My cycle days are usually 34 days and I get my period right on time each month. I keep on testing and today the same thing. But what I did notice was my CM. I haven't had the clear egg white consistency they you need. But hopefully if we stick with it we will learn about our bodies!!!  Good luck!

Ma

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Marcie that's a good question. Is your cycle usually long? That could be why you haven't gotten a positive OPK yet. ​​I have another random question for you guys... Does your CM change depending on the time of day? I usually check it at random times, nothing consistent. And today, despite it being only my 2nd day in my FW, I actually went backwards as far as ovulation is concerned pertaining to how my CM texture and everything should be. :( I updated my CM info for today and now Glow synced the info and instead of FW day 2 I am now on FW day 4!  

Ma

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Hi everyone!!! I have just started to use the clear blue digital test this month and I am 4 days into my FW and still haven't gotten a positive. I test the same time everyday and don't drink or go to the bathroom 4 hrs prior to testing. Do you think something is wrong? Then with each negative test glow changes my most fetile day to the next day. Could this be accurate?  Good luck everyone and thanks for the help!

Mv

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Ahhh I see, yes, as long as your oh don't have sperm issues - BDing every day is good to cover your bases :-)​​You need to be careful to not dilute pee too much otherwise may not pick up hormone. Try to hold your pee as long as you can (but of course don't hold it to the point it may do you damage like uti). ✨✨

Ma

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Thanks! I appreciate the input. I'll try to hold it for longer but I seriously pee like every hour and a half. Lol​As for the BD'ing I just meant that we are trying to do it frequently enough that in case I missed my surge via OPK we are still in the safe zone because we have been BD'ing often. Does that make sense? Lol  

Mv

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In not sure what you mean by BDing and testing. BDing will not affect OPK result. You will get a positive when the surge is detected. After your first month (once youve seen a positive), you will get the hang of it. Good luck and ✨✨baby dust xx

Mv

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Drinking lots of water is ok but I think you should try to hold pee for long as possible (say 4 hours) so pee is concentrated. I've not heard about pee needing to be room temperature before! A lot of people will test morning (say 10/11am) and afternoon (say 3/4pm) to make sure surge is not missed.