OPKs always look ALMOST positive?

Question

Does anyone else’s OPKs always come back looking like you’re super close to ovulating? I just started using them recently and they always look like I’ll ovulate soon but it remains a steady dark line (but not just as dark as the control line) what do I do? 😞 I want my rainbow baby so bad.

Answer

Start temping. Some women release different amounts of LH that just aren’t picked up enough for the test. Also opks don’t confirm ovulation, only that a surge has occurred. Temping (or a vaginal ultrasound around CD21) are the only way to confirm ovulation.
As per the Glow BBT page...
Once you’ve ovulated, your basal body temperature will shift up by at least four-tenths (0.4) of a degree Fahrenheit (.02C). If your temperature stays elevated for at least 3 days after that shift, then you know that you’ve ovulated.
If your BBT is elevated for more than 15 days without a period, there’s good chance that you might be pregnant.
If your BBT dips after the same number of days, then your period is most likely on its way.
Just make sure to get your self a BBT thermometer that measures to 1/100 (00.00) and take it in the morning before you even get out of bed or move.

Answer

Great explanation. Thanks

OPKs always look ALMOST positive?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey