Question on DPO

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How do you determine DPO? I got a positive OPK last Thursday. Does that mean I'm at 7DPO today? How soon can I test if I'm pregnant? 10DPO?

Well, our chances of getting a positive is very slim, I think. As I previously posted, H felt weird about having sex on demand and about the OPK testing. So we ended up just having sex once. After seeing my disappointment, he promised he'll be 100% on board next month. I'll keep in mind all your suggestions of not really mentioning a + OPK.

[drloretta]

There is no way to determine DPO from an OPK. You can determine if you're charting and know the exact ovulation date. You can guesstimate that you're around 5-7dpo, but that's about as close as you can get.

[gmail]

DItto - there is no way to know how many DPO you are without temping and charting. Sure you got a +OPK, but that doesn't mean you ovulated on THAT day. You could have O'd the next day. Or the day before.

Are you charting?

[ejpint]

If you're fairly regular, I would count back from expected period, instead. 4-5 days before, it's possible you maaaaay get a line.
I had a pretty good idea of when I o'd because I was charting in addition to using OPKs. Otherwise, it's a best guess, +/- 2 days-ish. The OPK is just detecting your hormone surge, indicating your body is gearing up to ovulate soon.

[Ashley&Scott]

I charted using fertility friend, you could clearly see the temp shift. If you don't get pg this cycle I would highly recommend using FF.

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Congrats suzubell!

Thanks all. I'm somewhat itching to test on a FRER. Maybe because of all the POAS posts. lol.

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I may not be able to stop myself from testing this weekend if my breast tenderness continues. It started bothering me last night when I tried to sleep on my stomach. They still feel swollen today. I can't remember the last time my boobs bothered me. lol. I'm about 10 days away from CD1. So, I may end up testing this weekend. ;D

[Ashley&Scott]

Do it! FRER tests are sold in a 2 pack

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Aug 16, 2012 11:53:02 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Do it! FRER tests are sold in a 2 pack

I have a 2 pack + a free 1 (so 3 total) at home waiting that I bought last month. Trust me, I was really tempted to test last night. But, that seems too early to test. Right? I would hate to waste 1. LOL.