Everything You Wanted To Know About POAS...But Were Afraid To Ask

[mammag]

This is that same test dry, it was a very convincing line that ended in sadness All subsequent tests were and AF came right on time.

https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/DSCI0779.jpg

 

[mammag]

And one of my personal favs, my FRER evap, you will notice the pink dots on either side of the test line, where it looks like the dye kind of lingered there, this is the common denominator in pink FRER evaps, I saw them on almost all of the pink FRER evaps that I found through google.

https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/FRER.jpg

Tweaked
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/FRERtweak.jpg

Still in the case
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/frerdry.jpg

And dried (mostly)
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/drytweak.jpg

Again very convincing, received at 8dpo and followed by ALL bfn and normal on time AF. So like I said before, double check... ALSO keep in mind that this is a one in about 500, I've taken a ton of these tests and have NEVER gotten an evap line like this, it is rare and the tests are still in my humble opinion, good and reliable (but not cheap)

 

[mammag]

Ok and here is an interesting set of pics, faint but there (had a shoddy camera back then so bare with me) BFP on dollar tree test at 11 dpo, test taken with FMU.

https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/preg/preg1.jpg

CB digi taken with 2mu that same day just after the dollar store test.

https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/preg/preg3.jpg

And then later the next day an Answer Early Test and CB digi taken with the same urine

https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/preg/hpt1.jpg

I think the CB digi's range in sensitivity from test to test, maybe depending on shelf life, battery power or just plain mechanics.

And that's all for now!! Want more?? Just ask, cuz I have TONS!!!

 

[Wendyk07]

I am loving this thread already. Thank you dachsundmom

 

[Macwooly]

Dmom you won't like me as I only POAS for my CBFM which to me looks the same everyday as the machine does all the work Otherwise I will only POAS if AF is late

But loving the thread and good to see the hpts so I can compare if I ever get to pee on one

 

[dachsundmom]

Grace- thank you so much for adding your pics! What she said about the Answer brand is entirely true- they really are too sensitive for OPKs.

If you ladies saw all of the positive OPKs that USAFwife had with the FR, keep in mind, those come out of the same factory as FR...sort of a generic vs. name brand issue.

For HPTs, I think the FR and Answer are very reliable, but would be leary for OPKs.

 

[dachsundmom]

These are my positive OPKs from 7/11...as you can see, I carry a pretty big surge. These are both FMU, which is supposed to be a no-no in the OPK world, but I have never had a problem.

The top test is a good old IC and the bottom test is a CB non-digi. As far as CB goes, you will not see anything close to positive on these until you are in the midst of your surge; if you are one who goes from positive to negative very quickly, these tests might not be for you.

 

[dachsundmom]

Here is another CB OPK from 7/11...this one is on evening urine and I held it for probably 15 minutes. You can see that it is very positive.

 

[dachsundmom]

Here's one more for the morning, lol.

These are both OPKs and these were both taken this morning...look at my chart, I am w/o a doubt, 4DPO.

The top test is an IC and clearly negative, but the pink handled test is a grocery store chain brand and you can see that it is very positive! I have has nothing but problems with these test and I wanted to post it to show you ladies that sensitivity of OPKs varies just as much as HPTs...and, that the IC is still clearly the front runner when it comes to testing.

Ok, I will put my addiction away for the moment, lol.

 

[USAFKnineWife]

Today's tests...CD20 9DPO:
Equate pink dye/Answer Brand pink dye/ Blue handle IC all with FMU
https://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/KnineWife/Snapbucket/bc95eb44-orig.jpg

 

[hugs3409]

congrats

Great pics, this is a great thread. The only thing I have is tests, but in different brands, I can post if you want, just let me know.

 

[dachsundmom]

congrats

Great pics, this is a great thread. The only thing I have is tests, but in different brands, I can post if you want, just let me know.

Of course we want to see them! Post away....

 

[onmymind17]

Ya know one thing that sucks about POAS? Well, its more about the IC's. I'm a big girl, so sometimes I have difficulty peeing in a little cup without pizzin all over the place............one of these days I'm gonna use a bucket

too funny i cracked up at this!!

 

[USAFKnineWife]

OMG....there are 4 tests for CD9 & CD11 .....

Pretty cool though, that the first batch all had BFNs....and the second batch were all BFPs...on the same day....

Crap...I forgot to POAS today....

I do adore POAS...I went out and got a crap load of HPT's yesterday even though I have a crapload of IC HPT's just so I could pee on different kinds!

 

[USAFKnineWife]

Evap on pink handled HCG dip strip, I have a ton of pics just like these of these tests, they are very prone to evaps (in my opinion only of course) and I do not suggest them.

https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/n2thenight24/7w4qg323.jpg

I think those pink handle ones are shit...I took some yesterday and on them when I was getting with the blue ones and FR!

 

[LLbean]

USAFKnineWife CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[USAFKnineWife]

Grace- thank you so much for adding your pics! What she said about the Answer brand is entirely true- they really are too sensitive for OPKs.

If you ladies saw all of the positive OPKs that USAFwife had with the FR, keep in mind, those come out of the same factory as FR...sort of a generic vs. name brand issue.

For HPTs, I think the FR and Answer are very reliable, but would be leary for OPKs.

Oh and I wanted to add that when I got all those +OPK's with FR OPK's I was taking soy! So that may be the reason why my surge seemed to last as long as it did!

 

[dachsundmom]

Mer- you forgot to tell everyone that this is your first soy cycle, that you don't take a boat load of supplement, and that your breakfast consists of Cheeto Puffs and Mt. Dew, lol!!! That is hope girls!!!

 

[USAFKnineWife]

Mer- you forgot to tell everyone that this is your first soy cycle, that you don't take a boat load of supplement, and that your breakfast consists of Cheeto Puffs and Mt. Dew, lol!!! That is hope girls!!!

B- I thought about that when I was looking at the OPK's I posted...and yes she is right...this cycle with soy CD2-6 and I do eat Cheeto Puffs and drink Mt. Dew for breakfast! The breakfast of champions apparently!!!!

 

[Macwooly]

USAFKninewife congratulations on your BFP and wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy