Ovulation Kits - Fountain Valley,CA

I tried the ovulation kits. But then I got tired of using it, and what I did was basically just watching my body and looking out for my ovulation symptoms... ie: cramping/pinching,headache, discharge that will gradually look like egg-whites etc.
Once I got the 'symptoms', then we hit the sack everyday for a week.

I am not young, having had my first pregnancy in my late 30's... and it worked for us. I even got pregnant naturally after that using the same method.

All the best and good luck,
Susan

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Similar to other responses... don't waste your money. It's like $20 per kit and you only get one test. Plus, I found the times I tried the kits I was more anxious about waiting to see and it was difficult to figure out the timing. I would just try organically first : )

Hi! Congrats on the fun part of trying to conceive!! First Response now makes a 20 (or 30??) pack so you can test every day. And it averages out to be cheaper then the 7 day kits. Another free way to figure out ovulation is to chart it you can do it online for free and it's incredibly easy. iVillage.com has a fabulous one and it's pretty easy to use. (plus IF you have fertility issues down the road your Dr will need the charts anyway. This way you have them already and you will learn to see exactly when you ovulate!)

Good luck and enjoy the baby making!!
H.

Congratulations on being in control of your pregnancy and taking the time to PLAN it. Like many have said, you should be on prenatals and a good diet. Quit any bad habits before you get prego... Learn your body! The first person to post mentioned some key things to look for, but I think the discharge is the most important as not all women get the other symptoms. Last but not least HAVE FUN!! Good Luck!

I have used ovulation tests quite a bit and had good success with them. I bought the store brand -- cheaper than name brand, and from what I understand, exactly the same test. My understanding was to use them first thing in the morning and hadn't heard to use them twice a day before. I figured once a certain test worked for me, I stuck with that brand. I had a hard time with charting -- I often forgot to take my temp before I got out of bed, so the tests worked well for me. My husband travels a bit for work and is gone every so often, so we didn't always have the luxury of every other day. I felt good about the tests so I knew our timing was good.

There is a pack of 20 test sticks that I purchased at Walgreens (Answer is the brand name) for $22. Most kits only have 7-10 sticks in a pack and cost $17-18, so this is by far the most economical and useful if you do end up testing twice a day. I have also used kits and never gotten a "surge," so I'm hoping that testing every 12 hours for 10 days produces better results than once a day for 7 days.

Good luck!

I've found the best & cheapest place to get both ovulation and pregnancy tests is online at http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/

They have price breaks for larger quantities too - which will help if your testing 2x a day.

ALOT better than buying a 2 pack for $10+ at the store!

Hope that helps

Hi!

I am (was) a first grade Teacher, too. I now stay home with my baby girl and LOVE it! Are you going to continue teaching? We're trying for our second baby and I have been using just the generic CVS brand of ovulation predictor kits. I also used Answer which is good bc there are more sticks in case you aren't sure when to start testing or feel like you might miss it you can do it twice a day without running out. Good Luck!

congratulations and i wish you lots of patience. unless you have been trying to conceive for over a year. i would not waste the money... just have lots of fun. this time with you and your husband will never happen again. enjoy this. just like ever other moment to come! don't over stress. i have 2 kids one come before a even completed a cycle off of birth control and the other took almost 3 years. but he is here and happy and healthy.

Hi - I used www.fertilityfriend.com - I would take my temp first thing in the morning and type it in and they were very accurate in telling me when to try. Also my dr said to do it on days 10 - 12 - and 14 of your cycle - don't run to use the bathroom right away let it hang out in there. Anyways we got preggers the first month we tried. Good luck.

(PS I am also a 1st grade teacher :-) )

you made me smile when you said you're crazy in love with your husband and you're a school teacher wanting a baby. please keep us posted if you get pregnant. big hugs S. here in san diego :-) woo hooo good luck!!!!

the ovulation kits didn't work for me, it never told me I was ovulating! EVER! There are ovulation date estimates for free online. You can pretty much find them anywhere a website may have a due date calendar. They are pretty accurate. I got pregnant the second time trying. Also I tended to break out a little more while ovulation (not pre-menstral) and there is a whitish discharge when you are ovulating too.
Good Luck!

Like a previous response, I found the 'fertile focus' to be the most useful and least expensive. It was fun watching my 'ferning' ebb and flow. I purchased my at drugstore.com, but I know there are other places too.
good luck and enjoy

Please make sure you're taking prenatle vitamins 3 months before conceiving. The cheapest I found them was at costco (or order them online if there isn't one near you). They were 20 bucks for 10 tests for the clearblue ones that are very accurate and best quality.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10045053...

http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/ovulationtests.html

When I was trying to conceive, I just bought a bunch of pregnancy tests (I took a slightly different approach)from this web sight, but they also have ovulation tests. Good prices for quantity!

Good luck!

Hi,
My hubby and I used Clear Blue Easy's digital ovulation kit. It's very simple to use and worked for us the very first time!
Good luck,
CG

I used the Target brand tests first thing when I woke up in the morning. Instead of placing it in the urine stream, I collected in a Dixie cup and dipped the stick according to the directions. We were successful the first month of using the test after 6 unsuccessful months of trying prior. With our second pregnancy, we used the test from the start and it worked the first time! Best of luck!

Hi LC

I'm not recommending an ovulation kit. My interest is in making sure you are exposed to information regarding your nutrition PRIOR to getting pregnant. It really is important because most of your baby's organs will already have been formed by the time you figure out you have become pregnant. You can google for information if you like; or here's one that came up when I googled it: http://www.yourdays.com/nutrition-get-pregnant.htm

Best wishes,

M.

I bought the inexpensive Target version, which worked well. I was told to check at the same time each day. Most women ovulate between day 11-15 or so, so maybe test from day 10 until the test comes out positive. Don't stress, and it will happen. Good luck!

S.

You can get them super cheap on ebay!

99cent stores carry ovulation kits, so you'd save a TON if you're doing it 2x a day. Also, if your period is a pretty regular 28-30 days, you can consider yourself fertile starting 12-14 days after the first day of your last period. Using fertility calendars can help. I use the one at mymonthlycycles.com as well as babyzone.com But if you're gonna spend the money, use the ones at the 99cent store. They're just as good as any.

Hi and good luck with stepping into the next phase of your life!!!
First, I had problems figuring out when I ovulated because I was so irregular. I tried the clear blue easy ovulation sticks and still missed my opening. So, I bought something that was a little more expensive and more reliable, the Clear Blue easy Monitor. Costco has them cheapest. You test yourself everyday leading up to ovulation and it tells you EXACTLY when you are on high ovulation days and the exact day you ovulate. It's easy, no thinking, and I got pregnant with them either the 1st or 2nd month using it each time (3 times). Now, I have passed it onto my friend who has started trying, hoping for just as good success with it.
Just a note...I tried for 6 months with the sticks and naturally before buying the monitor. Had I known about it earlier, I would have gone for the right away!

I just go to walmart and get one. I don't remember the name brand but it's not that expensive. My doctor told me that ovulation happens between day 12 and 14 after your period. For me, ovulation kits worked great! I took the test, was ovulating, had sex, and walla, I was prego. :) Good luck! Being a mom is the greatest thing in the world!

I absolutely loved the "Fertile Focus" ovulation microscope. It is only the size of a lipstick tube, and it can be used over and over and over -- for a one-time cost of about $24-$29. It is easy to use too. Just tap your tongue to the glass first thing in the morning. It dries in a couple of minutes and then you use the microscope cap to look at the sample. If you are ovulating, the sample will have a very distinct "ferning" pattern -- just like a plant fern. And it really works. Before Fertile Focus I had never heard this, but apparantly there is something in your saliva that changes when you are ovulating -- or near to ovulating -- and you can see those changes under the microscope. Then you just wash off the glass and your monitor is ready to use again the next day -- or later in the day if your doc wants you to test more frequently. Good luck to you. I hope you get that baby you so desire!

The ovulation kits (Target brand) I used were a huge pain to use because they work best if you don't pee for hours beforehand (I don't quite remember - I think it was 3 or 4 hours).
You might look into the temping and charting. I think your impression of the method is a little off. It's actually very easy and much more reliable than the ovulation kits.
See, your peak fertility happens before the kit can detect it. With charting, you'd have a pretty good idea of when you're most fertile because it doesn't just detect ovulation after it has already happened.
I know how exciting it is to decide to start trying, and how hard it is to be patient, but I really do think ovulation kits are something you'd think about using in a few months if you don't get pregnant without them.
Have fun! ;)

Hi LC,

Congratulations on your decision to enter the sleep deprived world of Mommyhood; it's worth it;)

I think I used clear blue easy for awhile and it worked fine. I will say this, after a few months, I was able to know when I was ovulating and didn't need to use the kits anymore, so definitely pay attention to your body - it may give you the answers you need.

My other suggestion is DON'T TELL YOUR HUSBAND when you're ovulating;) It can suddenly be a lot of pressure for a guy when suddenly sex isn't just about fun anymore, then to top it off, for him to know that he has to "get the job done" within 24-48 hours or else you have to wait for another month... I know the exact day I got pregnant because my husband asked if I was ovulating and I said, "um, I don't know, let's just have fun." You know I knew, I was a woman on a mission - I could tell you everything about anything going on with my body during that time.

Anywho, that's my two cents.

Is an ovulation kit really nessesary right now? I didn't use one and just made love with my husband. We didn't have sex when I knew it was imposible to get pregnant. (like after my period) The more you stress over getting pregnant, the harder it will be. Just take a relaxed approach to it and have fun with your husband. At least for a few months.
It could take months to get pregnant and can be frustrating when it doesn't happen right away.
Again, don't stress about it!
Good luck to you!