First time OPK user

So this is the first time I have ever used an OPK.  I started on day 11 and have used 6 so far.
Day one was light
Day two was darker
Day three was almost as dark as the test line
Day four was light - what happened there?  Is this the way it is supposed to go?  My temp rose this day too.  
         Then it gets weird...
Day five darker than day four still lots of eggwhite
Day six darker again (about the same as day three) eggwhite still and temp a bit lower.

What is going on?  Did I ovulate yet?
Anyone else have strange things like this with an OPK or is this even strange?  I thought this would clear up the mystery about when and if I was ovulating but I am just more confused.

[Harumi18]

Did u test the same time everyday??? Did u happen to consume a lot of fluids 2-3 hours before testing on Day 4? Did u take any medicine that could influence the outcome? Did u pour the same amount of urine into the container before u test?

[pb95]

I did test the same time - first think in the morning so I didn't drink before any of the tests.  No meds except tylenol.  I didn't use a container so I may have had a different rate of saturation.  I just found it funny that I got a line every day.  I thought it would be more obvious.

Today I had the darkest line of all though.  It is strange because my temps already had a surge a couple days ago and I don't have as much eggwhite.  

[bevfly]

Hi ladies i heard that its better to test in the afternoon not sure why but maybe someone can put it right?if it helps any i found the ovulation kits with the smiley face much better than the stupid lines coz yeh it is so confusing but with the smiley face at least you know.The only thing is they are pricey but if you can afford it then its fine.Bev xx

[Lynniepooh]

Hi, The first month I used OPK's I was soooo confused!!!!!

I spent the extra money and got the clear blue easy digital OPK's it gives a smiley face or no smiley face.  I got the 20pk and it cost $50 but i found the same on Amazon for $28

I didnt ovulate but it was very clear with a no smiley face! I was not confused with the line!

Good Luck!

[Harumi18]

Coz LH is produced from late morning onwards. So when we test in the morning & get a positive, it means that the LH surge was produced yesterday. So it is better to BD every alternate day.

[Harumi18]

You used the same brand for all the tests? Perhaps you may like to switch brands.

[pb95]

Yeah - same brand but I didn't use a cup so maybe there was discrepancies.  That gives me hope though because DH got sick on the day of my morning positive.  We had BD'd the night before so if the surge was the day before tha we DID bd during a positive time.  

I should have investigated further before I spent the money on the first round!  If I use it again next month I may try a different brant but definitely use a cup and evening urine!

Thanks!