ovulation predictor--conitnual lines

I have been trying to get pregnant for about 6 months and have started using ovulation predictor kits the last three months.  This month when I have been testing there is a line everytime I test, but it is not as dark or darker than the test line.  I have taken about 5 tests.  So I take this as a negative--but other times when I have used OPKs I have not always had a line.  It may fade in to dark or there will be no line at all.  Is this normal?  Anyone had the same experience.  

[bella537]

I'm not sure what tests you are using so I don't know what to tell you, however, I now use the clearblue digital opk because I got confused ttrying to read the lines.  These either give you a O if your not and a smiley face if you are ovulating. Much simpler to me.

[Sal Gal]

I am using one step predictor test--it has lines.  I have used them in the past and been okay.  I normally do not continue to see lines or there is a fade in and then a positive reading.  Next time I may have to purchase I different kind.  I just wondered if something else could be going on-or maybe this is close to my ovulation--I have some other symptoms--clear cvm and high cervix.

[Shawndell]

Bella I was wondering if the clearblue OPK worked for you???  I've been ttc for 2 months now.. And I'm wanting to know all I can on how to predict O.

[tina1111]

It is perfectly normal to have lines or nothing at all. Lh (what the test is for)is rising and falling all the time. Sometimes you may have a lighter line than the control others maybe nothing at all. The main idea is, when the line is AS DARK or DARKER than the control line, then O is approaching. Sometimes, the line will be as dark as the control line, but only half way full, that is usually a negative as well.

[love1221]

I used the answer brand.  There would be times when I would always have a line, and then one day it would get darker.  Or I have had months where there would be no line at all and then all of a sudden have a line one day.  I think if the line is there for a few days you are getting closer to O.

[Sal Gal]

Thank you!  I have been having irregular periods and crazy hormones, so I just wanted to make sure those things were not affecting the tests.  I am glad to know seeing a line is normal!