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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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anyone who's new to the Clearblue fertility monitor?

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iloveberries · 26/10/2011 08:44

Hello - after a while of TTC with nothing but a chemical pregnancy I have purchased myself a shiny new CBFM in the hope it will make things a bit less stressful. I was an advocate of just having SWI everyother day but in reality that it quite a lot for me and DH and the poor thing works very long hours so not always possible.

I'm starting this thread for anyone else who's started TTC using the CBFM in the hope we can give eachother a little support etc.....

I'm on day 5 today so think i have to start POAS tomorrow......

Anyone out there who wants to join the journey?!!

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iloveberries · 08/12/2011 12:43

it sounds like you just might not get a peak this cycle secret.... don't give up though, my close friend used the CBFM, got no peaks and got PG and now 20 weeks so it can happen.

just going to try and not think about it for the next 14 days or more likely think about it constantly for 10 days and then start POAS everymorning

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iloveberries · 08/12/2011 10:08

oooh secret where did you get your sticks from? that is a good deal.

Well I'm back on lows now. 2 highs, 2 peaks and 1 high and it's over for the month. We DTD 3 out of those 5 days so i've tried my best!!

agree that christmas fun makes the 2 WW easier! Plus after chatting to a friend yesterday i realise that basically i am more likely to not be pregnant each month than be pregnant so i am going to TRY to expect nothing then i won't be blubbing uncontrollably like a baby and snotting over DH disappointed when AF arrives!

secret what CD are you on?

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Chocchip88 · 08/12/2011 08:04

Thank you all for the congratulations! Slowly starting to sink in. The bonkometer def made the difference for us. First of all I was worried I might not be ovulating as I'm still breastfeeding constantly so when I saw the peak that was a massive relief and made me feel more confident straightaway. Secondly after being 5 days late last month and convincing myself I was pregnant it just turned out AF was late and we had therefore dtd at the wrong time. So with my irregular cycle I really needed something idiot proof that could just tell me when the best time to SWI would be. Feel very lucky that it happened so quickly.

Hoping there will be some more lucky ladies on here really soon.
As for symptoms, nothing much, a slight increase in sense of smell although I also have a cold so perhaps it would be a bigger change if I didn't.

DeeLite · 07/12/2011 22:07

Ah, that's such fantastic news chocchip. Well done. Do you think it was the bonkometer wot done it?

Thanks for your good wishes berries. I can't say the bonkometer is making me feel more confident but I guess it will be different when I start seeing highs and peaks.

Doris sorry you are feeling bad. 15 months is such a long time to have TTC dominating your life as it inevitably does. Guernsey must be a nice place to live but maybe you've had a stressful few months with the move and hopefully things will settle down now to clear the way for a BFP for you very soon.

HettyTurner · 07/12/2011 21:35

I've updated the list and put it in AF due dates:

Crystaltea36 (27) TTC no.1 TTC 3 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM AF due 21/22 Nov
pupcake (34) TTC #1, TTC 4 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 24 Nov
MrsHerculePoirot (33), DD aged 23 months, TTC 11 months, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 3rd Dec (I think!
Chocchip88 - DS 12 months. TTC for 3 months 1st month on CBFM. AF due 9/10 Dec - possibly
Nearlymumofone (34) DS 15 months TTC 3 months awaiting cycle 1 of CBFM
1sttimeBlondie (34) TTC no 1 TTC 4 cycles, cycle 2 of CBFM AF due 12 Dec
Floordrobe (26) TTC#1 3 cycles, 1st cbfm cycle, AF due Dec 12ish
Loulou (27) TTC #1, TTC 4 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 13 Dec
Maisie55 (32) DS 18mths TTC 3 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM. AF due 16 Dec
iloveberries: aged 31, DS aged 19months, TTC 4 months, cycle 2 of CBFM. AF due 21st dec (all i want for christmas is a BFP)
SecretSparkle (26) TTC #1 TTC 2 cycle, cycle 1 of CBFM AF due 21 Dec
hettyturner (29) DD 18mths TTC 7 cycles, cycle 2 of CBFM AF due 25-30 Dec
DeeLite (37) TTC #2, TTC 4 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 31 Dec

HettyTurner · 07/12/2011 21:25

Congratulations Chocchip! Xmas Grin

Doris it took us 2 years to concieve our DD. I know exactly how you feel, have you had a break at all? I gave up after being given a perscription for clomid and had a few weeks off until AF arrived so I could take it. AF never did arrive...

I am on CD 5 and got one more day of clomid to take and then I am praying that I ov and get a peak this month. I'm more determined than ever!

nearlymumofone · 07/12/2011 21:22

Congrats Choc! Well done you! Do you think the bonkometer helped or just coincidence?

Did you have any symtoms as we're on the subject?

lettingitallgonow · 07/12/2011 15:33

Congratulations chocco that's fab news. Bring good news to everyone :)

Sorry you're feeling horrid doris... We're TTC #2 and have been for a year now, it's so depressing and soul destroying and we already have 1... SWI can be a real downer too, takes all the fun out of things.

Chocchip88 · 07/12/2011 13:00

Oh doris I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. Apparently it takes about a year on average for someone in their early 30s to fall pregnant so half of those people take longer than a year, there are probably lots of people you know that are in your position but you just don't know about it.

I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.

AuntieDoris · 07/12/2011 12:54

Yep TTC number 1. Have read that book. Didn't tell me much that Fertility Friend didn't.

Some days are easier than others. Today is a rubbish day.

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iloveberries · 07/12/2011 12:42

oh, interesting that tesco picked up early. i have a couple four of tesco tests under my bed! along with 2 internet cheapies

I def had 2 lines on first peak too. Send me luck chocchip!!!!

doris that sounds totally shite. HUGS. ARe you TTC number 1? I haven't read it but lots of people seem to talk about 'Taking charge of your fertility' by toni weschler. i don't know if that could help you? Sorry i don't know what to suggest but feel free to rant anytime!

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Chocchip88 · 07/12/2011 11:35

berries I think AF is/was due tomorrow or Friday, my cycle length does vary but think my LP is 14 days. I was going to buy the First Response test but when I saw the price difference between them and Tesco own I went for Tesco Blush I'm sure I read somewhere that they will detect q low HCG levels.

With regard to the sticks and lines I def had 2 lines on my first peak, but I'm sure I had 2 lines earlier on and most of my sticks had no lines at all. V confusing!

AuntieDoris · 07/12/2011 11:14

I am just fed up. Have been TTC for 15 months and we seem to be getting nowhere. Had basic blood and semenology done at 6 months and all looked fine but now we have moved back to Guernsey and there is a 5 month wait for an initial appointment at the fertility specialists. i just feel so sad about everything at the moment that it all seems a little overwhelming at times.

It feels like everyone I know gets pregnant as soon as they take their knickers off. My younger sister has two lovely children but being with them is so painful sometimes.

TTC is generally shitty at the moment!

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iloveberries · 07/12/2011 09:43

p.s. chochip were you using early tests? i noticed from the stats your AF's not due for a while?

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iloveberries · 07/12/2011 09:43

Congrats chocchip! delighted for you. Hope i can join you in bringing luck to this thread!!

hi there secret, How long are your cycles usually? How long have you been using CBFM and what's your usual pattern with it?

doris you sound sad. Want to get it off your chest?

deelite welcome!!! I was kind of in the same boat as you as before CBFM i knew we were doing it at the right time but i just like the reassurance that CBFM gives. Hope it works for you.

I had 2nd peak yesterday but we didn't manage it. Did it on the last high and first peak so i'm hoping if we do it again tonight (last high) that should be enough??? All this trying is just gutting isn't it?

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AuntieDoris · 07/12/2011 08:01

Congratulations Chocco.

I wish my TTC journey had been improved by the CBFM. Sadly it seems to have made bugger all of a difference and I am losing hope!

Chocchip88 · 07/12/2011 07:39

Good morning!
Clears throat and shuffles feet awkwardly....
Well....it's def a BFP! So excited! After only 1 cycle with the CBFM -I heart the
Bonkometer.
I am sure they will be many more festive BFPs to come. Good luck!

DeeLite · 06/12/2011 21:27

Hello, mind if I add myself to the list:

SecretSparkle (26) TTC #1 TTC 2 cycle, cycle 1 of CBFM AF due 21 Dec
iloveberries: aged 31, DS aged 19months, TTC 4 months, cycle 2 of CBFM. AF due 21st dec (all i want for christmas is a BFP)
Crystaltea36 (27) TTC no.1 TTC 3 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM AF due 21/22 Nov
pupcake (34) TTC #1, TTC 4 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 24 Nov
MrsHerculePoirot (33), DD aged 23 months, TTC 11 months, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 3rd Dec (I think!
Chocchip88 - DS 12 months. TTC for 3 months 1st month on CBFM. AF due 9/10 Dec - possibly
Floordrobe (26) TTC#1 3 cycles, 1st cbfm cycle, AF due Dec 12ish
Maisie55 (32) DS 18mths TTC 3 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM. AF due 16 Dec
hettyturner (29) DD 18mths TTC 6 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM AF due anyones guess
Nearlymumofone (34) DS 15 months TTC 3 months awaiting cycle 1 of CBFM
1sttimeBlondie (34) TTC no 1 TTC 4 cycles, cycle 2 of CBFM AF due 12 Dec
Loulou (27) TTC #1, TTC 4 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 13 Dec
DeeLite (37) TTC #2, TTC 4 cycles, cycle 1 of CBFM, AF due 31 Dec

So, my DH bought us a CBFM this month. I am a bit dubious because I am pretty clear on when I ovulate anyway from consistent OPKs, BBT and CM. Anyway, I'll give it a go but I usually ovulate on CD 20 of a 31 day cycle. Can't I just hold off testing until CD12 so as to try to get away with 10 sticks instead of 20?

Anyway, good luck chocchip. Would be a great omen to see a BFP so soon after joining. No pressure now. Grin

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