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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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Clearblue Fertility Monitor users!

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KitKat30 · 04/11/2006 12:12

Hi everyone - there seems to be loads of us who have just started using the CBFM, so I thought I'd start a new thread on the topic so we can share tips and experiences - and hopefully BFPs!

This is my 1st month of using it - so far have had HIGH readings from CD11...still waiting patiently for my PEAK reading...

How's everyone else getting on with it?!?

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cityangel · 01/12/2006 09:42

Gosh I was sure it read the line because the wee is in the cap... intriguing! I am still torn over whether first wee or wee after 10am is better. I am very happy with how easy it is to use though.

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KitKat30 · 01/12/2006 08:32

Hi guys - I dont know if it does read the line... I kept looking out for it too, but it looked exactly the same for my lows, highs and peaks, so it cant be. I reckon it must actually test the wee, rather than read the line...?

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cityangel · 30/11/2006 00:53

Your Period (Auntie Flo) at the top of the page there should be a link to the acronym link.

alondonmum · 29/11/2006 22:57

Sorry if I'm dim, but what does AF stand for?

cityangel · 29/11/2006 22:23

Endless really exciting I hope it works out xxx

I usually OV on CD17 and you mentioned you are around CD24. It can be frustrating OVing later do you find?

Kit Kat you're spot on. They don't come with batteries and yes we put low ones in! Still now batteries sorted. FOr everyone's reference it does have a memory if you need to change the batteries part way through.

First day of testing today. Does it read the single (or double) line off the stick?

Dipstick · 29/11/2006 18:19

Best of luck endless - sending you lots of positive vibes X

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KitKat30 · 29/11/2006 09:02

Fingers crossed for you endless - really hope this is your month. xx

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endlesslove · 28/11/2006 22:30

Hello there.

I am CD26 today and on the high day after the two peak days. I am so hoping this is my month especially after what I think was a chemical preganancy last month.

Please keep everything crossed for me and I am for you all.

The CBFM seems to have recognised all my days for me so I am hoping its worked.

Babydust to all xxxxx

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KitKat30 · 24/11/2006 10:26

No! It's brand new isnt it??? Oh - thinking about it, did they come with batteries? Actually I'm pretty sure I had to buy mine separately...

It seemed pretty accurate to me - I got my first PEAK reading on CD18 and that evening I got really sharp ov pains...so hopefully it knows what it's doing!

Think I'm due to start testing CD9 this month...hope I dont have to use 20 sticks again!

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cityangel · 24/11/2006 10:15

Thanks guys, sorry mad panic this morning to find it and work out what to do with it!
So I pressed it at 10am so I can do first wee or lunchtime concetrated if I forget or am late!
It said it starts from CD6 asking for tests...
I think I OV on CD17 not CD19 as I previously thought so we'll see what it says
It says the batteries are low already which is really annoying

nadinetd · 24/11/2006 08:53

i used 1st wee of the day and so did my friend i think it depend on what suits you really i just found it easier 1st thing asi didnt forget xx good luck xx

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KitKat30 · 24/11/2006 08:52

Hi city - sorry about AF hon . I use first wee - normally around 6.30/7am... I thought the hormones were supposed to stronger 1st thing in the morning? It seems to read it fine anyway - picked up lows, highs and peaks for me. I think with the 2nd month it must adjust it's levels to suit you individually.

TBH I'd go with the CBFM instructions (if only because it's easier to remember to do it first thing in the morning and you're most likely to be at home)... let us know how you get on.

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cityangel · 24/11/2006 08:40

CD1 today Help first time using the CBFM and it says to use first wee, but on the other discussions people said later in the day is better for LH surge 10am - 6pm when should I set it for do you think?

nadinetd · 21/11/2006 19:29

hey kitkat sorry to hear that but u never know x
im ok went to doctors they have refered me for early scan waiting for date to see how baby is only 7 weeks so hopefully everything is ok xxx

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KitKat30 · 21/11/2006 11:58

Hi Nadine - I started spotting this morning, so I think AF is on its way . Never mind, wasnt to be this month, but will continue using the CBFM next month - hope I get lucky! How are you feeling now?

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nadinetd · 21/11/2006 11:04

any news on AF kitkat? hopefully still at bay? x

nadinetd · 20/11/2006 09:09

yeah i think i will although i think maybe im being paranoid. thanks nadine x keep positive and let me know x

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KitKat30 · 20/11/2006 09:05

hi there - I dont have any children so cant help you with the pg symptoms I'm afraid. I'm sure it's all completely normal though - why dont you post a message on the pregnancy board? I'm sure someone will be able to put your mind at rest.

AF is due today or tomorrow really... !

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nadinetd · 20/11/2006 09:00

hiya
keep positive kitkat, when is af due? speak soon x ill keep fingers and toes crossed, do u already have any children? its just i dont i m/c in march and at times i feel sick and have sore boobs then other days i dont feel pg at all then next days its all back im only 7 weeks should i feel more do u know i havent had any bleeding but because i had a missed m/c last time im paranoid x

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KitKat30 · 20/11/2006 08:27

Hi nadine

Still no sign of AF yet - although it really, really feels like it's on its way! I did a test on Sun and it was BFN . Maybe do another one tomorrow if there's still no sign...keep your fingers crossed for me!

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nadinetd · 19/11/2006 13:44

any news kitkat? hope af stayed at bay x

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KitKat30 · 17/11/2006 15:04

Sorry to hear about AF dipstick - fingers crossed for this month though.

I feel AF is on its way too - here's hoping it stays away!

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Dipstick · 17/11/2006 14:31

Hi

Wasn?t sure when to expect af 'cos of m/c last month but can now report that it is most definitely here. So CD1 for me and lots of weeing on sticks to look forward to....

Set CBFM at 7.30 this am ? not that I?ll be up at 4.30 testing!!

Fingers crossed for a BFP next week KitKat

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KitKat30 · 17/11/2006 13:56

Hey everyone

Dipstick - sounds promising. When is AF due??

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nadinetd · 17/11/2006 13:04

thanks for ur congrats i think im going ok only 6 weeks feel sick most the time so i guess thats a good thing x
i hope u all get ur bfp maybe santa will bring u that one present u want x

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