Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 3!!

Hello Girls,

Its good to see a bit of positivity flying about. I hope it stays that way for a wee while.

Welcome Giraffemummy I hope you find posting on here helpful. Unfortunately I can't answer your questions as I am v. new to all this CBFM lark but I'm sure one of the girls will be able to help you out in some way.

Flyingcat - forgive me for being such a dumb blonde but what is a Hysterosalpingogram . When I say it I sound like I've had a skin full LOL. I'm so glad your feeling positive and that it all went well with the consultant. Fingers crossed you get that Sick Note for the SWIing. Sounds like a wicked idea.

I'm so jealous baby & vnewmummy that your off on your jolly's. Mine have been and gone. Went far too quickly if you ask me so enjoy every minute and let your hair down.

Hi Lychees - its a SHITE feeling isn't it! BIG HUG babe. I hope your ok. When I came out of hospital I couldn't look at another Pregnant woman, it used to make me feel sick to my stomach that they could have what I had taken away from me! I haven't had a colleague announce a PG yet but I'm dreading it cos I know it will happen at some point. But i did go through a very trying time emotionally when the day after I came out of hospital I was back there, on the Maternity Ward visiting my new Nephew and SIL. But I had to make myself do it cos I knew I had to get over it. You'll be ok honey!

X

Hello ladies,

Frequent lurker but newbie at posting.

Anyone have any ideas what is going on?

We have been TTC no.2 for 6 cycles now. Always v. regular cycles lasting between 25-26 days with consistent 14 day LP.
Use CBFM last 4 months and always get high, peak, peak then high on days 10-13 without fail.

Last month had bad cramps at 9dpo, like period coming a week early and exhausted. AF still then came at normal time. Thought nothing of it as have had hopes high before.

Then this month day 13 and still lows on CBFM. Temping and temp still not risen. Normally rises on Day 13/14.

Any ideas what is causing this??

Today's stats:

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD45
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 39
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD39
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 5, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD2
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 4, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD23
Keziah TTC#1, cycle22, CBFM cycle 10, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 20
Storm TTC#1, CBFM Cycle#1, age 27, UCL 28 CD 13
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 10; CBFM cycle 4; age 33; ucl 25; CD10
Ses waiting to TTC#2 ,CBFM cycle 2, age 37, UCL 34, CD 10
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD6
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD5
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 5, CBFM cycle 5, age 39, UCL29, CD2

Graduates:

Cyncan BFP 09/05/10
Cupc4kes BFP 08/05/10
Angelgirl BFP 08/04/10
Salander
Vikks

A colleague announced her pregnancy today. It's like having my first day of AF all over again. I've forgotten my mobile so I can't call DH and he doesn't really know how I'm feeling anyway. Only you lovely ladies know. I'm trying not to let it get me down but it's hard.

FlyingCat, glad your appointment went well and the consultant was nice and you have some new found optimism.

Flyingcat that old fashioned treatment seems quite nice! I would love a few weeks off right now as I´m completely exhausted... But I will have vacations in August so less that 6 weeks to go!

Helloo all

about time I sent a positive post - looking back it seems I've only posted on here when a bit miserable. Ho hum, not so today. Onto better and brighter times!

Keziah you are clearly stronger than I am. I would have been so cross with MIL (Despite probably well meant)

If you (like me) are working on weight for fertility treatment criteria I can thoroughly recommend the boot camp I went on back in April - I've just rebooked for another go in August before I see consultant again.

Had first fertility appointment today and very impressed with consultant who was nice and explained everything to us in words of one syllable necessary given I've been so nervous I can't think straight!

DH has a simple semen analysis test again, mine is rather more in depth it seems (seems truly unfair that I get all the work!) I'm booked in for pelvic ultrasound, Hysterosalpingogram and more bloods - turns out GP didn't do mine on the right day in first tests so might be ovulating OK all along. All that and then back to see him (same doctor again!!!) in 10 weeks.

Well it's left me all hopeful and bouncy about this finally happening for us. Something about a nice sunny day off work and England finally winning a world cup match has left me optimistic I think!

A final word though, consultant mentioned as we were chatting that an old fashioned treatment for men suspected of poor fertility was to give them a sick note from work for a week or two and send them home for SWIing accompanied by long lie ins sounds like a plan to me when DH complains he just hasn't got the energy for the millionth time!

Hi - my new name is xxx only kidding!

Girls you are all fab, v funny and supportive.

Here's to us!

I go on holiday on Sunday for 2 weeks and expecting AF next Tuesday. Will let you know before I go as will POAS on Sunday!

I never learn!

xx

Hi Everyone

Its TTCbabyNo1 - I've added in my RL nickname so you can refer to me as Storm from now on. I cant get used to the TTCbaby name I gave myself plus its not really a name is it, seeing as we are all TTCing!!!!!

Anyhoo.....

Sorry bout the AF Lychees & chocciechip - time to start all over again. Its good that your feeling optimistic though Lychees. Keep up with the PMA.

Keziah - your a better woman than me.... I'd have made my MIL eat that book!!

Boba i have to second your comment regarding how supportive you find everyone on here. I too, have some really good friends in RL, but its totally different being able to offload all your thoughts on here. People can symathise with you until they are blue in the face but empathy is hard to come by and in my experience I generally feel like people get fed up listening to me in RL. I've only been on here a few days but I already feel like a weight has been lifted knowing I can talk to you guys and get advice from you. For that I thank you all.

Has anyone got a sick Bucket?? LOL! (JOKE)

I've got a good feeling someone will get a BFP soon.
Finger Crossed XX

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD44
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 38
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD38
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 5, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD1
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 4, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD22
Keziah TTC#1, cycle22, CBFM cycle 10, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 19
TTCbabyNo1 TTC#1, CBFM Cycle#1, age 27, UCL 28 CD 12
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 10; CBFM cycle 4; age 33; ucl 25; CD9
Ses waiting to TTC#2 ,CBFM cycle 2, age 37, UCL 34, CD 9
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD5
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD4
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 5, CBFM cycle 5, age 39, UCL29, CD1

Graduates:

Cyncan BFP 09/05/10
Cupc4kes BFP 08/05/10
Angelgirl BFP 08/04/10
Salander
Vikks

Back to CD1 for me, too. Sorry, AF got you too, Chocciechip.

I always feel really down when AF first arrives then things look different in the morning after a sleep. Feeling optimistic that it will be my turn soon.

Would love to have more BFPs on here though as it gives me hope so good luck to everyone.

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD44
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 38
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD38
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 4, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD33
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 4, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD22
Keziah TTC#1, cycle22, CBFM cycle 10, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 19
TTCbabyNo1 TTC#1, CBFM Cycle#1, age 27, UCL 28 CD 12
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 10; CBFM cycle 4; age 33; ucl 25; CD9
Ses waiting to TTC#2 ,CBFM cycle 2, age 37, UCL 34, CD 9
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD5
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD4
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 5, CBFM cycle 5, age 39, UCL29, CD1

Graduates:

Cyncan BFP 09/05/10
Cupc4kes BFP 08/05/10
Angelgirl BFP 08/04/10
Salander
Vikks

Updating because it is officially back to CD1 for me.

boba You are so sweet. x

Today's (Wed) stats:

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD44
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 38
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD38
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 4, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD33
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 4, CBFM cycle 4, age 39, UCL29, CD29
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 4, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD22
Keziah TTC#1, cycle22, CBFM cycle 10, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 19
TTCbabyNo1 TTC#1, CBFM Cycle#1, age 27, UCL 28 CD 12
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 10; CBFM cycle 4; age 33; ucl 25; CD9
Ses waiting to TTC#2 ,CBFM cycle 2, age 37, UCL 34, CD 9
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD5
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD4

Graduates:

Cyncan BFP 09/05/10
Cupc4kes BFP 08/05/10
Angelgirl BFP 08/04/10
Salander
Vikks

Hello choccie chip - thanks for info on name change!

Boba - yes, my MIL sent me a 35yr old (or older?) book on the stages of pregnancy having being told by her son there were problems of infertility with both of us! Well, better than my Mum's response I guess, which was ignoring me - I think

Hey great news on your 1st high TTCbaby - and like boba said, I found my dh preferred it if I didnt tell him I had a high/peak - took a bit of time to change my mentality there, but I make sure I don't miss them usually now (every other day for us due to low sperm numbers for dh) - though 8 high's in a row is a record for me, and no peak, sigh.

A positive post - like chocciechip posted, have been working on my healthy diet, joined a pilates class once a week and have lost enough weight to reduce my BMI by 2, so getting towards healthier!

Babyhoping - I have booked myself an aeromatherapy massage this week - hope it has same outcome as your needles. Thanks for hugs, kind.

Hi justshaggy! It will be harder to remember your new name...

Congrats on the high ttcbabyno1 Keziah lots of hugs to you...

Hi everyone!
I have not been posting much as I have been working super intensely again... But here go my news:

I did not get a peak this month... In the last days I have been having lots of symptoms like AF is getting ready to come. Nothing much different than last months so i´m just calmly waiting for it. Also m is flashing in the monitor. Not sure if I have ovulated or not... hope I did

Did my fist acunpunture session last friday. It was great, I left feeling really ZEN and I think I´m a bit less stressed. It was a bit hard when I was there, maybe I´m sensitive, but they put in total 9 needles, 6 on the legs (did not hurt at all) and other 3 in hands and in the midlle of the chest. This ones where quite unconfortable and hurted when twiked... Anyway, I will for sure do more sessions.

Me too lychees

BTW - I've name changed because I think someone has outed me in RL. Used to be justshaggy.

I think I'll be back to CD1 tomorrow .

LOL thanks Boba I'll definately heed your advise and try not to discuss it with him. I think if he was honest he would prefer not to know anyway!
I'll keep that in mind Missyraines thanks for pointing that out.

X

TTCbabyNo1 lots of us didn't get a peak on cycle one so don't fear if you don't get one this cycle. I did worry a bit but it's just the monitor getting used to you. I have however had peaks from cycle 2 onwards.

My updated stats are now
TTc#1, cycle 10, CBFM 4, age 33, UCL 32, CD 4
if whoever is kind enough would update for me.

How hot is this weather? I've got my legs out today - boy do they need some colour!!

Sorry *Boba& forgot to say -s so sorry bout you BFNs

BIG HUG xxxx

Hi Everyone,

I'm back again - god I feel addicted to this website already!!

You will never belive this - Trust me to ask the Question about when I'm most likely to see a high and then get one the next. Yes thats right, I got my very first ever high this morning. I actually got a little excited and then had to bring myself back down to earth again.

I told my DH and he was happy that we finally got a high. I think he's slightly worried though that I'm only going to want to get jiggy with him when the monitor says so!! How do you handle that???

XX