Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 3!!

SES, wishing you all the best and hoping that you'll be back with us in three months or better still, back to announce a BFP.

I need a BFP on here soon to give me a little hope.

For some reason, I've lost my PMA tonight. I have no idea what triggered me off but I suddenly couldn't imagine myself being pregnant or even ever seeing a BFP on a HPT. I feel a bit hopeless and sad.

I completely understand what you mean vnewmummy, at some point for your own emotional wellbeing you need to concentrate on the here and now instead of wishing your life away. I get the same feelings, too.

Thank you girls for your kind words. It does make me feel better. Big hugs to say thanks.

Shaggy I am 41 and have been TTC no 2 for 12 months. I think for my sanity I have to be realistic and have a cut off point. So in 2 months we will come to the conclusion that we cant have anymore children. I feel like my life is on hold and I cant stay like this for too much longer. We just need to sadly move on if it does not happen. My DD is 2.5 and I didnt want her to be the only child. However, I know i am blessed that I have her.

Here's hoping for some good news for you.

SES - good luck hon. Who knows they say when you stop trying... I think at the end ot this cycle you can stop but I would maybe give the helpline a quick call to check.

xx

Hello! Sorry I've not posted for a while. Had a mini crisis with DH as he's decided now that he's not ready to ttc#2. After lots of talking I think I've reconciled that we'll be waiting 3-6 months. V disappointed but we have to be together on this.
I guess you should take me off the list for now...

Does anyone know what will happen if I stop using my CBFM at the end of this cycle?
Can I keep pressing "m" at the beginning of each cycle but not using test strips?

vnewmummy - How awful for you. Hope the increase dose of Clomid works for you in the next couple of months.

Good luck to the rest of you having tests at the moment and I'll keep lurking hoping to see some BFPs to celebrate.

vnewmummy I had a bad experience with early testing last month when I got an evaporation line. Going to try very hard to not test early this cycle. I am so sorry about AF - its gut-wrenching. But why only two more cycles for you?

Today's stats:

Eggsovereasy TTC#1, Cycle 15, CBFM cycle 7, age 36, UCL 27-29, CD43
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 4, age 41, UCL 26 -28days. CD 1
Keziah TTC#1, cycle21, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 26
Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD24
Ses TTC#2 cycle 1, CBFM cycle 1, age 37, UCL 28-31, CD 23
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD21
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 18
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD18
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD15
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 4, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD13
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 4, CBFM cycle 4, age 39, UCL29, CD9
LorLa TTC#2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 29, ucl 26-28, CD?

Graduates:

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

vnewmummy, sorry that AF got you. It's really difficult not to feel disappointed especially when you have got symptoms and worse still when you've had a BFP. No need to apologise for being down. Hopefully, the increased dose of Clomid will help [at least your DR is doing something]. Wishing you lots of luck.

CD13 for me today and still on lows so nothing to report.

Hi everyone - AF arrived.

I feel gutted. Last Fri I tested early and there was a faint blue line. I got my hopes up as I had some symptoms that month. (taste in mouth and boobs sore) So on Sat I had terrible pains and today AF arrived. I guess if I had not tested then I would not be so dissapointed.

This happened twice last year, got BFP and then 14 days and 15 days later AF arrived.

I called my GP today and she has advised i increase my clomid to 100mg.

So close yet so far again....

2 more months left TTC then thats it for me.

Sorry to be so miserable.

x

No problems, Boba. You'll probably have your results before I go for my test again. Fingers crossed for good results for you.

Keziah, you're right. All these tests take time. It's annoying. I can never seem to get my smear done because I have to book about three weeks in advance then my cycle goes off kilter and its the wrong time . I get the same excuses; we're down to one nurse, it's flu jab season, oh, we're down to one nurse again.......I know the NHS is pushed but they keep going on about screening and then you can't get an appointment. Sorry ladies, rant over.

Hi everyone else .

Thank you shaggy. I will buy preseed with the applicators for next month. In the meanwhile I will try to use the conceive plus although its not really convincing me... the amount that stays inside its minimal.

Today's stats:

Eggsovereasy TTC#1, Cycle 15, CBFM cycle 7, age 36, UCL 27-29, CD42
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 3, age 41, UCL 26 -28days. CD 29
Keziah TTC#1, cycle21, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 25
Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD23
Ses TTC#2 cycle 1, CBFM cycle 1, age 37, UCL 28-31, CD 22
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD20
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 17
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD17
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD14
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 4, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD12
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 4, CBFM cycle 4, age 39, UCL29, CD8
LorLa TTC#2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 29, ucl 26-28, CD?

Graduates:

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

Hi - I had 2 sets of blood tests ordered by the gp, which was useful as first set not necessarily on the day I ovulated as I did test on day 21, rather than 7 days past ovulation. More tests more evidence you have - so if people doing first tests now would recommend when see gp for results that you ask for a 2nd set. Also ask for smear test, chlamydia test (same time as smear) and general bloods inculding thryoid tests or anything else that may be an issue for individuals. Saves time when get referred to fertility - as I found to me cost!!

Thanks a lot Lychees - I just remembered that I lent it to a friend of mine (who did get pregnant) to use almost a year ago and so it is probably still going with her cycle!
I'll have to reset and try again next month.
Good luck ladies,

BabyHoping We tried Conceive Plus in my last cycle and I have to say neither DH nor I liked it at all. Used it one night and then switched straight back to pre-seed. An expensive experiment. Like you, I also found it hard to apply and not the best texture. Mind you, I also think there's a difference between pre-seed in the tube and individual applictors. I prefer the applicators.

Hi Boba, I had my results already and 5 day bloods were fine but my 21 day bloods showed that I had not ovulated. I think that they were done too early though because I had a 34 day cycle [and peaked on CD18 and 19] and I have to have them done again this month on CD25 this time.

Was yesterday the 1st time you had your 21 day bloods taken?

Today's stats:

Eggsovereasy TTC#1, Cycle 15, CBFM cycle 7, age 36, UCL 27-29, CD41
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 3, age 41, UCL 26 -28days. CD 28
Keziah TTC#1, cycle21, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 24
Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD22
Ses TTC#2 cycle 1, CBFM cycle 1, age 37, UCL 28-31, CD 21
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD19
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 16
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD16
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD13
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 4, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD11
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 4, CBFM cycle 4, age 39, UCL29, CD7
LorLa TTC#2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 29, ucl 26-28, CD?

Graduates:

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

Hi camperli, you would normally need to switch it on every day to see whether you need to poas. However, for the first cycle, it should start asking for you to test from CD6. Once it has learned your cycle it will ask you to start to poas later; for instance, I have a longer than average cycle so I always start on CD9.

Is it a second hand CBFM? If so, it may have not been reset and may have retained cycle info from the previous user. It tells you on the back page of the instructions how to reset it.

Morning everyone, how are we all doing? I'm on CD11 and getting lows still as expected.

Boba, try not to worry [I know its easier said than done]. Your 21 day bloods should shed some light on what's happening.

Hi there,
I have a question about CBFM...do you have to switch it on every day in order for it to tell you when to do a test?
Am using it for the first time this month and am on day 6 of cycle but the monitor didn't expect a test this morning when I switched it on..
puzzled...

Hi everyone, good morning!

I started using conceive plus and maybe this is a dummy question but I´m not really sure how I should use it... It does not come with an applicator and its really liquid so its even harder to put on fingers and try to put it inside (TMI). Yesterday I used it on DH but, even though, you can not put much as it dripples all over the bed. If anyone has used it and has some advice it will be appreciated... ;)

Boba i was planning on going for acumpuncture this past saturday but I´ve not been very well (my belly hurts a lot, maybe intestines, doctor gave me some medicine and I´m waiting to see if it goes away) so I just postponed it. How are you feeling with it?

Today's stats:

Eggsovereasy TTC#1, Cycle 15, CBFM cycle 7, age 36, UCL 27-29, CD40
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 3, age 41, UCL 26 -28days. CD 27
Keziah TTC#1, cycle21, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 23
Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD21
Ses TTC#2 cycle 1, CBFM cycle 1, age 37, UCL 28-31, CD 20
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD18
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 15
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD15
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD12
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 4, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD10
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 4, CBFM cycle 4, age 39, UCL29, CD6
LorLa TTC#2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 29, ucl 26-28, CD?

Graduates:

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

peawee In your shoes, I would hope that the brush symbol had gone now - if it's clean it's clean. But I think i'd also go out and buy some ovulation predictor tests and use those as a back up if I possibly good. How regular is your cycle, do you know when you usually ovulated? Regardless, I think you should BD every second day just in case. The old fashioned non high tech method is still the best guarenteed way of getting sperm to egg at the right time . Possibly not easy when staying with people... Good luck!

Today's stats:

Eggsovereasy TTC#1, Cycle 15, CBFM cycle 7, age 36, UCL 27-29, CD39
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 3, age 41, UCL 26 -28days. CD 26
Keziah TTC#1, cycle21, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 22
Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD20
Ses TTC#2 cycle 1, CBFM cycle 1, age 37, UCL 28-31, CD 19
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 9, CBFM cycle 3, age 33, UCL 32, CD17
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 14
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD14
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL ??, CD11
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 4, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD9
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 4, CBFM cycle 4, age 39, UCL29, CD5
LorLa TTC#2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 29, ucl 26-28, CD?

Graduates:

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

I'm not sure, hun. It's never happened to me before but here's the helpline number for the US. It's only open 8.30am to 5pm eastern time on Monday - Fridays though.

1-800-321-EASY (3279)

Perhaps, one of the other ladies on here knows.

I would think that the brush symbol won't come on again. I wouldn't panic. I forgot that I might need to test this am and had a wee first thing then switched on my monitor and it asked for a stick :s.

Good luck that this is your month.

HELP need advice from someone. I'm on holiday in USA and using my Clear Blue monitor...can't call the helpline on the booklet as only open Mon to Fri and also am staying with friends so reluctant to ask them if I can call England using their phone, also would not have any privavcy if I did call as am surrouded by people.

So....yesterday did a test stick as usual pee-ed on it then stuck it in test slot, put it down, but...then forgot to remove test stick from slot, so...come this morning, due to do another test stick, reach for Clear blue monitor and realise test stick from yesterday is still in there.....I then turned it on and it indicated I should pull it out, I pull it out then it displays the little Brush symbol. The booklet says this means it needs to be cleaned with damp cotton wool.
I give it a clean and turn it on again; brush symbol STILL showing, give it another clean, same thing happens again and over and over. Am a bit panicky as my window for testing is running out (I am dealing with a time differnce due to travelling to USA so my test window at the mo is 1:30am to 6:30 am! So am setting alarm and pee-ing at 6am each morning) Anyway it continues to display the brush sign. I am unable to do a test as the brush sign won't go. I give up and later today I turned it on to have a look and it displayed two bars; no longer displays the brush sign.
But my concern is that come 6am tomorrow it'll be back to showing the brush sign and, if it is, what the hell can I do about it?
It makes no mention in the booklet about what to do if the brush sign won't go even after a thorough clean. Or what to do if you leave your test stick in too long. HELPP!!! Want to try to conceive on this trip, and am very old lady so haven't got all the time in the world LOL.
Is there a helpline number in the States? Does anyone have experience of this happening and how to solve it?
Thank you!! Will prob go to sleep now but check back tomorrow when I wake as it's 11:06pm here now

Attenborough welcome. The CBFM measures your LH surge just before ovulation. It's a useful 'heads-up' and I think a worthwhile purchase once your cycle is back. I don't think it will really tell you much about your body settling in in the lead-up to that though. Have you thought about charting your temps instead? Try www.fertilityfriend.com/

vnewmummy Good luck!

Keziah sounds like you're having a terrible time. Take good care of yourself and get well soon. x

Lychees Wish I could see your GP, she sounds great. We saw ours and asked to be referred to a fertility clinic and he's going to try but didn't seem hopeful that they would accept us ... and I'm 39. I could scream with the frustration.