Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 5!!

[boba82]

Ladies from Vol4 - welcome to our new home.

Thanks Clockspotter. I do actually have some wellies at the moment as we have a lab, who loves to walk in muddy places, and then shake it all over the kitchen.

You might want to have a look on the Style & Beauty threads and my cryptic post might make a little more sense....

So I have been phoning the hospital every few hours to see if I can get a cancellation for an HSG today. Still no availability, therefore it does look unlikely but the snow has started to come down here thick and fast. We've had about 2" in the last hour and when I last phoned Radiology they've said to keep trying. They are expecting cancellations now from ladies who are further afield and can't get in due to the weather. I've been instructed to ring again about lunchtime.

Today's stats, including clockspotter:

In School
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 30, CD50
Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD45
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 3 , age 31, UCL 32-38, CD40
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD37
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 6, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD37
Boba82 TTC#1 Cycle #19, CBFM cycle 6, age 28, UCL 30 (FX), CD36
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD30
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD18
Lychees TTC#2, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 11, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD15
PinkCustard TTC#2, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 34, UCL 30-32, CD14
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD14
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #29, CBFM Cycle 17, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD13
ZebedeetheZebra TTC#2, age 43, UCL TMI!, CD11
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #16, CBFM Cycle 5, age 31, UCL 29, CD10
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD5
Clockspotter TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM Cycle 1, age 38, UCL 29-31, CD1

The Dog Ate My Homework
Michelle2222 TTC#2, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL?, CD70
Birdietimesthree TTC#1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle 2, age 36, UCL 24-25, CD63
IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy TTC#3 Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 4, age 34, UCL 26-30 CD64
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 33, UCL 32, CD55
Sufferingbabyfever TTC#1, Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL 28 , CD54

Playing Truant
EmmaC29 TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM Cycle 1, age 29, UCL 26-29, CD84
Starlet22 TTC#1, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 25, CD76

Graduates
Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFM 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10

Keziah Thanks for kind words about being at home. I am doing voluntary work at the moment, which is OK. I've also set myself a few projects, such as teaching myself a bit of photography. I've enrolled in Italian classes too, which I enjoy. I guess I'm just really frustrated as I really want to go back to work.

Hello, I hope you don't mind me intruding on your thread. I'm over here being nosey about something else. I have just spent ages reading the whole thread and have been reduced to tears. You are so supportive of each other it's brilliant .
I wish you all loads of luck in 2011.

I'm to old for child bearing now (only just though). Before I had dd (22) I miscarried 3 times, 12 years later I had ds after a 4th miscarraige. I adopted dd2 last year and also 3 foster children. So that explains my name.

Thank you mumofloads. That's really kind of you to drop in

Sounds like you have a wonderful family now, I guess life must be hectic for you but very worthwhile and rewarding. x

Just a quick one from me for now to say good luck to Boba for your appointment today. I'll catch up with the rest of the thread later.

Updated stats - bit out of the loop - AF got me on Monday and I turned 32 yesterday - great week all round! Have decided to take a month off of the pee sticks to relax a little.

In School
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 30, CD50
Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD45
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD37
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 6, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD37
Boba82 TTC#1 Cycle #19, CBFM cycle 6, age 28, UCL 30 (FX), CD36
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD30
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD18
Lychees TTC#2, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 11, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD15
PinkCustard TTC#2, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 34, UCL 30-32, CD14
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD14
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #29, CBFM Cycle 17, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD13
ZebedeetheZebra TTC#2, age 43, UCL TMI!, CD11
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #16, CBFM Cycle 5, age 31, UCL 29, CD10
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD5
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 4 , age 32, UCL 32-38, CD4
Clockspotter TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM Cycle 1, age 38, UCL 29-31, CD1

The Dog Ate My Homework
Michelle2222 TTC#2, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL?, CD70
Birdietimesthree TTC#1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle 2, age 36, UCL 24-25, CD63
IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy TTC#3 Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 4, age 34, UCL 26-30 CD64
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 33, UCL 32, CD55
Sufferingbabyfever TTC#1, Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL 28 , CD54

Playing Truant
EmmaC29 TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM Cycle 1, age 29, UCL 26-29, CD84
Starlet22 TTC#1, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 25, CD76

Graduates
Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFM 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10

Sorry AF got you littlefan That must have been a real dampener on your birthday, but Many Happy Returns anyway. Hope you are planning something nice for your bday.

Well there's been no cancellations on today's HSG list, so I guess I'll have to simply wait for AF to arrive and book it then.

Storm and Kitty I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you both.

Knackered hope they manage to squeeze you in sometime later today. It sounds like a right pain to get an appointment - I'm surprised they can't come up with a better system.

So hooray had 3 bars yesterday on day 11! So we've done the marinating thing and I still have 4 test sticks left. Did someone say you can fool the monitor by reusing old sticks for the next 4 days so I don't waste the unused ones. Do I need to wee on the old sticks again in the morning or can I just put them in dry? Does it mess the machine up at all??

Zebedee Yes, you can fool the monitor.

TBH I don't even use sticks once I've had my first peak day because it is most definitely programmed to show a second peak day followed by one high and then lows until you reset it. I simply switch it off until AF arrives.

This is the link to the paper showing exactly how it works

If you still want to see your second peak and the high afterwards, wait until after your testing window and switch the monitor on. It won't be flashing requesting a test, but will still show peak or high.

Also, despite the VAT rise, Amazon has just reduced the price of a box of sticks to £13.99. Hooray! That's with free delivery too. I know because I have just ordered some more.

Hi ladies

Can't actually believe this but I got my BFP this morning! Basically felt very nauseous all day yesterday which was when AF was due but waited until this am to test. 2 BFPs on CB digitals and a third on a first response. Still went to appt @ FC where he burst our bubble by saying if I am there's a high chance of ectopic preg as my right tube has a blockage so I have to go back next Fri for 6 week scan to check all ok. Feel really nervous now. Can't believe it. You guys are only ones apart from DH that know so shhh! Really praying everything turns out ok. Feeling really sick all day and lots of little niggles down below so hoping these are good signs.

Storm how's things, been thinking of you. x

Happy Birthday littlefan

Thanks mumofloads

Boba, that's such great news ! I'm hoping that everything wil be just fine.

Belated birthday wishes, LittleFan.

Thanks Lychees, hopefully 2011 will be THE year for this group. I think we all deserve it.

Boba That is fantastic news. I am completely thrilled for you. Well done!

I wish you all the best for a successful and uneventful pregnancy.

That's so positive that the Clomid worked. Brilliant news.

Well, guess the stats need updating:

In School
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 30, CD50
Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD45
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD37
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 6, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD37
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD30
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD18
Lychees TTC#2, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 11, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD15
PinkCustard TTC#2, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 34, UCL 30-32, CD14
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD14
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #29, CBFM Cycle 17, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD13
ZebedeetheZebra TTC#2, age 43, UCL TMI!, CD11
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #16, CBFM Cycle 5, age 31, UCL 29, CD10
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD5
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 4 , age 32, UCL 32-38, CD4
Clockspotter TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM Cycle 1, age 38, UCL 29-31, CD1

The Dog Ate My Homework
Michelle2222 TTC#2, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL?, CD70
Birdietimesthree TTC#1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle 2, age 36, UCL 24-25, CD63
IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy TTC#3 Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 4, age 34, UCL 26-30 CD64
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 33, UCL 32, CD55
Sufferingbabyfever TTC#1, Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL 28 , CD54

Playing Truant
EmmaC29 TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM Cycle 1, age 29, UCL 26-29, CD84
Starlet22 TTC#1, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 25, CD76

Graduates
Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFM 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba 07/01/11

Ooh - haven't read all of the posts yet, but so so happy for Boba that I just have to post!! - though understand your concerns ... think it is fairly wise to not tell too many people until scans etc after such a long wait. But keep smiling - you got the BFP. So happy for you!

Thanks guys, can't believe I've finally made it on to the Graduates list, never thought this day would come!!!

boba - now don't disappear, we have been on here too long together!! You have given my hope now !

KC - glad you have the dog, course, photography and challenge learning mac's etc ... but if you are walking your dog, would recommend wearing wellies as it is so slippy with the snow. Lots of children wear them to and in school now - it is fashion, personally I think my allotment ones are too boring (plain) so am thinking of pink spots on navy as they might not get lost in the boot of my car and end up ruining my shoes all the time. But perhaps plain, like navy (mine are green) would be better for you - in case your dog likes patterned ones too much?

Coming up to peak and I have no desire to even ttc this month, too low with no hope of fertility treatment - how long does one keep ttc when trying as long as me without fertility treatment?

In School
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 30, CD50
Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD45
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD37
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD30
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD18
Lychees TTC#2, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 11, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD15
PinkCustard TTC#2, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 34, UCL 30-32, CD14
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD14
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #29, CBFM Cycle 17, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD13
ZebedeetheZebra TTC#2, age 43, UCL TMI!, CD11
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #16, CBFM Cycle 5, age 31, UCL 29, CD10
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD5
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 4 , age 32, UCL 32-38, CD4
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 6, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD3
Clockspotter TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM Cycle 1, age 38, UCL 29-31, CD1

The Dog Ate My Homework
Michelle2222 TTC#2, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL?, CD70
Birdietimesthree TTC#1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle 2, age 36, UCL 24-25, CD63
IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy TTC#3 Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 4, age 34, UCL 26-30 CD64
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 33, UCL 32, CD55
Sufferingbabyfever TTC#1, Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL 28 , CD54

Playing Truant
EmmaC29 TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM Cycle 1, age 29, UCL 26-29, CD84
Starlet22 TTC#1, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 25, CD76

Graduates
Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFM 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba 07/01/11

Have plonked self back down to bottom of list - decided am going to do temp thing as well this month, not v good at keeping it up, but hoping will be less forgetful this time.
Thrilled for you Boba, thats brilliant news - don't let the doc's comments ruin this for you - what will be, will be - you've done it - enjoy - will have a drink for you tonight.
xx

Still didnt update my cycles - never mind...

Congratulations Boba - that's fantastic! Chances are, everything will be OK. Please let us know how it all goes!

In School
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 30, CD50
Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD45
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD37
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD30
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD18
Lychees TTC#2, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 11, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD15
PinkCustard TTC#2, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 34, UCL 30-32, CD14
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD14
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #29, CBFM Cycle 17, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD13
ZebedeetheZebra TTC#2, age 43, UCL TMI!, CD11
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #16, CBFM Cycle 5, age 31, UCL 29, CD10
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD5
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 4 , age 32, UCL 32-38, CD4
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 7, CBFM Cycle 3, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD3
Clockspotter TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM Cycle 1, age 38, UCL 29-31, CD1

The Dog Ate My Homework
Michelle2222 TTC#2, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL?, CD70
Birdietimesthree TTC#1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle 2, age 36, UCL 24-25, CD63
IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy TTC#3 Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 4, age 34, UCL 26-30 CD64
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 33, UCL 32, CD55
Sufferingbabyfever TTC#1, Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL 28 , CD54

Playing Truant
EmmaC29 TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM Cycle 1, age 29, UCL 26-29, CD84
Starlet22 TTC#1, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 25, CD76

Graduates
Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFM 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba 07/01/11 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fixed..

boba i am absolutely thrilled to see that you are pregnant i'm so utterly delighted for you and will be thinking of you and hoping this is a smooth ride for you xxx

boba - WHOOOPPEEEEE!!!!! Congratulations
I really hope everything works out for you and the scan will put your mind at rest.

mumofloads - thank you for your post. You sound a truly amazing woman :)
I agree with what you said - everyone on this thread is so lovely and supportive :)

Keziah - really feel for you. Can't be easy trying to think about ttc but there is still a chance, even if you think it is a small one.

KnackeredCow - sounds like you've got quite a bit to keep you busy. What made you pick italian to learn?

dogs - we have 2 cocker spaniels. They are completely mad!

I've not had the best of days. Everything seemed a bit rubbish at work and then one member of staff decided to pat my tummy and ask what was there! I just shook my head and said my scarf under my coat (I did have them both on at the time). I was so embarrassed! I really don't think I'm that overweight!

AF just got me this evening too so CD1 tomorrow for me! I knew there was no chance this month so sort of pleased that we can now focus on the new cycle.

Hello to everyone else I've not name-checked. I might go to bed with a hot water bottle - especially as I have work again in the morning.

OMG Boba I am so so so so so so Happy for you, when I saw you got your BFP my jaw was on the ground and I was nearly in tears. CONGRATULATIONS I am so pleased for you both and proud of you, you are an true inspiration. Well Done.

I'm ok (thanks for asking) still feeling a little fragile but ok nonetheless. So far so good. Not thinking about the test results though.

Frootbat I swear by temping, it was only when I seariously started temping together with using the CBFM that I got my BFP (and I'd been told that doing both together wasn't a good idea). Good luck.

You are all so kind. Thank you so much it really means a lot. I know how hard it is.

Keziah I'm not going anywhere, wouldn't feel right so I'll be staying here if that's ok?

Fr00tbat sorry about AF, best of luck for this cycle.

essence sorry you had a shitty day. That happened to me once when I was still on the pill! I think it's actually more embarassing for the other person but it is horrible. x Sorry about AF but good you're focused on this cycle. FX for you. x

Storm keep your chin up, positive thoughts for both of us!

I am so sad, did my remaining 3 preg tests last night, don't think I'll ever get bored of seeing it turn positive. Still getting lots of wee cramps so hope it is attatching in womb . It's going to be a loooong week ahead.

Boba - how many tests? Did the CBFM turn you into a stick addict - and now it is preg test sticks - yep to you staying here! Have to encourage the rest of us!