Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 5!!

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Ladies from Vol4 - welcome to our new home.

In School

Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD110
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD112
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #14, CBFM Cycle 9, age 33, UCL 32, CD91
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD84Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD77
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD70
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD55
TinaO99 TTC#2, Cycle#2, CBFM Cycle 2, age 42, UCL 28, CD63
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #12, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 28, CD53
aMuminwaiting, CD51
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #17, CBFM Cycle 6, age 32, UCL 28-30, CD47
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 12, CBFM cycle 5 , age 32, UCL 32-38, CD30
Scoobielou TTC #1,Cycle #1,CBFM Cycle #1, Age 32, UCL 27
SlightlyBabyCrazed, TTC#1, Cycle #25, CBFM cycle 3, age 35, UCL 28-31, CD21
Tilly TTC#1, 3years, CBFM cycle 10, age 36, UCL 28-34, CD21
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #31, CBFM Cycle 19, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD19
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 7, CBFM Cycle 3, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD11
aMuminwaiting CD2

Graduates

Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFP 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba BFP 07/01/11
Chocciechip BFP 11/01/11
Clockspotter BFP ??/02/11

Hi folks, took leave of abscence after last 60 day cycle - but back with the programme now. THe gadget started demanding sticks D9 and so far low-high-high, so much better than last time. Blood tests are apparently "normal" according to GPreceptionist - but unable to give me the numbers via phone - need to make appointment to discuss!! Had ultrasound of pelvis today - multiple small follicles consistent with PCO - as suspected. Husband has hot date with a pot in a week or so - have to make appointment for it! At least is outside this months window - I hope. Had read a lot of Keziah's advice - so he is on brazil nuts and supplements - will see how we get on. Feel strangley chilled so far this month - so relieved that AF came - just wanted to reset and start again. Also charting this month, tried last cycle - but have completely confused fertility friend with dodgy cycle.
Ho hum, onwards and upwards.....
Do you think KY and dildocam will cause any problems for the next few days attempts?? Had heard KY was not a good idea??
Fingers crossed for Keziah, thinking of you.
Off for , xx

Updated as my stats were out of sync....
In School

Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD110
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD112
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #14, CBFM Cycle 9, age 33, UCL 32, CD91
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD84Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD77
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD70
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD55
TinaO99 TTC#2, Cycle#2, CBFM Cycle 2, age 42, UCL 28, CD63
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #12, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 28, CD53
aMuminwaiting, CD51
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #17, CBFM Cycle 6, age 32, UCL 28-30, CD47
Scoobielou TTC #1,Cycle #1,CBFM Cycle #1, Age 32, UCL 27
SlightlyBabyCrazed, TTC#1, Cycle #25, CBFM cycle 3, age 35, UCL 28-31, CD21
Tilly TTC#1, 3years, CBFM cycle 10, age 36, UCL 28-34, CD21
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #31, CBFM Cycle 19, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD19
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 13, CBFM cycle 6 , age 32, UCL 28-38, CD7
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 7, CBFM Cycle 3, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD11
aMuminwaiting CD2

Graduates

Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFP 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba BFP 07/01/11
Chocciechip BFP 11/01/11
Clockspotter BFP ??/02/11

First blood test was on Friday. Have another 2 scheduled in - 21 day and then 30 day (ish)to check for ovulation I think(?) It was great that my GP got this going so quickly. Had a gorgeous male trainee doctor actually taking the blood - fantastic distraction!

Feeling in a better frame of mind now.

Hi girls, is there a place back in school? I was a graduate but am sadly having a m/c at 6 and a bit weeks. Am hoping to try again so resetting the cbfm to day 1 and hoping a peak comes along soon. Fx to all x

Oh Loup, so sorry to hear that.
Course you are always welcome hear and hope you can soon graduate (as do all of us) quickly. Have added you but not looked back at details, so when you feel like it do correct. Bless you.

In School

Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD110
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD112
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #14, CBFM Cycle 9, age 33, UCL 32, CD91
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD84Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD77
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD70
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD55
TinaO99 TTC#2, Cycle#2, CBFM Cycle 2, age 42, UCL 28, CD63
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #12, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 28, CD53
aMuminwaiting, CD51
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #17, CBFM Cycle 6, age 32, UCL 28-30, CD47
Scoobielou TTC #1,Cycle #1,CBFM Cycle #1, Age 32, UCL 27
SlightlyBabyCrazed, TTC#1, Cycle #25, CBFM cycle 3, age 35, UCL 28-31, CD21
Tilly TTC#1, 3years, CBFM cycle 10, age 36, UCL 28-34, CD21
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #31, CBFM Cycle 19, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD19
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 13, CBFM cycle 6 , age 32, UCL 28-38, CD7
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 7, CBFM Cycle 3, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD11
aMuminwaiting CD2
Loup TTC#1, cycle? CMFM Cycle?, age ??, UCL??, CD1

Graduates

Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFP 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba BFP 07/01/11
Chocciechip BFP 11/01/11
Clockspotter BFP 21/02/11

Loup, so sorry to hear your news. FX for you

fr00bat I have PCOS & would recommend the book "A Complete Guide to PCOS". It was really useful to me when I was first diagnosed and gave me ways to try and control symptoms whilst waiting for treatment. I can't remember author but will look it out for you if you're interested. Good that you're on the road to a daignosis though.

littlefan glad you're feeling better.

Loup so so sorry. Glad you're trying to stay positive. x

keziah how did your scan go?

Hi All, Thanks Keziah for adding me again, I have updated the stats but think I may have a very long cycle this month whilst my body (hopefully) rights itself...... Will be reading through the posts to see how you all are but wishing you all luck this month x

In School

Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD111
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD113
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #14, CBFM Cycle 9, age 33, UCL 32, CD92
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD85
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD78
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD71
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD56
TinaO99 TTC#2, Cycle#2, CBFM Cycle 2, age 42, UCL 28, CD64
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #12, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 28, CD54
aMuminwaiting, CD52
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #17, CBFM Cycle 6, age 32, UCL 28-30, CD48
Scoobielou TTC #1,Cycle #1,CBFM Cycle #1, Age 32, UCL 27
SlightlyBabyCrazed, TTC#1, Cycle #25, CBFM cycle 3, age 35, UCL 28-31, CD22
Tilly TTC#1, 3years, CBFM cycle 10, age 36, UCL 28-34, CD22
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #31, CBFM Cycle 19, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD20
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 13, CBFM cycle 6 , age 32, UCL 28-38, CD8
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 7, CBFM Cycle 3, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD12
aMuminwaiting CD3
Loup TTC#1, cycle3 CMFM Cycle3, age 31, UCL33-35, CD2

Graduates

Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFP 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba BFP 07/01/11
Chocciechip BFP 11/01/11
Clockspotter BFP 21/02/11

Hope the stimming is going well, Keziah.

Had egg collection today - 5 eggs for them to fertiliise. They said bit disappointing, but just hoping they all fertilise - as they say only 70% do on average. Then sat or mon transfer if one good embryo there to put back in! Slept lots. Felt calm all day which is good. Feel like this is the first month in a year or so I have a chance.

Hello all! Sorry for going AWOL - a combination of life being busy and going easy on the CBFM.

I'm currently on CD12 and hoping for my first high tomorrow.
Last month I thought we'd given things a really good go but still no BFP....

I'll try and read through for a little catch up but hope you'll forgive me if I just jump straight back in!

Keziah - couldn't help but notice your post about your egg collection though and am v excited for you and hope it works and you get your BFP :)

In School

Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD111
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD113
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #14, CBFM Cycle 9, age 33, UCL 32, CD92
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD85
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD78
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD71
TinaO99 TTC#2, Cycle#2, CBFM Cycle 2, age 42, UCL 28, CD64
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #12, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 28, CD54
aMuminwaiting, CD52
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #17, CBFM Cycle 6, age 32, UCL 28-30, CD48
Scoobielou TTC #1,Cycle #1,CBFM Cycle #1, Age 32, UCL 27
SlightlyBabyCrazed, TTC#1, Cycle #25, CBFM cycle 3, age 35, UCL 28-31, CD22
Tilly TTC#1, 3years, CBFM cycle 10, age 36, UCL 28-34, CD22
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #31, CBFM Cycle 19, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD20
Ses TTC#2, cycle #7, CBFM cycle 9, age 38, UCL 28-30, CD12
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 13, CBFM cycle 6 , age 32, UCL 28-38, CD8
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 7, CBFM Cycle 3, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD12
aMuminwaiting CD3
Loup TTC#1, cycle3 CMFM Cycle3, age 31, UCL33-35, CD2

Graduates

Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFP 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10
Boba BFP 07/01/11
Chocciechip BFP 11/01/11
Clockspotter BFP 21/02/11

Oooh good luck keziah I've everything crossed for you! x

Hi lychees and ses

Just popped back to say good luck Keziah xxx

Thank you all and hello ses, nice to hear from you again.

Now have 4 eggs fertilised, today is day 1 so no grading yet. Just hoping they keep dividing until transfer, probably sat. Would love some for the freezer too, but one good one for ET would be brilliant!

I am so excited for you keziah!

Hi ladies can i join you?
i just acquired one of these monitors (not got it yet just bought it off ebay) I was wondering if you could tell me what do i have to do :)

Im jumping over from the just m/c thread most of them have been lucky and are pregnant now
I think i am on my first proper cycle not sure as i only had a tiny bit of pink cm last night and i have had none since but just counting this as cycle day 2.
Im TTCno2

ooh and im 26 :)

Just popping in to say good luck Keizah got everything crossed for you!.

Waves at everybody X

good luck kezia how exciting, might still be twins you know.... xxx

Good luck Kezia. Will be keeping everything crossed for you

olismum - when you get your monitor you need to press the m button on it on days 1-5 of your cycle (not matter which) and tell it what day you are on. Then the first month you use it the monitor collects lots of data on you so uses lots of sticks. You can choose to press the button at a time that suits you as you have to use the stick 3 hrs before or after when you press the button. (due to my job I couldn't press it at 9am when I wanted to, so made my dh take it to work and press it !!!). It will tell you whether the day is: low, high or peak. We all vary as to how many high's we get, generally get 2 peaks, then down to high. Peak is ovulation, high is time to have sex as well as high. I used 20 sticks first month, then 10 sticks after that - although I realised that after my peak and highs no point using them so saved a few sticks and cost by not using them after my last peak!

For buying sticks I found Amazon the cheapest - around £13, £14 for 20 sticks. So at £7 a month, cheaper than the pregnancy tests I had been addicted to, helped me know when was the right time to have sex and took the stress out of a long ttc journey. Sadly had to go down ivf route due to male factors but the clinic and gp used the fact I had used a monitor to see I was serious etc. In fact stopped using it for now (but here is home!!) and had 2 friends want to borrow it!! Feel free to add yourself to the stats - as you can see there has been a lot of bfp's here in past few months, and quite a few people took a while to get their bfp!

Thank you so much kezia that is really helpful i did start bleeding proper today so this is Cd1 i suppose hope it comes in time!

I have my Fx this is your month for BFP!

Thank you for letting me join your lovely thread xx

Yes, today will be CD1 for the monitor. Do you have sticks? Some chemists charge £25 a box, hence I became a fan of amazon!! Yes, the people here are really lovely and we have supported each other so much. You have 4 days for it to come, here is hoping! thanks, am hoping it is my month this monthx

The lovely lady is going to reset it for me and put me on CD2 she is also including 5 test sticks yey, I prob be getting my hopes up but if i did fall pregnant this month i would be due the 25th of Dec :)

Hi all, sorry to be rude but can I gatecrash to ask you ladies a couple of questions? I am guessing you understand quite a lot about these.

I am on my first cycle of using it and to be honest it's been an odd one - longer than usual. I finally got a 'high' reading at CD20, which was encouraging as I was starting to get some fertile symptoms. It is now CD23 and it still says high rather than peak. This morning on the stick the 2 lines were pretty well the same colour whereas previously one had been darker. So my questions are:

1. What do the 2 lines I have googled it but not managed to come up with a sensible answer
2. The OPK sticks I tried fleetingly before said not to test first thing but the CBFM says to test first thing. Why is this? Surely it means it won't pick up an LH surge anyway?
3. I have been told that it might take a couple of cycles to get a peak as the monitor needs to get to know your body. The thing that is concerning me is that my cycle is a bit erratic (eg 28-35 days). So if it is different every month will it actually work it out?
4. What happens if you miss a test or forget to switch it on? I have a couple of days stumbled to the toilet first thing and completely forgotten (although when it was on low)

I must admit I am yet to be converted, I find it really frustrating that it doesn't tell you why your fertility is low, medium or high and what hormones its reading.

Thanks ever so much in advance of your help.

Hi ladies -

First month for me with the CBFM. Only issue is my OH works away through the week so we only get to have nookie at the weekend. We did on Synday last week and Tues this week I had a high, Wednesday & Thursday were both peaks and today another high. He'll be home tonight so we'll have some bedroom action.

Do you think we have a hope of catching?

It's all soooooooo confusing.

Thanks :)