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CB Trial - what on earth are we doing?!

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DulcetMoans · 16/07/2012 13:01

Thought it might be useful to have a place for the ladies doing the CB Trial to chat and ask questions.

All my kit turned up at the weekend and the amount of information was overwhelming. Thought I can't be the only one that might need a little help through this process, and a bigger fridge! So please come and join if you are taking part, we can get through it together.

AF due about 19th so assuming we start on CD1 (?) I will be peeing away from then!

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DulcetMoans · 24/08/2012 08:22

I forgot one last week pip, I don't think it's too much of a problem. It's bound to happen!

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jessiethecowgirl · 25/08/2012 08:32

Hi everyone, am on day 5 of cycle 1 here and am really excited about being part of this trial! It is a lot to remember in the morning (hat, labels, etc) but can't wait to start poas starting in a few days time. Never tried these before so looking forward to seeing that happy face!

Congrats 10 on the threads first BFP!

NicolaHazel · 25/08/2012 12:17

The box of sticks mentions starting testing on CD6, Jessie, so that's what I did.

Does anyone else feel like they should be upping the DTD as we are keeping a diary?!

Pipbin · 25/08/2012 13:00

I know, I wonder if the people at the lab are like: 'look at these guys, three times in one afternoon'. And, 'no wonders these don't have any kids, they don't have sex'.

NicolaHazel · 25/08/2012 13:03

I know! I feel rather inadequate, to be honest.

Ho hum. Not really got the energy to do more. Maybe I'll get some bonus action this week due to the bank holiday. :-)

NicolaHazel · 25/08/2012 23:33

Keep sniggering to myself, as H2B has just mentioned how weird our fridge contents are at the moment. That's the first time he's made any reference to my wee stash! Most amusing as he still didn't ask what I'm doing! :+)

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DulcetMoans · 27/08/2012 18:22

Yeah, my intercourse diary looked pretty awful really, lots of 0s even though I think we do it a fair amount compared to some!

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Ellypoo · 28/08/2012 22:10

Whoever was asking about what to do about holidays, they have told me not to do the samples for those days but to do everything else as much as poss. Our SWI diary is also looking far too 'nought'y but hey Ho - only takes once and maybe next month!!!

Pipbin · 29/08/2012 10:39

OK, now I'm confused. I've got a full box of samples but I haven't finished the diary yet. What do I do?

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DulcetMoans · 29/08/2012 11:58

Have you got the little boxes? I have little ones this time and will be ready to send tomorrow I think. I will just send the diaries seperate in the other envelope.

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NickiNockiNoodle · 29/08/2012 12:24

I'm sending mine tomorrow too...have you had another smiley yet, Dulcet?

I want a bloody smiley :-(

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DulcetMoans · 29/08/2012 12:32

No, just that one on Friday. CD9. It just doesn't seem right to me. Then I tested the same urine again and it was not a smiley but it was in the pot with the stuff by then which is why I asked if you thought it affects it. Im going to keep testing though until at least CD20 in case as I don't trust that smiley!

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NickiNockiNoodle · 29/08/2012 12:36

If I'm having another longish cycle, I could be a feed days off OV yet. Oh for regularity!

There's pros and cons to testing, isn't there?

Pipbin · 29/08/2012 22:13

I emailed them and asked, they said to send the samples and then send on the diary.

NickiNockiNoodle · 30/08/2012 07:38

I have a box of wee on the train with me. Nice. :-)

Pipbin · 31/08/2012 14:16

So I've dug out the HPTs and I see that they are blue cross type ones. I've only ever heard bad things about them.

MyMamaToldMe · 31/08/2012 17:04

So I am on day 16 and still no high surge never mind peak surge on the FM. I also did a stick test today and got a faint line. What does it all mean?? I am Confused.

NickiNockiNoodle · 31/08/2012 17:54

Day 15 for me and no surge. Assuming another 30+ day cycle.

Maybe you're the same. :-/

Ellypoo · 01/09/2012 08:10

Woohoo - a def + on test today!! Didn't get a Smile til day 23, but day 37 today of cycle 1 and a BFP!! Trying not to get hopes up and will do another test tomorrow but yay!!!

Anyone know how long we need to keep doing samples for?

Squirrel77 · 01/09/2012 08:25

Hi guys, I withdrew from the trial yesterday. Such a lot of hassle for little if any benefit given that you can buy OPK's online so cheaply! They were good about it, just asked why. So if anyone is feeling the same way, don't worry about it Grin

NickiNockiNoodle · 01/09/2012 08:26

Congrats, Ellypoo :-)

What days did you DTD around your smiley?

I think they may still want 3 months of wee. But I'm afraid you may have to read the instructions!

Ellypoo · 01/09/2012 08:32

We just dtd the night before the Smile so wasn't holding out any hope - we are moving house this weekend so haven't been as active as normal. Will dig out and read the instructions!

NickiNockiNoodle · 01/09/2012 09:02

Good going then!! :-)

CD 16 and no smiley here. Plenty of ovulation pain though so something isn't right somewhere!

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DulcetMoans · 01/09/2012 10:40

Yeah, they want you to keep going for 3 mnths and you get some vouchers! Haha. Congrats though elly, fabulous news!!

Had my first spill today, in the fridge too. Opps!! Shhhh don't tell DP! Was all on top of the box so fine really.

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LisaC2611 · 02/09/2012 08:59

Congrats ellypoo!

Cd 20 for me and no Smile must have missed it this month. Oh well only 7 days to go till I know one way or another.