Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 3!!

[boba82]

Jump over ladies, it appears we filled the last one!

Today's stats:

Eggsovereasy TTC#1, Cycle 14, CBFM cycle 6, age 36, UCL 27-29, CD47
Willow1218 TTC#1, Cycle ? CBFM cycle 1, age 24, UCL 30, CD 45
Taytotayto TTC#2, cycle 1, cd 35
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 33
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 2, age 33, UCL 32, CD28
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 12, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD25
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 2, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD23
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 3, CBFM cycle 3, age 38, UCL29, CD19
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 25, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 32+, CD18
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 3, age 41, UCL 26 -28days. CD 7
Nanny01 TTC#5 cycle 6 UCL 28 age 37 CD 7
Keziah TTC#1, cycle21, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 2
Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD1
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

Congratulations Harry!!!!
I love to see new additions to the CBFM graduates. Wishing you a healthy and happy 9 months!

Thanks vikks x

I'm feeling absolutely shattered - I went to bed at ten past eight last night! Nice though

I'm a but anxious about the scan next Wednesday, I just want to know that everything's in the right place this time.

Tpsay's stats:

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD86
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD80
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD44
Keziah TTC#1, cycle23, CBFM cycle 11, age 34, ucl 28-31, CD 34
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #2, CBFM Cycle #2, age 27, UCL 28 CD26
Ses, TTC#2, Cycle 1, CBFM cycle 3, age 37, UCL 30-34, CD21
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 6, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD16
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 4, CBFM cycle1, age 36, UCL 26, CD 15
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 6, CBFM cycle 6, age 39, UCL29, CD15
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 5, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD 14
ljg72 TTC3# cycle3 CBFM 2 age 38 ucl 28-30 CD14
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD14
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD10
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 8
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD5
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-33, CD4
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle7 CBFM Cycle2 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 4

Afternoon All!

Thanks for understanding, ladies! I know we've all probably had the same feelings.

I have had my fifth high today and there is still no sign of my Preseed so I have asked them to send this out again to me as its been a week now. What is it with Royal Mail lately?!? At this rate, I won't get to give it a go this cycle .

I emailed a private clinic today about an initial consultation and they emailed back telling me what I would need to do and also to let me know that they have fre appointments available in two to three weeks; I just need to consider whether we can afford to go down that route. I haven't had an annual bonus but I am expecting a little extra in my wage packet in each of the next three months for taking on more work whilst a colleague is on sabbatical. It's not a huge amount but will certainly help a little ... lots to think about and lots of sums to do to see if we can manage.

Hopefully, it'll be our month and we won't need to consider it.

Good luck to all.

pinkie, I'm not sure of the answer to your q but one of the ladies might know. I would assume it meant two cycles since the mc so one more cycle to wait but I'm not sure.

Todays stats.

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD87
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD81
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD45
Keziah TTC#1, cycle23, CBFM cycle 11, age 34, ucl 28-31, CD 35
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #2, CBFM Cycle #2, age 27, UCL 28 CD27
Ses, TTC#2, Cycle 1, CBFM cycle 3, age 37, UCL 30-34, CD22
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 6, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD17
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 4, CBFM cycle1, age 36, UCL 26, CD 16
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 6, CBFM cycle 6, age 39, UCL29, CD16
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 5, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD 15
ljg72 TTC3# cycle3 CBFM 2 age 38 ucl 28-30 CD16
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD15
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD11
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 9
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD6
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-33, CD5
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle7 CBFM Cycle2 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 5

Well will have to start poas tomorrow with the monitor, looking forward to that as its boring as hell at the beginning of a cycle.

Some people are just so damn insensitive and put their feet in their mouths when it comes to discussion about babies, ttc, ivf and suchlike. I try and always be mindful that not everyone is in the enviable position of being able to get pg straight away and of course for some people it is a hard and long road. I think when it comes to chat about that sort of thing opinions are just that, opinions and some people are quick to judge even though they have never walked a hard path themselves. Ignorance is no excuse for stupid statements and im sorry that so many of you have been at the receiving end of them.

AF was really short this time, usually i am on for a good 6 days but this time its only been about 3 - combined with much longer than usual cycles for me im wondering whats going on.

Morning Rosie and all you other ladies.

Rosie, might be just stress affecting your hormones [?]. Hopefully, your cycles will be back to normal or you'll get your BFP.

I got my first peak today and my Preseed has still not arrived. I'm having so much hassle lately with post and couriers. I'm starting to think my new address is jinxed . One courier lost a parcel. One courier left my parcel in the recycle box ... and guess what? It got recycled that day! This time, apparently, someone signed for my Preseed on Monday when no one was at home so they are resending it but I will probably not get to use it this cycle. So who signed for it?!? I think I have a dodgy postman. I hope he is enjoying his sperm-friendly lubricant!

I'm really miserable at work lately. I guess I imagined I'd be looking forward to going on maternity leave or actually be on maternity leave right now. I had a little cry on the tube into work behind my shades [it makes me feel a little better to release it].

How is everyone else doing?

Hello everyone,

Pinkie I agree with Lychees - expect you are recommended to wait one more cycle but am afraid I am no expert. I wonder if it's so your hormones can settle down before the CBFM is of any use.

Rosie - hope your cycles settle down soon.

Lychees - really strange that someone signed for your preseed - it did make me laugh though thinking that someone would be opening up your parcel to find......sperm friendly lubricant!! Anyway, sorry to hear you are feeling rather low with work and TTC and everything. I know what you mean though - I'm finding it v hard to concentrate at work. I have a little bit of news though - we have our first appointment at the fertility clinic in September. We got the appointment at the weekend (something like a 52 day wait) so not so bad. We'll see what happens next. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it as we are in London so to those of you in London who are wondering what waiting times are like (Lychees, maybe this applies to you?), they should be pretty good. I think you can choose where you go (although our GP just said I'll refer you here as I know they are good and I used to work there...). Go figure. I did a bit of research using the HFEA website and discovered that the unit we have been referred to does not carry out all types of treatment so we'll see what happens.

Re CBFM, I am on CD6 today and it asked me to POAS. I ignored it as I still have AF and the thought of wasting one of those sticks wasn't too appealing (not that I'm tight, but I have a low supply this month and am not sure if/when I'll manage to get any more any time soon!). I doubt this will affect anything as I will POAS from tomo (provided AF has gone). Anyone else had the same thing happen to them?

Hope everyone is okay.

XX

Hey everyone, does anyone know the true impact of caffine on fertility? Should I cut it out completely? No sign of any increase in fertility yet, as this is our first cycle using the CBFM I feel quite impatient and just want to see a peak or at least a change! Did anyone else feel like that?

I hope everyone is ok.

xx

Hello all!

Just noticed my stats were a day out so re done the list.

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD87
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD81
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD45
Keziah TTC#1, cycle23, CBFM cycle 11, age 34, ucl 28-31, CD 35
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #2, CBFM Cycle #2, age 27, UCL 28 CD27
Ses, TTC#2, Cycle 1, CBFM cycle 3, age 37, UCL 30-34, CD22
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 6, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD17
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 4, CBFM cycle1, age 36, UCL 26, CD 16
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 6, CBFM cycle 6, age 39, UCL29, CD16
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 5, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD 15
ljg72 TTC3# cycle3 CBFM 2 age 38 ucl 28-30 CD15
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD15
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD11
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 9
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD6
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-33, CD5
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle7 CBFM Cycle2 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 5

Hello all!

Boba - glad you've been persuaded not to go anywhere

Lychees - sounds like you've had a tough few days. I think you need a treat! Beauty treatment, chocolate or something else?!

Rach879 - I think caffeine can affect fertility a little. I don't think it's necessary to completely eliminate but may be worth reducing. How many cups of tea/coffee do you have? I don't drink tea or coffee but I do drink diet coke and drink the caffeine free stuff at home.

Starlet - I think the only time I had to POAS that early was the first cycle I used CBFM.

Rosie - I also wondered whether stress is affecting your cycle? Are you feeling stressed? Do you get any "me" time?

We're now on 2ww. Trying to be realistic though as we only managed SWI once at high or peak fertility

Hi Ladies! Just checking in...

Ses... just letting you know I'm a POAS addict! So...since we had the same peaks I'm going to try to hang in there with you. Let me know when your testing...we can be like POAS buddies! Lol!! Can you tell how bored and lonely I am!! I would test today just to have something to do! Haha....

Starlet was just going to post about the something RE poas so early. Day6 so 1st day the monitor asked me for a stick and it a high - is that normal or do I have dodgy hormone levels?

I don't ov usually till much later in my cycles ( earliest cd16. Latest so far cd23) so how on earth can I be getting highs when af has just finished ...

Don't think I'm stressed - no more than usual anyway :) maybe am just getting old lol.

Harry- I don't think I have said congratulations yet sooooooo CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) that's wonderful news. Keeping everything crossed for a happy and healthy 9 months for you and your little bean.

Lychees :( sorry you are so down - It does help to have a little sob now and again but it's still rubbish when you have stuff all planned out and it doesn't quite go according to plan. Just crack on without the pre seed - hopefully it should arrive in super quick time now.

Essence - the dreaded 2 ww - it's the worst part of the cycle for me I find as in literally counting the days till I get the chance to poas ( but I'm very impatient) good luck though and I hope it whizzes by for you.

Also does anyone have any idea why my temps are all over the place? Fot the last 4 days have been taking them 1st thing and they started higher (36.20 - 36.25) then yesterday they took a steep dive to 35.85 and this morning still really low - 35.90 - I'm not worried about being lower just wondered if it's normal to start off high then go low?

Meant to add I didn't do today's stats as I think I screwed up yesterdays as I'm using dh's iPad and I'm not as nifty on it as my own laptop so apologies if I messed anyones days up

Today's stats:

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD88
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD82
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD46
Keziah TTC#1, cycle23, CBFM cycle 11, age 34, ucl 28-31, CD 36
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #2, CBFM Cycle #2, age 27, UCL 28 CD28
Ses, TTC#2, Cycle 1, CBFM cycle 3, age 37, UCL 30-34, CD23
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 6, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD18
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 4, CBFM cycle1, age 36, UCL 26, CD 17
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 6, CBFM cycle 6, age 39, UCL29, CD17
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 5, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD 16
ljg72 TTC3# cycle3 CBFM 2 age 38 ucl 28-30 CD16
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD16
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD12
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 10
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD7
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-33, CD6
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle7 CBFM Cycle2 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 6

There you go.

Thanks for the kind words [again], ladies. I feel a bit better today and guess what? I got my first peak yesterday and my Preseed arrived just in time!

Apparently, a Mrs Bingham signed for my first lot on Monday. She is not an immediate neighbour of mine as I know their names so whoever the hell you are, you shouldn't really sign for something that is not yours and not take it round to the correct address but, in any case, Mrs Bingham, I hope you are enjoying your "vaginal lubricant for conception".

Rosie, I have no idea about charting so can't help you on that front but someone will be able to.

Rach, I have been caffeine free much of my life as it gives me terrible headaches but it does not seem to have made me more fertile sadly.

I'm soooooooo glad it's Friday. Roll on 6pm ..... yay!!!

Does anyone have anything fun planned?

Hi Lychees! Gald to see you're feeling better and that your Preseed came in time!! Have fun enjoying those "peaks"!! Lol....

Morning everyone

Ha ha Lychees you've made me smile this morning. Glad it arrived in time for your peak and let's hope Mrs Bingham's enjoying hers too!!

Updated stats below.

Welcome emmylou! You don't need to switch on the CBFM every day - with the first cycle it usually asks you to start testing on day 6 (assume you have set your "m" button to day 1?). I have to admit that for my first cycle I kept turning mine on just to check it was working and moving onto the next day!!

Rosie - I'm no expert re the charting but I think it's quite normal to have some variance i.e. up and down. Then just after you ovulate/around the time of ovulation your temps should shoot up if you have ovulated. The book I mentioned before (Taking Charge of Your Fertility) explains a whole ton of stuff about charting....just haven't had time to read it all!. I've had highs from day 7 before and then I had quite a few (maybe 4) before having a peak. But then I have a short cycle so am not too sure what your CBFM is thinking right now (did you buy a new one or is it second hand from a friend. If the latter, then it may be a bit confused...).

Lychees - glad your preseed arrived in time!! Good luck to you this month and good luck to Mrs Bingham as well!!

Rach as for the caffeine, I have tried to reduce my intake but I am far too partial to a cup of tea. I have tried to limit coffee to once a day; tea to once or twice a day and the rest I drink green tea. I have no idea if it really has any impact on fertility but I expect it has a tremendous boost to your health if you cut it out, which can only be a good thing.

Boba - hope you're still here??!!

Hello to everyone else. Hope you are all well. After the recommendations above I think we are going to see 3D Toy Story 3 this weekend - can't wait!!

Have a good weekend everyone. XX

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD88
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD82
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD46
Keziah TTC#1, cycle23, CBFM cycle 11, age 34, ucl 28-31, CD 36
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #2, CBFM Cycle #2, age 27, UCL 28 CD28
Ses, TTC#2, Cycle 1, CBFM cycle 3, age 37, UCL 30-34, CD23
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 6, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD18
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 4, CBFM cycle1, age 36, UCL 26, CD 17
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 6, CBFM cycle 6, age 39, UCL29, CD17
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 5, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD 16
ljg72 TTC3# cycle3 CBFM 2 age 38 ucl 28-30 CD16
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD16
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD12
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 10
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD7
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-33, CD6
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle7 CBFM Cycle2 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 6
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD1

Hi, I wonder if any of you ladies can give me a pointer or two?

Cycle one of using the CBFM, and on day seven of cycle, got a 'high fertility' signal - does this mean it's detected something, or that because it's still 'getting to know me' it's assuming I'm entering high fertility teritory?

Thank you!

hairytriangle, your CBFM has most likely detected your oestrogen level rising. The reason I say this is that sometimes, I go straight from low to peak without any highs and also because it is your first cycle of use so I don't think the CBFM is making any assumptions about your cyle yet.

Boba, I'm actually slightly worried that Mrs Bingham is one of the old biddy's that lives down my road and she probably got a bit of a fright when she opened the package to see LUBRICANT written all over it. I keep seeing if any of my neighbours are looking at me funny .

Welcome Emmylou!

Hi Starlet & Jenni4

Thanks for the good wishes, All.

ooh thank you so much Lychees.

Anyone mind if I stick around to pick up tips and generally join in?

Haven't had 'peak' just 'high ' ie: the two bars - (I'm still working the blooming thing out).

Don't want to waste too much energy swi'ing if it's too early :)

Hi Ladies!

Can anybody advise?

what line on test sticks is LH surge?

First month was 4 highs, followed by 2 peaks!

Second month 7 highs...still waiting for peaks?

FF is looking like I already have???

Confusing stuff !

if you want to add me (I always bugger up stats when I try)

Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD7 (ectopic April)

Yeah me too Hairy so i wont attempt to add you :) Welcome.

Well im glad to hear im not the only one getting highs early on - Its a brand new monitor so it should be working alright and not to someone elses cycle. I am still just at the end of AF on day 6 usually so its odd that i have had a peak fertility signal from it. Maybe next month will be different. Can you tell me as well if i need to keep testing if i get a couple of peak days later on in my cycle?

Lychees you made me roffle here ... have fun with the preseed.

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD88
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 13, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD82
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD46
Keziah TTC#1, cycle23, CBFM cycle 11, age 34, ucl 28-31, CD 36
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #2, CBFM Cycle #2, age 27, UCL 28 CD28
Ses, TTC#2, Cycle 1, CBFM cycle 3, age 37, UCL 30-34, CD23
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 6, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD18
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 4, CBFM cycle1, age 36, UCL 26, CD 17
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD7 (ectopic April)
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 6, CBFM cycle 6, age 39, UCL29, CD17
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 5, age 41, UCL 26 -28days, CD 16
ljg72 TTC3# cycle3 CBFM 2 age 38 ucl 28-30 CD16
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD16
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD12
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 10
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD7
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-33, CD6
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle7 CBFM Cycle2 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 6
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD1

There you go, Hairytriangle, your stats have been added. And forgot to say, "Welcome"!

ljg, I have no idea which line indicates LH surge but just for an indication, I get my peaks anywhere between CD12 and CD19, even though my cycles do not vary as much so there is still time for you to get yours this cycle.

Rosie, I would keep testing as long as it asks you to. Some ladies get two peaks in one cycle.

Thanks Lychees looking on tinterweb...very confusing tho...