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My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

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Bobfan24
LIF Infant

Member since 5/06

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My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

So after four months of trying, I got my BFP the day after Labor Day.

I first tested 10 dpo (Sunday), which was too early, I know. Got a BFN and was upset.

On Tuesday (the day after Labor Day), I got the urge to test again. I swore I wouldn't test until 14dpo, but I couldn't resist. I took the test, the cheap kind you buy at Dollar Tree, and saw only one line after about a minute. I knew it was silly because it was 7pm, hardly FMU. I left the test on the bathroom sink and walked away.

About 5 minutes later, my husband was taking out the garbage and saw the test. "I can throw this out, right?" I said, "Yeah --there only one line, right?" He said, "I only see one line..." I told him to throw it out, then said "wait, give it to me.."

There was a distinct, faint, second line. Chat Icon I was shocked!

My hands were shaking. I was screaming, "A line's a line!!" I was scared it was an evap line, but the test box said to wait 10 minutes then disgard, and I knew it was only about 5. My husband was stunned. He was like "You're happy, right?" because I was crying. He was very happy, hugging me and kissing my belly...

I was a little disappointed because I was planning to tell him in a cute way, but he kinda told ME!!! Chat Icon

I took at second test (the more sensitive EPT Early Response) and the line came up in 15 seconds and it was DARK!

Now, on to the CBE Fertility Monitor. I was only using the monitor, not temp charting or anything. I didn't want to use the POAS ovuation kits because I found them hard to read and it was tough to hold my urine for four hours.... So I splurged on the monitor.

The month before I got pregnant, I started to suspect the monitor was off. I read a few things online that I didn't like -- for example, that the monitor will give you a second peak reading the day after the first peak reading no matter what -- no matter what your urine detects.

I also didn't like how I often went from low fertility to peak fertility in one day.

So I continued to use the monitor, but also bought the POAS ovualtion kit.

Here's the kicker: the month I got pregnant, I NEVER got a peak fertility reading. NEVER. Only got a high reading, that's it. But the POAS ovulation test said I was fertile.

If I would have relied only on the monitor, I would have been waiting and waiting for a peak reading and maybe would have missed my fertility chance. (Although the instructions do say to BD once or twice with a high reading...)

So my advice to all you TTC ladies is to try another ovulation predictor method if you still don't have your BFP -- if you are temping, try the sticks. If you are using the sticks, try temping. If you are using the monitor, try temping or the sticks.

I really think that using another ovulation predictor method helped me get my BFP!!!

Baby dust to you all !
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Posted 9/16/06 12:24 PM
 
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christy
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Member since 5/05

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Christy

Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

congrats to you! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/16/06 7:52 PM
 

2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair

Member since 5/06

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Best Wife & Mommy

Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

Congrats!!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon I wish you a H&H nine months.

Posted 9/16/06 7:54 PM
 

johnsae
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Member since 3/06

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Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

what a great story. congrats to you and your DH!!!!!!

Posted 9/16/06 8:05 PM
 

LIPrincess
Foxy Lady

Member since 6/05

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Jaimie

Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

Congratulations.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/06 8:40 AM
 

lolagranola
LIF Adolescent

Member since 8/06

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Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

Congratulations! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/06 11:02 AM
 

bayla
Love my two kiddos :)

Member since 8/06

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Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

congrats :)Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/06 12:28 PM
 

Karen
Just chillin'!!

Member since 1/06

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Karen

Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

congrats!!

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Posted 9/17/06 7:05 PM
 

skygirl
Our prayers were answered:)

Member since 6/05

4919 total posts

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Erica

Re: My BFP and the CBE Fertility Monitor

first off, congrats to you Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon !!!!!!!!

Secondly, thanks for sharing your story and your experience with the CBEDFM.
I have been using that for while and am now also charting.

I agree that its good to have a backup or 2nd opinion.

Have a happy & healthy 9 months!!!!!

Posted 9/19/06 9:22 AM
 
 

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