CBEFM users - quick question

NewMrs07

I just bought the monitor and have a question. I know it starts asking for sticks at CD 6 but I don't ovulate until CD 20 or so, so it will be a waste of sticks to start using then at day 6. Can I just turn the monitor on from day 6-12 for example and not feed it a stick? Would it go nuts or can I just turn it off until the next day? It's the first cycle using it so it doesn't know my cycle yet.

Let me know, TIA!!!

SuzP

I hope you don't mind me answering.  I don't know what would happen if you don't feed it a stick.  But you can take one clean stick and just feed it that one, until you are ready to start using them for real.  HTH  and I wish you good luck with it.  I loved mine. 

&&

I dont know about pp's suggestion about just feeding it a clean stick, but if I were you, I would give it a stick.  No, you cannot turn it off no matter what....it always knows what day it is of your cycle.  It is supposed to 'remember' your cycles and only ask for sticks on certain days after the first few cycles, so I would just suck it up and give it the sticks it asks for.

(I used it for 1 cycle and then had an IUI, so I didnt need to use it anymore)

GL!

CharBart

I just bought one too & from what I understand it starts with asking on day 6 so it can figure out how your cycle is...as it reads your cycles it adjusts when it will ask for sticks as cycles go on.

leffe1

It starts with day 6 like pp says. After the 1st month of use it adjusts to later days. I wouldn't skip any prior to ovulation because I think that can alter the complete cycle and provide false readings.

Once you get the peak sign I wouldn't feed it anymore. You will get another peak day and then one high I believe.

sistrkate

I agree with PPs, you should give it what it asks for in the first cycle.  It will "learn" your ovulation pattern and will start asking for sticks later once it understands you better.  I also don't think using a clean stick will work.....the whole idea is to let the monitor figure you out.  I know it's kind of expensive, but it will help you in the long run.  Good luck!

NewMrs07

I guess I just have to suck it up. This TTC business is expensive *sigh* and may even get more expensive!

Mrs.Boolie

Like PP said, it is best to feed the sticks it asks for for at least the frist 2 months.  The cheapest place to get the sticks (at least around me) is on Amazon.com.  Apparently as you get into using it, you do not HAVE to test the day after you get a peak reading.  Apparently you automatically get a second peak day followed by a high day.  GL It has been great for me to use in addition to my charting. 

mrsmyers8

I just have to say, bless you women who use these machines.  I dont' think i could do something like that everyday.  I hope it works for you and best of wishes...