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Fertility Monitor

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Anyone ever use a fertility monitor?  Did you have good results?  Which one did you use?  I've only used OPK's but I'm considering trying one out if we don't get pregnant this cycle.  We tried for 9 months for DS #2 and I'm hoping it doesn't take that long this time around.  Anything that can increase our chances.

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[/RA with Sjogren's Syndrome. Risk of heart block in newborn. Age: DH and I are both 38.
BFP #1: 11/25/2007, EDD 7/28/2008 - Missed m/c (blighted ovum) 12/6/2007 6w3d, D&C 1/3/2008.
BFP #2: 4/2008 - Natural m/c at 6w.
Met with RE in 5/2008 full cycle analysis and SA normal. Not considered high risk for blood clots but prescribed 1 baby aspirin a day precautionary during TTC and Progesterone suppositories during 1st trimester of pregnancy.
BFP #3: 10/17/2008. EDD 6/23/2009,  Third time's the charm! Healthy baby boy born 6/27/2009 via emergency c-section.
BFP #4: 6/14/2011. Healthy baby boy born 2/16/2012 via elective c-section.
BFP #5: 1/15/2014. EDD 9/22/2014. 2/17/14:.We have a BABY!!! Heart rate 167 and measuring on time. 3/10/14 u/s #2 baby measuring perfectly at 12 weeks at heart rate of 166. NT u/s was normal. Maternit21 blood draw on 3/5/14. Results back on 3/19 - Normal.  It's a BOY!!!  4/10/14 at 16 weeks, 3 days discovered baby's heart stopped at 15 weeks, 6 days. D&C 4/11/14.  Pathology results were all normal.  New information on 8/11/14 - blood test revealed 1/3 of babys blood was in mine caused, most likely, by a tear in the placenta from extreme coughing.  Doctor believes this to be the cause of death.  Repeat D&C and Hysteroscopy scheduled for 8/19/14.  My Chart

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Re: Fertility Monitor

  • Mom2anAngel2Mom2anAngel2 member
    I used the Clear Blue Easy Fertility Monitor when DH and I began trying. I can't say anything bad about it, but we also did not conceive with it. This was before we began using Naprotechnology, which is how we eventually found my endometriosis. It can be pretty pricey as well.

    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickersLilypie - (B9PH)

     

    Lilypie - (0YVF)
     TTC since 11/2009; Lap/HSG/Hysteroscopy: 5/2011 (endometriosis - removed; endocervical polyp - removed; high pressure in bilateral tubes - cleared)

    BFP #1: 8/4/11; DS1 born sleeping on 11/16/11 at 19w1d

    BFP # 2: 5/7/12, EDD 1/10/13, DS2 born 1/4/13

    BFP # 3: 11/8/13, EDD 7/17/14, mmc 10wks

    BFP # 4: 5/16/14, EDD 1/15/15, praying for our 2nd rainbow baby 

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  • nicolinabnicolinab member
    I've been using the Walgreens OPK, just strips you pee on, for 9 months. I chart my temp and monitor cervical fluid, so I can typically tell when I've ovulated. These strips are supposed to match when you're ovulating; mine NEVER match, just close in color. I'm going to buck up and get the Clear Blue Fertility monitor. I have friends who were successful with it. I have irregular cycles, so I like the fact that the CBFM will alert you as it's near, so you know to have sex then. At least, this is how my friends have said it works. Anyway, it sounds like it takes some of the guesswork out if you're having trouble. Good luck!
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