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12-27-2012 at 7:51 AM
erikaplust...
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Clearblue Fertility Monitor worth it?

So I am trying to decide if I want to get the Clearblue Fertility Monitor. It is 33% off right now so I am tempted but it still isn't cheap. If you have it, is it worth the price?

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12-27-2012 at 7:54 AM
Kezzzke
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I don't have this but a good friend of mine swears by it! She got KU her first cycle trying and says it was the monitor that did it.  She had a really unusual ovulation though so, I don't know if it'd be as worth it if you're pretty normal and can see from charting and opk's when you ovulate already.

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12-27-2012 at 7:59 AM
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Kezzzke:
I don't have this but a good friend of mine swears by it! She got KU her first cycle trying and says it was the monitor that did it.  She had a really unusual ovulation though so, I don't know if it'd be as worth it if you're pretty normal and can see from charting and opk's when you ovulate already.

Charting doesn't work well for me because I wake up so much at night.


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12-27-2012 at 8:00 AM
tdf2010
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I have one and I love it!!  With my 3 pregnancies (2 ended in MC), I got pregnant within 2 cycles of using it.  For me, it's totally worth it.  I'll be pulling it out again after this cycle.


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Started TTC #1 08/2010

BFP #1 12/14/2010 EDD 8/24/2011, D&C due to blighted ovum 01/27/2011

BFP #2 05/02/2011 EDD 1/10/2012, MC at 4W2D 05/04/2011

Diagnosed with homozygous C677T MTHFR - Lovenox shots while TTC

BFP #3 08/01/2011 EDD 04/07/2012, DD born 03/29/2012

Started TTC #2 12/2012 on Arixtra due to Lovenox/heparin allergy

BFP #1 03/19/2013 EDD 11/24/2013, MC at 5W 3/24/2013

 

12-27-2012 at 8:09 AM
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I just started using it but like it so far.  Just be aware for your first cycle using it, it will give you high fertility days right away as it is adjusting to your hormone levels.  Once the monitor has been used for a few months it will become accustomed to your cycles. 

I wake up often in the night and get up to pee at least once.  Because of that, temping is all over the place.  I plan to use the CBEFM and also use OPKs on high & peak fertility days. 


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12-27-2012 at 8:09 AM
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Kezzzke:
I don't have this but a good friend of mine swears by it! She got KU her first cycle trying and says it was the monitor that did it.  She had a really unusual ovulation though so, I don't know if it'd be as worth it if you're pretty normal and can see from charting and opk's when you ovulate already.
Actually, if you are regular, then it's worth it because you will use less of the expensive test sticks. If your cycles are long, it can get expensive. Keep in mind that you can gear up to ovulate and not ovulate; the monitor will go on autopilot after your first LH surge and you can miss ovulation. How about trying OPKs, OP? The Wondfos on Amazon are really cheap.
12-27-2012 at 8:55 AM
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I just ordered one. From what I hear from most people they are very worth it. I thought it would be cheaper than me always buying the digi OPKs.

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BFP #2: 5/15/13 EDD: 1/22/14
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12-27-2012 at 9:28 AM
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I'm using them right now...I'll let you know if I'm knocked up ;-)
12-27-2012 at 9:46 AM
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I have it, but I have never used it.  If I didn't get pregnant with DS I was going to use it the following cycle.  If I do not get pregnant this cycle I'm considering using it next cycle.  Not only is the monitor expensive, but the test sticks are super expensive too.
12-28-2012 at 12:00 AM
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Mine just came in the mail today. I'm not sure how beneficial it will be for someone who already temps & uses OPKs, but I'm curious!

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