1. Fertility Calendar 3 Months
Understanding Luteinizing hormone
http://lhhormone.org
Betty asks…
Question about using CBE fertility monitor AND charting?
I have been using the Clearblue Easy fertility monitor for the last 3 months, and I just also
starting charting last month online at fertilityfriend.com. I have a question for those who use both
the monitor and charting – the monitor says if you start your period after the ‘test window’, that
you should set day 1 as the next calendar day. If I note a period today on fertilityfriend.com, it
will count it as day 1, regardless of what time of day I actually started.
Example: I started my period at 3pm in the afternoon on Saturday – my fertility monitor would
count day 1 on Sunday, but my online chart will show Saturday as day 1.
Should I just make day 1 as Saturday on the CBE monitor?
Pregnancy Advisor’s answers:
I would count Sunday as day 1. I have gotten pregnant with the CBE monitor but miscarriaged. I
am currently using it again in hopes to oon be pregnant.
Baby Dust to you!!!
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2. Maria asks…
Spotting and cramps 3-4 days after estimated ovulation date….?
Just as background info… My husband and I have been TTC for 4 months now. This month we
had sex 3 days before, on, and one day after the EOD. I also took Robitussin, (guaifenesin) to
improve the quality of my CM.
Three days after my estimated ovulation date, (using a fertility calendar), I noticed spotting
twice during the day after wiping, the first time with a “flake” of blood in the toilet, (sorry if that’s
tmi but I want to be accurate). Later that night and into today, (4 dpo), I’ve noticed light
cramping in my lower abdomen. My period isn’t due for another week and a half and I’ve never
had such early spotting before. I’ve read up on implantation, and I’ve heard mixed reviews as
to whether or not it can happen this soon, (I’m also wondering if my estimated ovulation date
may not be correct).
I know I ultimately have to play the waiting game and can’t know anything until I have a missed
period, but I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.
Pregnancy Advisor’s answers:
I had the mucus stuff on fri and sat got implantation cramps the sunday after and a week later
tested positive it could be ur month hun sounds good so far i know its hard but do try not to think
about it
all the best =)
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3. Donna asks…
ttc and first response fertility test?
Ok we’ve been trying to concieve for 2 months now, I used an online ovulation calendar to
predict my most fertile days, but am wondering if it was off a bit.
I did get the depo shot one time, so I was covered for 3 months, I was officially off of it in
october. My periods were
october 2nd, lasted 3-5 days
november 1st lasted 3-5 days
december 1st, just got it today.
My question is have you take the fertility test? I was thinking about it, because I heard being on
depo can cause you to not be able to get pregnant. I did ask my dr. and she reassured me that
it’s only if you’ve been on it for a few years. I’m wondering why I’m not getting pregnant. With
my 1st baby, we got pregnant right away, we weren’t even trying. We were even using the
condom and the bc pill.
Any advice, info is much appreciated. Thanks
Pregnancy Advisor’s answers:
First I will address the question about birth control and not being able to get pregnant. Two
years of birth control (any type) has a documented effect of decreasing female fertility. All birth
control has the potential to decrease fertility for a few months after you come off of it (the
standard time frame cited is 6 months).
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4. Reproduction is controlled by hormones, birth control works by interfering with your hormones.
Your body’s ability to rebound from the interference determines how long your fertility is
decreased. Having regular periods though is a great sign that you are doing fine.
Now on to fertility the fertility test. If you are older, it may be a good idea to buy the test and take
it. This is one of the first blood test an RE would do, and it won’t hurt to take it. But with regular
periods, FSH is probably not a problem for you.
It is most likely just a number of attempts issue. You have only been TTC for 2 months. Any
cycle where you attempt conception has a statistical chance of pregnancy of 25-30%. And odds
of conception do not drop drastically until 6 months has passed.
While you might have conceived quickly and easily with baby #1, that does not mean all
conceptions will be as easy, especially since time is fertility’s most formidable opponent. And
not just for you, time is not your husband’s friend either. Sperm counts, motility, and
morphology all decrease with age, especially after age 35.
I would not be concerned about 2 failed cycles so soon after coming off of the depo shot.
However, you know your body and your situation, if you feel something is not right, then by all
means buy the tests, they cannot hurt and if they allow you to discover an issue sooner, then
that is a good thing. If they come back normal then that gives you piece of mind. There is no
drawback. However, I suggest getting the male fertility test too, might as well cover all your
bases.
Good Luck!
Linda asks…
Pain and pressure in uterus?
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5. Judging from what little I know about ovulation and when to tell if you are in fact ovulating. My
cycle came on the 4th it’s came on the 4th for the last 3 months. For some reason I am having
slight cramping like my cycle is about to come back on and some pressure around my uterus.
No weird color discharge or anything. This pressure more intense when I have to pee. I’ve
never had this before.
Based on a fertility calendar I am ovulating. Is this normal during ovulation or should I look into
this deeper? Thanks for the input.
Pregnancy Advisor’s answers:
I’ve heard some women do have some cramping when they are ovulating. I personally do not
have cramping except on the first and second days of my cycles. Good luck to you. I hope this
helped, even a little. =)
Lizzie asks…
Questions about fertility…?
How does fertility work? Logic and “amorous” feelings would indicate that I’m “in heat” about
the week before I begin bleeding.
I say logic, cause that’d be good time for a healthy supply of blood to build up, and if
impregnation doesn’t happen that week, then *bing* it expires, and purges, and the whole thing
repeats.
Is your first day of menstruation the day where blood starts becoming shed (ie, spotting), or is it
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6. considered the first day you’re heavily bleeding?
If I have a 26-28 day cycle, when can I (roundabouts) safely have sex?
What does being a “little fertile” mean, what does being fertile mean, and what does ovulation
mean / what is ovulation day? Likewise, do days of infertility mean you’re just not fertile that
day, or does it mean that you can have sex those days, *sperm lives for however long*, and you
won’t get pregnant?
Can I have sex up until (or even ON) the first day that I’m “a little” fertile, or do I need to not
have sex 3-5 days before that first “little fertile” day? Can I have sex into the “nearing fertility”
days up until his sperm would totally be dead and gone before my fertile day/ovulation day?
According to Pink Pad and the Standard Days calendar, the 3 days I had sex with my boyfriend
(the day [day 4] I stopped bleeding, and the two following days), were safe. However, lets say
he has super sperm and they lived the whole maximum 5 days inside me after Day 6 (the last
time we had sex). That’d put me a few days into my “almost fertile” time. Is this safe, or playing
chicken?
The standard days calendar says that the whole first 7 days of menstruation are infertile- does
this still apply if you only bleed for 3-4 days, or do you become “fertile” as soon as you stop?
Which calendar should I listen to? Why?
-StandardDays says that no matter what, I’m fertile between days 8-19 (conveniently this
month, the 8th through the 19th).
-PinkPad (and other fertility-calculating online calendars) say that I’m fertile between the 9th
and 15th of this month.
Can I resume having sex on/after the 15th? Cause…5 extra days of bonding would be mighty
nice.
Can the Plan B pill be used for short term birth-control?
The different hormones and reduced side effects (in severity and number), is very appealing,
but would it be safe to use once or even twice a week for three weeks?
FOR THE RECORD:
I’m fully aware that the calendar-method on it’s own isn’t entirely reliable. However, I’m also
monitoring my basal temperature, will be using a (all natural; yet certified in Canada and
Europe) spermicide, and possibly, the Plan B pill (ultimately gonna ask my gyno about that). I’m
aware all of these methods are only 80-95% successful, but I figure that success is greater
when stacked. And, if it’s not evident by my questions, I’d like to have sex as often as possible
because I have a limited amount of time with my boyfriend (as we’re long distance and only
visit on school breaks) and have no intention of having sex on the days where I could get
pregnant. It’s not gonna be like “oops, I can probably get pregnant today so lets just use
spermicide” because that’s stupid. These are legitimate methods of birth control (atleast I’m
not asking how much Mountain Dew to drink so I don’t get pregnant >.<) and atleast I'm not
going to have sex *whenever* just because I can always get an abortion.
I hope everyone can respect that I'm doing what I am as my options are limited, and just help
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7. me by answering my questions and spare me any lectures. If you disagree with me, then save
it. If you help me, then thank you <3
Pregnancy Advisor’s answers:
HI there!
DON’T use the Calendar method, that’s not a method.
DO use Fertility awareness. Fertility awareness is a combination of taking your temperature
every morning and checking your cervical fluid every morning. These two methods combined
will give you a very clear idea of when you are ovulating. The book “Taking Charge of Your
Fertility” will teach you how to do this. You can see the website at www.tcoyf.com
None of those calendars will work for you. You have to listen to your own body. But once you
learn how, it’s very simple.
If you are using this method, DO NOT take Plan B unless a condom breaks. It will mess up your
method for up to three months from the time you it. It also can cause infertility if used frequently
and it is in general terrible for your body. Worse than taking birth control pills, which I assume
you have reasons for not wanting to take.
You can be fertile even while you are bleeding if you ovulate on day 8, something that is
completely possible. It’s not very likely that you do, though. As soon as your period ends, you
may be fertile, the only way to know is to check your cervical fluid by using two fingers to pinch it
off your cervix.
The general rule with fertility awareness is don’t push it on the front side of ovulation. The time
after your period before ovulation is a risky time. If you miscalculate by even 24 hours, you can
become pregnant. The time after you ovulate is completely safe. The only risk is being wrong
about when you’ve ovulated. “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” will teach you how to not be
wrong.
Best of luck.
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8. Susan asks…
we’ve been trying for 9 months..why?
i’ve been following my ovulation calendar, and made sure i wasn’t stressed out or over thinking
it. we stopped actually “Trying” 3 months ago since i thought it was because i was thinking too
mch about it, and we just went with it to see what happened. but still, NOTHING!
i am so afraid to get a fertility tested because i’m scared that i might not be able to have kids,
and i’m trying to keep my hopes up.
anyone out there that can help me?
something i can do to increse my chances?
or someone who has had the same experience but ended up being pregnant after such a long
period of time.
i’m just scared of the idea of not being able to ever have a baby. :’(
Pregnancy Advisor’s answers:
You should use the clearblue/clearplan easy fertility monitor. Calenders just predict when you
ovulate along with opks. The monitor actually pinpoints when you are fertile and the EXACT day
you ovulate. I ttc for 2 1/2 years and used that and it worked first cycle for me! I recommend it to
everyone! I should be their spokesperson I swear! They run $150-$200 new but you can buy
them on ebay for $60-$80 used! That’s what I did! Hope I helped!
If you ttc past 1 year I would say you should go see a doctor. I know it’s scary, but what if
something is wrong that’s easily fixable? It’s better to know then to keep getting your
heartbroken every month! Good luck and God bless!
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