The Clearblue Fertility Monitor?

Eskimobabys · Nov 9th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Dumb question but do u HAVE to buy the CB test strips or cud you use others? i thiking about getting one bc i've heard good things about i just would like to know if i cud buy chaper/off brand test strips? Thank You

moggymay · Nov 9th, 2009, 02:53 AM

Hi, you have to use the original CBFM sticks as they fit into a casing within the monitor.

Its worth getting though IMO, however if you are worried about the cost why not try temping as this is the cheapest way to monitor

Eskimobabys · Nov 9th, 2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by moggymay

Hi, you have to use the original CBFM sticks as they fit into a casing within the monitor.

Its worth getting though IMO, however if you are worried about the cost why not try temping as this is the cheapest way to monitor

Thank You! i've been thinking about temping im just trying to learn about all my options Thank u again!!

Bingo · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Yup, gotta buy the real thing and defo worth it in my humble opinion.

KnitWit · Nov 9th, 2009, 15:04 PM

I'd recommend it too, i had convinced myself i wasn't ovulating since i could never get a strong positive with opk's. But then my first month of using the cbfm it showed that i did ovulate! I know it seems expensive but i think its worth every penny and remember to trawl through ebay or amazon for a cheap second hand one - there are always a few!

BABYCAREY · Nov 9th, 2009, 15:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moggymay

Hi, you have to use the original CBFM sticks as they fit into a casing within the monitor.

Its worth getting though IMO, however if you are worried about the cost why not try temping as this is the cheapest way to monitor

Hi Moggymay
I hope i dont sound thick,but........how do you temp?
I had heard you can do it internally?(tmi)
Does that work? And what is the temp you have to be to know youre ov?
Thanks

moggymay · Nov 10th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Check out fertility friend it tells you all about it and you can do a daily lesson via email to ge you yp to speed with how the charting works. Temp can be oral or internal just has to be consistent!

Good luck x

Eskimobabys · Nov 10th, 2009, 04:43 AM

which is best? oral or vag?

moggymay · Nov 10th, 2009, 05:49 AM

That I couldnt advise as I personally dont temp i use the CBFM. Try the original CBFM thread though as many on there temp as well as use the monitor and they have a vast array of experiences to share

Eskimobabys · Nov 10th, 2009, 06:09 AM

i wish the start over bc there is OVE 4,000 replys... haha better get started reading!

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Eskimobabys Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 8,043	The Clearblue Fertility Monitor? Dumb question but do u HAVE to buy the CB test strips or cud you use others? i thiking about getting one bc i've heard good things about i just would like to know if i cud buy chaper/off brand test strips? Thank You

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moggymay Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,498	Hi, you have to use the original CBFM sticks as they fit into a casing within the monitor. Its worth getting though IMO, however if you are worried about the cost why not try temping as this is the cheapest way to monitor

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Bingo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,667	Yup, gotta buy the real thing and defo worth it in my humble opinion.

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KnitWit Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 508	I'd recommend it too, i had convinced myself i wasn't ovulating since i could never get a strong positive with opk's. But then my first month of using the cbfm it showed that i did ovulate! I know it seems expensive but i think its worth every penny and remember to trawl through ebay or amazon for a cheap second hand one - there are always a few!

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moggymay Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,498	Check out fertility friend it tells you all about it and you can do a daily lesson via email to ge you yp to speed with how the charting works. Temp can be oral or internal just has to be consistent! Good luck x

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Eskimobabys Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 8,043	which is best? oral or vag?

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moggymay Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,498	That I couldnt advise as I personally dont temp i use the CBFM. Try the original CBFM thread though as many on there temp as well as use the monitor and they have a vast array of experiences to share

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Eskimobabys Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 8,043	i wish the start over bc there is OVE 4,000 replys... haha better get started reading!

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