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  #1  
August 20th, 2009, 07:31 PM
foodieinFL's Avatar Veteran
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Has anyone had experience with a fertility monitor, specifically the Clearblue Easy? I'm dying to get one, but at $150+ I'd love to hear some opinions first. Thanks!
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Me: 36, very mild endo, MTHFR
Hubby: 37, perfect
TTC #1 since 4/08
Unexplained IF
5/09: HSG-clear tubes
6/09: Cycle #1 clomid/ovidrel/progesterone =
7/09: Cycle #2 clomid/ovidrel/progesterone =
11/10: Lap-removed very mild endo, corrected uterine septum
6/11: IUI #1 w/ Gonal F, Ovidrel, progesterone = canceled (overstimulated on meds)
7/11: IUI #2 w/ Gonal F, Ovidrel, progesterone =
Lost my job. Taking a short break from MA
8/11: Natural cycle =
9/11:
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August 20th, 2009, 07:49 PM
Blue Eyes 409's Avatar Platinum Supermommy
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I wanted one so bad but I was not willing to pay the money for one. I just got some IC ovulation test and I am very happy with them!!!! You can find them on Ebay a little cheaper and I saw one once on Craigslist!

Good luck.
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August 20th, 2009, 08:50 PM
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I personally haven't used one, but I really wanted one before when we were starting to TTC our 2nd. This time around, I really want to get an OV watch, it seems cheaper and I've heard really good things about it.
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TTC our 3rd and last baby since Dec 2007

July 2009: Clomid 50mg CD 5-9; BFN
August 2009: Clomid 50mg CD 3-7; BFN
HSG Aug 27/09: Tubes are clear!
September 2009: Clomid 50mg CD 5-9; final cycle on Clomid; BFN

Referral to fertility clinic sent Dec 1, 2011.. the wait begins
December 2011: Vit B6, Folic acid, Preseed, OPK's + temping... and lots of praying
April 3, 2012: Initial consultation done at fertility clinic. Starting Prometrium to induce AF, doing b/w and pelvic u/s and doing Clomid x 3 cycles



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August 21st, 2009, 08:37 AM
pattyandthemoos's Avatar Administrator
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I have heard really great things about it. Here are a couple ideas for you. You could try renting one. Here is a link to a site that rents them.
Fertility Rentals | Rent. Conceive. Return.

I have not used this site so I can't say how good it is but it would give you a chance to try it out.

Or I have heard other gals that have bought them from eBay. When people get done TTC they resell them.

Third if you did buy a new one you could always resell it later and recoup some of your costs.
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August 21st, 2009, 09:16 AM
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I've been using CBEFM for the past 6 cycles now, and I do love it. It did go a little wacky on me the last 2 cycles, giving me 17 days of high fertility, with no peak, but now it's back to normal. It may have just been me having wacky cycles, and not the FM at all, who knows?

I, personally, love having it, but I didn't buy it either, I got it as a gift, so it's hard for me to say if it's worth the cost. I think, knowing what I know, I would probably invest the $$!
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August 26th, 2009, 09:06 PM
foodieinFL's Avatar Veteran
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Thanks for your advice ladies! Rent. Conceive. Return.......that cracked me up!
Going to scope out ebay next.
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~Kristin
Me: 36, very mild endo, MTHFR
Hubby: 37, perfect
TTC #1 since 4/08
Unexplained IF
5/09: HSG-clear tubes
6/09: Cycle #1 clomid/ovidrel/progesterone =
7/09: Cycle #2 clomid/ovidrel/progesterone =
11/10: Lap-removed very mild endo, corrected uterine septum
6/11: IUI #1 w/ Gonal F, Ovidrel, progesterone = canceled (overstimulated on meds)
7/11: IUI #2 w/ Gonal F, Ovidrel, progesterone =
Lost my job. Taking a short break from MA
8/11: Natural cycle =
9/11:
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