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BabyTime821
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New Here - Dumb Questions
Hello everyone! DH and I have decided to begin TTC, and I have a really dumb question. I know so many people who have had a hard time, so I'm going into this thinking it may not be as easy as I would like. So I purchased some ovulation tests with the dip test but I have NO IDEA how to begin. Why do the instructions say to do this for 5 days . . . etc. Any advise.
Thanks ladies!
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Posted 8/31/10 2:29 PM  |
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AngnShaun
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
I have an app on my ipod touch that i use to track my period and it tells you when your most likely to ovulate based on the dates of your period...
So the first date that it said i was likely to start ovulating... i took a test...
That was CD10, i didnt get a positive until CD12... we  on CD13...
I wouldnt know when to take the tests if I didnt follow that tracker
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| Posted 8/31/10 2:35 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
The first month I used all seven tests before getting a positive. I guess it would depend on how regular your cycles are. Even knowing I have long cycles, I still use them starting around CD14 to make sure I don't miss it in case I have a shorter cycle that month.
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| Posted 8/31/10 2:52 PM |
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BabyTime821
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
Well, my cycle has been a little off lately. I finally got AF yesterday (abt 1 week late). So do I start taking the tests like sometimes towards the middle of next week?
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| Posted 8/31/10 2:54 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
Posted by BabyTime821
Well, my cycle has been a little off lately. I finally got AF yesterday (abt 1 week late). So do I start taking the tests like sometimes towards the middle of next week?
if your cycle is irregular then yea i would start the end of next week... they say 3-5 days after  ends
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| Posted 8/31/10 3:00 PM |
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BabyTime821
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
OK thanks!! I know these are basic questions, but I've very recently just started to think about all of this . . .
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| Posted 8/31/10 3:08 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
Posted by BabyTime821
OK thanks!! I know these are basic questions, but I've very recently just started to think about all of this . . .
i actually read the entire pamflet that came with the Clear Blue OPK... thats the only reason i know lol
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| Posted 8/31/10 3:11 PM |
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springsandra
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
My cycles are super irregular and I never had success with the OPKs -- I only had bought a 7-day pack and my cycles were so long that I'd never quite start around the right time. I think I would've had more success with the 23-day packs. Hard to miss, even if your cycles are 60 days with that one...
We only were TTC for a few months when I unexpectedly got my BFP. Turns out I conceived around CD47. I don't think I ever would've hit that with the packs.
Good luck & lots of baby dust to you!!! 
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| Posted 8/31/10 4:03 PM |
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BabyTime821
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
Oh boy! What are 23-day packs? I'm so nervous about not being able to conceive. I stopped taking BCP in January and everything was normal, and I've had some spotting issues since May, and AF has been very light/shorter than normal. Like sometimes only for 2 days
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| Posted 8/31/10 4:36 PM |
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springsandra
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
Posted by BabyTime821
Oh boy! What are 23-day packs? I'm so nervous about not being able to conceive. I stopped taking BCP in January and everything was normal, and I've had some spotting issues since May, and AF has been very light/shorter than normal. Like sometimes only for 2 days
They're just the same as those 5 day sticks only there are like 20 something in the package. So you're supposed to be guaranteed not to "miss" the right day.
It sounds like since you have been getting AF, you're in good shape. You've got a good 5-day window or so to get pregnant depending on the strength of your husband's sperm, so if you're just starting out, one of the easiest things to do is just a lot, especially in the middle of your expected cycle. A lot of women find that every other day seems to work.
Try not to stress -- it's definitely not helpful!!! I know it's tough, but try to enjoy the process and be excited about it. 
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| Posted 8/31/10 5:19 PM |
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BabyTime821
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Re: New Here - Dumb Questions
Posted by springsandra
Posted by BabyTime821
Oh boy! What are 23-day packs? I'm so nervous about not being able to conceive. I stopped taking BCP in January and everything was normal, and I've had some spotting issues since May, and AF has been very light/shorter than normal. Like sometimes only for 2 days
They're just the same as those 5 day sticks only there are like 20 something in the package. So you're supposed to be guaranteed not to "miss" the right day.
It sounds like since you have been getting AF, you're in good shape. You've got a good 5-day window or so to get pregnant depending on the strength of your husband's sperm, so if you're just starting out, one of the easiest things to do is just a lot, especially in the middle of your expected cycle. A lot of women find that every other day seems to work.
Try not to stress -- it's definitely not helpful!!! I know it's tough, but try to enjoy the process and be excited about it.
Thanks for the advise . . . I never thought I would be one to stress over this; and we've just started TTC. I guess bc it's something I don't have total control over
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| Posted 8/31/10 5:32 PM |
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