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bettybcafe
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Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Ok, I get the gist of it but Im curious to know:
1-How many of you have tried it and have been successful? 2-How long did it take to get a BFP with this method? 3- Is this method aimed at certain types of women like, those TTC #2, infertility issues or if you're over a certain age? Or does it really apply to anyone TTC?
TIA
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Posted 3/10/11 6:00 PM |
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buttercup
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
we did it.. instead of cd 8, we started later bc i was using OPK and followed through.. we started cd12..we tried our second month.. just wanted to cover all bases..i'm in my 20s, and we were trying for our first.. we wanted to maximize our chances.. so we followed through..
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Posted 3/10/11 6:09 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
I'm a HUGE advocate for this plan!! LOVE it!! i think it really does work. I know a few girls it worked for.
Including myself!!!! I think it can apply to anyone ttc... I would check with a dr is there's sperm count issues though.
but anyway... I tried it... and it can be a hard plan to follow. It's a lot of work... ESP if you ovulate late in your cycle, which I do. the cycle i got a BFP I didn't O until CD 21!!! Because of that I didn't start until CD10 instead of 8.
I also used the CBEFM which gives you about 2 high days (meaning peak, which is ovulation is about to come) and then after the high readings you get 2 peak (you are ovulating within this time frame) and then one high day... so it increases knowing your high fertility time; which OPK's don't do.
So I incorporated BOTH into my plan. Deanna's Plan says to start BD every day once you get a smiley on the OPK.... well since I had high readings before a "smiley" which would be a peak reading... I would BD every single day for all the high days and peak days.
Does this make sense? Basically it's like deanna's plan but with extra BD sessions in there. So deanna's plan on crack if you will.
I started deanna's plan over the summer sometime. BUT we had a few screwed up months in there. One month DH was sick and we couldn't really follow the plan. things just happened. I'd say we did it dead on target like 3 cycles and the 3rd one being the on crack version which was the one that got me pregnant.
I swear this plan works. And one reason it works is because it helps your SO sperm get used to creating more and then off they go and then create more and off they go, etc. It prepares his spermies during those BD sessions you are having that you aren't ovulating for. Then when O comes you have a little army in there waiting for that egg to come!!!
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Posted 3/10/11 6:44 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by buttercup
we did it.. instead of cd 8, we started later bc i was using OPK and followed through.. we started cd12..we tried our second month.. just wanted to cover all bases..i'm in my 20s, and we were trying for our first.. we wanted to maximize our chances.. so we followed through..
And how did that work out for you? Did you get your BFP?
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Posted 3/10/11 6:59 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by MrsKS
I'm a HUGE advocate for this plan!! LOVE it!! i think it really does work. I know a few girls it worked for.
Including myself!!!! I think it can apply to anyone ttc... I would check with a dr is there's sperm count issues though.
but anyway... I tried it... and it can be a hard plan to follow. It's a lot of work... ESP if you ovulate late in your cycle, which I do. the cycle i got a BFP I didn't O until CD 21!!! Because of that I didn't start until CD10 instead of 8.
I also used the CBEFM which gives you about 2 high days (meaning peak, which is ovulation is about to come) and then after the high readings you get 2 peak (you are ovulating within this time frame) and then one high day... so it increases knowing your high fertility time; which OPK's don't do.
So I incorporated BOTH into my plan. Deanna's Plan says to start BD every day once you get a smiley on the OPK.... well since I had high readings before a "smiley" which would be a peak reading... I would BD every single day for all the high days and peak days.
Does this make sense? Basically it's like deanna's plan but with extra BD sessions in there. So deanna's plan on crack if you will.
I started deanna's plan over the summer sometime. BUT we had a few screwed up months in there. One month DH was sick and we couldn't really follow the plan. things just happened. I'd say we did it dead on target like 3 cycles and the 3rd one being the on crack version which was the one that got me pregnant.
I swear this plan works. And one reason it works is because it helps your SO sperm get used to creating more and then off they go and then create more and off they go, etc. It prepares his spermies during those BD sessions you are having that you aren't ovulating for. Then when O comes you have a little army in there waiting for that egg to come!!!
Wow, thanks for all the information. Im thinking of trying it this month. My cycles are pretty average..so far Ive been having 25 day cycle and usually O on CD12-13. So should I start on CD8 or later? Thanks again.
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Posted 3/10/11 7:00 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by bettybcafe
Posted by MrsKS
I'm a HUGE advocate for this plan!! LOVE it!! i think it really does work. I know a few girls it worked for.
Including myself!!!! I think it can apply to anyone ttc... I would check with a dr is there's sperm count issues though.
but anyway... I tried it... and it can be a hard plan to follow. It's a lot of work... ESP if you ovulate late in your cycle, which I do. the cycle i got a BFP I didn't O until CD 21!!! Because of that I didn't start until CD10 instead of 8.
I also used the CBEFM which gives you about 2 high days (meaning peak, which is ovulation is about to come) and then after the high readings you get 2 peak (you are ovulating within this time frame) and then one high day... so it increases knowing your high fertility time; which OPK's don't do.
So I incorporated BOTH into my plan. Deanna's Plan says to start BD every day once you get a smiley on the OPK.... well since I had high readings before a "smiley" which would be a peak reading... I would BD every single day for all the high days and peak days.
Does this make sense? Basically it's like deanna's plan but with extra BD sessions in there. So deanna's plan on crack if you will.
I started deanna's plan over the summer sometime. BUT we had a few screwed up months in there. One month DH was sick and we couldn't really follow the plan. things just happened. I'd say we did it dead on target like 3 cycles and the 3rd one being the on crack version which was the one that got me pregnant.
I swear this plan works. And one reason it works is because it helps your SO sperm get used to creating more and then off they go and then create more and off they go, etc. It prepares his spermies during those BD sessions you are having that you aren't ovulating for. Then when O comes you have a little army in there waiting for that egg to come!!!
Wow, thanks for all the information. Im thinking of trying it this month. My cycles are pretty average..so far Ive been having 25 day cycle and usually O on CD12-13. So should I start on CD8 or later? Thanks again.
GOOD DECISION to do Deannas Plan!!!! GO FOR IT!! it's a lot of work... but it's really worth it!! When it works for you you will be as much of an advocate as I am!!!
If I were you I would start on CD 8 for sure!!! Don't start late if you O in a relatively normal time frame, like you do.
I used to take a calendar and mark off all the days to just to keep track of it.
If I were you I would do the first cycle like this:
CD 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and if your up for it a CD15 too.
If that doesn't work... then I'd do the next cycle a day earlier... CD 7, CD9, CD11, CD12, CD13, CD14 and maybe a CD15 too.
your cycle looks a lot better than mine did!! Wow that O'ing earlier sure makes a baby dancing difference!!! my list of days just went on and on and on!!! haha!!!
If you ever have any q's feel free to FM me!
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Posted 3/10/11 7:17 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
PS - I found for me personally the few days BEFORE O (smiley OPK) days were the most important to for.
I know the actual session that got me pregnant... and it was the day before I had that first peak ovulation day.
That's why i say get some days in a row right before you ovulate along with the days in a row during ovulation.
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Posted 3/10/11 7:19 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by MrsKS
PS - I found for me personally the few days BEFORE O (smiley OPK) days were the most important to for.
I know the actual session that got me pregnant... and it was the day before I had that first peak ovulation day.
That's why i say get some days in a row right before you ovulate along with the days in a row during ovulation.
You are great! Thanks again for all the information. I will be adding this post to my notebook Im so exciting to try this. I just hope DH will be on board
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Posted 3/10/11 7:25 PM |
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autumn
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Dh and I are starting this plan but he wants to do it EVERYDAY starting on CD7 all the way to CD18. Thank god he is on vacation
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Posted 3/10/11 7:32 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by autumn
Dh and I are starting this plan but he wants to do it EVERYDAY starting on CD7 all the way to CD18. Thank god he is on vacation
Wow, that is a lot of lovin! But at least your DH is up for it. Im hoping my DH does. He told me he is up for trying it but I wouldnt be surprised if he backs out (because hes tired and stuff)
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Posted 3/10/11 7:36 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by autumn
Dh and I are starting this plan but he wants to do it EVERYDAY starting on CD7 all the way to CD18. Thank god he is on vacation
OH WOW!! OH WOW!!!
that's gonna be something!
hey man at least you know he REALLY wants this and he REALLY REALLY wants it this cycle!! haha!! he's really a go getter isn't he?!?!?!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!
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Posted 3/10/11 8:01 PM |
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buttercup
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by bettybcafe
Posted by buttercup
we did it.. instead of cd 8, we started later bc i was using OPK and followed through.. we started cd12..we tried our second month.. just wanted to cover all bases..i'm in my 20s, and we were trying for our first.. we wanted to maximize our chances.. so we followed through..
And how did that work out for you? Did you get your BFP?
yes ma'am!!!
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Posted 3/10/11 8:24 PM |
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Stiletto19
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by autumn
Dh and I are starting this plan but he wants to do it EVERYDAY starting on CD7 all the way to CD18. Thank god he is on vacation
Thats pretty much what we did and I got a BFP out of it
Have fun and good luck!!
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Posted 3/10/11 8:40 PM |
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NYchic
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Where is the best place to read more on this Deanna's plan? If I O on cd28....when should I start?
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Posted 3/10/11 8:46 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by NYchic
Where is the best place to read more on this Deanna's plan? If I O on cd28....when should I start?
Deanna's plan
I dont think it matters how long your cycle is. It just says to start starting CD8
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Posted 3/10/11 8:51 PM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
1-How many of you have tried it and have been successful? ME! 2-How long did it take to get a BFP with this method? 2nd month
I really think this plan works. Covers your bases. GOOD LUCK
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Posted 3/10/11 10:05 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by bettybcafe
Posted by NYchic
Where is the best place to read more on this Deanna's plan? If I O on cd28....when should I start?
Deanna's plan
I dont think it matters how long your cycle is. It just says to start starting CD8
yep that's what it says... but I ovulate around CD21... so because it's later.. starting on CD 8 could get really exhausting. so at times I started on CD10 or 11 or even 12. I never started on CD8.
if you ovulate on CD28.. that's kinda late... so if you are tired or just want a break for a little in the beginning before you get all reared up... then I would personally start a few days later than the plan says. Just a FEW days though. I wouldn't start later than say 4 days (depending on how late you O).
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Posted 3/10/11 10:13 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by MrsKS
Posted by bettybcafe
Posted by NYchic
Where is the best place to read more on this Deanna's plan? If I O on cd28....when should I start?
Deanna's plan
I dont think it matters how long your cycle is. It just says to start starting CD8
yep that's what it says... but I ovulate around CD21... so because it's later.. starting on CD 8 could get really exhausting. so at times I started on CD10 or 11 or even 12. I never started on CD8.
if you ovulate on CD28.. that's kinda late... so if you are tired or just want a break for a little in the beginning before you get all reared up... then I would personally start a few days later than the plan says. Just a FEW days though. I wouldn't start later than say 4 days (depending on how late you O).
Opps. I read the PP question wrong. I thought she said she has a 28 day cycle not that she O'd on CD28...in that case I agree with the above post...you can start CD10 or a little later.
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Posted 3/10/11 11:23 PM |
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Hoping4Baby11
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Can someone FM me the Deanna's Plan method? I would love to read about this. I must of missed what it exactely is.
Thanks Ladies!!
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Posted 3/11/11 11:19 AM |
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Its4Real
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
i followed Deanna's plan and i had the CBEFM.... basically what MrsKS said is right on the head!
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Posted 3/11/11 11:28 AM |
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RubyWoo
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
I'm trying it this month, so I will let you know in a couple of weeks how it worked
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Posted 3/11/11 11:30 AM |
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Jenny614
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Thanks MrsKS...totally going to notebook this! Who needs google when you have this site????
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Posted 3/11/11 11:46 AM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by Hoping4Baby11
Can someone FM me the Deanna's Plan method? I would love to read about this. I must of missed what it exactely is.
Thanks Ladies!!
there's a link in this thread. just find that and click on it. it brings you to the plan.
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Posted 3/11/11 2:12 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by Its4Real
i followed Deanna's plan and i had the CBEFM.... basically what MrsKS said is right on the head!
I LOVE the CBEFM!! Start your daily sessions from the high days on the CBEFM and do it everyday for all highs and peak days. I normally had 2 to 3 high days before the peak started. One month I skipped a test by accident and i was all screwed up for like 2 or 3 months in total because of it. So frustrating. But once it all straightened out, I would have 2 to 3 high days first then the 2 peak and the last one high.
and with both of these methods (CBEFM and Deanna's Plan)... I'm thinking I shall be seeing you over on the preg boards really soon!!
Good Luck!
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Posted 3/11/11 2:13 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Talk to me about Deanna's plan
Posted by Jenny614
Thanks MrsKS...totally going to notebook this! Who needs google when you have this site????
You are welcome!!!!
Good Luck guys!!!!!!!
This plan really works. I got pregnant twice on this plan... the first time I didn't know I was doing it though. haha. the second time... I was aware of every single thing and had a total plan!
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