Newbie TTC with a ? about O predictors

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Newbie TTC with a ? about O predictors
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 8:59pm
Hello everyone;

My name is Heather and I am a WAHM to 3 boys. Connor 5 yrs, Cameron 3 1/2 yrs and Carter 2 yrs. All 3 were conceived by surprise so this is my first time actually working to get pregnant. I have been using a ovulation predictor, the kind you pee on a stick. I started my last period on July 6th and I am pretty regular. Today is the 11th day since my period. The line on the predictor is pretty light. Is it possible that I missed my ovulation day? I certainly hope not. I am pretty sure my cycles are 28 to 30 days. I hope to get to know you all better.

Heather

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 9:34pm
Welcome Heather! I'm sorry that I don't know about how those o predictor kits work, but you sound like you could very well be approaching o if you're having a light line and being about 1/2 through your cycle. A quick check to help you see if o's about to come is to go check your cervix position (cp) and cervical mucous (cm). Have you done this before? Go to the bathroom and wash and dry your hands. Insert a clean dry finger into your vagina, you can do this either sitting on the toilet or by putting one foot on the toilet lid and standing... your cervix should be high, soft and feel slightly open (soft being like the feeling of your bottom lip) and running your finger around your cervix you'll get a good cm check in too. During your fertile period approaching ovulation your cm will be eggwhite (clear to whitish and very stretchy- just like raw egg whites) or it may be just like water, called watery (that's what I always get)...these are both great o detectors too. If your cp feels closed and firming up then you've probably missed o, but get the BD (baby dancing) in just to make sure you didn't miss your window all together. GL and get BD!!!!!!!!!! Huge (((((((((hugs)))))))))))) LOLove, Connie MEGA ~O~O~O~ vibes and +++++++++ PV's coming your way!!
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Registered: 06-16-2003
Wed, 07-16-2003 - 9:53pm
Hi Heather!

You are starting them too early. If you are a 28 day cycle gal like me then start them on day 11 and you should see your blue line within the next 5-7 days.

Good luck!


Becky

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Registered: 07-11-2003
Thu, 07-17-2003 - 9:05am
hi I just wanted to say hi. I also have 3 boys Kevin 12, Scott 9 and Mason 21 months. Are you trying for the girl???!!!! I had some reservations about trying for a 4th but a getting excited now. Keep in touch!!!

Teresa
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Thu, 07-17-2003 - 1:55pm
Actually, I would love to have a girl! My oldest, Connor, tells me he wants a sister. But I just want another baby in general for lack of a better term. I feel my family will be complete. I took a long time to come to the decision to have another. It wasn't easy but I decided that this is what we want. Many family and friends will think we are crazy but it's up to us...not them! Good luck to you also! Keep in touch!

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Thu, 07-17-2003 - 1:59pm
Thanks for the info on the predictor. I figured I was starting too soon! LOL! I am just so excited and ready to get pregnant. I love this board by the way. So much going on and moving so quick. Thanks for the warm welcome! Lots of pregnancy vibes to each of you!

Heather

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