Monitor users - PLEASE HELP!!!

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Monitor users - PLEASE HELP!!!
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Fri, 07-25-2003 - 2:26pm
Hello ladies,

I need some help. I just bought the ClearPlan Fertility Monitor today. I'm spotting today, so I assume CD1 will be tomorrow...so here's my question...

Should I turn the monitor on tomorrow, hit that "m" button and set it? The directions say it won't start asking you to begin testing until CD6, but do I have to set it tomorrow (being CD1)??? I'm confused. PLEASE HELP!! I don't want to mess this up b/c I really want to start using it correctly this month!

Thanks in advance!!!

MGH

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Registered: 05-23-2003
Fri, 07-25-2003 - 2:39pm
Hi MGH,

I just started using the CPFM last month, and the directions are a little vague. So here's my beginner's advice: I would wait until AF has arrived before setting the monitor. Also, it depends on when she arrives. If it's first thing in the morning (and within the 3 hour window of when you would be testing each day) then I would hit the "m" button. If AF arrives in the afternoon, after your testing window, then you should wait til the next morning, and count that as CD1. I know it's very confusing!

You can also set the monitor up til CD6. For example, my CD1 was this past Sunday, and I didn't hit the "m" button til Tuesday. So what I did was, I held down the button until 3 showed up in the corner.

I hope this doesn't confuse you more! Good luck this month!

Gwen

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 07-25-2003 - 4:29pm
Gwen that's a HUGE help, thank you SO much!!!

How is the monitor working for you so far?

Good luck to you!

MGH

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Registered: 05-23-2003
Fri, 07-25-2003 - 7:31pm
It's working really well...although I was hoping for a BFP last cycle and that did not happen! Onto C12 for me...I can't believe it. I keep hoping that my time will come shortly! I hope yours is right around the corner.

Good luck!

Gwen