Trying to Conceive: First Response
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First Response Ovulation Tests
Asked by L.D. from Las Vegas
on August 9, 2008
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have any of you had luck using the first response ovulation tests? i used a friends fertililty monitor when i got pregnant w/my son, but we can't afford one of our ow...
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- I used an ovulation kit for a year with no luck. Finally, I told my husband we would have sex every other day for a month to see if that worked. Worked like a charm. A...
- I used the First Response kit and have a beautiful 6 month old boy to show for it. :) For us it was necessary because we were working opposite schedules; the every oth...
- mymonthlycycles.com! Helps with charting, you can enter basal temps, cervical fluid, etc. It will tell you what days you are fertile and likely to conceive. It even em...
Trying to Get Pregnant
Asked by T.B. from New York
on October 10, 2008
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If you have been on the pill, how long did it take you to conceive after stopping the pill? I've been off it since June and each month I wait and hope. So far, negat...
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- It took me 3 months after I stopped taking the pill. Are your cycles pretty regular now? The 2 biggest things in getting pregnant are timing and method. I highly recom...
- Hi T., I stop taking the pill in June, found out I was pregnant in August. Some people are very different. Good luck
- it took me 4 months to get preggo after coming off bc. i think it was more of a timing issue for us cause i know plenty of people that got pregnant there 1st cycle aft...
How Long Did It Take You to Conceive?
Asked by K.J. from Nashville
on September 21, 2010
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Hi moms. I wanted to know how long it took you to conceive any of your children. My daughter was completely unplanned so there was no time or anticipation with her. ...
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- With my 1st we tried 5 months until I finally tried the First response ovulation predictor, and 1st try Baby. So with my 2nd it was if it happens it happens and baby, ...
- With our first it took two months of trying. With our second it took eight months. I think since my first was so quick I anticipated that the second would be the same...
- It took me 7 months for the first one and 6 months for the second.
Pregnant?
Asked by J.D. from Columbus
on February 23, 2008
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Ok ladies...We did everything right this month in order for me to concieve. All the days line up and I was eager to test. I am not due to start my period until Monday....
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- Personally, I think you are trying too hard!! Be thankful you have your 3 children and give it time, it just may not be time yet. I had to take medicine to get pregn...
- I had that same test (First response), and mine did the same thing. The line was there, but it wasn't there. Then I also took an EPT the next day and it did the same t...
- J., What is your work at home job? I'm looking for part-time job ops to bring in some extra cash to help with bills. Thanks, K.
Am I Pregnant?
Asked by A.S. from Salt Lake City
on September 27, 2008
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Hi there, I am writing for some advice from other women who have struggled getting pregnant. My hubby and I have been trying for about 8 month now, and still nothing....
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- The first time I was pregnant I had several negative tests. Then a few weeks later I took another and it came back positive. Then I took 3 more and they were positiv...
- I know that thyroid problems can keep you from getting pregnant so it is good you got that figured out. You might want to go get the blood test pregnancy test. My fi...
- I have the answer (sort of) to this irratic period thing: There is a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility that is funny (so it's an easy read,) and fully expla...
Pregnant?
Asked by S.B. from Milwaukee
on May 7, 2008
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My husband and I have been trying to concieve for about 6 months now. I am extremly regular, I am anywhere between 26-28 days on the dot. I am now at 33 days. I took a...
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- If your inner voice is telling you that you are you probably are. All the symptoms sound like you could possibly be. I would wait another week & take another test or a...
- Hi S., You may have already been told this, but your best bet is to have a blood HCG test. So if you don't mind a poke in your arm for some blood, that is my best ...
- Yes. I was always coming up negative because i miscarried a lot so by body hid the baby. Also a funny tale is when a doctor who listened to his teachers got a...
Possibly Pregnant?
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2009
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I was wondering if any of you had stories to share, or insight into my situation.
I have a daughter who is 2 1/2, and knew the morning after conception that I was pre...
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- I always knew within the first two weeks as I started sneezing and didn't stop, for three months. I took the home pregnancy tests in the first two weeks. So that is ...
- M.... Have you considered you may be further along than 3 weeks? I had a full, regular "period" while I was pregnant, in the beginning. By the time I thought I was ...
- I've heard from girlfriends and from "The Girlfriend's Guide..." that many women show immediately upon getting pregnant. Don't know why, can't explain it. On the other...
Pregnant or Not?
Asked by D.K. from Cleveland
on July 16, 2008
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Okay Ladies, I need some mommy advice! My husband and I are trying to have another baby. I should have gotten my period last week (LMP 6/10/08) I have not gotten it ...
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- Don't get your hopes up during this time. You will get pregnant when your body is ready to support a little life. If your tests came back negative, then you are not ...
- I've never had a false negative, but like the other post says the tests measure the hcg hormone once it reaches a certain level. There are other reasons for a period ...
- I did get a false negative b/c I did not wait long enough. My doc suggests waiting until you are 2 weeks late to take a test. I got more accurate results with the Firs...
Could I Be Pregnant or Must Be Period?
Asked by C.M. from Toledo
on April 27, 2010
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I've missed my period- I was supposed to have it on the 22nd and today is the 27 and I haven't got anything. Is it possible I could be pregnant? I have been trying to ...
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- You need a pregnancy test, it sounds like it could be pregnancy.
- The only way to know for sure it to test. Some women have the same symptoms of early pregnancy when they are premenstral.
- You definitely could be, but the only way to know is to take a test. If it turns out you aren't, I suggest getting the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" and lear...
Could I Be Pregnant or Just Late?
Asked by J.B. from Albany
on December 31, 2010
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Hello Mommas!!
I normally have my period around the begining of the month. About 2 weeks before my period is due i get cramps for the 2 weeks leading to my period. I...
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- Oh gosh, it is so hard when you're trying and you want it so badly! I do agree with Molly though, your body can feel the stress and won't necessarily act "right", so ...
- Wait another week. It could either be stress or just too soon to pick the little one up. Not all tests are strong enough to pick it up very early; a blood test is the ...
- I think you are rushing things and getting stressed out--you can fake your body into having symptoms from wanting to be pregnant so badly.I would stop taking tests. In...
