https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wondfos-vs-clear-blue-advanced-ovulation-tests#post-2758507 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:52:03 +0000 lilyofthewest 2758507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like that the CBE Advanced give you the estrogen curve (high fertility) and not just your LH surge. My LH surge is short and happens the same day as ovulation for me. Having the extra lead time is nice. The CBE Advance miss my LH surge sometimes though, so, I do double up and test multiple times with cheapies when I'm close to o. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wondfos-vs-clear-blue-advanced-ovulation-tests#post-2758476 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:27:20 +0000 Marfi 2758476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Femera this cycle (2.5mg days 3-7) and used both wondfos and cba OPKs and both have me peak on the same day, cd16. Maybe it's because my Femera was earlier in the cycle? I actually thought I missed ovulation or something because my wondfos weren't getting dark and my CBA was just blinking smilies (even the day before my peak, just a light line) then on my peak a blazing positive and a solid smiley face. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wondfos-vs-clear-blue-advanced-ovulation-tests#post-2758465 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:00:10 +0000 LittleLovebug 2758465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: Thank you! Me too :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wondfos-vs-clear-blue-advanced-ovulation-tests#post-2758459 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:52:06 +0000 bhbee 2758459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LittleLovebug: I hope Femara does the trick and you don't need anymore tests :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wondfos-vs-clear-blue-advanced-ovulation-tests#post-2758456 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:49:11 +0000 LittleLovebug 2758456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: Oh man, I didn't even think of that! Yes, you could be right! The advanced calculates estrogen and LH. Femara lowers estrogen production, so maybe that was messing with the test. Thank you! I will be using wondfos only from now on I think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wondfos-vs-clear-blue-advanced-ovulation-tests#post-2758451 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:40:01 +0000 bhbee 2758451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always go by wondfos now! They've always been accurate and when I had the cbe monitor it never gave me better info. I forget how femara works but maybe it messed with the advanced since that one looks at two hormones, right? Not just LH like a standard test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wondfos-vs-clear-blue-advanced-ovulation-tests#post-2758380 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:56:44 +0000 LittleLovebug 2758380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This cycle was the first time I took femara (cd 5-9 5mg). I started using opks cd 10, as instructed, and had blood work and an ultrasound cd 14 (a Thursday). That day the RE nurse called and said that I haven't ovulated and if I don't get a positive test by Monday, then to call. </p> <p>I never got a positive on the Clear Blue Advanced (those damn smileys!) but did get a very clear positive test on a wondfo on Saturday and another very dark test on Sunday.</p> <p>When I called on Monday, they asked me to come in on Tuesday for more blood work to confirm ovulation. They called later that day and said that I had ovulated, a few days ago - which lines up with my positive OPK. The nurse couldn't tell me why the I received two different readings. </p> <p>Has anyone else had this problem? Should I just stick to the cheapies now (if this cycle doesn't work out) ? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lean-pcos-ttc-does-anyone-else-have-these-symptoms#post-2739271 Tue, 23 May 2017 18:08:03 +0000 themrsgoff 2739271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have lean PCOS, and high AMH because I NEVER ovulated (I use PCOS because I've since had a successful IVF pregnancy and have not had AF since birth and am 7 months pp.).</p> <p>Our course of treatment involved 3 REs, 2 failed IUI (clomid/femara leading to overresponse and cancelled insemination), and then IVF resulting in 1 fresh transfer and 5 frosties awaiting transfer.</p> <p>I don't share this to scare you, but with our doctor's encouragement we went ahead and did IVF. It made no sense to me to continue trying medicated cycles if I wasn't a prime candidate. From what I've heard, many PCOS women are good candidates for IVF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lean-pcos-ttc-does-anyone-else-have-these-symptoms#post-2738609 Mon, 22 May 2017 13:37:42 +0000 eg88 2738609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you both.<br /> I have my next appointment with the RE in 2 weeks. I am taking a month off of any medication before I start new rounds of femara. At the appointment, I know we will discuss IUI and the process around that as well as trigger shots next time. Prior to any IUI, my husband is going to go in for SA. I am keeping a list of questions to ask my RE. If you all can think of any good ones, please let me know.<br /> Best of luck to you both! It sounds like progress is being made! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lean-pcos-ttc-does-anyone-else-have-these-symptoms#post-2737975 Fri, 19 May 2017 21:43:00 +0000 mrskansas 2737975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have PCOS but I'll chime in anyways..</p> <p>I am on my third medicated cycle (1st with Clomid and now on my 2nd round of Femara) and I need the trigger shot to ovulate. Without it my follicles just keep growing until they are over-mature. The trigger shot is super easy and it's nice to have the peace of mind to know when you will ovulate.</p> <p>Has your husband had a semen analysis? I think that would be a good step before jumping to IUI. I think doing IUI only increases your chances by around 3% per month given there are no male factor issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lean-pcos-ttc-does-anyone-else-have-these-symptoms#post-2737971 Fri, 19 May 2017 21:18:57 +0000 ineebee 2737971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@eg88: Welcome to HB! Sorry that this is what brings you here, but just know that there are many of us who have a very similar experience as you! You've really come to the right place!</p> <p>I was also diagnosed with PCOS - I'm not overweight, some acne. No BFP with Clomid. With my RE, I did 1 timed intercourse cycle, 3 IUIs and then I got pregnant with our first round of IVF. </p> <p>It's frustrating when you're on medication and your body still isn't doing what it's supposed to do. For me, though, I needed every. single. step. of my ovulation to be manipulated by medication or else it wouldn't happen. The trigger shot was my friend! </p> <p>Anyway, I think you'll find lots of success stories on here from people who had a very similar start as you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lean-pcos-ttc-does-anyone-else-have-these-symptoms#post-2737904 Fri, 19 May 2017 15:57:54 +0000 eg88 2737904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello Everyone! This is my first post, and I am desperately looking for answers. I am 28 years old and my husband (31) and I have been TTC for a year. After coming off birth control last year, I did not have AF on my own. We also then realized I do not OV on my own. My OB prescribed 50mg Clomid and I ovualted CD18 but no BFP. On my second round of 50mg clomid, no OV. In third month, 100mg did not have successful OV either. I began seeing an RE 6 months ago. He diagnosed me with lean PCOS. My hormone levels, AMH, and bloodwork all came back normal, I am not overweight, no excess or loss of hair, some acne after coming off BCP but has gotten much better, and I have polycystic ovaries. The RE put me on 5mg letrozole in which I ovulated on CD17 two months in a row but no BFP. This past moth was my third month. I have ultrasounds CD13-17 that showed a dominant follicle of 2.6cm on CD17. I also had "OV cramping" on CD17 so we assumed successful OV. My progesterone level test on CD23 revealed I did not ovulate. I am so disappointed and confused. I do not understand how I did not ovualte especially given the dominant follicle. My RE wants me to take a month off and possibly try and HCG trigger shot and even IUI with my next round of letrozole (femara). I have had trouble finding other people with lean PCOS who then have similar symptoms. Any information or advice would be appreciated!<br /> Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946242 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 23:29:29 +0000 LindsayInNY 1946242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 8 weeks pregnant and still 95% symptom free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946225 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 22:34:20 +0000 turquoisemama 1946225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My only symptom was sore nipples. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946187 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 21:07:18 +0000 Kemma 1946187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had very few symptoms that I probably wouldn't have picked up had we not been TTC and very aware of my cycles, I think sore boobs was the main symptom in the early weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946183 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 21:00:25 +0000 chibee 1946183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No symptoms - same as PMS symptoms - and the morning sickness started about 5.5-6 weeks. i got my bfp at 4 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946174 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:51:55 +0000 californiadreams 1946174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a happy surprise pregnancy and the only symptom I had was lack of aunt flo. I found at almost 8 weeks and didn't have any obvious symptoms until second tri. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946165 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:41:54 +0000 blackbird 1946165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had 3 early positive pregnancy tests with zero symptoms. They've shown up for me around 7 weeks for the most part </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946163 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:38:38 +0000 sapphire 1946163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No symptoms until about 5.5 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946154 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:28:07 +0000 littleblessings 1946154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No symptoms here. At the time I wasn't tracking AF so I didn't even know AF was late til I calculated things out after my BFPs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946138 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:05:06 +0000 MsHangry 1946138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a complete lack of my normal "pre AF" symptoms (no cramping, GI changes, etc) when I got my BFP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946111 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:28:39 +0000 NurseDMB 1946111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only early symptoms I had were exhaustion and my boobs hurting a tad. For my DS and for this pregnancy (not even 5 weeks right now). Just really tired, especially at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946104 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:14:45 +0000 PawPrints 1946104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None at all. I actually think it's probably more unusual than not for people to feel real pregnancy symptoms that early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946086 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:21:50 +0000 Corduroy 1946086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had symptoms with most of my BFNs but not with either of my BFPs. Both times I tested to get it over with so I could move on with my month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946085 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:19:20 +0000 simplyfelicity 1946085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No symptoms 2 out of 3 times I got a BFP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946082 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:12:14 +0000 yellowbird 1946082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no symptoms both times! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946065 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:21:46 +0000 dc yoga bee 1946065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! Parter one year of symptom spotting, imagining implantation bleeding and cramping, the month I had no symptoms was my BFP month! I tested the day AF was due simply because I was going to start fertility meds the next day! If I absolutely had to say I had a symptom, it'd be I was tired the day AF was due. But, it was busy season at work so everyone was tired pregnant or not! I'm 11 weeks now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946061 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:07:31 +0000 Bluemasonjar 1946061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got my BFP today and haven't had any distinguishable symptoms. The cold I have been battling all week may have helped to mask them though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946060 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:07:22 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1946060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No symptoms and I was looking for them, though I did pick a slightly irrational fight with DH the day before BFP that I recognize (but refuse to admit) was probably hormones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-have-a-bfp-with-no-symptoms#post-1946059 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:04:58 +0000 lemondrop 1946059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One day of being absolutely exhausted both times at 6 dpo. Other than that, no symptoms at all until ~7 weeks. </p>