https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 09:26:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1841689 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 07:32:33 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 1841689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hoots: yep, that's where I saw it, too. With their previous promotions I didn't want to "like" on FB, so was excited this deal doesn't require a public "outing" of my TTC. :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1841659 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 06:26:49 +0000 Hoots 1841659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GoGoSnoGirl: Same here only my offer showed up on the top of my mobile app. For $25, I'll try it. I do like the charts like mine feature, but I'm probably going to be obsessing now. I feel the same way about data that I do about shiny/glittery things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1841598 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:46:44 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 1841598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If anyone is interested, FF is putting coupon codes on Twitter! I didn't think I cared to have VIP, but just got 1yr for $24.95. :happy: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/fertilityfriend" rel="nofollow">https://mobile.twitter.com/fertilityfriend</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1833444 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:06:16 +0000 Mrs. Detour 1833444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only used it for 4 cycles, but I decided to pay for VIP (~$24 on sale) not because I needed it, but because it was so helpful and I wanted to compensate them for all of the number crunching/web hosting they did since there are no ads in the app. I don't think there is a huge difference in the feature set since the predictors will only be telling you what you already know once you get the hang of charting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1833011 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 01:41:48 +0000 Sapphiresun 1833011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used FF for almost two years, and got my BFP my second cycle with VIP, so I'll probably end up buying it again if/when we try for #2 just because I feel like it's some sort of good luck charm. I fully realize this is a little nuts.<br /> But I'm a data analyst in real life, so I always feel better when I have ALLLLLLL THE DATA!!!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832968 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 23:54:35 +0000 PawPrints 1832968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used FF for most of the nine months we tried, and never felt like I needed VIP. Free version was entirely sufficient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832965 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 23:45:24 +0000 Hoots 1832965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: I've tried 3 kinds so far. The dollar store cheapies, the first response, and the cvs brand. I haven't tried any of the clear blue digital ones because they were expensive. I was sick of buying the damn things because my cycle's been so unpredictable. Of course, DH thinks this is great for him because that means we just have to BD more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832917 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:18:06 +0000 simplyfelicity 1832917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hoots: Have you tried different kinds of opks? I know certain brands don't work for certain people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832915 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:16:57 +0000 Hoots 1832915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: I'm leaning towards not trying it, but I did wonder how good the predictor stuff would be. I can't use OPKs. They pretty much ALWAYS come up positive for me so far. So temping is the only way to go right now. </p> <p>@Littlebit: I think I would follow them on FB but that would let the cat out of the bag as you have to "like" them first. I'd rather not let everyone know we are trying. It seems like too much pressure! </p> <p> @Mrs. Oatmeal: I'm also a big nerd and pretty type A. Data usually makes me feel more in control. What data features do you use?</p> <p>For the most part I'm pretty happy with what I have, but every once and while I'll click something VIP and wonder. I really don't want to waste money on something I won't use. I'll keep an eye out for sales though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832891 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 21:44:29 +0000 pui 1832891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found the VIP helpful, but I think you can definitely get by with the basic account.</p> <p>If you do get VIP, they have sales relatively often so look out for one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832884 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 21:31:35 +0000 kick641 1832884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the VIP but I love keeping track of all my symptoms and really take advantage of all the features. If you are using it now and are happy with it, I wouldn't upgrade. The predictor is probably bad for my stress during the TWW, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832872 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 21:15:10 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1832872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I paid for VIP for about a year of my 2years charting, and I really liked it. But I'm a big data nerd and liked the extra information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832811 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:26:53 +0000 Adira 1832811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used FF for 6 cycles while TTC #1 and never paid for VIP. I got it a couple times for free and I really liked it, but not enough to pay for it. I then used it again for 3 cycles while TTC #2 and didn't have VIP at all during that time. I didn't miss it or feel it would be worth paying for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832799 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:22:20 +0000 wonderstruck 1832799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a free trial version of the VIP for awhile, and felt no need to keep it once the free trial expired. Didn't seem worth it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832766 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 19:48:45 +0000 Radish 1832766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never bought VIP (other than when it was free) because I didn't temp and it wouldn't have really helped enough to make a difference, imo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832705 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 18:49:59 +0000 simplyfelicity 1832705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hoots: I am kind of "meh" about the VIP. One thing I have noticed is that the predicted ovulation seems different on both, like the VIP keeps better track. I am not sure how to explain it. I really just used mine as a calendar and, once I started using the digital opks, I relied more on that. Now, if they had it for a super good deal, I might consider the VIP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832690 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 18:25:55 +0000 snowjewelz 1832690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh, I didn't pay and I felt like the free features were enough since I was using OPK. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832656 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 17:45:11 +0000 Littlebit 1832656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used it for 7 months and didn't get the VIP. I personally didn't really need any of the 'extras'. I found the extra items (like the predictor, and symptoms charting) gave me false hope so I passed on paying for it!</p> <p>Eta: if you follow FF on Facebook they sometimes run specials on memberships. Something like $20 for a full year? Worth looking into if you decide to go for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fertility-friend-vip-or-non-vip#post-1832655 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 17:43:24 +0000 Hoots 1832655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I've been using Fertility Friend to chart for about 4 months now. During my 30 day free trial of the VIP features, I didn't really use the premium features because I was having ovulation issues. I was simply using it to track BBT for my doc to confirm no O. Fast forward to last Monday which brought a much unexpected thermal shift and the possibly that I actually ovulated on my own. Now that I'm in my first TWW, I'm obsessing a bit. </p> <p>My questions to you:<br /> 1) Did you pay for VIP features?<br /> 2) Was it worth it?<br /> 3) Which features did you use?<br /> 4) If you did pay for VIP, did you use the 1 month, 3 month, or 1 year subscription? </p>