The fertility statues are known to work for some who rub them around the time of possible conception.
It is said that the baby is the most potent part of the statue.
So rub away! It's worth a shot!
Who we are:
This is a group of women using charting (temperatures, CM, CP, OPK/FM results, or a combination of these) to try to conceive and, along the way, are learning a heckuvalot about their own bodies! Many of us use a software program to keep track of our charts as well as allowing us to share them with each other. The most common ones are FertitlityFriend.com and Ovusoft.com.
Your threadmistress for this thread is missy329 .
To our members:
This thread gets very busy at times, so in order to keep things less overwhelming and a bit more organized, we start a new thread every three months. A link to the new thread is always posted at the end of the current thread to help everyone find their way over. The threadmistresses would really appreciate it if everyone would post their updates in Red. That way, if we get a bit behind, it is much quicker to get the thread up-to-date.
Want to join the fun??
We welcome one and all. It doesn't matter if you have never charted before or if you've been charting to avoid. I am sure you will find lots of help and support in this group.
If you would like to join, CD1 is the time to do it! That way, we can cheer you on throughout your cycle, rather than 2 days before you test! (Also, note that if you join us during your 2ww and you get a BFP that cycle, you will not be listed as a graduate.)
Please don't be discouraged by the number of posts in this thread. You don't have to read the whole thread to join. Feel free to just jump in on the last page. Just read through these first couple of posts and post a reply with the following information and we will get you added right away. Of course, none of this info is a must but we like to know a little bit about one another.
CC Name:
Me: name/age
DH: name/age
Married since: date
Off BCP since: date
TTC since: date
Charting since: date
Known issues/test results:
Chart: link
Current status: waiting to O, What the bleep .., testing...
How to link a chart from Fertility Friend:
Go to My Chart. In the Menu bar on the left hand side go down to Sharing, then Home Page Setup. The link will appear in a text box under the heading "Your Charting Home Page Web Address." Highlight the link and copy it to your signature or a post.
Last edited by Charting is Knowledge; 09-30-2009 at 02:25 PM.
Blondie
Me: name/age Lori/34
BF: name/age John/41
Married since: date not yet, but getting there
Off BCP since: date May 1st, 2008
TTC since: date Right now! June 1st, 2008 officially
Charting since: date May 1st, 2008
Known issues/test results: No *known* issues, but 2 chemical's. One in October and one in January while on bcp
Candy
Me: Candy/33
DH: Martin/31
Married since: 11/16/02
Off BCP since: copper IUD removed 3/2/10
TTC since: not until March or April 2010
Charting since: March 7, 2010
Known issues/test results:
Chart: link
Current status: TTA for 1-2 months. Will be lurking & supporting in this thread.
citylove
Me: Jessie/29
DH: DH/31
Married since: 6/16/07
Off BCP since: 1/16/10
TTC since: 1/16/10
Charting since: 2/25/09
Known issues/test results:n/a
Delaney21
Me: Jessica, 30
DH: Kyle, 31
Married since: 6/14/03
Off BCP since: Oct-09
TTC since: Oct-09
Charting since: Jan-09
Known issues/test results: prior R ovary surgery, endometriosis
ellidew
Me: Jennifer, 28
DH: Chris, 30
Married since: 6/1/2002
Off BCP since: stopped taking it a long time ago
TTC since: January 2009
Charting since: January 2005 (off and on)
Known issues/test results: none
love6598
me: Michele/28
DH Frank/36
Married since May 13,2000
off BCP N/A
TTC since my m/c (4-14-08) started TTC again 6-08
Charting since This will be my first month!!
known issues: none BW and u/s were fine
missy329
Me: Lisa 39
DH: Jim 40
DD: Katie 4/16/04
DD: Maggie 4/28/06
Married since: May 17, 2003
Off BCP since: July 2006
TTC since: July 2006
Charting since: August 2006
Known issues/test results: low progesterone, left tube blocked
young lioness
Me: Amy - 31
DH: Brian - 35
Married since: October 11, 2003
Off BCP since: July 2008
TTC since: October 2008
Charting since: July 2008
Known issues/test results: none
Last edited by Charting is Knowledge; 03-13-2010 at 12:09 PM.
* TTC is a journey. You will discover things about yourself that you never expected. You will face fears you never thought you had. You will find joy in little things.
* TTC can bring you closer to your DH, or it can pull you apart. If your marriage is not solid, you will find out quickly.
* No one understands exactly what you are feeling at any given moment, but someone can empathize at least a little bit.
* You will experience an emotional roller coaster ride. There will be highs and lows and fast moments and slow. Sometimes you have to wait in a very, very slow moving line. You may not even get the seat you want. It is not always fun, it can be scary, but in the end it is worth it.
* "Just relax" is the last thing in the world you want to hear from someone, but it is OK if you say it about yourself.
* There will be moments when you question your own decision to start TTC. You will wonder if you should wait or if you should just give up. Those are normal. But you will get past those feelings.
* The blue and green turtle likes to pop its head out! You will hear of someone's pregnancy and turn green with envy and blue inside because it isn't you.
* It isn't fair, it isn't easy, and it isn't pretty. But you keep doing it because the reward is worth it.
* You will be your best friend and your worst enemy. Your body will surprise you and yet disappoint you.
* Some women do get lucky and conceive right away. Others aren't so lucky and have to struggle to get there. Hopefully you will be in the first category, but prepare yourself to be in the second.
* Once you decide to TTC, there will be babies and pregnant women everywhere! You could swear there is a baby boom going on!
* You will have questions. No one will ever be in exactly your position, so don't be surprised when no one can give you exactly the answer you are looking for. But there are people that can contribute, so don't be afraid to ask!
*Two lines on a pregnancy test is not the end of the struggle. Pregnancy has lots of struggles in and of itself.
HPT Sensitivity Comparison Charts Fertility Plus Pee On A Stick Mama's Ark Baby Hopes Remember, the hCG starts at 1 at implantation and increases as time goes on, so the smaller amount of hCG it measures, the more sensitive the test is!
OBGYN.net
Lots of general info on women's health. They also have doctors on line who
answer questions.
Infertility Sites INCIID
Pronounced "inside". (The International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination)
Excellent national resource.
Resolve
Wonderful site with lots of infertility information and support.
I dream of baby
Learn the basics of fertility issues here. This site also has a great message
board community!
Fertility Plus.org list of female hormone levels
Starting your fertility work-up? Check out this site to see a list of the
commonly tested female hormone levels, the function of each hormone, and the normal levels of each hormone.
Shared Journey
Shared Journey is dedicated to providing quality information on topics such as
infertility, miscarriage, surrogacy, pregnancy after infertility, living
child-free, and adoption. Our information is supplied by well noted Reproductive
Endocrinologist's, Psychologists, Adoption professionals and links through
various sites.
FertileHeart
A community of people exploring holistic approaches to fertility. A site by
author Julia Indichova (see books above)
Specific IF Issues Soul Cysters
PCOS site with lots of support and info
Dr. Beer
Reproductive Immunology information, including lists of tests, pricing, local referrals
TTC with Charting
It's worth a shot! 
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