monitoring ovulation with a thermometer

Tips on Timing and Monitoring Ovulation

I’m on the 3rd month of using the Clearblue Fertility Monitor (CBFM) to monitor ovulation and my fertile window. Almost a year ago, I started tracking ovulation via my basal body temperature (BBT) and cervical mucus. I gave up with BBT due to fluctuations and…

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Ovulation sticks

Panic Stations – Early Ovulation!

It was panic stations this morning as Jen for some reason decided to ovulate 5 days early. 5 days! After umpteen months of monitoring body temperature and as a failsafe, using a fertility monitoring kit, we thought we were well prepared and able to predict…

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ovulation sticks to monitor fertility

Early ovulation and timing

Oh my gosh, I’m ovulating early! I have been monitoring my cycle very carefully for a while now and I’m now also using the Clearblue fertility monitor (CBFM) to track my ovulation. This way we will know the best time to try to make babies…

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When are you most fertile?

When are you most fertile needs to be answered with two trails of thought. Firstly, your most fertile time in life, of course age related. And then your most fertile point within your monthly cycle. When are you most fertile within your lifetime? So when…

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Best positions to get pregnant

Unfortunately it’s not as straightforward as a top 10-countdown list showing the proven best positions to get pregnant. There has been no specific scientific studies to date, showing any one position being better than another. Although there are some positions which may offer better chances…

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When is the best time to conceive

When trying to get pregnant, there are some important considerations for you to think about in the baby making process. This article will guide on when is the best time to conceive. Best time to conceive – Before Trying – Timing The timing of your…

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Foods to avoid when pregnant

It’s not hard to get confused about what you should and shouldn’t eat during pregnancy. Certain foods can cause harm to you or your unborn baby when you are pregnant. Here is a list of the top foods to avoid when pregnant. Foods to avoid…

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