tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546007747456627734.post8910467972057728817..comments2023-10-20T03:56:15.368-07:00Comments on The Baby Bump Blog: taking a step towards understanding my fertility moreEmily Morricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331780147271948152noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546007747456627734.post-79975720801805140532012-12-07T09:20:38.851-08:002012-12-07T09:20:38.851-08:00I don't have any experience using predictors, ...I don't have any experience using predictors, I was working on understanding my fertility and correcting issues for too long, it would have gotten really expensive for me. I ended up coming across a really helpful book early on in the process and I used the software for awhile but eventually just printed the charting sheets and did temps. If you are relatively regular you can cut it down to just charting temps the two weeks around when you usually ovulate. Not sure how often you have to test with the kit to make sure you don't miss the days?<br /><br />I don't know which technique will help you relax about it more but even with the kits there will be the daily decision of whether you need to use a test to check that day. With trying to get pregnant it is really hard to be proactive but also nonchalant at the same time. I was not very good at this at all during that phase of our lives but I think the amount of activity one has to do (daily, weekly, now and then or multiple times a day) isn't as much of a factor as the struggle to hold it in an open hand and keep perspective. There were times when I was charting temps every morning and we were trying on a schedule and I was getting surgery and taking medications but my heart was full of hope. There were also times when I threw in the towel and refused to think about it for days but my heart was full of discouragement. It is such a challenging journey, my heart goes out to you. <br /><br />So I guess I don't have much practical help since I haven't tried the kits and I'll be interested to hear if anyone has help to offer who has tried both and could say what the difference in their experience was. Thinking of you girl and praying.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159868523492227972noreply@blogger.com