Softcup success stories??

[Lisa2701]

Hi ladies...

First off I want to say CONGRATULATIONS to you all...

So, I have been TTC for 20 months now and getting slightly unsettled with how long its taking. So..... this cycle I have decided to use softcups and preseed...

What i'm wanting to know is how many of you used softcups and or pre seed and got your BFP and how many cycles did it take? And, how long were you TTC before you got your BFP?

I used them for the first time last night and was pleasantly surprised at how easy and comfortable they were to use...and it was LOVELY to have no er... spillage

Thanks

 

[TwoMummies]

I have just got my BFP after using softcups and A.I.

Worked on the first try so really impressed with them!

 

[x melanie x]

we had been trying for 21 months following my hubbie's vasectomy reversal before i got my BFP two weeks ago.

i tried CBFM, soft cups, preseed, conceive plus, temping, charting, multi vitamins, clomid etc etc

i conceived when we were away on our two week holiday in the sun in Majorca. i had no idea when i ovulated but i was totally relaxed and conceiving was not on my mind at all, we had practically given up having #3. perhaps the stress of it all had been preventing me... i think it says a lot for just relaxing.

saying that, a lot of girls on the board have had success with softcups, and it can't hurt to give it a try right?

good luck xx

 

[Lisa2701]

I have just got my BFP after using softcups and A.I.

Worked on the first try so really impressed with them!

Congratulations, you must be thrilled . How long were you TTC if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Lisa2701]

we had been trying for 21 months following my hubbie's vasectomy reversal before i got my BFP two weeks ago.

i tried CBFM, soft cups, preseed, conceive plus, temping, charting, multi vitamins, clomid etc etc

i conceived when we were away on our two week holiday in the sun in Majorca. i had no idea when i ovulated but i was totally relaxed and conceiving was not on my mind at all, we had practically given up having #3. perhaps the stress of it all had been preventing me... i think it says a lot for just relaxing.

saying that, a lot of girls on the board have had success with softcups, and it can't hurt to give it a try right?

good luck xx

Aww lovelly a nice relaxing holiday and a BFP...doubt anything could beat that? LOL.

I have been pretty relaxed about TTC, haven't done too many crazy stuff and certainly have kept hubby pretty sheltered about things like soy which i tried for a couple of cycles, opk's etc in a bid to not stress him out. I don't really make a huge fuss about ovulating (although for me its a big deal as I don't ov regularly) and try to just keep hubby as chilled as he can be (he's happy being in the dark lol) Just had hubbys SA results back and all were normal so thats a positive. We were talking about maybe going private to get help (due to my weight i am really doubtful the NHS will help, although I am awaiting an appointment for the FS) but I wanted to wait until we've been TTC for 2 years before we went down that road. i have long, irregular cycles so it can be really frustrating waiting in between ov'ing, so decided to step it up a notch this month, DTD every other day and use preeseed and softcups and opk's.

i tend not to get too upset/stressed over TTc but have to admit the longer its taking the harder thats becoming.

Keeping my fingerscrossed, but trying not to get too hopeful.

 

[Glowstar]

Both times I conceived I used Instead Cups.....7 cycles before using them were all BFN

 

[Lisa2701]

Both times I conceived I used Instead Cups.....7 cycles before using them were all BFN

Glowstar - OMG congratulations honey. Hope you have a H+H 9 months!! I had no idea you'd got your BFP!!

Did you fall the first cycle you used them?

 

[TwoMummies]

I have just got my BFP after using softcups and A.I.

Worked on the first try so really impressed with them!

Congratulations, you must be thrilled . How long were you TTC if you dont mind me asking?

I am thank you

We only tried for one cycle, had been planning it for months and monitoring ovulation etc. for 4 months but it only took one insemination.

 

[Lisa2701]

I have just got my BFP after using softcups and A.I.

Worked on the first try so really impressed with them!

Congratulations, you must be thrilled . How long were you TTC if you dont mind me asking?

I am thank you

We only tried for one cycle, had been planning it for months and monitoring ovulation etc. for 4 months but it only took one insemination.

WOW - you must be SUPER fertile....that or SUPER lucky :wink: congrats honey, hope you have a great pregnancy. x

 

[Weenie19]

3 years trying. June's fertility testing results came back to say the OH had low morphology and mobility sperm and we were considering assisted fertility options.

Tried a Softcup for the 1st time on 23rd June, only had sex that once in June as OH was ill. Anyway BFP!!

Currently just passed 11 weeks gone.

Wish I'd tried them sooner.....Good luck to you xx

 

[pinkflamingo]

We had been ttc for about 18 months (plus about 5 months time out due to mmc). I decided to go all out and used cbfm, pre seed, softcups and epo for first half of my cycle. We got our BFP on the first attempt which was a surprise!! And then imagine our further shock when we had our first early scan last week and found out we are having triplets!!!

Good luck hun!

Xx

 

[Lisa2701]

3 years trying. June's fertility testing results came back to say the OH had low morphology and mobility sperm and we were considering assisted fertility options.

Tried a Softcup for the 1st time on 23rd June, only had sex that once in June as OH was ill. Anyway BFP!!

Currently just passed 11 weeks gone.

Wish I'd tried them sooner.....Good luck to you xx

WOW - things like this really gives me hope. Congratulations!!

My DH is finding the soft cup thing very amusing but he's open to trying it so I can't complain. He had a good chuckle last night when i pulled the softcup out of the drawer next to my bed...i was like and then ...we just gotta laugh at the things we do while TTC don't we.
We tried them last night for the first time and i really was very pleasantly surprised with them. I loved the fact it stops all the mess with going to sleep afterwards so even if they don't help me with TTC i will probably continue to use them. Didn't use pre seed last night but I don't think i'm near ov'ing so not worried about it. Will start using pre seed from now on though.

Thank you for sharing... its really put me in a good/positive mood

 

[Lisa2701]

We had been ttc for about 18 months (plus about 5 months time out due to mmc). I decided to go all out and used cbfm, pre seed, softcups and epo for first half of my cycle. We got our BFP on the first attempt which was a surprise!! And then imagine our further shock when we had our first early scan last week and found out we are having triplets!!!

Good luck hun!

Xx

OMG---- TRIPLETS???? WOW!!! Congratulations, thats amazing. Does multiples run in the family or is this a real shock to you?

What is epo if you don't mind me asking?

I have been looking at CBFM today. Maybe look into getting one if I don't get my BFP this month.

 

[Mbababy]

I was on 4th cycle of TTC my first, and decided to give Softcups and Preseed a try. first month trying them! Definitely recommend!!

 

[Lisa_84]

I got pregnant after 3 cycles using softcups with Preseed (although I O'd unusually early in the 2nd cycle and we didn't even have a chance to BD so it really took us 2 cycles not 3 to get our first BFP).

I was also using EPO for 2 months by then and tried Robitussin that month too. I think it's important to have lots of wetness so use the Preseed syringe and the recommended amount and lie down for an hour after BD.
Good luck!!

 

[pinkflamingo]

We had been ttc for about 18 months (plus about 5 months time out due to mmc). I decided to go all out and used cbfm, pre seed, softcups and epo for first half of my cycle. We got our BFP on the first attempt which was a surprise!! And then imagine our further shock when we had our first early scan last week and found out we are having triplets!!!

Good luck hun!

Xx

OMG---- TRIPLETS???? WOW!!! Congratulations, thats amazing. Does multiples run in the family or is this a real shock to you?

What is epo if you don't mind me asking?

I have been looking at CBFM today. Maybe look into getting one if I don't get my BFP this month.

Thanks hun!

Epo is evening primrose oil. You should only take it for the first half of your cycle though as it can cause uterine contractions in the second part, whic you don't want when you want baby to implant. It increases cervical mucus though so that is why I was taking it.

There are twins on my dads side but the midwife said that it only passes on through the maternal side of the family. Not sure what is correct but there are def 3 and it was (and still is) a huge shock!!

I really like the cbfm and would recommend it.

Good luck xx

 

[Whitbit22]

We were ttc nearly 3 years before I started using softcups for the first time. After 6 cycles and 1 hsg we got our bfp. We lost our angel, but this time got our bfp the only time we used softcups. If you're healthy and have no other problems the softcups should help! We had a hormonal imbalance and once that was corrected we had no problems.. only dtd once that cycle good luck

 

[Lisa2701]

Lisa_84 - Congrats on your BFP!! I have preseed there and i had planned on putting it in the SC. Thinking though that i might just use it as a lube though, I don't have any issues but IF it is true about it making life more friendly in there for the spermies then it makes sense to have yourself covered in it rather than just a little in a cup right?? Might put some in da cup too ...jeeze...can' you tell i'm getting desperate

Pinkflamingo - WOW, i still can never believe it when someone says TRIPLETS.. i mean Twins are impressive and amazing but triplets are unbelievable. How is your OH feeling about the idea of three lots of pitter patter? Whats your family saying?

DH and I have deicded to wait until after chirstams before buying a CBFM. I want one now but I see his point about waiting until we have officially been TTC for 2 years before buying one...they are not cheap (personally I would pay it right now without hesitation but he wants to wait and try the other things like SC/preseed etc... ).

Whitbit22- Congrats honey!! I do carry a bit extra weight but I didn't ovulate regularly before I gained the weight so i am confident that my weight is not the issue. unfortunately/fortunately depending on how you look at it doctors can't find a reason behind why i don't ovulate very often . DH's SA came back normal as have all of my tests, waiting for an appointment for a FS. Hoping with the help of opk's and SC that I will get the timing right this cycle and optimise my chances. Long cycles are hard to deal with as you know if you miss your chance its gonna be a long time before you get to try again!! Keeping my FX!

 

[Whitbit22]

FXed for you then hun! Have you tried cheapy IC strips? I never had a CBFM.. the strips I got from amazon were like 10 centsa piece so I used as many as I wanted Feeding POAS addictions..lol

 

[Lisa2701]

FXed for you then hun! Have you tried cheapy IC strips? I never had a CBFM.. the strips I got from amazon were like 10 centsa piece so I used as many as I wanted Feeding POAS addictions..lol

Yep, have a nice HUGE envalope full of them in the bathroom. Take 2 a day normally .. sometimes more. LMAO. I have an awful POAS addiction

The lines slightly darker today than it was yesterday. A few days ago i had no line on them so hoping that means my body is preparing to Ov soon.