Softcup success stories??

[gigglebox]

Lisa2701--20 months is a long time, are you going to seek out a fertility specialist if you aren't succesful this month (or have you in the past)?

I hope all goes well for you I never used soft cups, I was just curious about them though! For me, I just laid still for at least 30 minutes after doing the deed with my bum on a pillow.

 

[emsiee]

Hi, I just wanted to say we were TTC for 14 months with our toddler, we had had fertility tests and allsorts, and the first month I used softcups, I got a BFP. I would defo recommend them and will be using them for no. 3

 

[Lisa2701]

Lisa2701--20 months is a long time, are you going to seek out a fertility specialist if you aren't succesful this month (or have you in the past)?

I hope all goes well for you I never used soft cups, I was just curious about them though! For me, I just laid still for at least 30 minutes after doing the deed with my bum on a pillow.

Yeah I am waiting on an appointment to see a FS. Though to be honest I don't think they will help me due to my weight (I have a high bmi). i am really hoping we get our bfp very soon. x

 

[Lisa2701]

Hi, I just wanted to say we were TTC for 14 months with our toddler, we had had fertility tests and allsorts, and the first month I used softcups, I got a BFP. I would defo recommend them and will be using them for no. 3

Keeping my FX that I have the same success.

Will keep my FX for you that they work for number 3

 

[Lisa_84]

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

Thanks so much! Actually if you want the best shot follow the instructions and using the applicator, insert 3 ml (I think it is) inside near your cervix 15 mins before BD. This way you're lubricated where the spermies will actually end up, not just on the outside. I also lined the soft cup with a little each time on my finger (so sperm wouldn't get stuck inside the cup) and used some for lube. It's great stuff and the above worked for me! Also lie down after for 45 mins

 

[pinkflamingo]

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?

I don't think we can quite believe it still!! DH is over the moon and bursting to tell everyone but we have decided to wait a few more weeks, at least until the 12 week mark in 2 weeks. We are both so excited but the cost aspect is pretty worrying too! We just have to think seriously about what things you do need 3 of and what we can share between them etc. The car will have to be changed to fit them all in, and a triplet buggy looks like it has to be shipped in from australia!!! It certainly won't be a cheap experience!!!

Its only my mum and best friend that know so far. We had a mmc a few months ago so I wanted to tell mum as she knew about that and I wanted her support incase something happened this time. Its so difficult to relax about being pregnant after the experience of the mc, and with 3 there is naturally a higher risk of complications etc anyway so I'm just trying not to think about it too much and hoping the weeks pass by without me realising!!

Xx

 

[cisforcaro]

the first time we used soft cups (which was this past month) we got a BFP. Just found out a week ago

 

[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

Thanks so much! Actually if you want the best shot follow the instructions and using the applicator, insert 3 ml (I think it is) inside near your cervix 15 mins before BD. This way you're lubricated where the spermies will actually end up, not just on the outside. I also lined the soft cup with a little each time on my finger (so sperm wouldn't get stuck inside the cup) and used some for lube. It's great stuff and the above worked for me! Also lie down after for 45 mins

SOrry its taken so long to reply, thought I had, been doing that a lot lately, thinking i'd replied to threads and when i look back turns out I haven't.

Tried using the preseed the proper way for the first time last night. Was in the dark so no idea how much I used other than I put half a syringe in the cup and half a syringe near my cervix. Was frightened to use too much inside just in case it got too slipper as hubby hates things like that (sorry TMI) and he was already not overly in the mood to be DTD so didn't want to put him off any more . I might use more on myself the next time as half a syringe wasn't too bad. I then inserted the cup afterwards and went to sleep. FX. x

 

[Lisa2701]

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?

I don't think we can quite believe it still!! DH is over the moon and bursting to tell everyone but we have decided to wait a few more weeks, at least until the 12 week mark in 2 weeks. We are both so excited but the cost aspect is pretty worrying too! We just have to think seriously about what things you do need 3 of and what we can share between them etc. The car will have to be changed to fit them all in, and a triplet buggy looks like it has to be shipped in from australia!!! It certainly won't be a cheap experience!!!

Its only my mum and best friend that know so far. We had a mmc a few months ago so I wanted to tell mum as she knew about that and I wanted her support incase something happened this time. Its so difficult to relax about being pregnant after the experience of the mc, and with 3 there is naturally a higher risk of complications etc anyway so I'm just trying not to think about it too much and hoping the weeks pass by without me realising!!

Xx

I really do hope things go smoothly for you I will be keeping my FX for you honey. It will no doubt be expensive but you'll manage and no doubt friends and family will help out once they know.

i might have to stalk your pregnancy and find out how your getting on from time to time x

 

[Lisa2701]

the first time we used soft cups (which was this past month) we got a BFP. Just found out a week ago

CONGRATULATIONS . another success story... always good news

 

[Lisa_84]

I only used a little inside the cup just so the sperm won't stick

 

[AverysMommy]

I conceived after using both preseed and softcups. I did however use them for about 4 cycles (maybe 5) before finally conceiving. We had been trying for 7 cycles. Lucky number 7!! good luck to you!

 

[lmnop]

I used softcups and conceived! I have to say that I timed the intercourse perfectly with ovulation though through opks and ovulation bleeding, so it may not have been the softcup.

 

[Lisa2701]

Well last night I decided to use the full recommended amount of preseed internally and ended up using none in the SC itself... hope that doesn't hinder things.

I'm so frustrated this cycle, have been having all the signs of ovualtion (EWCM, ovualtions pains, bit of spotting yesterday etc) but got no +opk's... and now i've really hurt my back so even if I do get a +opk over the next day or two I really doubt i'll be able to do anything .

I REALLY want to buy a CBFM... just working on hubby!

EDIT: HOW rude of me..... CONGRATULATIONS on the BFP ladies.... so sorry, this back thing has really got me in a tail spin today. Hope you have ah fab pregnancy

 

[AverysMommy]

Sorry about your back! What kind of OPKs do you use? I wasted my 1st 4 cycles by bad timing, I finally bought the smiley digis and found out I was Oing after most of my EWCM was gone!!!! I was completely shocked by finding that out (and a little relieved to know we were just timing it wrong) I would highly suggest using those if you don't already. HUGS!

 

[Lisa2701]

Sorry about your back! What kind of OPKs do you use? I wasted my 1st 4 cycles by bad timing, I finally bought the smiley digis and found out I was Oing after most of my EWCM was gone!!!! I was completely shocked by finding that out (and a little relieved to know we were just timing it wrong) I would highly suggest using those if you don't already. HUGS!

I am using them for the first time this month honey. So far no smiley face, only got two test sticks left as well and I am now worried that i might have to buy another pack, they are not the cheapest things to buy. Think instead of buying another pack of them i will try convince DH to let me invest in a CBFM. FX I can convince him!

 

[AverysMommy]

FX for you!

 

[Lisa2701]

DH has just agreed to let me buy a CBFM

 

[AverysMommy]

So happy for you! Best of luck!!!!!!

 

[Lisa2701]

Thanks honey...I just got a CBFM and 20 sticks for £57..... i'm soo excited!!

Hope you have a really great pregnancy! h+h 9 months x