https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:58:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32970 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1004535&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1004535 Author: Jacindarella
Subject: 32970
Posted: 23 April 2010 at 12:58pm

Hmmm, yesterday I had small ferns (much smaller than the day before) and today theres chain type pattern... so I wonder if that means I missed ovulation?
]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:58:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1004535&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1004535 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002336&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002336 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 32970
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:40am

Lots of the women on here have long cycles. Take a look in the Charting thread.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:40:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002336&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002336 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002321&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002321 Author: Jacindarella
Subject: 32970
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:32am

So having a 36 day cycle is not really a problem?

I have read that 28 days is "good" but I'm not sure if having a longer one is "bad".]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:32:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002321&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002321 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002301&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002301 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 32970
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:13am

A short LP can cause probs (ie less than 10 days), not a long LP as far as I know. Generally your LP will remain consistent each cycle, it is the pre-ov phase (can't remember the correct lingo!) that varies. ]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:13:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002301&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002301 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002289&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002289 Author: Jacindarella
Subject: 32970
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:02am

Thanks Chelles and little_red! Thats great to know.

I feel a bit silly knowing so little!

Does a long Luteal phase cause any problems?]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:02:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002289&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002289 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002273&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002273 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 32970
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 9:53am

Your cycle can fluctuate so you could ovulate any time really. If you don't want to get too scientific about it just BD every second day, otherwise go by your microscope or OPKs.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:53:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002273&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002273 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002266&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002266 Author: tiptoes
Subject: 32970
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 9:46am

Definitely possible to be ovulating already. For one, your cycle might be shorter this time OR you might have a longer luteal phase (the part of your cycle after ovulation). The average is 14 days, but can definitely be shorter or longer. ]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:46:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002266&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002266 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002257&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002257 Author: Jacindarella
Subject: 32970
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 9:40am

Ok,
I used it again with more saliva. I got some big ferns, some little ferns and some pebbles.. so it looks like I'm going into my fertile phase.

I'm completely new to this and before my Miscarriage I didn't even know how long my cycle was.. but I think it was about 31 or 32 days. After my miscarriage my cycle is now 36 days. I started AF on the 7th of this month so it's now been 14 days... is it possible to be going into my fetile phase already? I looked up on a ovulation calculator and it said I would start ovulating about the 27th. I figure that because I have a longer cycle that I would ovulate later.. is that correct?

I might have to start a new thread as I've gone off topic. Any help would be much appreciated as I'm in the dark ]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:40:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1002257&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1002257 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001974&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001974 Author: Jacindarella
Subject: 32970
Posted: 20 April 2010 at 9:01pm

Thanks Little_red and ToniLT, I'll try the sticks if I keep having trouble with the microscope.
Some people swear by them so I will give it a chance first.

Thanks Kazzle, I was only putting on a thin wipe of saliva, so possibly thats the problem.

I was just worried that maybe my hormone levels were low or something as I wasn't getting many more pebbles and dots than my Sister and mother.

I'll try it again in the morning with more saliva.]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:01:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001974&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001974 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001529&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001529 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 32970
Posted: 20 April 2010 at 2:59pm

I used a maybe baby scope and this is what i learnt.

You need to use the saliva first thing in the morning...make sure though there are no bubbles in the saliva, and it needs to completely dry. (also need to use heaps of saliva).

(you can use saliva throughout the day, just make sure its 2 hours after eating and drinking as this can effect it.).

and you just need to keep trying...some months i got loads of ferning other months i got none

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:59:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001529&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001529 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001418&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001418 Author: Flutterby
Subject: 32970
Posted: 20 April 2010 at 1:29pm

I tried using one when I was TTC and never got the ferning even though I followed the directions. So I would also suggest sticking with OPKs and CM checking.]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:29:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001418&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001418 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001291&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001291 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 32970
Posted: 20 April 2010 at 11:52am

Hiya, from what I have heard about them they can be difficult to use and the results can be quite inconsistent depending on how much saliva you use, how dry it is when you look at it etc. I would recommend using OPKs instead because at least you know they are reliable and they are cheap if you buy them online from somewhere like baby4you. ]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:52:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001291&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001291 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32970&PID=1001191&title=maybe-baby-microscope-help-please#1001191 Author: Jacindarella
Subject: 32970
Posted: 20 April 2010 at 10:02am

Hi All,

I would really appreciate some help from anyone who uses these.

I'm not allowed to TTC yet under doctors orders but I purchased a Maybe baby microscope so that I'm prepared when I can.. I also thought it would be good as a natural contraception.

I've used it for a couple of days, I know that i'm at least a week away from ovulation.

I tested my sister and my Mum with it yesterday. My sister is on the pill and my mum has had a Hysterectomy so both of theirs looked the same.. and mine only had a few pebbles and dots.. but no where near like the picture shows (much less than 1/4)

Is this a sign that something is wrong?

Thank you



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