Best products from r/TTC30
We found 36 comments on r/TTC30 discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 29 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
- Used Book in Good Condition
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▼ Read Reddit mentions2. MABIS Digital Basal Thermometer to Track Body Temperature for Ovulation, Fertility, Period Tracking and Natural Family Planning with Beeper and Memory, Oral Use Only
- EASILY DETECT AND TRACK OVULATION by conveniently testing basal body temperature. Your basal thermometer conveniently recalls your last reading so you can detect changes in temperature from day to day
- EASY TO READ LCD DISPLAY BASAL THERMOMETER informs you with a helpful tone when it registers the peak temperature and has a large, easy to read instant display
- CLINICALLY ACCURATE DIGITAL BBT THERMOMETER is tested for clinical accuracy and made in an and ISO registered facility
- BBT OVULATION THERMOMETER includes: clear plastic storage case probe covers, replaceable LR41 long-life battery, and a 12-month supply of ovulation charts
- EASY TO USE: Place the thermometer in the mouth, under the tongue with mouth closed for approximately 1 minute. When the temperature stabilizes, 4 beep tones will sound indicating monitoring is complete
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▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Preview 10 MIU Pregnancy Tests by SurePredict - Twenty-Five Super Early HcG Pregnancy Tests
Most sensitive at-home Pregnancy Test available: 10mIU.Detect pregnancy one or two days before most other tests.Easy to use in the privacy of your home.Accurate and reliable.FDA-cleared.
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5. It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF
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7. Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
- World's Funnest, Cutest Lifestyle Action Camera in Tiny Cubic Package. Not Wi-Fi compatible.
- 6MP CMOS Sensor for Crisp Images; Selectable 720p or 1080p Video Rate
- 124-Degree Wide-Angle Lens Effortlessly Captures Big, Vibrant Scenes
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery Records 90 Continuous Minutes Per Charge
- Mounts Magnetically or w/Clip for a World of Exciting Action Applications
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▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Qunol Mega Ubiquinol 100mg CoQ10, Superior Absorption, Patented Water and Fat Soluble Natural Supplement Form of Coenzyme Q10, Antioxidant for Heart Health, 100 Count Softgels
SUPERIOR ABSORPTION VS REGULAR CoQ10 — With superior absorption compared to regular1 CoQ10, Qunol Mega CoQ10 can help you reach optimal levels of CoQ10 quicker, so you can experience the potential benefits faster#1 CARDIOLOGIST RECOMMENDED FORM OF COQ10* — With superior absorption compared to r...
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. Clearblue Fertility Monitor 1 Count
Typically identifies up to 6 fertile daysThe only method that detects both luteinizing (LH) and estrogen (E3G) hormones100% natural and non-invasiveSuitable for women with regular and irregular cycles99% accurate at detecting the LH surge
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test, Predictor Kit, Featuring Advanced Ovulation Tests with Digital Results, 20 Ovulation Tests
Typically identifies 4 or more fertile days to get pregnant(2) – at least 2 more days than any other testClearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test is the only test to accurately track 2 key fertility hormones20 Clearblue Ovulation Test Sticks includedIs over 99% accurante at detecting the LH surge...
▼ Read Reddit mentions11. babi One Step Ovulation (LH) Test Strips, 50-Count
- Babi Ovulation tests suitable for "Trying to conceive" women to get pregnant
- ovulation test kits Sensitive enough to detect as low as 25mIU/ml with accuracy greater then 99%
- helps woman feel comfortable during all the TTC days and get pregnant naturally;
- Tracking ovulation surge with sufficient tests and minimize the chances missing the LH Surge;
- Each test strip is individually sealed in a foil pouch, 100% customer satisfied
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▼ Read Reddit mentions12. Cadbury Easter Candy Coated Mini Eggs, 18-Ounce Packages (Pack of 3)
Milk chocolate with a crisp sugar shellCadbury Mini Eggs are a "can't miss" hit with family and friendsPastel colored candy eggsEasily fit inside plastic eggs for an Easter egg huntIncludes 3 packs, Cadbury Easter Candy Coated Mini Eggs (18-Ounce bag)
▼ Read Reddit mentions13. ClinicalGuard® HCG Pregnancy Test Strips (Individually-Sealed, Pack of 20)
ClinicalGuard Urine Pregnancy Test is an accurate and easy-to-use pregnancy test.Test strips have sensitivity of 25 mIU, or 25 ng/LNegative: Only one color band appears in the Control Zone, with no band in the Test Zone.Positive: Distinct color bands appear in both the Control and Test Zones.
▼ Read Reddit mentions14. 100 Pack Urine Cups, Esee Plastic Disposable Urine Specimen Cups For Ovulation Test/Pregnancy Test/pH Test Etc. 40ML
100 Pack Disposable urine cups, can be used for a long timePlastic urine cups with handle, easy to grip and holdUrine specimen cups capacity: 40ML and 2*1.375*1.375 inches (Top, Bottom, Height)Compatible with all Esee test strips: Esee Pregnancy test strips, Esee pH test stripsWide application: Suit...
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Making Babies A Proven 3 Month Program for Maximum Fertility
▼ Read Reddit mentions16. O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 ounce Jar
- O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream is a concentrated hand cream that heals, relieves and repairs extremely dry, cracked hands
- Creates a protective layer on the skin’s surface that instantly boosts moisture levels and helps prevent further moisture loss
- Makes a difference you will feel within days
- For best results apply after hand washing, after bathing, and at bedtime, as these are the most effective times for moisturizing extremely dry skin
- Safe for people with diabetes
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▼ Read Reddit mentions17. 1ml Syringe with Luer Slip Tip - 10 Sterile Syringes by Care Touch – No Needle, Great for Dispensing Oral Medicine and Home Care
- skeleton key
- clock key
- simple necklace
- key with wings
- everyday necklace
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▼ Read Reddit mentions18. Hansen's Club Soda (8-Ounce Cans, Pack of 24)
- Thank you for using our service
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1. Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
- Used Book in Good Condition
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. MABIS Digital Basal Thermometer to Track Body Temperature for Ovulation, Fertility, Period Tracking and Natural Family Planning with Beeper and Memory, Oral Use Only
- EASILY DETECT AND TRACK OVULATION by conveniently testing basal body temperature. Your basal thermometer conveniently recalls your last reading so you can detect changes in temperature from day to day
- EASY TO READ LCD DISPLAY BASAL THERMOMETER informs you with a helpful tone when it registers the peak temperature and has a large, easy to read instant display
- CLINICALLY ACCURATE DIGITAL BBT THERMOMETER is tested for clinical accuracy and made in an and ISO registered facility
- BBT OVULATION THERMOMETER includes: clear plastic storage case probe covers, replaceable LR41 long-life battery, and a 12-month supply of ovulation charts
- EASY TO USE: Place the thermometer in the mouth, under the tongue with mouth closed for approximately 1 minute. When the temperature stabilizes, 4 beep tones will sound indicating monitoring is complete
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Preview 10 MIU Pregnancy Tests by SurePredict - Twenty-Five Super Early HcG Pregnancy Tests
Most sensitive at-home Pregnancy Test available: 10mIU.Detect pregnancy one or two days before most other tests.Easy to use in the privacy of your home.Accurate and reliable.FDA-cleared.
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF
▼ Read Reddit mentions7. Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
- World's Funnest, Cutest Lifestyle Action Camera in Tiny Cubic Package. Not Wi-Fi compatible.
- 6MP CMOS Sensor for Crisp Images; Selectable 720p or 1080p Video Rate
- 124-Degree Wide-Angle Lens Effortlessly Captures Big, Vibrant Scenes
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery Records 90 Continuous Minutes Per Charge
- Mounts Magnetically or w/Clip for a World of Exciting Action Applications
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Qunol Mega Ubiquinol 100mg CoQ10, Superior Absorption, Patented Water and Fat Soluble Natural Supplement Form of Coenzyme Q10, Antioxidant for Heart Health, 100 Count Softgels
SUPERIOR ABSORPTION VS REGULAR CoQ10 — With superior absorption compared to regular1 CoQ10, Qunol Mega CoQ10 can help you reach optimal levels of CoQ10 quicker, so you can experience the potential benefits faster#1 CARDIOLOGIST RECOMMENDED FORM OF COQ10* — With superior absorption compared to r...
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. Clearblue Fertility Monitor 1 Count
Typically identifies up to 6 fertile daysThe only method that detects both luteinizing (LH) and estrogen (E3G) hormones100% natural and non-invasiveSuitable for women with regular and irregular cycles99% accurate at detecting the LH surge
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test, Predictor Kit, Featuring Advanced Ovulation Tests with Digital Results, 20 Ovulation Tests
Typically identifies 4 or more fertile days to get pregnant(2) – at least 2 more days than any other testClearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test is the only test to accurately track 2 key fertility hormones20 Clearblue Ovulation Test Sticks includedIs over 99% accurante at detecting the LH surge...
▼ Read Reddit mentions11. babi One Step Ovulation (LH) Test Strips, 50-Count
- Babi Ovulation tests suitable for "Trying to conceive" women to get pregnant
- ovulation test kits Sensitive enough to detect as low as 25mIU/ml with accuracy greater then 99%
- helps woman feel comfortable during all the TTC days and get pregnant naturally;
- Tracking ovulation surge with sufficient tests and minimize the chances missing the LH Surge;
- Each test strip is individually sealed in a foil pouch, 100% customer satisfied
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions12. Cadbury Easter Candy Coated Mini Eggs, 18-Ounce Packages (Pack of 3)
Milk chocolate with a crisp sugar shellCadbury Mini Eggs are a "can't miss" hit with family and friendsPastel colored candy eggsEasily fit inside plastic eggs for an Easter egg huntIncludes 3 packs, Cadbury Easter Candy Coated Mini Eggs (18-Ounce bag)
▼ Read Reddit mentions13. ClinicalGuard® HCG Pregnancy Test Strips (Individually-Sealed, Pack of 20)
ClinicalGuard Urine Pregnancy Test is an accurate and easy-to-use pregnancy test.Test strips have sensitivity of 25 mIU, or 25 ng/LNegative: Only one color band appears in the Control Zone, with no band in the Test Zone.Positive: Distinct color bands appear in both the Control and Test Zones.
▼ Read Reddit mentions14. 100 Pack Urine Cups, Esee Plastic Disposable Urine Specimen Cups For Ovulation Test/Pregnancy Test/pH Test Etc. 40ML
100 Pack Disposable urine cups, can be used for a long timePlastic urine cups with handle, easy to grip and holdUrine specimen cups capacity: 40ML and 2*1.375*1.375 inches (Top, Bottom, Height)Compatible with all Esee test strips: Esee Pregnancy test strips, Esee pH test stripsWide application: Suit...
▼ Read Reddit mentions15. Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility
Making Babies A Proven 3 Month Program for Maximum Fertility
▼ Read Reddit mentions16. O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 ounce Jar
- O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream is a concentrated hand cream that heals, relieves and repairs extremely dry, cracked hands
- Creates a protective layer on the skin’s surface that instantly boosts moisture levels and helps prevent further moisture loss
- Makes a difference you will feel within days
- For best results apply after hand washing, after bathing, and at bedtime, as these are the most effective times for moisturizing extremely dry skin
- Safe for people with diabetes
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions17. 1ml Syringe with Luer Slip Tip - 10 Sterile Syringes by Care Touch – No Needle, Great for Dispensing Oral Medicine and Home Care
- skeleton key
- clock key
- simple necklace
- key with wings
- everyday necklace
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions18. Hansen's Club Soda (8-Ounce Cans, Pack of 24)
- Thank you for using our service
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First off, sorry for your loss.
Secondly, I'm only 36, I don't have any experience to give in the area of TTC at 40<.
As far as tests tho... I personally wouldn't bother with the expensive digital ones. I buy ones online. After lots of testing, I now pretty much know when I should be peaking but I'll test 2-3 times a day days preceding my peak and then only once a day after I've confirmed my peak. (I've read that most women have an LH surge at like 10am, mine's usually a bit later in the day than that.)
I also suggest "Sure Predict" pregnancy tests. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GUSCNZG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They test at 10miu of HCG. First Results Early Response (FRER) is 6.5miu but really you're not getting results MUCH sooner and Sure Predict are much, much cheaper. The digital tests are usually around 25miu so you have to have been pregnant longer. I've gotten positive pregnancy tests up to 3 days prior to my period with Sure Predict. While I understand why some people would recommend not testing until after a missed period, I personally have low progesterone and should be taking it BEFORE I miss my period if I'm pregnant.
You said your wife never reached "peak" LH on the fertility monitors... is your OB confirming ovulation with a blood test? Is it possible your wife isn't ovulating? I know I had regular periods but was actually anovulatory, meaning I wasn't ovulating. However Clomid (or later Femara, which is better IMO) fixed that right up.
I know my doctor was not too positive about TTC at 36... mentioned that if I went the IVF route they'd probably want me to use donor eggs (which sort of defeats the purpose for me). I'm trying to stay positive tho. You should too!
Best of luck!
‘It Starts With The Egg’ should be mandatory reading for all women TTC. Highly recommend! It discusses CoQ10 in depth. Per the book, I ordered this brand from Amazon which has show success in human clinical trials:
Bio-Quinone Pharma Nord Q10 Gold... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GY77TW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Here’s a link to the book too: It Starts with the Egg: How the... https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999676180?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Best of luck on your TTC journey! 🤗🥚
[I get CoQ10 off Amazon.](Qunol Mega Ubiquinol 100mg CoQ10, Superior Absorption, Patented Water and Fat Soluble Natural Supplement Form of Coenzyme Q10, Antioxidant for Heart Health, 100 Count Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LD2NZ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8GOmDb0Q8MAJT)
Dosage is kinda a best guess thing. A couple of trials have been done at 600mg per day and another at 200 mg per day. It's a substance your body produces itself and doesn't seem to have a dosage toxicity.
Love the info! Thank you. Mainly I meant the product listing.. Haha! Is it this one or this one?
Thanks again for sharing the study!
Oh yeah, I totally understand! Then I would recommend from my own experience that you test more often than once a day. You can get cheap OPK's on Amazon (I use these) so you do have to worry about how many you go through in a day. My approach has been to test 2x a day starting around CD12 but if you know you ovulate earlier maybe start testing a day or 2 earlier. In this last cycle I got a positive OPK at 11pm and another at 8am. I must have surged overnight. If I had tested only in the afternoon I would have missed the surge altogether!
Good luck testing!
Welcome!
The first step is reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I'm 34 and I didn't know half this stuff!
I highly recommend buying a BBT thermometer (I use the Mabis one), some ovulation tests (Wondfos on Amazon are a favourite here), and using FertilityFriend to track your temperature and cervical fluid.
I really like The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant, as she looks at the actual scientific research behind most common TTC things and tells you whether they're worthwhile or not.
Hope your stay here is short!
P.S. /r/TryingForABaby is a bit busier than here and there are plenty of 30+ women there too :)
Well, they are eggs, so I don't see anything wrong with it. You should probably add solid chocolate eggs though, y'know, for variety. I highly recommend these since they are my favorite and they come in dark chocolate.
I'm really sorry about your ankle, by the way. Both of mine are super weak and I tend to get a good sprain every year or so.
Got a super faint line yesterday and another faint one this morning! And then I went and bought a digital test to try tomorrow because I still don't quite believe it.
ETA more info:
I was using these super cheap tests from Amazon and I just bought a Clearblue digital to try tomorrow.
I used an Ava bracelet that I bought with HSA dollars to track my cycles since last December. Except, we went to a super remote area on vacation last month and so I was unable to sync data. So I just guessed ovulation week based on previous predictions and banged it out every day for 5 days, with day 3 being the predicted ovulation on day 14, since I sometimes ovulated on day 16 or 17. We had sex twice on day 3.
I tested the day before my estimated period (cycle day 26) and got nothing. Tested the morning of my missed period and had a faint line. Tested again this morning, another faint line.
I got a 100pk of these — not the most eco friendly decision but they work super well. I typically test in the morning though, not quite as portable for work.
According to the book Making Babies, the recommended vitamins for men are around:
5000IU Vit A (beta carotene)
1.2-1.5mg Vit B1 (thiamine)
1.3mg Vit B2 (riboflavin)
5mg Vit B5 (pantothenic acid)
50mg Vit B6
400mg Folic Acid
100mcg Vit B12
500-1000mcg Vit C
800-1000IU Vit D
400IU Vit E (d-alpha-tocaphenol)
250-300mg Calcium
2mg Copper
2mg Iron
250-500mg Magnesium
1-2mg Manganese
50-100mcg Selenium
50mg Zinc
We were able to find most of this covered in the generic CVS Men's daily vitamin, but I'm sure there are better options!
My aircraft tech husband swears by [this](O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 ounce Jar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00121UVU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hE4WDbT422AGQ) stuff. Works like a charm!
Also you don't need to buy an actual home insemination kit, they are wildly overpriced. Ours comes with the sperm but its literally just one of these and youll need a sterile cup for the ejaculate. Dont waste your money on a fancy kit. We bought a speculum from WalMart online for like $5 to ensure we driped right on the cervix.
Strongly recommend The book Taking charge of your fertility Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062326031/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MlUvybX8CFH09
Read it. Follow it :-)
Stupid body! Sorry to hear that, Lady. Side note - for heartburn - one of the things I use that really helps is Club Soda. [These things] (http://www.amazon.com/Hansens-Club-Soda-Ounce-Cans/dp/B003SBPZJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417528492&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=hansens+club+soda) are perfect. Small serving, and it won't go flat on ya like a big bottle would. It's basically like chugging some dissolved baking soda, but it really works
Hang in there!
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, which describes in detail how changes in your cycle impact your body, allowing you to figure out your most fertile days.
Expecting Better, a book by a kick-ass economist. She goes through all the pregnancy recommendations and digs up the initial studies to say what the evidence actually says.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn - just what it says on the tin
"All Joy and No Fun" and "Why Have Kids?" are interesting reads if you want to examine parenthood in American culture, but are less relevant for the TTC process.
I personally recommend the "bible" of the Fertility Awareness Method: Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH. (The new 20th anniversary edition comes out in July.)
This is the one that I have: https://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Ovulation-Predictor-Featuring-Packaging/dp/B00AOJ5R8W/ref=sr_1_4?crid=20ES6WHATG8Q9&amp;keywords=clear+blue+digital+ovulation+tests&amp;qid=1571773342&amp;sprefix=clear+blue+%2Caps%2C171&amp;sr=8-4
I bought mine at Walmart, but it's the same one. As far as I know, you can't just buy the refill sticks. You have to by the whole kit each time.