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"Maybe MOM" dead after 4 days
Hi all,
This is my first post on this topic. I'll be turning 40 this fall, and am trying to get pregnant for the first time, and need all the help we can get. A friend told us about an ovulation microscope. You put some of your saliva on a small lense, let it dry, then look at the crystallization pattern. The type of pattern indicates whether you are fertile. It sounded cool, especially since it can be used over and over. I bought the "Maybe MOM" brand on Monday. The price is little steep ($39), but seemed worth it if it can be used more than once. I tried it when I got home to see how it worked, and used it the next 2 days as explained in the paperwork. This morning (Thursday) the light wouldn't come on. I'm guessing the batteries are dead. I've left a voicemail and set an email, but according to the web site my options are to (1) replace the batteries which I have to buy (2) send it back to the company for replacement (including a $6.95 "handling" fee) or (3) return it to the store (an 80 mile round trip for me since I live in the country). Does it seem right that I should have to spend more money on something that doesn't work after just 4 days? I'm hoping they give me a better option, but be warned you may end up paying more than $39 for this brand to work. Maybe try another one... Juliette in Texas |
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"Maybe MOM" dead after 4 days
Does it seem right that I should have to spend more money on something
that doesn't work after just 4 days? it doesn't seem right, but unfortunately that's life, if something goes wrong, you always have to take it back or return it by mail, which costs. It's unfortunate that you live in the country, for myself I try and by electical items at shops that are easily accessible, but it can still be a huge effort, thankfully only a small proportion of things go wrong. Anne |
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"Maybe MOM" dead after 4 days
TxMouse wrote:
Hi all, This is my first post on this topic. I'll be turning 40 this fall, and am trying to get pregnant for the first time, and need all the help we can get. A friend told us about an ovulation microscope. You put some of your saliva on a small lense, let it dry, then look at the crystallization pattern. The type of pattern indicates whether you are fertile. It sounded cool, especially since it can be used over and over. I bought the "Maybe MOM" brand on Monday. The price is little steep ($39), but seemed worth it if it can be used more than once. I tried it when I got home to see how it worked, and used it the next 2 days as explained in the paperwork. This morning (Thursday) the light wouldn't come on. I'm guessing the batteries are dead. I've left a voicemail and set an email, but according to the web site my options are to (1) replace the batteries which I have to buy (2) send it back to the company for replacement (including a $6.95 "handling" fee) or (3) return it to the store (an 80 mile round trip for me since I live in the country). Does it seem right that I should have to spend more money on something that doesn't work after just 4 days? I'm hoping they give me a better option, but be warned you may end up paying more than $39 for this brand to work. Maybe try another one... Juliette in Texas For what it's worth, $39 isn't much for an ovulation predictor. I don't put much faith in those "ferning" ones though. I've known women with various ovulation disorders who fern all cycle long, and I've heard that some men's urine can show ferning, so clearly it isn't always acurite. There is a monitor that works really well, but it's closer to $150-200. As for this one, I'd call the company back and pitch more of a fit. Ask to speak to the manager or supervisor. Demand (in the nices way possible) that they send you a new battery, free of charge, right away. The battery in this one should have lasted more than 4 days, but maybe the it sat in the store for a year or more. But it seems to me that the company should replace the battery for you, this first time at least, since it should work for more than 4 days when first purchased. -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys, 1/3/03 Addison Grace, 9/30/04 Check out the family! -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password |
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"Maybe MOM" dead after 4 days
TxMouse wrote:
Hi all, This is my first post on this topic. I'll be turning 40 this fall, and am trying to get pregnant for the first time, and need all the help we can get. A friend told us about an ovulation microscope. You put some of your saliva on a small lense, let it dry, then look at the crystallization pattern. The type of pattern indicates whether you are fertile. It sounded cool, especially since it can be used over and over. Personally, I never bothered with OP's. I really like the book "Taking charge of your Fertility" Not only will you figure out when you ovulate, and be able to predict it ahead of time, but you will know what your body is doing every single day. |
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"Maybe MOM" dead after 4 days
For what it's worth, $39 isn't much for an ovulation predictor. I don't
put much faith in those "ferning" ones though. I've known women with various ovulation disorders who fern all cycle long, and I've heard that some men's urine can show ferning, so clearly it isn't always acurite. There is a monitor that works really well, but it's closer to $150-200. this is true, I have one, though it was for use as contraception, but that includes it telling you when you ovulate, it was around $130, but the sticks each month were $15, we ended up deciding we wanted a baby and it worked for that purpose, he's 3 now! Anne |
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