Dusty - the nurse told me to make sure that all of the crinone was at the bottom of the applicator before breaking the end off - just give it a shake to make sure it is all there ready. My DF checks by using a the bedside lamp light to check the location of the gel before he breaks it open and then after I am finished he checks again to make sure it is empty. Apart from residue left around the inside edges, we haven't noticed any great amount left over. Maybe you could try shaking it first?
BG - try not to focus too much on the POAS result... my belief is that they don't work for me and probably is a bit early to really expect a good result... but I can understand why you did it... I am trying to keep myself distracted with other things and am making social engagements to try to break up the next 6 days, including a quick dash up to Canberra for the weekend. Sometimes it is hard to keep waiting - with all that we have done we should have a PhD is waiting!!
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