Gearin' up for my first try at bbt.. - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

Sophiesmomma · 02-12-2007, 07:59 PM

So my next cycle, I will be temping. I purchased my thermometer and I signed up for a 60 day free trial of an online fertility planner. How does everyone chart their signs and temps? By hand or software?
The opk really confused me, so I don't think I will use those again for a bit. That is too much going on. I want to get good at the temping and charting first. Besides, like I posted earlier, I tested using the opk on cd 18 & 19. The results were VERY dark lines. The subsequent days were lighter and lighter, today (2/12) the line was pretty much non-existent. So, did I ovulate on cd 18 or 19? Was I about to? don't get it. I probably blew it if I was going to ovulate a day or so of it because DH and I bd on cd 18 & 19--- But did not do it after that (cd 20, 21 etc....)
UGGGgg, I think I make things toooo complicated.
Anyway, have a good night! unless you are in europe right now..good morning then!

Rachel

confrustrated · 02-13-2007, 06:27 AM

I also started temping this month. I set my alarm on my cell to go off at 7 each morning. This is coming from a person who used to not get up until 10

I use the same site as Amy. It's free, but you can purchase 'extras'. I just use the charting and I like it.
For you ladies temping out there, what is an average waking temp for you? I'm usually 97.4-97.7

Sophiesmomma · 02-13-2007, 07:31 AM

Thanks for the input ladies... Do you also check cervix position and cervical fluid and chart that as well as the temps daily?
Thanks....it is a snow day today--so I am off work woo-hoo!!!!!

Rachel

Amy 333 · 02-13-2007, 11:12 AM

Confrustrated - my average temp is 36.38 c that would be 97.3 f mormally i temp at 7 am too just before i go to work.

Sophiesmomma - i check cervical fluid as its got an imp role in fertility and chart it on the same site.
As re to cervix position still trying to get the hang of it.
Hope you re enjoying your day off. Ah snow that would be lovely it hardly ever rained here this winter.

good luck to All
Amy

Sophiesmomma · 02-13-2007, 12:57 PM

Hey ladies,

So, Amy you check the cervical fluid every morning as well as the position of the cervix? You do this after you take your temp? This is all done once a day right?

Ok, I am getting lots of information from everyone, this is great. I will be ready to start. I 'm kinda looking forward to it (of course, a bfp this month would even be better, but I think I will be past that soon!)

Yes, the snow is a lovely thing as long as you don't have to drive anywhere.. those of you in upstate New York--yikes, I feel for ya!

Rachel