BBTemp Question now C2

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Registered: 06-11-2003
BBTemp Question now C2
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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 3:28am
Ok, AF showed her ugly head after I was 14DPO and 5 days late. Now it's time to pull out the big guns. I have just started my first AF after BCP's so I have a fighting chance for the coming months. My question is:

When do I begin my basal body temperature testing? What should I use to track it? I have ovusoft software but I notice you laides use a specific website.

Do I start testing tomorrow 1 day into my AF cycle?

Also, my cycle was 34 days instead of the normal 29-30. Will BBT be able to help me track the hag?

Claire

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Registered: 04-29-2003
Wed, 08-27-2003 - 8:53am
I'm sorry the hag showed. I will tell you what I did to temp etc. First, I went to Fertility friend, http://www.fertilityfriend.com/ and signed up for the free trial. I figured it would get me through the first month and if I liked it and needed it longer I would officially sign up. It is very easy to use and answers many of the questions you may have. You should start temping on day 1 of your cycle, which is the first day of af. Don't worry about missing today. Temp BEFORE you get out of bed in the morning, and try to temp the same time every day. Fertility friend will help keep track of everything and even tell you when you ovulate in case you aren't sure. Good luck!!

Erin

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Registered: 05-05-2003
Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:05am


I agree with the last poster to go ahead and start temping tomorrow. Keep in mind that your temps may be erratic during AF. I also use Fertility Friend, (FF), but you can use any other program you like. Also keep in mind that the BCP were keeping your cycle regular before, so there will be an adjustment until your body gets back a natural rhythm for it, which may not be what it was before BCP (I was 30-31 days before BCP, and now 26-29 days). I also dont' think 14 DPO is late for most people, unless you know you have a consistently shorter luteal phase (14 days is the average). So just try not to stress these first months until your body gets used to making its own hormones again! CHarting is a great way to keep track. After a couple of months, you know what to expect and what is normal for you. Also, if you don't conceive quickly charting can help you see if there is a problem with your cycle, like anovulation or short LP etc.

I hope this helps, best of luck to you.

Vicki

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Registered: 06-11-2003
Wed, 08-27-2003 - 12:34pm
Thank you both for the advice ;) That was very helpful. I signed up with FF and I'll start charting my temps tomorrow.

Claire