What is a special BBT thermometer?

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What is a special BBT thermometer?
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Tue, 02-24-2009 - 6:00pm

I want to start charting, but can I use any thermometer, or do I need a special kind?


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Registered: 01-25-2009
Tue, 02-24-2009 - 8:07pm

Using a BBT thermometer you get a more accurate reading.
It takes it to the 100th instead of the 10th

Example:
BBT : 97.45
Reg : 97.4

You can get them at Walmart or Walgreens for under $10.




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Wed, 02-25-2009 - 1:05am
It's much more accurate so if you're serious about charting temps every morning it works very well for most.
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Wed, 02-25-2009 - 10:06am

I have a BBT thermometer but it only takes it to the .10. I was disappointed when i realized that, but decided to use it anyway.

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Wed, 02-25-2009 - 10:20am

I am confused then. Because according to Toni Weschler's Taking charge of your fertility, which is right in front of me. It says about digital

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Wed, 02-25-2009 - 11:23am

Goodmorning,


I bought a bbt last night at walmart..


First time I ever used one, I just used a reg therm in the past I like this one it gv me 97.47 today and thats what i recorded i didn't round mine off i just recorded just like it was ..


It sd it was the family planning one so I am not sure if they all read like that and it gives a special beep when you reached your oday..


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Registered: 01-29-2009
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 12:23pm

Hey,
Don't round your BBT numbers off, that is why they're so important in charting because you need it to be accurate to that degree because a slight shift of even 0.01 will be noted in your chart. When you do your temps you need to lie in bed and take it first thing when you wake up and make sure you don't move/stand up or move the thermometer in your mouth. This accuracy is why it's recommended not to use the standard thermometers by OBGYN's and most fertility specialists.

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Edited 2/25/2009 12:25 pm ET by kinny09
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