Does anyone NOT chart?

landosmommy · October 2011

I feel like everyone is charting, except me. I tried it, but saw how much work goes into it. Too much for me, I think I'd over think it all by doing that. Kuddos to all you ladies that chart though, that's a lot of work. I suppose if I find myself having a hard time GKU then I will try it.

mchupie · October 2011

Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

Vonbabe · October 2011

A lot of women like to know what is going on with their bodies (Like me). And, charting is an excellent way of finding that out. Many, many, many women conceive without ever charting a day in their life!

If you are curious to see what your body is doing but, don't want to worry over it daily, I would keep a pen and notebook (or calendar) by your bed and take your temperature daily and mark it down on the paper. And, when AF shows (hopefully not) then plug it in on FF. Then you can see the "bigger picture."

raspberryzinger · October 2011

landosmommy:
I feel like everyone is charting, except me. I tried it, but saw how much work goes into it. Too much for me, I think I'd over think it all by doing that. Kuddos to all you ladies that chart though, that's a lot of work. I suppose if I find myself having a hard time GKU then I will try it.

I just feel like this was said all wrong....

Hiper85 · October 2011

We are trying and failing I dont have a regular schedule so Its hard for me to get up at the same time everyday to take my bbt. I feel guilty that we are having tttc and still not charting regularly!

Good luck to you

heather_09_15_07 · October 2011

mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

Pshaw. Crazy talk.

KristieM1985 · October 2011

mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

This!

Wild_flower25 · October 2011

I do not, but I did the last time I was TTC. But I do track CM and use OPK's with FF.

I do think its work. It was stressful for me to remember, then write it down and get it to fertility friend. I hated it, don't want to do it again. I don't think every one has to. I've been keeping track of the past 14 cycles, I'm pretty good at knowing when I'm Oing all on my own. And as long as you have sex 2-3 times per week, you're bound to catch your fertile window without knowing when ovulation happened.

SchruteBucks · October 2011

It really isn't that much work. I've been doing it for 11 years. It's a few seconds in the morning to take the temp, about five seconds to enter it into the computer or write it on a paper chart and then an extra second in the bathroom to check cm and cp (if desired). Charting takes about 1.5 minutes a day to do. Obsessing over it for hours is entirely optional.

ThreePlusOne2011 · October 2011

I don't chart. I'm in if it happens it happens mode. Although charting may seem like a lot of trouble you might change your mind if you don't get pg in the first few cycles, as that can be very frustrating as well.

We'll see. I see myself charting if I don't get pg withing the first 6-8 cycles.

Hiper85 · October 2011

heather_09_15_07:
mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

Pshaw. Crazy talk.

Ditto! I guess its just different for everyone!! i wish it was easy for me!

jfs51211 · October 2011

raspberryzinger:
landosmommy:
I feel like everyone is charting, except me. I tried it, but saw how much work goes into it. Too much for me, I think I'd over think it all by doing that. Kuddos to all you ladies that chart though, that's a lot of work. I suppose if I find myself having a hard time GKU then I will try it.

I just feel like this was said all wrong....

Agreed!

landosmommy · October 2011

ThreePlusOne2011:

I don't chart. I'm in if it happens it happens mode. Although charting may seem like a lot of trouble you might change your mind if you don't get pg in the first few cycles, as that can be very frustrating as well.

We'll see. I see myself charting if I don't get pg withing the first 6-8 cycles.

Yeah, this is me exactly. Glad I'm not the only one.

mrsz2008 · October 2011

Hiper85:
heather_09_15_07:
mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

Pshaw. Crazy talk.

Ditto! I guess its just different for everyone!! i wish it was easy for me!

I believe she was being sarcastic, because it *isn't* difficult.

heather_09_15_07 · October 2011

mrsz2008:
Hiper85:
heather_09_15_07:

mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

Pshaw. Crazy talk.

Ditto! I guess its just different for everyone!! i wish it was easy for me!

I believe she was being sarcastic, because it *isn't* difficult.

Yes

avee10 · October 2011

I just recently decided to start charting because we've been trying since January with no luck. My issue was mostly that I'm a very light sleeper so I wasnt getting the 3 full hours of sleep before temping so my temps were everywhere. Anyhow I'm def on board to start temping now!

kate212 · October 2011

mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

This. I completely respect anyone's choice to not chart, but I don't understand when the reasoning is because "it's too hard" or "it takes too much time." Charting has added about 2 mins max to my daily routine and couldn't be easier IMHO.

AmandaBoud2011 · October 2011

landosmommy:
ThreePlusOne2011:

I don't chart. I'm in if it happens it happens mode. Although charting may seem like a lot of trouble you might change your mind if you don't get pg in the first few cycles, as that can be very frustrating as well.

We'll see. I see myself charting if I don't get pg withing the first 6-8 cycles.

Yeah, this is me exactly. Glad I'm not the only one.

I decided that I would chart midway through my first cycle because it was long. I am glad to know that I had information so that when I went to the Dr. during my second cycle, after CD 60, I was able to say that I hadn't O'd yet and thought it was possible that I didn't in the previous cycle either.

My Dr. sent me for blood work and an U/S and we have determined that I probably have PCOS. Without temping I could have wasted months "trying" when we need to see a specialist who can help me O. I think the information I've gained was so worth the time I've taken charting.

EnglishMajor03 · October 2011

I don't chart. I'm very regular and have ovulation pain. This is my 2nd cycle of really TTC (3rd in total- but DH and I were OOT at different times the very first month we "tried" so I am not really counting it). I got pg last cycle but ended up with a chemical pg. Fingers crossed for this one!

abfromva · October 2011

I just couldn't imagine waiting half a year or more to start charting if I was actually serious about trying. For me is totally different to say "if it happens, it happens" then to say "yes, I am ready and want a child now." When we start again in 2 weeks we fall into the latter category. It took me a few cycles of charting to get the hang of it and to realize how different each cycle could be. I want to do it now so when I get to the year mark I can tell/show my doctor what is going on. I don't check cervical position but the combo of CM, temping and opks is really pretty easy.

I do have to admit that when we start trying again next cycle that I will be more relaxed about charting was when we first started. Being on TB has made my expectations of getting KU in a certain time frame much more realistic.

Hiper85 · October 2011

heather_09_15_07:
mrsz2008:
Hiper85:
heather_09_15_07:

mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

Pshaw. Crazy talk.

Ditto! I guess its just different for everyone!! i wish it was easy for me!

I believe she was being sarcastic, because it *isn't* difficult.

Am I confused? lol. Im saying its NOT easy for me. Sounds like she is saying (sarcastically) that it IS easy for her.

Sometimes these boards are just like texts.. hard to "hear" the tone behind everyones posts.

I think it is wonderful if you don't have a hard time charting or if you have been able to make it part of your routine. I just haven't gotten there yet.

MissGOP · October 2011

I chart because my personality wouldn't allow me not to! I have to know what's going on and plan (or try to plan) accordingly. It does drive me crazy, though.

I do have a friend who didn't chart. She just had sex EOD for her whole cycle (after AF at least) and in less than a year she got pregnant twice. One ended in miscarriage. You have to do what is best for you.

landosmommy · October 2011

EnglishMajor03:
I don't chart. I'm very regular and have ovulation pain. This is my 2nd cycle of really TTC (3rd in total- but DH and I were OOT at different times the very first month we "tried" so I am not really counting it). I got pg last cycle but ended up with a chemical pg. Fingers crossed for this one!

Good luck! sorry about the chemical pg. I have my fingers crossed for you.

landosmommy · October 2011

Hiper85:
heather_09_15_07:
mrsz2008:
Hiper85:
heather_09_15_07:

mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

Pshaw. Crazy talk.

Ditto! I guess its just different for everyone!! i wish it was easy for me!

I believe she was being sarcastic, because it *isn't* difficult.

Am I confused? lol. Im saying its NOT easy for me. Sounds like she is saying (sarcastically) that it IS easy for her.

Sometimes these boards are just like texts.. hard to "hear" the tone behind everyones posts.

I think it is wonderful if you don't have a hard time charting or if you have been able to make it part of your routine. I just haven't gotten there yet.

Agreed.

landosmommy · October 2011

I'm just reading all these posts about being confused about FF & it's predictions & everything. Hard to decide if it is worth it....for me that is. I know it's worth it for some of you, and that's understandable. I'm not saying it's "dumb" or anything to do it, it's just not for me quite yet.

Eliesc2 · October 2011

I thought that at first I absolutely did not want to chart, but halfway through this cycle I changed my mind. I think the only issue is if you have an irregular sleep schedule. Once you pick a time to take the temp though it seems pretty simple. FF does most of the work.

alison518 · October 2011

I dont chart, but we only recently started TTC...if it doesnt happen for us this cycle, I'm def going to chart for next cycle. It seems like a great way to learn about your body.

Hiper85 · October 2011

Eliesc2:
I thought that at first I absolutely did not want to chart, but halfway through this cycle I changed my mind. I think the only issue is if you have an irregular sleep schedule. Once you pick a time to take the temp though it seems pretty simple. FF does most of the work.

BINGO! I work different hours everyday and I'm having a hard time disciplining myself to wake up early after late nights,.

discobush · October 2011

I tried charting and found it to be a right royal pain in the ass. So no, I don't chart. Guess I'm just lazy!

SadieTop · October 2011

I do not chart but if a few more cycles go by and no BFP I will start...but I started using OPKs but have not gotten a positive yet

Erin1722 · October 2011

I tend to get a little obsessive about things... so I decided not to chart for the first few months to keep myself and DH more relaxed (last month when I got a positive OPK that pressure and excitment was just a little much for him...so I'm not doing that this month either). We're just going to have sex ED or EOD this cycle and see what happens.

That being said, after three or four cycles I probably will start charting because that is when my body *should* be fairly regular again (knock on wood) after coming off BCP last month so I will want to make sure I am O'ing by then. I figure that the first 3-4 months it would be normal for me not to O from being on BCP, so I don't really care to know if I am or not. Just my reasoning. I think it's different for everyone, we all get emotionally invested in TTC in different ways.

landosmommy · October 2011

jefa621:

landosmommy:
I'm just reading all these posts about being confused about FF & it's predictions & everything. Hard to decide if it is worth it....for me that is. I know it's worth it for some of you, and that's understandable. I'm not saying it's "dumb" or anything to do it, it's just not for me quite yet.

We all started there. But if you take some time up front and read the tutorials on FF it will really help you understand what you're looking for and how it all works.

thank you!!! I guess maybe it just looks crazy, so I will read the tutorials (they are in my email, havent read them, but havent deleted them yet either).

mchupie · October 2011

cruelsound:
mchupie:
Taking a minute to put a thermometer in my mouth and then enter my temp into the computer really isn't that much work to me?

How do you do all of that AND take care of your daughter? You are amazing!

Ha I know, I'm clearly superwoman Wink

Dragonfly522 · October 2011

I'm with you, I do NOT chart. It is way too much anxiety about remembering to test in the morning. By the time I remember it is about 4 hours after I woke up....too late then!

emmypants · October 2011

I did then quit for a while. I'm still charting cm, just not a temp

daisy19782011 · October 2011

I dont chart---I use OPK's and check for other ovulation signs...CM, and I get a pinching on one side. I just feel like I know myself and I know I would obsess over the charting. I am not saying i wont ever do it, but I am just not currently doing it. I think you have to do what is right for you.

Carolinagirl413 · October 2011

I don't find charting to be hard or that it's work. My BBT remembers the last temp, so it is a matter of taking my temp. I will look at when it is done (unless it's the weekend, and then I go back to sleep and check it later) and then enter it into FF when I have time.

FWIW, before having DS, my cycles were clockwork, every 24 days with O on day 11 or 12. Since having DS, they are a little longer, 28-32 days, however O has been any where from CD 9 to CD 19. Without charting, I never would have known just how wacky my body has been.

tayray1 · October 2011

This is my first month charting. I've checked cm and used opk's in the past. I just wanted to make sure that I was actually o'ing and not just gearing up to o. I like charting..I set my alarm for when MH has to get up for work about 5am, take my temp, write it on a little notebook and fall back asleep until I have to get up, about 6:30. I've had a few rough nights, and so ff makes an open circle, but I caught my shift just fine nonetheless. I like knowing what's going on with my body, and know which DPO I actually am, instead of asking ladies on here questions about my cycle, and not even knowing where I actually am in it, kwim?

kjskala · October 2011

I haven't charted. And I dont know where to start, even if i wanted to!

Hiper85 · October 2011

jefa621:
Hiper85:

Eliesc2:
I thought that at first I absolutely did not want to chart, but halfway through this cycle I changed my mind. I think the only issue is if you have an irregular sleep schedule. Once you pick a time to take the temp though it seems pretty simple. FF does most of the work.

BINGO! I work different hours everyday and I'm having a hard time disciplining myself to wake up early after late nights,.

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/BBT-and-shift-work.html

I had no idea! I thought you had to be strict about waking the same time each morning? Thank you for sharing this...

leanna0127 · October 2011

I don't chart at all.My temp seems to go up and down daily for no reason so it is just a confusing pain in the butt for me. I use OPKs intead and they work great. No confusion with them and I get a good heads up when I am about to ovualte. Everyone has to do it their own way and if you're trying something, like charting, that doesn't really work for you then the TTC process will be that more frustrating and not enjoyable. PLENTY of people have gotten pregnant without charting.

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