I finally caved...

daphne814

I went on an online shopping spree and ordered a BBT, some preseed, and 20 HPT's.  I've created a monster.  

Question for those who chart:  CD1 was Thursday for me.  The BBT won't get here until around Wed.  Does it matter if I don't start temping from day 1?  As long as I get a good week or so before my O, I should be ok, right?  Or should I wait to temp next cycle?

Any other tips for keeping sane while charting will be greatly appreciated! 

jumagirl

Welcome to the over-obsessive club : )   (I say that with affection, btw)

You'll be fine if you don't start temping on cd1.  I usually wait until AF leaves.  You basically need 4-5 temps before O so that you'll recognize the thermal shift when it happens. 

picarona

I'd go ahead and get started this cycle.  Just keep track of when CD1 was so that when you get your BBT you can enter your temps on the appropriate day (CD 12 or whatever)  Things might not be super clear to you this first cycle (that's true the first cycle of charting anyway) but it will still give you data.  And heck, maybe things will be really clear.

ShellShockedMama

Charting during af isn't really necessary. As long as you have 6 pre o temps, you're golden.

daphne814

Thanks, guys.  That was what I was hoping.  I'll start the day after the good ol' BBT gets here.  

jumagirl- I'm proud to be a member of the over-obsessive club if I'm counted amongst the likes of all of you At least I have good company to obsess with!

kimber926

Good luck!  The first days don't matter.