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Basal Temp Questions

HappeewifeHappeewife
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OK ... I'm going to start tracking my temps with a basal thermometer The directions say to start temping right after my menstrual period ends. Is this right? I am asking these things because I hear different versions.  Also, is rectal or oral temping better. If rectal, what lubricant do you use because the box states not to use petroleum jelly?  I am really beat because I got my period today and I am getting scared. DH and I are going to a RE on Monday. If I get my period again next time we try I am willing to then to try clomid (yikes(.
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Re: Basal Temp Questions

  • MelleTXMelleTX member

    I take my temp every day. You can really start anytime, but it should be at least a few days before Ovulation. If you have not done so, create an account on FertiliyFriend.com. it's the bestway to go. click my chart below to get there.

    Oral or rectal is fine as long as you do it the same way everyday. I choose for oral.

    Clomid really isn't that scary if you are under the care of an RE. Good luck!

    Single Mother by Choice. Life didn't work out the way I planned so I did it on my own. IUI #s 1-3, unmedicated = BFN, IUI #s 4-6, 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel = BFN IVF #1: 23R, 20M, 17F. 5 day transfer 2 blasts. 2 Snowbabies BFP 6dp5dt, Beta #1 7dp5dt = 58, Beta #2 9dp5dt = 114, Beta #3 10dp5dt = 187 1st Ultrasound = 5/3, not much to see yet. 2nd Ultrasound = 5/17, TWINS!!! Hospital Bed Rest at 32 weeks due to pre-ecclampsia and severe edema. Audrey Grace, 5lbs9oz, & Lydia Louise, 6lbs, born via emergency c-section on 12/6/12 at 36w1d My IVF Journey
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  • mtlaurelmtlaurel
    I think some women don't temp through their periods, but I do, just to stay in the habit. You can start at anytime. I do orally, some do vaginally. That would require too much coordination for me at 4:30am! Good luck.
    TTC #1 since June 2010
    Me: 36, DH: 42
    Dx: DOR and MFI

    DH: low count + very low motility; hormones all normal; Sperm DNA Frag. test = poor to fair; male karyotyping normal
    Me: FSH 13.4 + AMH 0.26 + hypothyroidism; Scratch the hypothyrodism (?); Blood clotting and immune panel all negative; endometrial biopsy normal

    IVF #1 (MDLF - Jul/Aug 2011): BFN (9R, 5M, 3F with ICSI, 3dt of 1 10-cell grade 2, no frosties)
    IVF #2 (EP-antagonist - Sep/Oct 2011): BFN (6R, 4M, 3F w/ ICSI, 3dt of 1 6-cell, 1 7-cell, grade 4s, no frosties)
    DE IVF #1 (shared cycle - June 2012): c/p (6R, 6F w/ICSI, 3dt 1 8-cell grade A- and 1 7-cell grade A-; no frosties)
    DE IVF #2 (shared cycle with new donor - Nov/Dec/ 2012): - BFP!!!!! 12/14/12. U/S on 12/27 shows twins!!!!!

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  • HappeewifeHappeewife
    You know ... I was never super anal about tracking my menstrual cycle. When DH and I conceived DS two years ago it was on the first time we "tried." I'm not trying to brag just getting anxious because I turned 40 in November and we have been "trying" a couple of months - I thought it was going to be like the first - lol.... I feel like and idiot now.  I get my period on the dot around the same time every month and have no "female problems". I did not have any problems while pregnant with DS. I guess I am just having a bad day.
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  • HappyMrsKHappyMrsK member

    I don't start temping until after my period. Some women do it everyday just to stay in the habit of temping though. I only take my temp orally.

    If you are going to take your temp vaginally, you probably wouldn't need lubricant. I've heard that vaginal temping is a little more accurate, but I'm fine with taking my temp orally :)

    I'm not familiar with rectal temping for tracking fertility so I'm no help with that. GL!

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  • PecanSamPecanSam member

    I temp the whole time. I also do it orally, I haven't read any benefit in doing it vaginally.

    I started Clomid with my regular OB/GYN in Oct. 50mg, then Nov. 100mg, and Dec. 100mg. January we met with an RE for the first time and fell in love with the practice. The RE put me on Clomid in Feb 100mg, and did our first IUI, with an HCG trigger shot. I'm on Clomid again for March 100mg and will do another IUI.

    I have not have any problems on Clomid. I find that I'm more thristy, so I just drink more water. My RE closely monitors me while on Clomid, unlike my OB/GYN. I haven't had any swelling in my ovaries or any cysts. This month was the first month that I felt I was more emotional b/c of Clomid.

    We felt great after our RE appt. we are just kicking ourselves for not seeking out the RE earlier.

    GL with everything:)

     

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