charting question

CoraGold1980

So I started charting ths cycle, keeping track of it on my calender, not through FF or anything like that. My question is this... When i temp will it go up and up and spike around time of ovulation or does it just SPIKE around ovulation and that is it? I am using Opk's as well, but I am just curious about the temping. And, when I temp and I spike, this means I did ovulate? or I am going to ovulate? and if it means i am going to, what is the time frame? I know am going to go on
FF and read up on temping, but I i am just super busy the next few days, and would like to hear what you ladies say...

 

thanks a bunch!

KristieM1985

your temp will spike the day after you ovulated so won't wait for your spike to bd.

CoraGold1980

so basically temping tells me that I DID ovulate. but checking cm and opk's will tell me when I am about to.

juliane2004

It's not just a spike, it's a sustained temperature shift. See my chart in my siggy for examples. There are lower pre-O temps, and higher post-O temps. You O the day BEFORE your temp shift.

KristieM1985

CoraGold1980:

so basically temping tells me that I DID ovulate. but checking cm and opk's will tell me when I am about to.

Yes. your CM and opks will tell you that your body is getting ready to O and your temps will confirm it. You need to have 3 high temps to confirm O. And then you temps should stay high until your AF, or they should stay high if you are pregnant.

llsoule79

Hey, so your temp dips before ovulation and then starts to spike. I recommend using FF - LOVE IT!!! GL!

Squishy622

llsoule79:

Hey, so your temp dips before ovulation and then starts to spike. I recommend using FF - LOVE IT!!! GL!

I feel the need to clarify this - that's not always true. Some women, but certainly not all, will see a dip before ovulation. In terms of your question, one you see sustained high temps for a few days you can be fairly sure you ovulated the day or so before the first high temp.

I definitely agree with the recommendation to use Fertility Friend to chart. I know you mentioned that you're busy, but when you get a chance I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how awesome it is.  In addition to their really helpful software (that will pinpoint ovulation for you), their tutorials are a wealth of information, it sounds like they would be really useful for you. I swear they did not pay me to say all of this Good luck!