Charting after BFP?

AustinBride06

Is anyone else still charting after getting a BFP? How long will you (or did you) keep temping?

I'm only 14dpo and haven't really had any symptoms yet and I can't tell if the line on my HPT strips is getting any darker... it's still not as dark as the control line.  Beside going in to have blood drawn for betas twice a week (ETA: I'm not), I'm not sure what else there is that's reassuring.  But then (like today) when my temp was lower than it had been the past couple of days... I worry even more.  It's still well above the coverline but still.

So when are they going to invent a cheap home ultrasound/hCG quantifying system so I can see what's going on in there any time I start to get anxious?  Someone needs to get on that...

jen629

I stopped the day of the BFP

damabo80

My chart is in my siggy, but I continued on/off for about 10 days.

But, I'm also the type to continue to pee on a crapload of HPTs, too.

EricaK28

jen629:

I stopped the day of the BFP

This

Junebug060609

I stopped soon after my BFP (see chart in siggy).  I found myself fixating on every dip in my temps and it was driving me batty.  I had to walk away from the BBT.  Its scary enough being PgAL without adding fuel to the fire with my temp worries.

I'd advise not focusing on the darkness of the line on the HPTs either.  There are several variables that go into how dark that line gets (amt of ink in a given test, dilution of your sample).  Focus on the fact that the line is there.

bryanandkatrina

My OB ordered me to stop after my BFP - your body, hormones and temps do wacky things when you're pg, so temping doesn't really work or tell you anything anymore anyway. Definitely step away from the thermometer.

Also, step away from the pee sticks. I know we all like to see that darkening line, but unfortunately that doesn't mean anything either. Every HPT has a different amount of dye in it and therefore will give you a different result.

Sadly, all you can do is wait. We all know that's the hardest thing to do, especially being PgAL, but you're not alone. Just keep reminding yourself that 'today you are pregnant and you love you baby'. Hang in there.

PrincessDi80

My chart is in my siggy. I stopped a few days after my BFP, which I got at 10 DPO, so around the end of the 2ww I stopped.

quezzo

I stopped right away. Being PgAL gives you enough to worry about, you don't need to be stressing about your temps. I also agree about stepping away from the pee sticks. 

fightingravity

I've had a lot of bleeding despite tripling betas, and suspect I have an issue with low progesterone. My doc won't put me on progesterone supplements, so I'm still temping so I have some data to back me up if this pg doesn't work out and we need to do something different next time (supplements, or something to increase egg quality...)

If everything looks good for you, I'd stop. It will just drive you crazy.

VampyAuthor

Chart in siggy. I stopped just after my blood test. It was just a morning habit, I think.

rock-elle

I thought I would chart after BFP, but after a day or two I said no way..I started to obsess over temps and lines on a stick and what I was feeling and was it normal..!?!

I had to remind myself I was pg today and there is no amount of worrying or charting or peeing on things that was going to change the outcome so I might as well just enjoy it for the time being.

romigu

Charting can get more stressful after you already know you're pregnant because of the above mentioned dips, etc.  I just stopped and enjoyed the ride. 

luvmyducks

I did for a few days after my BFP, so til 12dpo. But my temp dropped a lot and it freaked me out so I stopped. Sleeping in is nice

thewayiam

I temped for a few days after my BFP - I was curious about temps and how they would go up. Well, it was a bad idea. I had a big dip which just caused me unneccessary stress. If you're getting beta draws, you don't need to temp/chart IMO. Good luck.

TeacherVicky

I stopped two days after my BFP... put the thermometer away. It will only drive the madness that accompanies being PgAL.

Fififa21

I stopped the day of my BFP

Eris-Alexis

I stopped a few days after I got my BFP.  I stopped sleeping through the night, so taking it wasn't accurate anyway.  Keep in mind that your temp will be all over the place during your pregnancy as well.  Unfortunately, there is little you can do for reassurance other than beta draws or HPTs at this stage of the game.  You could call your Dr and explain how anxious you are.  Maybe s/he will offer to run your betas or get you in for an early u/s.