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CVS BBT Thermometer question

Pocky873Pocky873 member
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Squishy's post earlier this week got me thinking that the purple CVS thermometer I had been using may be unreliable (possibly resulting in my rocky charts).  I ordered the Mabis thermometer from Walmart online, but it won't get here for several days.  Today is CD1 for me and I don't want to start using a new thermometer mid-cycle. 

Someone in that thread mentioned that CVS has a new BBT for sale (a white one).  If you have this one, have you had any problems with it?  Do you like it?  Have you noticed any "favorite" temps? 

Thanks!

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Re: CVS BBT Thermometer question

  • evyberryevyberry member
    I've been using the CVS purple BBT for the last 2 months and I haven't had any issues and it doesn't seem to have favorite temps. I hope that Mabis works for you!
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  • Pocky873Pocky873 member

    imageLibraryChica:
    I use that one. It seems to take a long time to read, but I haven't noticed any favorite temps. My chart's a little bumpy, but bumpy in a natural-looking way, if that makes any sense. 

    Which one - the white one or the purple one?  The label on the white one says it reads in approximately 60 seconds.  The purple one does take a long time to read, sometimes up to 3 minutes. 

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  • Pocky873Pocky873 member

    imageevyberry:
    I've been using the CVS purple BBT for the last 2 months and I haven't had any issues and it doesn't seem to have favorite temps. I hope that Mabis works for you!

    Thanks, I meant the white CVS BBT.  Since the Mabis won't arrive for several days, I was planning to start using that for cycle #5 (if there is a cycle #5, that is).  If the white one is any good, I could run out and get it today and start using it tomorrow morning.

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    imageLibraryChica:
    Sorry, I went back and edited. I have the white one. The packaging says 60 seconds, but I would say it takes twice that. I've toyed with the idea of replacing it because of this.

    Thanks for the clarification.  Hmm...that still sounds better than the purple one - I feel like the purple one takes forever.  Do you temp orally or vaginally?  And do you clean yours off everyday? 

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  • taurus424taurus424 member

    right now i am using the purple one...and my temps were crazy...so i went out and bought the cvs white one about two days ago...my compared to the new white on emy purple thermometer is wacky.

    i am gonna finish this cycle with the purple then do next cyle with the new white one.

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    imageLibraryChica:
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    imageLibraryChica:
    Sorry, I went back and edited. I have the white one. The packaging says 60 seconds, but I would say it takes twice that. I've toyed with the idea of replacing it because of this.

    Thanks for the clarification.  Hmm...that still sounds better than the purple one - I feel like the purple one takes forever.  Do you temp orally or vaginally?  And do you clean yours off everyday? 

    Orally. I'm not sure when you say "clean off" if you mean physically or clearing the data. I clean it daily and it only stores on temep, so the data clears daily.

    2 minutes is a long time first thing in the a.m., but you're right, it could be worse. Happy shopping!

    Thank you!  Yes, I meant physically cleaning off the part that goes in your mouth, not clearing the data.  I think I'll run out and get it now. 

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  • Squishy622Squishy622 member
    Pock, sorry about CD1!! Sad Keep us posted, let us know what you think of the Mabis.
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  • jillybean1012jillybean1012
    I have the CVS Purple Thermometer and also have a super messed up chart. I just bought this one last month to replace the Target Pink one that started giving me the same temp everyday. I hate that the purple one takes forever to give you a reading! I now feel like I need to buy another one. Or just accept that Ididnt ovulate this month or last month. Sad
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  • Lexie MarieLexie Marie member
    Blah that sucks I just bought the purple one Monday lol - I dont like how it doesnt light up or beep when its done. Blah.
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  • btartaroindbtartaroind member
    Thank you for asking this question!! I have the purple BBT thermometer and my temps seem to be all over the place. I think I may buy the white one too. hmmm

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  • Pocky873Pocky873 member

    imageSquishy622:
    Pock, sorry about CD1!! Sad Keep us posted, let us know what you think of the Mabis.

    Thanks, Squish!  I'm trying to look on the bright side of things.  I'm planning to run out shortly and pick up the white CVS one to use this cycle, since the Mabis won't get here in time.  If there is a cycle #5, however, I might switch to the Mabis, since many people have given it good reviews. 

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    imageLexie Marie:
    Blah that sucks I just bought the purple one Monday lol - I dont like how it doesnt light up or beep when its done. Blah.

    That's weird - my purple one always beeps when it's done.  It just takes a long time to finish, though.  I also don't like how it lights up, but I haven't come across any that has a backlight. 

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