Those who charted...

andricjl · August 2011

Are you still temping? When did/will you stop? Last time I was still temping after I got my BFP at 11dpo. At 16dpo my temp dropped and I sort of freaked out and stopped temping at that point, just to miscarry a week later at 5w3d. I don't know why I am putting myself through it again, but I am still temping and was so happy when I got past 16dpo with no temp drop this time around. I don't want to tempt fate, but I can't seem to not temp.

Jessica

Johlise · August 2011

I stopped temping about 3 days after I got my BFP. Your temp will drive you crazy with it's fluctuations after you get your BFP so by all means don't put yourself through the stress! Stop temping!!! lol Smile

Punken13 · August 2011

I charted for about a week after I got my BFP, I am chart stalking my BFF so I can still obsess over someones chart...lol

bethios · August 2011

I took my temp this morning for the first time since my BFP. It's an easy way to check in with yourself. But if its stressing you out its so not a good idea. Step away from the thermometer!

WildcatPrincess · August 2011

As soon as I got my BFP both times, I hate temping.

Tambcat · August 2011

No way! I stopped that noise as soon as I got my bfp.

SteelCity44 · August 2011

andricjl:
Are you still temping? When did/will you stop? Last time I was still temping after I got my BFP at 11dpo. At 16dpo my temp dropped and I sort of freaked out and stopped temping at that point, just to miscarry a week later at 5w3d. I don't know why I am putting myself through it again, but I am still temping and was so happy when I got past 16dpo with no temp drop this time around. I don't want to tempt fate, but I can't seem to not temp.

Jessica

Temping or not temping will not change your fate. I know it's hard, but try to stop temping, or temp infrequently. Once you get an u/s you'll feel better, but that might be far away still. You'll be fine. All the girls are praying for each other here.

Laouli · August 2011

STEP AWAY FROM THE THERMOMETER! IT will only drive you crazy..

I stopped temping the day I got my bfp!

CJPowers · August 2011

Temping is such a distant memory! I HATED that noise every morning and so did DH. I stopped right after I got my BFP. You can't control what is going to happen to you. You are pregnant!! Congrats! Enjoy it!

purplepolish · August 2011

I made DH hide that thing the day I got my BFP. I knew it would drive me crazy. I would definitely recommend stopping, good luck!

ohjaime · August 2011

Laouli:

STEP AWAY FROM THE THERMOMETER! IT will only drive you crazy..

I stopped temping the day I got my bfp!

Definitely stop temping. I temped for a while after (CD20 I think) Only because I got a big drop on the day I got my for sure positive test (CD13) and I was scared of a CP. But enough is enough. Put your thermometer away!

alie78_80 · August 2011

I stopped after I got my BFP. I hated having to wake up earlier on the weekends to temp so I just don't anymore.

MsNessa · August 2011

I stopped the day I got my BFP. It helped that we were on vacation and it was nice to sleep in and not worry about it.

For my last pregnancy I temped for a few days after my BFP then stopped. Your temp will go up and down a little, so it's better to stop and not drive yourself crazy.

RileyM2010 · August 2011

My last temp was at 21dpo, after I had definitely stopped bleeding and got my betas back. I temped almost everyday for 6 yrs (charted tta before ttc), so it was really hard to stop after being in the habit for so long. I feel better now since I was stressed every morning after my bfp that my temp would drop.

CrawltheWarriorKing · August 2011

andricjl:

Are you still temping? When did/will you stop? Last time I was still temping after I got my BFP at 11dpo. At 16dpo my temp dropped and I sort of freaked out and stopped temping at that point, just to miscarry a week later at 5w3d. I don't know why I am putting myself through it again, but I am still temping and was so happy when I got past 16dpo with no temp drop this time around. I don't want to tempt fate, but I can't seem to not temp.

Jessica

I am! I will probably temp tomorrow and then stop. I wanted to get at least past the point of last cycle before my m/c so that's why I kept at it. I haven't had huge drops which have kept me calmer. And like PP said you're not tempting fate. Whatever is meant to happen will, you just have to believe you will meet this baby in about 8 months

If you want we can make a deal - We can both stop and tomorrow no temping

jeffsjayme · August 2011

I've stopped temping. It is weird since I've been charting for 15 cycles - 18 months. It's a little odd!

sometimesalwayschaotic · August 2011

I am still temping every morning. Every morning it stays somewhere between 98-98.6 I can reassure myself that everything is good. With my M/c my temps started dropping gradual a few weeks before I m/c. I do find it beneficial because if your temps start to drop you can get into the doc and if your progesterone is low you can get supplements. The lady who taught me how to chart saved her baby by temping so I always do it now. I fit is making you feel reassured, keep it up! If not put it away. Just a warning, as you get closer to second trimester your temps will go down since your progesterone naturally drops since the placenta is taking over the making of progesterone.

Vattica · August 2011

I am still checking my temp every morning, if something is going to happen, I want to be prepared. I would absolutely panic if it was a surprise. But for me, I don't obsess about the numbers, my temp shift is about 1 full degree, so there isn't much obscurity whether the numbers are in the Ok range or not. I agree with everyone else, why stress yourself out ?