Charting Confusion? (Newbie)
equinechic
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Hi Ladies,
Usually I just lurk, but I am really confused about my charting so I figured it can't hurt to ask.
Quick background: Stopped BC in Nov '11 and starting charting that month. I have had some things go on since then that I know will throw it off. First one being that in Jan my employer asked me to cover a new position. This took me from 1st shift (+/-50 hrs/wk) to 3rd shift (min 72 hrs/wk). This major change in schedule threw me for a loop and so my wake up time is not as exact as when I was on day shift. Second change being, I went from using a regular thermometer, to a light up one (which was inacurate) to a BBT Thermometer, all in one week. Other than that I was sick in Dec or Jan, so that chart is way scewed.
So, I have been doing my best to try and get up at the same time, although this doesn't always work on my (one) day off. But, as I am going through this month, I am really confused as to what my body is doing. I know it can take time for your body to adjust after BC (I was on it for ~11 yrs), but its been months.
Ultimately, my question is do you think my charting looks "normal"? Am I doing something wrong? Or is my temping weird enough to go back (paying a another co-pay *rolling my eyes*) to my MW and bring up with her?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'd like to get our ducks in order before Nov as that is when we are planning to officially begin TTC.
TIA!!!
Re: Charting Confusion? (Newbie)
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They look fairly clear to me, but I'd also like to know why you have the open circles. You might try adding OPKs next cycle.
FWIW, my first 3-4 charts of charting were crap because I was still getting the hang of things.
Thanks guys.
I actually have 7 cycles worth of charts, but for some reason only the latest 2 come up on that link. If someone knows how to change, please enlighten me.
The open circles do indicate a discrepency, in my case, it is a difference in time. Those are the days when I decide I can't just lay there awake any longer.
DC2London- I agree with you regarding the ovulation 3 days ago, temp-wise and the fact that it was so soon after AF. But I did have EWCM and was horny as a teenager (sorry if TMI), both of which are typical signs around my temp change in previous months since stopping BC.
Thanks so much for your input. I know we still have quite a few months to go before we even start TTC, but I figured I'd ask.