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When should I start Charting? Never have before and...

JonathansMommyJonathansMommy member
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I started my period sunday the 10th yesterday.  I bought a basal thermometer today.  Any advice/tips appreciated!!
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Re: When should I start Charting? Never have before and...

  • ShaylizShayliz member
    I recommend temping vaginally after your period is gone. The newbie link on the Trying to Get Pregnant board has a lot of good info.
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  • kelly321kelly321 member

    I'm with the others - I recommend you head over to the "Trying to Get Pregnant" board, read their newbie link, lurk for a week or two, and then introduce yourself. Pick up a copy of "Taking Charge of Your Fertility," as it gives you some great information on how your cycles work.

    ETA: I temp orally and it works fine. If your temps are erratic orally, then you can always switch to vaginal temping. And you can start temping at any point in your cycle, but if you start after you ovulate, you won't see the temp shift that month (shouldn't be a problem since you have your period now). Also, I forgot to also suggest signing up for Fertility Friend (you can click on the link in my siggy to get there) and watching the tutorials. It's a great, free tool that's really easy to use.


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    BFP2: 3/18/12, blighted ovum, natural m/c @ 7w4d
    BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence

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  • amh04amh04

    I temped orally and did fine. I just kept my thermometer under my pillow so I didn't have to move in the morning. Remember to temp even if you're on your period.

    I would suggest heading over to the TTGP board - I'm sure there are a ton of wonderful women there to help you.

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  • Todd&LauraTodd&Laura
    imagekelly321:

    I'm with the others - I recommend you head over to the "Trying to Get Pregnant" board, read their newbie link, lurk for a week or two, and then introduce yourself. Pick up a copy of "Taking Charge of Your Fertility," as it gives you some great information on how your cycles work.

    ETA: I temp orally and it works fine. If your temps are erratic orally, then you can always switch to vaginal temping. And you can start temping at any point in your cycle, but if you start after you ovulate, you won't see the temp shift that month (shouldn't be a problem since you have your period now). Also, I forgot to also suggest signing up for Fertility Friend (you can click on the link in my siggy to get there) and watching the tutorials. It's a great, free tool that's really easy to use.

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  • GraceyandTroyGraceyandTroy member
    imagekelly321:

    I'm with the others - I recommend you head over to the "Trying to Get Pregnant" board, read their newbie link, lurk for a week or two, and then introduce yourself. Pick up a copy of "Taking Charge of Your Fertility," as it gives you some great information on how your cycles work.

    Yes yes yes!  Read this book!  It's the best book I ever read about my health, I wished I had read it in high school and I have given copies to several friends as they are approaching their weddings.  If you want to get pregnant, at any point in your life, (or if you have ovaries, for that matter) I would recommend this book.  

    GL, hope the process of ttc is nice and fast for you! 

     

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    start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
    dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
    Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
    Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
    Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
    Hoping holistic approach works!!!

    BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
    Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

    Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
    Back on metformin Aug 2013
    Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf
    DS weaned in April 2014
    Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  
    Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!
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