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TTC after 35
Dropped to coverline
I am new to charting & TTC. I went off BCP June 13th, so this is our 2nd month TTC. It is only my first month charting - since I was on my Honeymoon the first cycle & knew that charting would be impossible.
I am on 12 DPO & my temp just dropped to my coverline temp. Does this mean there is no hope of being pregnant? I have been nauseous for over a week now. No throwing up, but definately quesy. We seemed to have had intercourse at the right times based on my FF chart (hoping to be able to attach chart for you to see).
On day 11 (from start of period) I had very obvious ovulation pain/cramping & the next day I had a little spotting. According to FF my ovulation occured on day 13.
At age 42 & the first time TTC - I know our chances are not the greatest. I appreciate any info my fellow bumpies could give me. I know my cycle is probably off still. I did get my period when I would have if I was still on BC last month - which I found amazing since I had no idea when it would start back up - but right on schedule AF showed up.
OK - no clue how to attach my chart from FF. If anyone can tell me how to do that, I will try again. Thanks.
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Re: Dropped to coverline
Not sure if this link will work to get to my chart or not.
https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ticker/3e6943/ttc.png
Welcome!
What I've learned from this board is that going off the BCP can make your cycles a little wonky for the first few months. In addition to charting are you also using ovulation predictors?
Unfortunately alot of the times a temp drop does mean your periods on the way, however some times it's also indicative of implantation but would need to be followed with a temp increase. Since it's only your first month charting I would say keep at it, usually it takes a few months of charting before you start to see a pattern. Good Luck!
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** BFP 8/16/12 beta #1 148! beta#2 407 beta #3 4000 u/s 9.10 1 lovely hb 126, Baby Boy is due 04/28/13!!
Hi, Thanks I am not using OPKs yet - just charting temp & CM right now. My DH thinks I am overboard already with this - that I should just let it happen. LOL Mind you, he admitted that he looks at my notepad with my temps written on it constantly...
I shall see what tomorrows temp says. At least it hasn't fallen below the coverline yet. Praying for a rise in temp...
Thanks for the input.
Hi and welcome!
You can add your chart to your signature.
In fertility friend, at the chart page, select the "sharing" option on the top right side of the page, choose "get code" and then select and copy the "chart thumbnail" code.
At the bump, login into your account and customize your signature, paste the code there.
Hope this helps. Charting is a great idea. It helps to be able to share your chart with others when you have questions.
Sometimes, as PP said a dip can mean implantation and it can go below the coverline. But as DHZ said above, if your temp soars back up it's likely good news. Unfornately, if it doesn't you can expect AF.
Anywho, good luck. Hope your stay is short and sweet.
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Welcome! I am on a similar boat. My period is 2 days late, my temp dropped today. I am not even bothered to test. My cycle is always very regular, as some of you know, my cycle is all wacked this month. So I don't even want to get my hope up. I am just waiting my AF comes so I'll do my IUI this cycle.
Good luck to you, I hope your temp rises tomorow.
Yeah. The drop is not a good sign, but things can turn around. You never know.
Anyway, a warm welcome to you and good luck!
BFP #1 - missed m/c 4.18.11 found @8w3d, d&c @13w
BFP #2 blighted ovum found 8.2011 @8w, misoprostol
BFP#3 - missed m/c 6.11.12 @ 9w3d, d&c revealed extra chromosome 15
BFP#4 8.10.12, DD born 4/26/13
Chiming in late, here, but I agree with pps. And I don't think using OPKs is overboard. For me, it's the only thing that works, since checking CM is just not a viable option for me.
I also find that FF puts the coverline too high. My RE is always taking my charts and drawing a coverline a couple bars below FF. But yes, your chart looks like a non-pregnancy chart.
If you have a chance, check out the FF lessons-- they have some great basic information that can make charting much clearer and they only take a few minutes to read through.
Welcome to the board and GL!
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Hi, yes, I read all of those lessons (I think 9 of them so far) and also read the book "Taking Control of your Fertility". Of course reading & then actually filling out the chart & understanding what the chart means takes a bit of getting used to LOL. I am glad I found the FF chart - so much easier than keeping a manual chart using a pen & pc of paper.. He He