temping this month..

GavinRonansMom · January 2013

I am debating abandoning temping this month. Thursday night I drank enough to mess up my temp and starting yesterday I haven't been feeling great....just a cough/cold I think but it caused me to toss and turn all night and temp early....I typically O on day 12....is it too late to save my chart? I am afraid with this high temps and missing data it might mess it up...should I just try for a few more days then decide?

Fwiw I have been consistent with my O and lp days for 3 cycles and am using the CBEFM as well, other signs as well. I want to see the ch and my chart to be pretty but so far it looks terrible.

jszy10 · January 2013

I think you are still early enough in your cycle to try and salvage it!

I feel like both times I have been sick I have O'd a few days earlier than planned, but my cycle is typically 41 days, so a bit different situation than you.

starburst0928 · January 2013

I'm a bad influence because I don't temp, so I'd say skip it! But then again, I'm trying the theory less is more this cycle.

You said you didn't temp with your 1st, correct? So you've proven it can be done...

GavinRonansMom · January 2013

starburst0928:
I'm a bad influence because I don't temp, so I'd say skip it! But then again, I'm trying the theory less is more this cycle.
You said you didn't temp with your 1st, correct? So you've proven it can be done...

ha, you are a bad influence ha...no I didn't temp with either boys...I am in a less in more as well

lolee465 · January 2013

Since you O pretty consistently on cd 12 I don't think taking the month off from temping would be a bad idea for you. If I were you I would probably use OPKs though, just for peace of mind. Of course I'm still new at this, so my advice should be taken with a grain of salt.

Gatorsgirl731 · January 2013

I'm a temp'er so I would say start it back up. Even if there is nothing it can do for your chart you will get used to doing it. Are you tracking CM?

Edit to add: I just realized your on CD6 it isn't too late to get on the temping ball. My chart pre O looks pretted flucked up, but I was still able to reach CH's status.

buggirl72 · January 2013

You are using the CBEFM and have already thought of a game plan based on that.

I think it is still early enough - a lot of people do not temp the first week of their cycle. You could toss all of your temps up to this point and start tomorrow. You were only wanting to temp until you get CHs anyways.

I hope you get feeling better but if you need to take mucinex remember to take the one that only has guaifensin in it.

GavinRonansMom · January 2013

buggirl72:
You are using the CBEFM and have already thought of a game plan based on that.
I think it is still early enough - a lot of people do not temp the first week of their cycle. You could toss all of your temps up to this point and start tomorrow. You were only wanting to temp until you get CHs anyways.
I hope you get feeling better but if you need to take mucinex remember to take the one that only has guaifensin in it.

thanks bug! I might just discard them...hmmm...I will see how my night sleep goes tonight and tomorrow. I am using the CBEFM and I will confirm with a digital OPK for this month just to be sure. I will check CM and stuff anyway.

I also have a new situation at work that is causing some restless sleep and I am afraid that will fluck up my chart. I also am coming up to Noah's EDD in a month and I know if this isn't my cycle I won't be able to chart next month...I am trying to destress...I just can't decide which would be better. I like charting, but sometimes I worry about it...then again not doing it might prove just as bad haha

Oh and today I started the mucinex Stick out tongue

lsuhoneybadger · January 2013

buggirl72:
You are using the CBEFM and have already thought of a game plan based on that.
I think it is still early enough - a lot of people do not temp the first week of their cycle. You could toss all of your temps up to this point and start tomorrow. You were only wanting to temp until you get CHs anyways.
I hope you get feeling better but if you need to take mucinex remember to take the one that only has guaifensin in it.

Ditto buggirl...I'm on CD 4, haven't started temping yet, and probably won't until Monday morning. I pretty much always skip tempting during AF and haven't had any problems confirming O.

GavinRonansMom · January 2013

lsuhoneybadger:
buggirl72:
You are using the CBEFM and have already thought of a game plan based on that.
I think it is still early enough - a lot of people do not temp the first week of their cycle. You could toss all of your temps up to this point and start tomorrow. You were only wanting to temp until you get CHs anyways.
I hope you get feeling better but if you need to take mucinex remember to take the one that only has guaifensin in it.
Ditto buggirl...I'm on CD 4, haven't started temping yet, and probably won't until Monday morning. I pretty much always skip tempting during AF and haven't had any problems confirming O.

do you O on the early side? I should O on Friday

lsuhoneybadger · January 2013

GavinRonansMom:
lsuhoneybadger:
buggirl72:
You are using the CBEFM and have already thought of a game plan based on that.
I think it is still early enough - a lot of people do not temp the first week of their cycle. You could toss all of your temps up to this point and start tomorrow. You were only wanting to temp until you get CHs anyways.
I hope you get feeling better but if you need to take mucinex remember to take the one that only has guaifensin in it.
Ditto buggirl...I'm on CD 4, haven't started temping yet, and probably won't until Monday morning. I pretty much always skip tempting during AF and haven't had any problems confirming O.
do you O on the early side? I should O on Friday

I think I've had one or two early O's (maybe a CD12 and 15?) but I still think you would be fine. With the CBEFM and what temps you will have, I don't think it would be an issue with getting crosshairs. That being said, if you want a temp break, feel free to take one. I know I thoroughly enjoyed the time off on the cycle I didn't temp (before our medicated cycle).

heather52904 · January 2013

mlal78:

You are absolutely fine if you want to start charting now, FF should still confirm O for you.

If you want to take the month off as well, you are covered between the CBEFM and the opks. However, keep in mind they do not confirm ovulation, just the LH surge. If you want the confirmation you will have to keep charting.

Yes

KMW08 · January 2013

Gatorsgirl731:
I'm a temp'er so I would say start it back up. Even if there is nothing it can do for your chart you will get used to doing it. Are you tracking CM?

this. I find repetition helps even if I'm not really relying on something, it helps me stay in habit.

miakrita · January 2013

Hey! You have some good feedback so far.

I'd say keep temping, because I'm just an anal retentive betch like that.

I hope you feel better!

GavinRonansMom · January 2013

heather52904:
mlal78:

You are absolutely fine if you want to start charting now, FF should still confirm O for you.

If you want to take the month off as well, you are covered between the CBEFM and the opks.  However, keep in mind they do not confirm ovulation, just the LH surge.  If you want the confirmation you will have to keep charting.

I do understand this...i havent decided. I will give it a few more days. I know I for sure am taking a charting break if I make it to next month. I am suppose to O on Noah's EDD....thanks ladies!

KatieintheCity · January 2013

Gatorsgirl731:
I'm a temp'er so I would say start it back up. Even if there is nothing it can do for your chart you will get used to doing it. Are you tracking CM?
Edit to add: I just realized your on CD6 it isn't too late to get on the temping ball. My chart pre O looks pretted flucked up, but I was still able to reach CH's status.

Yes I agree with Gators.

waterfall11 · January 2013

starburst0928:
I'm a bad influence because I don't temp, so I'd say skip it! But then again, I'm trying the theory less is more this cycle.You said you didn't temp with your 1st, correct? So you've proven it can be done...nbsp;

I'm with star, forget temping this month, give yourself a break! hope you don't mind my chiming in, still lurking here

GavinRonansMom · January 2013

waterfall11:
starburst0928:
I'm a bad influence because I don't temp, so I'd say skip it! But then again, I'm trying the theory less is more this cycle.You said you didn't temp with your 1st, correct? So you've proven it can be done...nbsp;
I'm with star, forget temping this month, give yourself a break! hope you don't mind my chiming in, still lurking here

I don't mind...

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