BBT is so LOW! What's going on??

jlmxo · July 2014

Hi girls -

I'm trying to be patient this cycle but am a bit confused as to what's going on this month. Today is the day that AF is due and I have no cramps/symptoms whatsoever. I typically have SEVERE cramps/back pains a day or 2 before AF, and my BBT typically stays in the high 97's until it drops and a new cycle starts.

I haven't kept up with my BBT as much as I should have this month (I know, bad!), but was trying to relax a little bit.

What's odd is that for the past few days, my temp has been all the way down at 97.0! Lower than any other month I've kept track of. Even during AF it's mid 97's.

Last thing on my mind is that over the weekend (what would have been around CD9-10), I had very, very light pink/brown CM, and a TINY bit of brown spotting. Since then - no signs of AF and increased CM compared to what is typical for me at the end of my cycle.

I'm on my third day of testing and all have come back BFN. I really thought this was going to be the month... Are these just signs of AF arriving late? I've read about some girls going in to get bloodwork, but I don't know if that's even necessary at this point. Any insight is appreciated!!

Thanks

J

littlewest1 · July 2014

So you aren't late yet and you have negative tests and you want to go in for bloodwork?

You're going to have to wait this one out a bit.

themrsJRD · July 2014

Can you link your chart? Do you mean you had spotting over the weekend at 9-10 DPO??

If the test is negative I'm going to agree with it for now. It's not necessary to contact your doctor yet.

TheBorg7of9 · July 2014

Link your chart? Low temps are normal during the follicular phase and also in the couple days before your period starts. I've gone as low as 96.3.

CocoMcGee · July 2014

I'm a dreaded mouth breather, so maybe this won't comfort you, but I was at 95.7 this morning. It can happen.

I agree with others about holding off on a blood test. Just wait and test again if you still don't have your period.

delujm0 · July 2014

SO if you haven't been keeping up with your temps this cycle, how do you know for sure that you ovulated? If you didn't ovulate, you shouldn't be pregnant OR have your period. Is it possible that you had an anovulatory cycle and that the spotting was just your body being a bit confused about what was going on?

Without consistent temps I don't know what I can tell you...but unless you see a BFP or you haven't had a period for 60 days i don't see the need to call a doctor.

Wine&Cupcakes · July 2014

delujm0 said:
SO if you haven't been keeping up with your temps this cycle, how do you know for sure that you ovulated? If you didn't ovulate, you shouldn't be pregnant OR have your period. Is it possible that you had an anovulatory cycle and that the spotting was just your body being a bit confused about what was going on?

Without consistent temps I don't know what I can tell you...but unless you see a BFP or you haven't had a period for 60 days i don't see the need to call a doctor.

This is a good point. Could be an estrogen drop to round out an annovulatory cycle.

jlmxo · July 2014

I guess there's a chance I didn't ovulate - I did use OPK and got positive on days 18/19... although I know that doesn't necessarily mean anything. And yes sorry I meant spotting on 9/10 DPO

Just thought I was driving myself crazy with all of these tests and temp taking, but I guess I should have kept up with it to really know!

I'll wait it out and see what happens. At the end of every cycle I want to call my obgyn, but I know in the back of my mind they probably won't see me haha. I guess because all of my friends who have used OPK have gotten BFP on first try. This is only our fourth try, but hate the waiting!!

jlmxo · July 2014

Trying to figure out how to link my chart - where can I get the link from FF to my specific chart??

jlmxo · July 2014

Hoping this works:

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4f445f

jlmxo · July 2014

Does the chart look annovulatory? Definitely looks different than last month. FF gave crosshairs but I don't always think they are correct!

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4f445f

jlmxo · July 2014

Not sure about open circles! Second half of the cycle temps have been later than normal, that's probably why. I'm on summer break and have been sleeping in

Hence, not keeping up with my chart! And yes, used Clearblue OPK and got positive on CDs 17 - 19.

jlmxo · July 2014

MeatandBandP said:

Smelly Urine is an interesting item to note on your chart.

Lol I know! I was searching custom categories and was going to enter it under a different name, but FF already had a checkbox called "Smelly Urine" so I just went with it.

Wine&Cupcakes · July 2014

PenguinMG said:

14whitney said:

My resting BBT before O is 96.1-97.0+ is that not normal?

Mine is only a teeny bit higher, so I'm going with normal

Me three.

cateyes543 · July 2014

Looks a lot like my chart from last month. I usually get two days of below cover line and then AF. I would say you O'd and are not pregnant and just waiting on AF at this point.

themrsJRD · July 2014

I guess I'm the only one who isn't convinced you ovulated yet. There's like a half ass temp shift and other signs of O but with so many open/missing circles I can't tell if it's a sustained shift- your chart last month was easy to interpret and your LP considerably shorter than where FF says you are now. Either way, hope you get answers soon in the form of a temp shift, period, or positive test and try to be more consistent with your temping times

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