BBT high after period

Knottie46054930 · January 2016

So after a strange cycle last month I finally ovulated on day 17. Period was 2 days late, arriving on CD28. Things haven't gotten any less strange.

Normal for me is a 26 day cycle, 11 day LP, 6 day period. First 2 days, I'm "freshening up" every 6 hours. 3 and 4, regular, last 2 days are light and spotty. Temperature usually drops right away to pre-o level of 97.18 or thereabouts.

This month I was 2 days late then when she did show up she was really light. Like what day 4 would normally look like. By my actual day 4, AF made her exit completely.

The really odd thing has been my BBT. It's stayed high, around 97.68. I'm on CD6 now of my new cycle. Just for the heck of it I took an HPT, and it was negative.

Breasts don't feel tender but I'm quite fatigued and have had a 3 day headache. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

britters314 · January 2016

You're regular until you aren't. It doesn't really matter what your pre-O temps are as long as you get a shift. So you'll just have to keep temping and see what happens after you ovulate.

MamaMunn · January 2016

Your cycle can change at anytime for any number of reasons or for no reason at all!

Keep temping and see what happens. Sometimes my temps will drop when AF starts and then go back up until a day or two after AF leaves. It's not really anything to worry about.

Also, it is cold & flu season. That could explain the headache and higher temp. Just wait and see what happens!

PeggyOlsonFTW · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

So after a strange cycle last month I finally ovulated on day 17. Period was 2 days late, arriving on CD28. Things haven't gotten any less strange. Normal for me is a 26 day cycle, 11 day LP, 6 day period. First 2 days, I'm "freshening up" every 6 hours. 3 and 4, regular, last 2 days are light and spotty. Temperature usually drops right away to pre-o level of 97.18 or thereabouts. This month I was 2 days late then when she did show up she was really light. Like what day 4 would normally look like. By my actual day 4, AF made her exit completely. The really odd thing has been my BBT. It's stayed high, around 97.68. I'm on CD6 now of my new cycle. Just for the heck of it I took an HPT, and it was negative. Breasts don't feel tender but I'm quite fatigued and have had a 3 day headache. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

It sounds like your cycle is a little different this time around. It happens. I wouldn't worry.

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

So after a strange cycle last month I finally ovulated on day 17. Period was 2 days late, arriving on CD28. Things haven't gotten any less strange. Normal for me is a 26 day cycle, 11 day LP, 6 day period. First 2 days, I'm "freshening up" every 6 hours. 3 and 4, regular, last 2 days are light and spotty. Temperature usually drops right away to pre-o level of 97.18 or thereabouts. This month I was 2 days late then when she did show up she was really light. Like what day 4 would normally look like. By my actual day 4, AF made her exit completely. The really odd thing has been my BBT. It's stayed high, around 97.68. I'm on CD6 now of my new cycle. Just for the heck of it I took an HPT, and it was negative. Breasts don't feel tender but I'm quite fatigued and have had a 3 day headache. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

I don't understand why you're saying you were 2 days late. You said your LP is 11 days and you O'd on CD 17, so AF coming on CD 28 sounds pretty on time to me...

Since day 4 is typically "regular" flow, I assume that means at some point during that last period you bled enough to fill a tampon or pad? That means it was your period, even if the flow was different.

So, long story short: I think that was your period, right on time, and you're now WTO.

Knottie46054930 · January 2016

It was late for me. Normally I have a 26 day cycle with an O around 15. Flow was never heavy enough to fill anything, I changed just out of keeping myself clean.

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

It was late for me. Normally I have a 26 day cycle with an O around 15. Flow was never heavy enough to fill anything, I changed just out of keeping myself clean.

It wasn't late though. You ovulated later than normal. Your period was right on time...11 days after ovulation.

You're now on CD 6 and WTO.

PeggyOlsonFTW · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

It was late for me. Normally I have a 26 day cycle with an O around 15. Flow was never heavy enough to fill anything, I changed just out of keeping myself clean.

Cycles change. It's ok.

iceandsnowflakes29 · January 2016

Can you share your chart? 97.68 does not sound like a high temp.

babymish · January 2016

Your lp doesn't shorten just because you ovulated late. It will generally be the same length (11 days for you) after ovulation day. So you weren't 2 days late, you just had a longer cycle because you ovulated 2 days later than usual.

iceandsnowflakes29 · January 2016

According to fertility friend the average post ovulatory temperature in a non pregnant cycle is 98.04 degrees Fahrenheit. So your temp is not high and not high enough for you to be pregnant (in my charting experience ).

Knottie46054930 · January 2016

Charts are attached. Average temperature last month was about 96.7

iceandsnowflakes29 · January 2016

It still dropped on CD 1 almost to CL. After that I don't think it is unusual for temps to fluctuate a bit as hormones regulate.

PeggyOlsonFTW · January 2016

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.

LittleMissTimeLord · January 2016

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MrsDannyOutlaw · January 2016

My chart looks like that as well. Temp drop, but still remained oddly high. Then a couple days after period end it dropped dramatically. Then boom it went waaaay up. Tomorrow I'm sure it will drop again. Temping is a tool used to determine ovulation after the fact. Reading into temps otherwise is only a stressor. I know that's sucks to hear. I stare at my chart sometimes as if the answers and BFP will just jump right out. Sadly, that isn't the case.
It's important to also consider the change in environment as the seasons change. Adding an additional layer to bedding can change a lot. Adjusting the thermostat. So many things go into it. There is no normal.
Review everything cycle by cycle. I have been charting for a decade as my sole birth control and TTC method. Sure, patterns happen. I know what my typical pattern is, but I never put any weight into what happened last month because this month won't necessarily be the same.

Knottie46054930 · January 2016

LittleMissTimeLord said:

Seems like a very wibbly wobbly, timey wimey, thing.

Seeing your handle I couldn't resist

iceandsnowflakes29 · January 2016

PeggyOlsonFTW said:
I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.

Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite

TheBorg7of9 · January 2016

Are you wondering if you are pregnant? If so, take a test.

Also, looks like you were worried for nothing last cycle when you said you thought your weren't going to ovulate.

And to reiteriate, your period wasn't two days late. It was actually a day early because you had a 10 day LP. It seems you are not understanding this point though? Your period is not late until you have gone past your normal LP. Going past your normal total cycle length is irrelevant.

Knottie46054930 · January 2016

iceandsnowflakes29 said:

PeggyOlsonFTW said:
I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite

Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?!

I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

Knottie46054930 · January 2016

And believe me. I've tried to research for answers myself before I post ANYTHING.

AndiPandi127 · January 2016

My period temps are crazy - I wouldn't worry about it. Ovulation can be "delayed" for a multitude of reasons - we only think it's delayed because we understand the calendar and our bodies are like "I do what I want!".

TheBorg7of9 · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite
Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?! I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

I also suspected this was a fishing post, and I think
@iceandsnowflakes29 was not rude. She merely stated she thought it was a fishing post. and she even added a winky face to the end. I think you're being a bit oversensitive.

PeggyOlsonFTW · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite
Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?! I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

Whoa.

I agree with @iceandsnowflakes29 that it sounds like you're asking us if you could have bled lightly for four days and still ended up pregnant. There's no need to get all worried about your temps being a little different this cycle. As PPs stated, it could be environmental factors or nothing at all. Your temps are not going to be exactly the same month after month.

DumbledoresArmy · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite
Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?! I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

qfp

AndiPandi127 · January 2016

Whoa, that escalated quickly! OP, a lot of people come on here and say "I got my period but my cat licked my toes in the night, I just KNOW I'm preggers!" and so people are a little wary. You asked, we answered, some people were slightly concerned this could be one of those, but it's all good. Hang out on the WTO thread and get to know us - trust me, this is not a flame, and if you think it is, I don't think you've read the boards much :-)

iceandsnowflakes29 · January 2016

Yes, it does sound like a fishing post. I was very nice in my replies. I even looked at your chart. Unfortunately, your chart seems like a very typical chart that did not result in pregnancy. I agree with PP and I wouldn't read into temps that occur during your period, which I do believe you had no matter how "light" or "different" or "late" you think it was.

DumbledoresArmy · January 2016

OP, I think people have actually been really pleasant to you. Who was rude? We get these types of posts all the time, with people hinting they might be pregnant and hoping for others to confirm their suspicions. I suggest lurking more and getting to know the community, as these are a really awesome, funny, snarky, intelligent group of ladies.

Itsnotyourturn · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite
Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?! I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

Oh wow.

MrsDannyOutlaw · January 2016

PeggyOlsonFTW said:

Knottie46054930 said:

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite

Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?!

I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

Whoa.

I agree with @iceandsnowflakes29 that it sounds like you're asking us if you could have bled lightly for four days and still ended up pregnant. There's no need to get all worried about your temps being a little different this cycle. As PPs stated, it could be environmental factors or nothing at all. Your temps are not going to be exactly the same month after month.

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To be totally honest, I had a really wonky cycle this time around. My period was even strange. I convinced myself today, at CD 9 that maybe! But no. BFN I didn't take my own advice (that I shared up there ^ somewhere) and it did me no good. I just wasted a perfectly good HPT because I put too much faith in the "norm". We all want that BFP and we all convince ourselves from time to time that the day has arrived. However, around here everyone is ready to bring the others back to to reality. Not out of spite, or being rude. Simply because in the grande scheme of life, an honest 'friend' is far more valuable than the alternative. Reality is a pill that is hard to swallow. Sometimes having someone force feed it to you is the best way to a healthy outcome.

babymish · January 2016

OP can you think of anything external that could have made your temps highers again? Maybe a heated blanket? Or the heating being on?

iceandsnowflakes29 · January 2016

I'm going to continue to be nice, OP, despite you telling me to kiss your ass (again I'm in a good mood), and tell you that I can see now that perhaps you're just still new to charting. I suggest your lurk FF'S chart gallery. I find looking at many different charts gives me fresh eyes into my own charts.

AndiPandi127 · January 2016

OP, I looked at your profile to see if I could remember who you are (the Knotties are hard to keep track of), and I noticed that you only have one other interaction with our board and it was also to ask a question in which you got some good answers. I would highly encourage doing a little reading and joining in on the regular threads and hearing about others' journeys. We are a give and take community, and I think you might be pleasantly surprised by how much you will learn.

MamaMunn · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite
Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?! I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

Whoa. I didn't see anyone being rude to you, or even snarky for that matter. You got some honest feedback. Everyone told you that cycles change and these things happen, so it's really nothing to worry about.

iceandsnowflakes29 · January 2016

I'm kinda laughing I can't believe she thought I was mean. I'm glitter by bump standards.

NamelessAria · January 2016

OP: Like it is commonly said around here "you're regular until you're not." I just saw a lady in the WTO thread this week posting how she finally understands "you're regular until you're not" because after having such normal, predictable cycles and temp patterns and such she is having a really wonky cycle for no real reason. It happens. I don't think there is really much of a reason for it, typically. It's just part of normal variation.

For what it's worth, though my experience has no bearing on your own, I'm having the same thing go on that you are this cycle. Or, I was at least till I finally stopped spotting and my period was really, truly over. Here is my chart and you'll see that my temps during my period were considerably higher than they have been since. They were all temps that were above the cover-line for my last cycle so when my period started my temps didn't actually go down to the cover-line for AF, much less below it. My temps normally plummet down to the cover-line (or below) on CD1 for me so this is new. I'm not really concerned, but it's definitely new.

My Ovulation Chart

I also, coincidentally, like you also had a super light period. I never filled a single pad or tampon. But hey, periods are weird. Sometimes they're heavy and sometimes they're blessedly light.
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Basically, the TL;DR here is that even though what is going on isn't normal for you, it's within the realm of normal. It isn't anything to be concerned about. Sometimes cycles are just a little different for no apparent reason, and that's OK.

MissAmeliaPond · January 2016

OP, I added an extra blanket to my bed this cycle, and my pre-O temps have been noticeably higher than other charts. Pretty sure it's the blanket in my case.

Andplusalso no one here has been rude!

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · January 2016

Knottie46054930 said:

I think you're fine (although what exactly you're concerned about, I'm not sure). I don't temp during my period, but I've noticed that I don't really get a good drop until around CD 7 anyway.
Oh for sure this is a fishing post if there ever was one. I'm in a good mood so I thought I would bite
Kiss my you know what. Fishing post?! I've gotten some rude responses on here but this just runs right away with it. I'm fishing for NOTHING other than trying to get some insights on why I'm having a sudden change. Maybe it's normal for you but it's NOT for me.

Rude responses? From whom? If anything people have tried to explain to you that there is nothing to be worried about. Your temps are fine, your period wasn't late, other than not being pregnant there is no problem. And we have pointed out where you were in your cycle. That should actually make you feel better.

WinchesterGirl · January 2016

I would just like to add that for me, my temps changed with the weather. I'm assuming due to the heater being on, or just wearing more layers. As long as your cycle follows the general pattern, the individual temps are not super important.

Also I have to agree with PPs that @iceandsnowflakes29 was not being rude, but your response was a little harsh.

g8rmama_16 · January 2016

Isn't that the whole point of the cover line? To compare pre and post O temps for that specific cycle? My cover line is totally different each cycle. Also, I don't even temp during AF because those temps don't tell you anything.

Also, no one was rude. Before you lash out at this community, you should read up on the phases of your cycle and get an understanding of how your hormones effect your temperature during each.

britters314 · January 2016

HeyBooHey said:

Isn't that the whole point of the cover line? To compare pre and post O temps for that specific cycle? My cover line is totally different each cycle. Also, I don't even temp during AF because those temps don't tell you anything. Also, no one was rude. Before you lash out at this community, you should read up on the phases of your cycle and get an understanding of how your hormones effect your temperature during each.

While most women probably don't need the temps during AF, they are necessary for some people. If you have a long period and/or ovulate early, they do tell you something. For example, someone with a 7 day period who ovulates before CD 13 one cycle would need a few temps from during her period.

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