This is a thread where anyone can feel free to request a chart stalk, second-guess FF's interpretation, or post chart-related questions, regardless of where in your cycle you are. Sometimes FF is wrong. That's where we come in. Get your second opinion here.
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Re: Weekly Chart Stalk Thread
@hopefulmommy1980 Your temps don't show ovulation yet, but you're still really early. You want to be looking for a sustained temp shift with consistently higher temps after ovulation. I suggest checking out FF's chart gallery so you can understand what this will show: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/cg/
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Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
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Me: 28 DH: 35
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Baby #1 due 12/7/17
@soemthingclever aw, man. I have been rooting so hard for your ovaries!!! Don't give up hope :)
Me: 28 DH: 35
Dx PCOS May 2015
Baby #1 due 12/7/17
@metrogirl This is odd but it has happened to me before, too. I agree with @businesswife that it's better to keep the same thermometer each cycle and if you need a new one, order for next cycle (but fx you don't need it).
Edit: spelling and sorry for the giant picture!
The example i gave is just an example, it could be 4am or 6am I wake up- so I can't just set my alarm earlier. I do fall back asleep quickly.
It's messing with my mind this month in particular because I think I ovulated 3 days ago (pos test 4 days ago, right on time, and all neg tests since and now it's much later than I would normally O) but I've gotten some wonky temps that have worried me.
How much do you think a brief waking and going to the bathroom session impacts temp, and any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
ETA: I've been doing some reading and I've found a few wearable bbt thermometers. They're pricey but they track your temp all night while you sleep. Anyone have any experience with these?
Me: 28 DH: 35
Dx PCOS May 2015
Baby #1 due 12/7/17
@jillibean0871 It doesn't look like you O'd yet based on those temps, although today's could be the start of a slow rise. The open circles also throw off FF. Keep HIO until you get more high temps. It's also possible you had an LH surge but didn't O, so if your temps don't rise in the next few days, pee on more sticks!
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Together 2003, Married 2011
DD: July 2005
BFP: 4/10/16, MC: 5/20/16
BFP: 1/10/17, DD2: Sep 2017
TTGP Dec '16 siggy challenge winner!
Together 2003, Married 2011
DD: July 2005
BFP: 4/10/16, MC: 5/20/16
BFP: 1/10/17, DD2: Sep 2017
TTGP Dec '16 siggy challenge winner!
Together 2003, Married 2011
DD: July 2005
BFP: 4/10/16, MC: 5/20/16
BFP: 1/10/17, DD2: Sep 2017
TTGP Dec '16 siggy challenge winner!
Thanks all for your help!
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@bluejeanbabi05 My temp is higher at 7am than 5am too, so you're right to use the consistent time to see the shift.
TTC #1 since April 2015
RE Dx: Fibroids, surgery Jan 2016
IUI #1 and #2, Nov/Dec 2016, BFN
IVF March 2017: ER - 5R/3M/3F, 1 PGS normal
Polyp removed May 2017
FET May 2017 - BFP!
Baby boy born 2/2/18
If you want more consistent temps, it definitely helps to temp very close to the same time each day, even on days you can sleep in. I temp at 5:30/5:45 on weekdays when I wake up for work, so on weekends I set my alarm for the same time, temp, jot it down, then go back to sleep for another few hours. If you're able to get back to sleep after temping, that's a good way of handling days you sleep in! Usually I have to pee around that time anyways
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If you want more consistent temps, it definitely helps to temp very close to the same time each day, even on days you can sleep in. I temp at 5:30/5:45 on weekdays when I wake up for work, so on weekends I set my alarm for the same time, temp, jot it down, then go back to sleep for another few hours. If you're able to get back to sleep after temping, that's a good way of handling days you sleep in! Usually I have to pee around that time anyways :)
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This. All of this.
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DD: July 2005
BFP: 4/10/16, MC: 5/20/16
BFP: 1/10/17, DD2: Sep 2017
TTGP Dec '16 siggy challenge winner!
Here's the background:
Last week (CD11/12) DH and I were super sick. Like, in bed too weak to get up and eat sick. I figured it was no big deal (I usually O around CD20, so it wasn't going to affect the bigger picture). I also started a new job, and we had a few drinks after work Wednesday (the first day I was starting to recover), and then DH and I went out with friends on Thursday.
This week, I ended up getting a really nasty cold on Christmas Eve. I've been dealing with low grade fever (99-100), plus it's the holidays we we are having wine most evenings. In other words, by temps are pretty much worthless, because I don't know what is a natural shift v. drinking v. illness.
Between being sick and busy, I've been really lax at keeping hydrated, which I know affects my CM (we've been using PreSeed this cycle). So although I usually get EWCM, I have only had watery this week.
The only concrete indicator was a positive OPK late in the day (around 5ish) on CD19. The one in the morning was negative, and by CD20 morning was back to negative again.