Weekly Chart Stalk/Questions Thread

adirat · January 2017

pokemon confused working i have no idea what im doing clefairy

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.

Post those charts, ladies!

adirat · January 2017

bump -- since today is a busy day!

toyteach · January 2017

I'm really new to this... like REALLY new. Is it ok that I don't chart?
I've had issues with my ovaries and uterus so I need moral support while I'm trying to get pregnant, but I'm measuring my BBT and charting just yet...

lulu1180 · January 2017

@toyteach Welcome! It's (obviously) not a requirement to chart while TTC but it does give you a lot of insight into your body and what is happening. Not to mention, it can help you identify if there are any issues such as a short LP or if you are ovulating at all. If you decide to start, you can get a BBT on Amazon for about $7 and the ladies here are such an amazing wealth of knowledge (not to mention supportive) for any questions you might have.

canonmom413 · January 2017

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/z0/1uhmu8sarcvy.png

Pretty sure I O'd yesterday. But then again not totally confirmed. I did have a positive OPK Saturday night and yesterday morning. Last night it was a little lighter (so negative). Thoughts?

lulu1180 · January 2017

@canonmom413 Yesterday does look promising for O-day but it can only be confirmed with 3 days of high temps. On FF, they will typically give you CHs for O-day.

adirat · January 2017

@toyteach Welcome! It depends on what your problems are. If you have a history of ovulation issues, I would strongly suggest you start charting and temping. Otherwise there really isn't a way to know what's going on down there.

@canonmom413 What's the weird line with the hearts? Based on the jump between cd18 and cd19, you may have ovulated with a somewhat slow temp rise, or you may not have yet. Temping another couple days will say for sure.

canonmom413 · January 2017

@adirat
thats the fertile line. hearts are DTD

canonmom413 · January 2017

@lulu1180
thats what @businesswife said too. Whats the chances of temps dipping after being raised that much? I love you girls for teaching me so much.

lulu1180 · January 2017

@canonmom413 It could just be a wonky temp and the +OPK could have been a false surge. I've gotten random one-time temp increases and then a decrease the next day so it's really hard to say. I would say keep temping and HIO just in case!

[Deleted User] · January 2017

@canonmom413 fx you're gtg! Sometimes you can even get a fallback rise prior to getting crosshairs, which can be confusing, (or after, plus not sure how your ap indicates that m the temps have confirmed O, but FF gives you CH), then temps stay up! Or you could have a false surge, temp blip? But not a sustained shift. Womp. It could literally go either way, and only time will tell. FUN, RIGHT!!!?!? ;)

@toyteach Welcome! It is totally okay that you not temp and chart, but if you anticipate having ovulatory issues or TTTC, it's a great way to have some data/documentation in your back pocket if/when you decide to see a doctor. ;) it also helps take so much stress and questioning out of the process, bc you'll have a better idea when you should plan to test if you have pinpointed ovulation w/i a day or so, kwim?

toyteach · January 2017

@lulu1180 @adirat @BusinessWife thank you. I was actually thinking I'd be more stressed doing it, that's why I haven't. I think I'll give it a try...

EmEeGee · January 2017

Hi all! I'm new to this group and for the life of me can't find a thread to intro on, so sorry for being annoying. I'm 100% going to break code or post somewhere I shouldnt (like right now?) for a little while but I welcome corrections and helpful "stfu and get in the right convo" pointers.

I just thought this thread would be good place to jump in and declare that my cervix is a jerk and I hate it. I'd love to post a great into gif but I can't remember how and need to read the newby post again to brush up. Hope to get to know some of you better and then promptly see you off when you graduate.

adirat · January 2017

@megvaddi Hi. It has been a crazy day on TTGP so all the threads have been sinking to the bottom. Here's the most recent newbie thread: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12700187/newbie-intro-thread-1-23#latest

Since it's Monday, I invite you to start a new weekly newbie thread modeled on this one.

EmEeGee · January 2017

Thanks!

hartmich · January 2017

Bump! Is this working?

lulu1180 · January 2017

testing

lulu1180 · January 2017

@hartmich I see your post, did you get the notification of this?

hartmich · January 2017

@lulu1180 I did, but I can only get to it by clicking the notification and I don't see it on the board

Sigh.

wabash15 · January 2017

I see it on the board now! ^bump

VLillyV · January 2017

I shall ask... does anyone use FF's Pregnancy Monitor? Do you really think their point system works? A lot of the things I input are really mostly AF related.

Also, this is more of a preference question but: How many DPO do you typically start poas?

Edit: Bad grammar/spelling

adirat · January 2017

@VLillyV Hi! It's personal preference as to when to POAS. Many ladies here won't start until AF is late (so the length of your luteal phase -- it may be 12, 13, 14dpo). Others will test starting around 10dpo or if something is happening (for instance, some ladies test earlier than a late period if they have a drinking event to go to). My experience is that the first few cycles, I tested really early because I was excited. All the negatives are sad, though, and now I don't test at all basically.

This may help you understand the false negative rate: https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/results-by-day-past-ovulation.php

MTgirlCOworld · January 2017

**lurking**

Good to see you @adriat. Thank you for always being gracious and sharing your knowledge.

VLillyV · January 2017

@adirat aw look you're back! Glad to have you back.
I think that's my issue. I'm testing pretty early because of the excitement. I'm not going to test anymore until AF is late. Thank you love!

eggplantface · February 2017

VLillyV said:

I shall ask... does anyone use FF's Pregnancy Monitor? Do you really think their point system works? A lot of the things I input are really mostly AF related.

Also, this is more of a preference question but: How many DPO do you typically start poas?

Edit: Bad grammar/spelling

The point system does more harm than good. It's pretty arbitrary and many ladies here have had super high scores but not been pregnant, because, as you pointed out, the symptoms of pregnancy are also period symptoms. So I'd ignore it.

[Deleted User] · February 2017

^^^ WSS re: pg points @VLillyV just ignore! Lol

VLillyV · February 2017

Thank you ladies

wabash15 · February 2017

@vlillyv I don't have a ton to add other than seconding/thirding what the other ladies have said. Don't feel bad we all have a POAS addiction at some point. That being said the longer you can hold out the less heartbreak/stress/confusion. I love FF but it has so many features that feed the BSC/mess with your head GL lady

feeislove · February 2017

@canonmom413 what app do you use? I feel like I would like it better than FF

i had posted in the WTO thread that I wasn't sure if I had O or not.

canonmom413 · February 2017

@feeislove
I use FF and Ovia. I really like ovia for clues and hints. I use both to compare.
ETA: When did your crosshairs appear?

wabash15 · February 2017

@feeislove I am not totally convinced you O'd your "post-O" temps are slightly higher than the pre-O but not enough that I am convinced... sorry

SoldiersMom · February 2017

Hi! Not a chart question per say, but can anyone point me to some CM 101 articles? I'm charting it but not confident I'm identifying it 100% correctly.

lulu1180 · February 2017

@SoldiersMom There is a link in the newbie guide pinned at the top of the board. Also, if you haven't read it yet, TCOYF has some pictures with good examples and descriptions.

SoldiersMom · February 2017

Thanks @lulu1180!

adirat · February 2017

@feeislove If you ovulated, I don't think it was until cd19. It's hard to say for sure since as @wabash15 notes the temps are fairly close.

feeislove · February 2017

@canonmom413 that's a great question. I need to get better at this.

@wabash15 @adirat I'm not so sure I did either but that's ok. I really just need to be more consistent with my temping.

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