Which thermometer do i use?

Question

i wanna chart my temps so wwe can conceive...can i just use a digital that says like 99.8 or whatever..how does it work? thanks!!!

and how far does your temp go up???!

Answer 1

The only way for you to know if you are ovulating is to take your basal body temp each morn, same time and before you get up. You should see a pattern in temps that leads up to and after ovulation. You can get the basal thermometer at Wal-Mart for about 8 dollars. Do NOT use a regular digital thermometer because they are not as accurate for this task. I was told this by my fertility doctor. I use a wonderful FREE website called Fertilityfriend.com...it graphs your temps for you, keeps track of your fertility signs, tells you when you ovulate and also tells you if there is an implantation dip in your temps. You can also use Ovulation prediction kits, but they only measure your LH surge and give you a ball park time for ovulation...they do not pin point it. Oh, and it is possible to be ovulating while you do not have your period, just like it is possible to have a period and not ovulate.
As for how will your temp be...you need to chart a few months to see what your reg body temp is and you will notice a pattern in your temps. Mine is around 96.7 and dips on ovulation then it steadily rises after to the 97's. If you do not get pregnant, it will again drop just before your period...if it stays up and you are late u may be pregnant!! Hope all this helped you.

Answer 2

You can use a digital thermometer or a basal thermometer. Both will work fine. You should begin taking your temp. on day 1 of your cycle. You can go to www.fertilityfriend.com to keep your charts. This is a free website.

I also recommend reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility." Lots of luck on your ttc journey!

Answer 3

You need to use a basal thermometer that measures more detailed than a regular thermometer does.