Basel body temp. hep me please.?

Question

hello. Hubby and i are ttc. can someone help me know how to track my basel body temp. i have ablosutely no clue? all imformation would help, thank you.

Answer 1

I just started to track BBT in the past few months and to tell you the truth it isn't telling me that much. I bought he special thermometer and I have been following all of the rules...take temp at the same time every morning BEFORE getting out of bed and no eating or drinking before taking temp. I have been charting with the charts that were included and I dont really see that much of a difference. From what I understand tracking BBT doesn not predict ovualtion in the same way OPK's or saliva monitors do but they give you a better understanding of your cycle and ovulation patterns. I would suggest that if you are looking for something to predict your ovualtion that you go with ovualtion predictor kits, saliva monitor or watch natural body changes (cervical mucus). Now, I still think it is important to track BBT in case you find that you have a fertillity problem because it will be a great tool to have with you when you see a Dr after several months. Good Luck I hope this helps you.

Answer 2

It is established that the basal body temperature fall at the time of ovulation by about 1/2 degree Fahrenheit. Subsequently the temperature is slightly raised above the preovulatory level, and the rise is of the order of 1/2 to 1 degree. You must be capable of reading th thermometer to 1/10th of a degree and you must be able to make the recording scientifically without prejudice. Oral temperature is accurate provided, you should not have either a hot or cold thing, before taking the temperature , which should be done first thing after waking. You can get instruction how to record temperature on a graph from the nurse.

Answer 3

http://fertilityfriend.com is a fantastic website. Not only does it provide charting for you, it also walks you through a 20-day "class" on everything you could possibly want to know about tracking your fertility signs.

For a quick answer - you check your temp first thing in the morning, before you even get out of bed. Your BBT is a resting temperature. You chart this beginning with the first day of your period, and you will see a pattern in your cycles over time. You may see a drop in temps before you ovulate, and will see a rise in temps after you ovulate.

Answer 4

The book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler has a TON of good info on this. You might also want to check out the boards at www.ovusoft.com.

Basically, you will take your waking temperature each morning with a special thermometer, called a basal thermometer. When it drops slightly, that's generally when you're ovulating. Normally, it will then take a big jump when you're in your luteal phase (the second half of your cycle). It will stay elevated if you're pregnant.

Answer 5

Good luck with TTC. Here's a website with dos and don'ts of tracking BBT. and another site soyou can track it online. "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler is probably resource that you're going to get the most information from. I highly recommend it.

Answer 6

Hi there

Here is a website that might help you out

you have to take your temperature first thing in the morning before you even set your feet on the floor with a special thermometer
that you can buy from you local drugstore

Good luck


here is a good website


http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/basal-body-temperature-charting.html


http://www.pinelandpress.com/faq/bbt/bbtfaq.html

Answer 7

the best thing 2 do would be to google the question and u will get more detailed info. Good luck and hope it happens soon for u. xxx