My husband and I have been TTC our first child for 2 Years. Doctor's appointment has been scheduled for next month (first appointment availible).
I have just started charting my BBT. Yesterday morning was my first morning. It was 98.11 at 9:30 AM. I took my temp a little bit earlier this morning (more around the time I will be taking it everyday) and it was 95.99 at 6:15 AM.
Is taking it at different times what causes a huge decrease like this? Should I throw out the first temp? I'm still trying to learn about this...
2007-07-23 04:43:43 · 6 answers · asked by TwinMommy 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I've been charting for roughly 2 years. Congrats on taking the step. It's a big nuisance at first -- okay, always -- but it's the one thing that eventually got us pregnant. (And it's fun to look at how bad my first cycles are and see how good they are now. I'm sooo much healthier!)
A .1 degree increase occurs for every 1/2 hour difference there is in the time you take it. The change in your temps is WAY to dramatic to write off to sleeping in.
Because you're just starting to chart, I'd recommend a couple things:
1. If you don't have it, get the book I listed below. Virtually every charting question will be answered there. Like how to still make accurate charts on the days you sleep in.
2. Chart everything. I mean, you'll still need to do the math to figure out what time your temperature roughly WOULD have been at 6:15 in the morning on the day you slept in... but chart everything. Be serious about it, and the rewards will be there.
3. Compare your charts. There IS a "healthy" chart. The ways that your chart will differ from the "healthy" chart can be indicative of problems. Of course, there are healthy variations. But there's also a typical pattern for early miscarriages, for hypothyroidism, for late ovulation, etc.
Good luck! GET THE BOOK!
2007-07-23 05:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by mickelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your temp at the SAME time every day even if it means getting up with an alarm and going back to sleep right after. You MUST take it before you leave bed as any movement can throw your temp off enough to mess up your charting. Pick a time that you will consistently be woken from to take your temp. Once you have a set time, start charting your temps again! Any more questions? You have my email!
2007-07-23 05:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by thejezowskis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you get the most accurate charts if you take it the same time every day. I would just note that this was an earier time. It's hard especially on the weekends... I have been charting for 5 mths now and still find it hard to wake up at 6 on sat/sun to take it but then you can go back to sleep after that. It will get easier and more routine as the time goes by.
2007-07-23 06:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is important that you take it at the same time everyday, even if that means, setting the alarm for 6 on weekends just to get a temp and go back to sleep!
2007-07-23 04:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by lovespring 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you must take it at the same time every morning and you have to take it as soon as you wake up. Take it before you get out of bed, eat, drink, go to the bathroom, etc.
2007-07-23 05:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a .1 degree change coorelates to adding 5 pounds per year---stay active heat goes up
2007-07-23 04:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋