InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comSat, 22 Nov 2008 04:39:04 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxI also chart, have been for 3 months, I also use a celsius thermometer and my temps are usually between 36.2 and 36.4 pre ovulation and then 36.6-36.75 after my thermal shift. Whem I use a site that is in Ferenheit I have prints a conversion chart off the internet to help me convert exactly.</P><P>I also very much keep the saying in TCOYF to "see the forest through the trees" in my head. Basically after a few months of temping you will get a feeling for where your temps should be.</P><P>regarding the CM and peak day. My cycles are pretty regular with maybe only a day or 2 difference soo figuring out my peak day is easy. CM is more of a challenge, I don't really notice that I get EWCM, it mostly is wet or creamy sooo I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or I either don't produce it very much or if I just don't get it to check.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:05:15 GMToctbride09http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxI am having a bit of a hard time with the CM. I'm focusing right now on temps and checking my CM daily and hopefully I will eventually figure it out. It seems the only way I can describe it as of yet is wet lol. :P As for peak day I'm not there yet. I'm currently on CD 12 and hopefully it wont be too hard to determine.Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:46:27 GMTchantsyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxFor those who are charting, do you find it difficult to determine your CM? and when your Peak day is?Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:31:52 GMTNataliePhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxHere is what my May chart looked like. This was my first time charting and you will noticed I missed a few days.</P><P><IMG src="http://forums.canadianbride.com/Uploads/Images/45538bca-0b1c-48bb-b80c-ee29.bmp">Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:51:32 GMTmuirheadhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxThe reason I use F is b/c most of the other charts you look at are in F, so it seems to be more standard. If you visit American sites then using F is the norm.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:31:51 GMTMrsSofaQueenhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspx[quote][b]jmhein (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]Wow, my basal thermometer must be one of the only ones in Celsius? I had to find an internet converter to change your ladies temps so they made sense to me! :) So I guess there is a wide range of temps out there. I will have to do some more research.<BR><BR>Any thoughts on whether it's OK for me to press snooze on my alarm clock several times before I take my temp?[/quote]</P><P>I think as long as all your temps are within an 30-60 minutes of each other and as long as you're not getting up before taking them, its probably fine :)Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:53:25 GMTkiwi25http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspx[quote][b]muirhead (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]Here is what my current chart looks like and I am almost done this cycle.<br><br><IMG src="http://forums.canadianbride.com/Uploads/Images/e86afbe9-3b2a-4527-a085-5550.bmp"><br><br>You can look at others charts on Fertility friend as well which I have found very helpful.[/quote]<br>Muirhead, that's pretty cool to see such a shift! I am hoping I will see one of those too! Since I am just recently off of BCP, I am hoping I will be ovulating normally soon!Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:53:21 GMTjmheinhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxWow, my basal thermometer must be one of the only ones in Celsius? I had to find an internet converter to change your ladies temps so they made sense to me! :) So I guess there is a wide range of temps out there. I will have to do some more research.<br><br>Any thoughts on whether it's OK for me to press snooze on my alarm clock several times before I take my temp?Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:52:24 GMTjmheinhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxMy temps are usually between 96.4-96.7 pre-ov, and were around 97.5 after ov. </P><P>Hope that helps!Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:47:46 GMTlizzarddhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxI too would say that it looks like you ovulated. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:43:16 GMTmuirheadhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxHere is what my current chart looks like and I am almost done this cycle.<P><IMG src="http://forums.canadianbride.com/Uploads/Images/e86afbe9-3b2a-4527-a085-5550.bmp"><P>You can look at others charts on Fertility friend as well which I have found very helpful.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:41:00 GMTmuirheadhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspx[quote][b]kiwi25 (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]chantsy (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]I just started charting myself even though I'm near the end of my cycle (for the last 5 days) and my temps range between 98.3 and 98.5. Isn't this really high???? I know it's too early to know what my regular temp pattern is but do some people naturally have higher temps? Also it's my first month off the pill so maybe that has something to do with it. I must say though, this charting thing is fun... I can't wait to see what my cycle looks like on paper!!![/quote]<P>For the end of your cycle (post-ov) that's totally a normal range. My temps are similar to that post-ov :)[/quote]<P>Yay... hopefully that means I've ovulated!!!Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:20:58 GMTchantsyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspx[quote][b]chantsy (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]I just started charting myself even though I'm near the end of my cycle (for the last 5 days) and my temps range between 98.3 and 98.5. Isn't this really high???? I know it's too early to know what my regular temp pattern is but do some people naturally have higher temps? Also it's my first month off the pill so maybe that has something to do with it. I must say though, this charting thing is fun... I can't wait to see what my cycle looks like on paper!!![/quote]</P><P>For the end of your cycle (post-ov) that's totally a normal range. My temps are similar to that post-ov :)Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:57:25 GMTkiwi25http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxI just started charting myself even though I'm near the end of my cycle (for the last 5 days) and my temps range between 98.3 and 98.5. Isn't this really high???? I know it's too early to know what my regular temp pattern is but do some people naturally have higher temps? Also it's my first month off the pill so maybe that has something to do with it. I must say though, this charting thing is fun... I can't wait to see what my cycle looks like on paper!!!Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:56:34 GMTchantsyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspx[quote][b]SofaQueen (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]I know in Taking Charge of Your Fertility the author speaks about hypo and hyperthyroidism. She mentions in the book in your pre-ovulatory waking temps are below 97.3 F you could have hypothyroidism and if your pre-ovulatory waking temps are high you could have hyperthyroidism (can't remember the high number). Doing searchs on the internet yield many different results for normal waking temperature, but a source that seemed reasonable said between 97.4-98.0 F are normal pre-ovulatory waking temps. However, you just have to keep temping and you will hopefully see a pattern.<P>I've been charting for 2 cycles (currently on #2) and my temps are low and I'm just waiting to see what happens. My first cycle off the BCP was 120 days and I did see a temperature shift 12 days before ovulation. The current cycle is about day 50 and I'm counting still and no temperature shift. When you do see the temperature shift it is pretty neat.</P><P>Don't fret yet...just keep on temping and hopefully you will see a pattern.[/quote]<P>With regard to low temps - my pre-ov temps are normally in the 97.0-97.4 range. Last cycle I had weird stuff happen where they were suddenly like 96.5-96.9 every pre-ov day, so I got tested for thyroid problems and everything came back fine. This cycle, its back to what is 'normal' for me. So I think the ranges are just general guidelines...Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:21:06 GMTkiwi25http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxI know in Taking Charge of Your Fertility the author speaks about hypo and hyperthyroidism. She mentions in the book in your pre-ovulatory waking temps are below 97.3 F you could have hypothyroidism and if your pre-ovulatory waking temps are high you could have hyperthyroidism (can't remember the high number). Doing searchs on the internet yield many different results for normal waking temperature, but a source that seemed reasonable said between 97.4-98.0 F are normal pre-ovulatory waking temps. However, you just have to keep temping and you will hopefully see a pattern.</P><P>I've been charting for 2 cycles (currently on #2) and my temps are low and I'm just waiting to see what happens. My first cycle off the BCP was 120 days and I did see a temperature shift 12 days before ovulation. The current cycle is about day 50 and I'm counting still and no temperature shift. When you do see the temperature shift it is pretty neat.</P><P>Don't fret yet...just keep on temping and hopefully you will see a pattern.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:18:48 GMTMrsSofaQueenhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic416211-15-1.aspxHi ladies,</P><P>So I have just started temp charting this cycle and the handy info sheet that came with my thermometer said that usually prior to ovulation, temps will be in the low 36's. I should be pre-ovulation, I am only on CD9, but my temps all along have ranged between 36.5 and 36.7. Are these unusually high temps?</P><P>Also, heheh, I have only been able to take my temp AFTER pressing snooze at least a couple of times! I cant help it, I am not even awake the first few times I press snooze, it's just an automatic reaction! :) Would this affect my temps and make them less accurate? Should I try harder to temp right away when my radio goes on?</P><P>Thanks for the help!Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:19:16 GMTjmhein