August 03, 2009
When do you start using the bbt thermometer? I am CD3 now, is it too late? And where do I buy the bbt thermometers from?
Also, I'm nervous though that I'll get stressed over it. Would you recommend it? I use to stress over the ovulation kit to the point where my dr recommended me not to use the kit anymore -LOL.
Also, I'm nervous though that I'll get stressed over it. Would you recommend it? I use to stress over the ovulation kit to the point where my dr recommended me not to use the kit anymore -LOL.
August 03, 2009
You can get them at CVS, walgreens or those tyes of drug stores..
The easiest way to begin charting is to start at CD1, the first day of your cycle. Cycle Day One is the first day that you see true red menstrual flow. You simply take your temperature and record it on your chart. Typically, pre-ovulatory temperatures range from 97.0 to 97.6, although there is a wide range of "normal" temperatures. One day, you will notice that your temperature is higher than it has been on previous days. The general rule is that you have ovulated when your temperature rises .2 degrees higher than any temperature from the previous 6 days, and it stays elevated for at least 3 consecutive days. In general, post-ovulatory temperatures range from 97.7 upward.
Basal temperature is your temperature when you very first awaken in the morning. That means that you take your temperature before you stand up, go to the bathroom, take a sip of water, brush your teeth, talk on the phone, or kiss your spouse. In my routine, the alarm goes off and I stick the thermometer in my mouth.
BBT chart will only tell you when you have ovulated. It doesn't predict ovulation.