BBT measurements - how strict are you?

[Tentativesteps133]

Hi all

I usually wake up about 15 mins before my alarm and take my temperature straight away. This morning though i was woken by my alarm so turned it off, checked a message on my phone, rolled over and hugged DH then remembered to temp. The reading was about 0.3 degrees higher than the last few days and it's CD17. I haven't noticed any other ovulation signs. How strict are you at temping immediately when you wake? Do you think an increase could be due to my slightly different movements?

[NaturWilde]

First of all, is your thermometer two decimal places?

You're looking for an overall pattern over a few months, so a once of temp 15 min later one day should be ok, but could be a problem when trying to pinpoint ovulation.

This only works with 2 decimal places though, and your temp wouldn't be exactly the same each morning. 36.84, 36.93 are my last two temps, for example. Both post ovulation and both over the coverline.

[Tentativesteps133]

Hi NaturWilde yeah i have a 2 d.p. thermometer - my last 4 temps were 36.30, 36.26, 36.21 then 36.56 today. I guess I'm a bit antsy as it's only my 2nd cycle after stopping the pill in October so would love to be ovulating so early!

[NaturWilde]

Then keep going! You need the higher temps for 3 days in a row.

Kindara app is great, very clear and a great community for feedback. Especially useful when you're starting to chart!

Fingers x!