fridge For me, the temp shift at ovulation is usually around 0.5-0.6 degrees, over the course of 2-3 days (ie. the temp starts going up the day after I ovulate, keeps rising for a few days and then stays up until my progesterone either dips again, which means AF is on the way, or it continues to stay up, which (in most cases) means that I am pg... So with temping, you can't predict ovulation very well (unless you have reliable cycles and/or also monitor your cm), but it really accurately pinpoints your ov day once is has happened. It takes a while to get your head around it all, but I find it very useful (I use OPKs in parallel, just to make sure I don't miss ov, as my cycles have changed in the last year and I often ovulate earlier than expected).
Regarding your low readings, where do you keep the thermometer when you take your temp? I read somewhere that the best place is under the tongue... I regularly fall asleep again while I take my temp, which often results in the thermometer falling out of my mouth... Oh the glory.
Welcome all newbies, glad that you have found is, the more the merrier!
I had the appointment with the consultant last week about my recurring miscarriages - and encouragingly, he never once even hinted that I am mad/stupid/deluded trying to have another baby at 43! He did agree that time is not on my side, though, which I completely agree with.
It was very good to talk through everything in great detail, he was very matter of fact and down to earth, which is what I wanted.
As expected, nothing can be done to prevent the chromosomal abnormalities from happening. However, in spite of having had 4 mcs now, he was still very positive that I have a decent chance of a healthy pregnancy. Plus, he was very interested in the fact that I have a very big fibroid - this was discovered when I was pg with DS, but has never caused any issues in that pregnancy, and everyone always tells me that due to its position, it also won't affect any future pregnancies. The consultant, however, really wants to look at this in more detail - apparently, fibroids can cause mcs, and mine is substantial (10 cm). So now I will be getting an MRI scan to get a better idea about this.
I felt very reassured after all this, no miracle cures, but I didn't expect any. But at least something is being done, even if it's 'just' another box that will be ticked.
I am in the 2ww, though, 9 DPO today, will be testing on Saturday or Sunday... Honestly, after this shag-athon, I better be pg! 