Entering the TWW with BBT charts

[Cakelaur]

I FINALLY got my rise! Positive opk was 3 days later than usual and ovulation seems later than usual too after the peak! 🙈

BUT I'm in the TWW officially!! Who's with me?! I plan to analyse everything and I'll probably test early with cheapies for a laugh! No point in pretending I'll be calm and controlled throughout this TWW!!

Officially 3rd month TTC baby number 3. But had a few months before that "seeing what happens" DS 2 and DS 11months.

Anyone wanna embrace the crazy with me?!

@StarDust17 I've no clue but personally I've stopped because I cant be doing getting stressed over any little dips or rises. Will see what happens....

@mylittleangel12 it looks good. When are you planning on testing?

@stardust17 I did for a couple of weeks with my last pregnancy but really only because I was paranoid about my temps staying up and it probably wasn't healthy worrying about it (and wouldn't have changed anything bad from happening either)

whenmybaby.com/basalbodytemperature.php

For anyone temping but wakes up too early, I woke early and tested straight away then fell asleep again and tested again when I woke up. The estimate was 97.6⁰f and my actual was 97.58⁰f so seems to be quite accurate.

@ContadoraExplorer

https://whenmybaby.com/basalbodytemperature.php

For anyone temping but wakes up too early, I woke early and tested straight away then fell asleep again and tested again when I woke up. The estimate was 97.6⁰f and my actual was 97.58⁰f so seems to be quite accurate.

I've tested this out a few times and found it was very accurate for me also.

@StarDust17 did you get a bfp?

@StarDust17 congrats and what a lovely bday surprise!!

Morning everyone 🙂
Well I knew I was out after such a rubbish chart this cycle but today 11dpo my temp dropped below cover line! Usually doesn’t happen until AF here (unless she’s coming early...) . At least I haven’t had false hope this time.
How’s everyone else doing?

Sorry about the temp today @SlothMamaToBe I'm on CD4 but my period has been virtually non-existent, pretty much just spotting so no idea what's going on there, something else I'll worry about! I'm definitely not pregnant as I've done a couple of cheapies in case it was implantation bleeding and BFN

Thanks @polkadotpixie , I’m not too bad at the moment. I’ve started to accept that there might be something wrong . My bloods have come back ok so far but not had DPs tests yet.
That is strange about your period, do you usually have light bleeds? It’s weird how our bodies do strange things when we are TTC!

Hi all,

I’ve been reading through this thread which has been really useful and hope you don’t mind if I join

First month of tracking BBT, would be expecting AF today or tomorrow latest, but not sure with my chart? It’s staying quite high, not testing again until I’ve full missed it. Should it not drop down at the cover line by now?

Any advice would be amazing! Hoping the best to all of you as well x

Hi @rxox welcome 🙂!
Your chart looks really promising. If your temp stays high then it’s a good sign. Are you going to test today?
Sometimes temps can drop quite dramatically before AF - but fingers crossed this isn’t the case for you!
I would definitely get testing!

@SlothMamaToBe I think I’m going to attempt to hold off, I did see a couple of charts that drop the morning of AF and it’s quite a steep drop!

Just don’t want that disappointment of a BFN, I think il manage to hold off until tomorrow and if my temp is still high I’ll deffo be testing!

Not get any tests mind you I’ll need to nip to the shop. Thank you so much, praying this is the month

@SlothMamaToBe My periods are normally fairly light but not this light, although I have had a couple like this before so I'm hoping it's just a blip and things get back to normal next time (although I'd prefer a BFP obviously!). They've been normal for months until we start TTC and boom, crappy period again!

@rxox Your chart looks great, I'm impressed you've not tested...I definitely would have! Good luck for tomorrow's testing if it stays high

Thank you @polkadotpixie! I tested I think at 10dpo but was with a IC and never got a hint of a line so think that put me off and will wait. Don’t have any other tests in the house so I think that’s helping, once I start I normally don’t stop. Hopefully tomorrow’s update will be good news

@rxox your chart is looking very good. Nice high temp!

@SlothMamaToBe sorry to hear about your temp this morning. How long is you LP usually?

So AF arrived this morning. A long 36 day cycle with a 17 day LP 😞. My LP used to be 15 days, then settled at 16 days for several cycles. I hope it doesn't get any longer than 17 days. I know short LPs are not good but does anyone know if long LPs are also not a good sign?? Tried to have a google but couldn't find anything.

Hi @LemonDrizzle44 sorry to hear about your long LP. How rubbish after waiting all that time 😔. I’m not sure if it means anything , like you, I’ve heard of short LP having impact on fertility but not long.

My LP is usually 14 days ish. I usually spot by tomorrow cd26 so that’ll let me know if she’s on her way. I’m off to London for the weekend so just want it done if it’s going to happen.

Hi @LemonDrizzle44, I don’t think long LP are bad, I think it’s only short as it’s harder for implantation to happen so I think you’re all good for that. Sorry to hear about this month though, fingers crossed for next month!

Hi everyone....been quiet on here as having a “relaxed” month of TTC. This is cycle 5 and I think my mindset has changed a little as have got past the initial cycles of being completely tied up in it and thinking I’m pregnant every month (well we’ll see how this TWW goes). Have also been quite busy with the easing of lockdown which has certainly helped. Have decided I may stop temping after this month too - I generally have 2 positive OPKs between CD10-12 then a temp shift the following day so I think I can now just rely on the OPKs and only do those for 3 days of my cycle. I’d like to limit all this stuff if possible to be more relaxed about it. Today is my expected ovulation day so TWW probably starts tomorrow. We DTD the 3 nights leading up to ovulation so fingers crossed. Hope everyone doing ok!

Hi @LemonDrizzle44 sorry to see AF arrived. I have a 16 day LP and struggled to find much info about it. I think as part of a long cycle it’s nothing to worry about and can be a good thing (plenty of time for implantation etc). In my case it is part of a 26/27 day cycle which means I ovulate quite early - I think that’s the only reason to be slightly concerned about it in my case as I have quite a short FP.

Hi @Hopefulhedgehog , can understand wanting to take a break from temping, it can be quite consuming - I’ve been thinking of doing similar.
🤞 for you this cycle - sounds like you’ve given it a good shot with the days leading up to ov.
I’m waiting for AF - she’s due today according to FF. had a tiny bit of spotting yesterday so no doubt she’s round the corner. My temps have been weird this time, fluctuated and mostly stayed close to cover line which is hasn’t done post ov before. I’m wondering if my progesterone levels were low this month 🤷🏻‍♀️.

@ContadoraExplorer how you doing? AF due around same time for us isn’t she?

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 hope you’re feeling ok? Have you tested again?

@Hopefulhedgehog and @SlothMamaToBe sounds like you both know your cycle really well, so taking a break from temping could be really good. I kept going with mine because my cycle was a bit variable (all over the place!)

How's everyone else getting on?

@SlothMamaToBe haha yep I've tested a lot, and have wasted time scrutinising big lines. V anxious this time around, and my boobs don't hurt this morning so 😐 who knows. This is 9dpo to 13dpo, and the one today is 15 dpo - I don't think it's got darker. Need to stop!

So sorry @A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 I totally missed your BFP!! Amazing news. That line today looks like it couldn’t get any stronger so time to step away from the tests I think. Best of luck with everything and wishing you a healthy pregnancy.

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7
Look at those lines 😄! Definitely look very strong to me! So happy for you 💜