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11-16-2012 at 8:48 AM
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Hi everyone,

I have been lurking here for a while now, and my DH and I have decided that we are going to start TTC, so I thought I would introduce myself... so ... Hi! I have bought TCOYF, as I have seen it recommended many times in different threads, but I am just getting starting with reading it, so I apologize if my question can be answered in it.

I am currently finishing up my last month of BC pills, and I want to start charting my temps. Should I wait until a non-pill influenced AF happens to start temping? Or will it be OK to start as soon as I finish the pack and start CD 1 with the BC controlled AF?

Thanks in advance, and sorry if this question as been asked before
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11-16-2012 at 8:51 AM
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Hi and welcome! You can really start charting whenever you are ready. Some people chart all month long (i do) and some only chart after AF ends. I like to just stay in the habit of charting the entire month. It's easier for me to remember if it's something I do every single day.

Good luck!
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11-16-2012 at 8:52 AM
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I would go ahead and start. Just be aware that your cycles could be screwy for a while. Welcome and good luck.
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11-16-2012 at 8:54 AM
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Go ahead and start! My temps were always a lot higher during AF so I waited until after to start for that cycle. Welcome and good luck!
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11-16-2012 at 8:55 AM
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Just wanted to say welcome & GL!
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11-16-2012 at 8:57 AM
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I'd say go ahead and start at CD1 but be aware that it could take a little while for your body to regulate after being on BC so your chart could  be a little funky at first.  Good luck!

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11-16-2012 at 9:02 AM
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MrandMrsPT:

Hi and welcome! You can really start charting whenever you are ready. Some people chart all month long (i do) and some only chart after AF ends. I like to just stay in the habit of charting the entire month. It's easier for me to remember if it's something I do every single day.

Good luck!

Yes All of this, I chart the whole month too so I can stay in the habit.  Welcome OP and good luck!
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11-16-2012 at 9:04 AM
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Welcome lots of luck to you
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11-16-2012 at 9:07 AM
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I would start as soon as possible.  It took me a couple of weeks to get the hang of it and I am still learning 43 days in.

Even if you have a weird cycle at least you'll get to know charting/temping and have a better idea of what's going on with your body, especially if your period ends up being later than you're used to on the pill.  It will save you a lot of "am I pregnant?" anxiety. 

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11-16-2012 at 9:20 AM
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Welcome and good luck! I agree with PPs about temping - go ahead and start to get into the habit of doing it.
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11-16-2012 at 9:22 AM
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Exactly what PPs have said. Welcome and best of luck!
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11-16-2012 at 9:27 AM
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Welcome !! I would say go ahead and start temping , it can't hurt and it will be helpful for you to go ahead and get to know your cycle.

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11-16-2012 at 9:41 AM
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Welcome!  I would start charting on CD1.  It took me a while to get into the habit of temping every morning so I say the sooner the better.  Good luck!
 
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11-16-2012 at 9:42 AM
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MrandMrsPT:

Hi and welcome! You can really start charting whenever you are ready. Some people chart all month long (i do) and some only chart after AF ends. I like to just stay in the habit of charting the entire month. It's easier for me to remember if it's something I do every single day.

Good luck!

All of this!

I got in the habit of charting every day and it makes it much easier to keep up with it.

Welcome & GL to you!

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11-16-2012 at 9:55 AM
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Welcome and good luck to you! You can start charting whenever, just remember that your cycles could be crazy for a few months.
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11-16-2012 at 10:07 AM
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Just wanted to say welcome! I this PP's answered your question!
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11-16-2012 at 3:59 PM
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Welcome. Good luck!

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11-16-2012 at 4:07 PM
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Welcome!
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11-16-2012 at 6:53 PM
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I started a few months after getting off BC.  I usually start around cycle day 7.  Good luck.  
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11-16-2012 at 6:58 PM
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Welcome and good luck to you!
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