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12-17-2012 at 9:23 AM
ant331
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temping help!

I recently purchase a BBT thermometer hoping to start temping just to begin getting used to it. I took my last BCP two weeks ago and I still haven't gotten AF. I know this could take awhile, so my question is: How can I start a chart when I don't have a period to pin point my beginning? Or do I just have to wait to get my first AF to even start charting? Sorry if this is a stupid question! haha!

TIA for your help!

12-17-2012 at 9:32 AM
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You can start temping any time to get the habit down.  If you start now, you could catch your shift, but I wouldn't count on it.  Anyway it's worth the practice.

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12-17-2012 at 9:45 AM
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Do you remember when your last period while on BCP started? You could always just enter that date into FF as a starting point. But ultimately, it won't matter if you don't, you can still start charting your temps and entering them into FF and it'll just pick up from there, and start a new cycle for you when you do get your next period.


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12-17-2012 at 9:55 AM
ant331
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Thanks for the info. When I was on BCP I really didn't have a period.

 I just created a "fake" start day just so I can start charting. You're right... Once I get my first period, FF will just start a new chart for that cycle.

 Thanks again!

12-17-2012 at 12:11 PM
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For me, I stopped bcp near the end of the pack and the first AF was not too far away but reminiscent of bcp AF. The next one was more like regular AF. I just staring bbt as well, good luck!

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