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01-04-2013 at 11:23 AM
NataliasMO...
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Just started temping...

HI all! 

I decided it was time to take the next step in my TTC journey...I was lucky with my DD a few years ago, and it happened shortly after we started trying....and I actually got PG again in August of this year after a short time, but that sadly ended in a C/P.  Since that occurred, the last few months didn't pan out as I hoped....So, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and proceed with the next steps on trying for our second.

 It makes me a little nervous, though, as I wonder if I am doing it at the right time, it is reading me correctly, etc...as my CD1 was yesterday.  I have to do some more research on how to read the temperature spikes and drops, but I'm just glad that I made this decision to start charting:)

I also think I'll start with OPKs, but my only question is they advise you to start using them around CD9 (which I think is fairly early for me from my CM that I check), but I was just wondering that when you get a positive on this, will it start showing you the positive a few days before ovulation (up until ovulation day), or it will only be positive on the actual day you ovulate, and the next day you test, it will be negative again?

 Just wasn't 100% sure, and I apologize if this is repetitive...

You guys have always been great to my posts in the past, and I appreciate any and all feedback!

Thanks:) 

 
01-04-2013 at 11:31 AM
beachcombe...
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http://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Ovulation-Prediction-Kits--OPKs--.html

Also, Fertility Friend is a GREAT site for charting, and doing your temps will assure that you know whether you did for sure ovulate.


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01-04-2013 at 11:32 AM
NataliasMO...
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Awesome! Thanks!  I feel so behind since I'm not a 'newbie', but I'm very new to this aspect of TTC:)

Much appreciated! 

 
01-04-2013 at 11:55 AM
ChicagoWed...
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Don't focus on each individual temp. You are looking for 3 temps that are higher than the prior 6. Each spike or drop is not important. Good luck! Do the tutorials on FF.


Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. -Philo



My fertility friend charts

~~TTC#1~~
09/2009 Missed miscarriage at 9 weeks and D&C
17 BFN cycles
Diagnosis: MFI (low count), IVF recommended
Treatment: Anastrozole to increase testosterone
05/2011: 50 mg Clomid + IUI cancelled because there were 4 mature follies
06/2011: 25 mg Clomid + IUI → BFP at 10 dpo
02/2012: Baby boy born!

~~TTC#2~~
2 BFN cycles with short luteal phases
One night with DH = BFP on 4/15/2013!
EDD 12/26/2013
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01-04-2013 at 12:01 PM
ChicagoWed...
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A positive opk indicates ovulation in the next 12 to 36 hours I think. Peeonastick.com has great info on opks and hpt


Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. -Philo



My fertility friend charts

~~TTC#1~~
09/2009 Missed miscarriage at 9 weeks and D&C
17 BFN cycles
Diagnosis: MFI (low count), IVF recommended
Treatment: Anastrozole to increase testosterone
05/2011: 50 mg Clomid + IUI cancelled because there were 4 mature follies
06/2011: 25 mg Clomid + IUI → BFP at 10 dpo
02/2012: Baby boy born!

~~TTC#2~~
2 BFN cycles with short luteal phases
One night with DH = BFP on 4/15/2013!
EDD 12/26/2013
 BabyFetus Ticker
 BabyFruit Ticker 
01-04-2013 at 12:05 PM
NataliasMO...
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Great info, thank you!  I started researching some info. on fertilityfriend, as well, as created a chart for myself with my first 2 days of temps:)

Thanks again!!! 

 
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