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02-20-2013 at 10:26 PM
grimmeaa
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Intro/temping question

Hi! DH and I have decided to TTC #2 but this time around we want to be more aware of things since DD was such a surprise (KU on the first cycle off BC!)

I have been lurking on here for a while but now that AF finally showed up after being off BC for a month I am going to start charting my temps and using OPKs for a few months before we really start trying. Also I did already read the 'rules' on this page :)

Questions: For temping did you temp every month starting CD1 when AF showed up or when it ended? Is there a specific thermometer I should buy (i just have a normal $4 one from walgreens)? Last one: What is the best way to temp, oral or vaginally? I have read a lot of articles about both so maybe its just preference? 

Thanks for reading, I cannot wait to for this new journey!

 
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02-20-2013 at 10:31 PM
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grimmeaa:

Questions: For temping did you temp every month starting CD1 when AF showed up or when it ended? I temp every day. I temp during my period just to stay in the habit. Some ladies don't temp during flow b/c your temp is all over the place. 

Is there a specific thermometer I should buy (i just have a normal $4 one from walgreens)?  Most ladies use the Mabis thermometer, you can buy on Amazon or at Walmart. I love mine. I haven't had any issues. 

Last one: What is the best way to temp, oral or vaginally? I have read a lot of articles about both so maybe its just preference? Do you mouth breathe at night? If so, vag temping might be best for you to see a shift. It's also preference. I temp orally, I'd just rather do it that way. 

Thanks for reading, I cannot wait to for this new journey!


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02-20-2013 at 10:35 PM
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gonzol:
grimmeaa:

Questions: For temping did you temp every month starting CD1 when AF showed up or when it ended? I temp every day. I temp during my period just to stay in the habit. Some ladies don't temp during flow b/c your temp is all over the place.&nbsp;

Is there a specific thermometer I should buy (i just have a normal $4 one from walgreens)? &nbsp;Most ladies use the Mabis thermometer, you can buy on Amazon or at Walmart. I love mine. I haven't had any issues.&nbsp;

Last one: What is the best way to temp, oral or vaginally? I have read a lot of articles about both so maybe its just preference? Do you mouth breathe at night? If so, vag temping might be best for you to see a shift. It's also preference. I temp orally, I'd just rather do it that way.&nbsp;

Thanks for reading, I cannot wait to for this new journey!




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02-20-2013 at 10:39 PM
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gonzol:
grimmeaa:
Last one: What is the best way to temp, oral or vaginally? I have read a lot of articles about both so maybe its just preference? Do you mouth breathe at night? If so, vag temping might be best for you to see a shift. It's also preference. I temp orally, I'd just rather do it that way. 

 Especially agree with this part! Give orally temping a shot and see if it works for you. I learned this cycle that it doesn't for me. Like gonz said though it can also be preference, but once you use it for vag temping don't use it for your mouth again! :)
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02-20-2013 at 10:43 PM
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I am not a mouth breather so I think I will give oral a try (haha I had to!)

thanks for the tip RachC624! I think if that becomes the case I will just buy a specific vag one :) 
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02-21-2013 at 12:04 AM
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First of all Welcome and Good Luck.  I personally temp orally, but I am not a mouth breather. Temping vaginally is recommended if you mouth breathe at night, some people just temp that way no matter what because they feel it is more accurate. You should buy a basal body thermometer. It measures to .01, instead of 0.1, so it will be more accurate for charting and seeing a shift. I bought mine from Rite Aid and it works just fine. A lot of people recommend the Mabis from Wal Mart.  I usually start temping on CD4 or so. Some people do it from CD1. It's all personal preference. Hope that helps.
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02-21-2013 at 5:05 AM
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02-21-2013 at 6:49 AM
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Welcome and good luck to you!

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02-21-2013 at 9:14 AM
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Welcome.  I temp orally and start sometime after AF finishes, about 2 weeks before I typically O.  I enjoy the break from temping during AF, because I seem to sleep better.  I have been using the CVS brand for about 4 cycles, and haven't had issues with it thus far. GL!
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