Do your temperatures ever NOT change?
I use Billings, which doesn't really rely on temps, but I have an app on my phone that lets me record my temps anyway. Plus, when we are ready to TTC I'd like to have the temps to know for sure.
My problem is that lately I've been recording a steady 97.2/97.3 with absolutely no change. I think the .3 was on my peak day, and now it's back to .2. Temp issues was the reason I switched to Billings in the first place. Obviously it's not a big deal -- we've been quite successful without the temperature "confirmation," I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
I'm just using a regular thermometer -- is that my problem?
Re: Question for STM girls:
I've had instances where my temp remains within .1 or .2 for a few days in a row, but I always see a big jump after ovulation, which is sustained. If you aren't seeing that, then I'd think there is something else going on. Are you sure you're ovulating?
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My temps pre-O range from 97.2-97.7. Post-O they jump to 97.9-98.4. So there is definitely a spike.
Are you making sure you're taking your temp at the same time every day and getting adequate sleep beforehand? Are you getting out of bed and then taking your temp? That could affect your temperatures.
[QUOTE]Get a basal thermometer they are way more sensitive. I have this one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000533AY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001AM43VY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=075TQQ7755M8PDP8XPE0" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000533AY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001AM43VY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=075TQQ7755M8PDP8XPE0</a> My temps pre-O range from 97.2-97.7. Post-O they jump to 97.9-98.4. So there is definitely a spike. Are you making sure you're taking your temp at the same time every day and getting adequate sleep beforehand? <strong>Are you getting out of bed and then taking your temp? That could affect your temperatures.</strong>
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<div>Ooh, yeah, lately with all the travel, I've had to have my phone/alarm/thermometer away from my bed.</div>
Make sure you put your thermometer by your bedside. And get a basal one. I'd try that for a cycle or two to see if you have any improvements. Make sure you take your temp before you even go to the bathroom in the morning.
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