Best way to take temp?

[mellybelly81]

Hi ladies

I just thought I'd get some thoughts on the best method for taking your temp when charting? I have read that oral, vaginal and auxillary (underarm) are all ok, but I was wondering what the best way was? Also how long does it take for your thermometer to beep? I havd recently got a digital and the timer is only 30sec. Wasn't sure if that was long enought to get a good bbt?

[LimeSlice]

I dont know about when charting, but the most accurate temperature measurement is through rectal measurement if I remember correctly. That is certainly the case when taking children's temperatures, as it gives a more precise result.

But I am sure you dont want to do that to chart! lol

[BellyBelly]

Yep the BB basal thermos (in the online store) in the instructions says thats the best way. But a basal thermo is pretty good as is.

[Joeve]

I temp vaginally and I find that popping it down there has given me less eratic temps but also because I close my legs over the thermo it blocks out the beeping noises so it doesn't wake DP

[PandaGirl]

Another temping qn, Im having abreak from it now but will start soon unless I dont need to. Im a shift worker and have erratic temps as I just cant take them at the same time. I did oral as was told it didnt matter which you used but had to be consistent. Is it likely I will get less erratic temp vaginally??

[satya]

I only ever did it orally & it was very easy to see the temp shifts - including temp dips when implantation occurred.