Im new to charting

[TTCALoveChild]

Im so lost when it comes to charting cause we never done that before.. we just let natural take its course.. been doing that for 9 yrs then got prego then lost a angel baby on dec 22.09

So should i start charting ? this time around?
Honestly im dumbfounded when it comes to this
cause i have no clue what im doing.. or even know how to even start charting..

any help would be appreicated
Thanks..

[phebee]

Me too. Except I'm a first time TTCer.

[TTCALoveChild]

We are to actually but we did conceive and lost our lil angel on Dec 29.09..

I wanna do the chart after my first cycle starts so i could get use to that but im soo lost about this..LOL

I dont even know where to begin..LOL

[CharlieBrownGirl]

TTCALoveChild, I'm sorry for the loss of your baby.

I use Fertility Friend (click on ticker below to go to the site). Personally I find it useful to understand my cycles. Although as you'll see I'm not 100% dedicated to taking my temps everyday - I wake up at varying times.

Charting will allow you to:
1. Know when you've ovulated
2. The length of your luteal phase - from what I've read (online) the luteal phase must be at least 10 days long to support pregnancy. Charting will allow you to know your length and if any intervention is required (I took Vitex to lengthen my LP)
3. A drop in temp at the end of the cycle will indicate AF is most likely on its way - for me I like getting the heads up as I have experienced varying cycle lengths since going off the BCP.

Fertility Friend has tutorials to help you understand what is required in temping.
I would recommend purchasing a BBT (thermometer). I got mine at the local chemist for $18 (AUD). It is also important to take your temps at the same time each day (after a solid 3 hours sleep).

HTH
If you need to ask any more questions I would be more than happy to help (if I can).
All the best,
CBG

[TTCALoveChild]

Thanks sweetie.. i heard it helps to go to that site.. i guess since i never did that in 9 yrs of trying im lost but i will give it a try..

I see alot of ladies say they take there Temps , but i see that they do it differently..
I heard some take them Vaginal temps Is that a way of doing it or just do it as a reg temp and keep track on the ticker?

See i have irregular periods so will that make a difference?

thanks again

[phebee]

Does it have to be right after 3 hours sleep or can you have had the 3 hours sleep and then dozed on and off for a bit first? Cause I sleep soundly for the first 3-4 hours and then wake up, fall asleep, wake up fall asleep after that.

[TTCALoveChild]

Does it have to be right after 3 hours sleep or can you have had the 3 hours sleep and then dozed on and off for a bit first? Cause I sleep soundly for the first 3-4 hours and then wake up, fall asleep, wake up fall asleep after that.

Good Question cause im like that also..