[dng]

So, I just started charting this cycle. I normally go to bed between 9-10 and temp at 0430 when I have to get up for work. If I stay up late on the weekend, should I still temp at the same time or after the same amount of sleep.

Last night I went to bed at 1am, so I decided to split the difference and temp at 0630. It was right in line with my other temps so......?

Also, how much do your temps normally vary from a "baseline" before ovulation (if that makes sense)......?

From what I have been told it is more important to temp at the exact same time rather than after the same amount of sleep.
You want to get a minimum of 3 hrs sleep and temp at the same time each day.
But thats whats recommended.
So I dunno...
I'm new to charting as well hehe but this is what ive heard from other girls and also in charting instructions on websites. heh

[dng]

Thanks.

[Cathy =^..^=]

I believe you are right. I try to temp at 630am-7am because that is my normal waking time. HTH!

[sjkduke]

Hi and !!! Hope you stick around while you're charting!!!

It is true that you need to temp at the same time everyday, with at least 3 hours of sleep, before you move, talk or get out of bed. I you don't get enough sleep, you should mark sleep deprived on your chart.

Good luck!!!