[Mommy2Dakota]

I've been charting for over a year and have a luteal phase defect (I am a breastfeeding mom though it is not clear whether my LPD is from that or 'me') and just when I think I recognise a pattern in my charts my body throws in something new! Argh! Like, I noticed a 3dpo or 4dpo slight temp dip. But this cycle - first time ever - I've had a 5dpo dip!

I know its a minor thing - and maybe it means my luteal phase might edge out an extra day *fingers crossed* but you know, should your pattern be pretty regular or is it normal for it to vary from cycle to cycle?
Jo xxx

[MountainMomma]

I think it is for some women. Mine has always been all over the place. The only consistent thing is that I am always going to have a pretty significant dip just before O. I've been charting for nearly 2 years.

[Mommy2Dakota]

Oh thats useful - to have a known pre-ov-dip!

One month I gave up drinking cola and my temp rise was slow and steady! lol, I have no idea if that was a fluke or because of the lack of caffiene in the cola! The thing I like most about charting is that I can tell the day AF is coming by a temp drop that morning - but even then I have been caught out once or twice when it was only a slight drop.

Oh well! I guess you really CAN'T tell your pregnant until that BFP no matter how well you study your charts!

Jo xxx

[WendyBird]

No, I don't think they are the same. Most women seem to have something that is usually the same. Like Stephanie's pre-O dip, or your pre-AF dip.

[andi2284]

I never noticed a pattern besides around ovulation, the slight dip and temp rise, and the length of my LP.

[Mommy2Dakota]

Oh good! Very reassuring. Thanks!

Jo xxx