[faysdt414]

So how exactly does FF come up with the temperature to use as your cover line once you get crosshairs? what is the science behind it?
Thanks

[jesridge]

from FF's FAQs:

The rise in temperature is usually about 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit or 0.2 degrees Celsius, but the rise may be as slight as 0.2 degrees Fahrenheit or 0.1 degrees Celsius or even less in some cases. Great variability is possible.

More important than the value of the rise, is the overall pattern of the chart. Fertility Friend helps you determine ovulation based on the pattern of the chart and all fertility signs. Because there are no standard rules that can apply to everyone, Fertility Friend has been tuned and trained to recognize a wide range of ovulation patterns on your chart, based on all your signs.

[faysdt414]

is that talking about the vertical line that tells you you ovulated?? im talking about the horizontal line that we dont want our temps to fall below during the LP.

[faysdt414]

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Ok, i found it: here it is for others who were wondering:

How does Fertility Friend determine the coverline?
The coverline (the line drawn horizontally across your chart once ovulation is detected) is a visual tool to help you easily see your pre- and post-ovulation temperatures. It has no physiological significance whatsoever so where it is placed does not have much importance as long as it helps you to see your ovulation pattern.

Fertility Friend sets a reasonable coverline based on the pattern of your unique chart.

If the coverline is not where you expected to find it, you may be thinking of the Fertility Awareness Method Rules which place the coverline at one tenth of a degree higher than the 6 previous temperatures before ovulation. If this is the method you wish to use, (it is best suited to those with clear chart patterns), you can use it by adjusting the tuning section in the charting software. The coverline on the advanced (recommended) setting will usually be found a bit lower to avoid unnecessary anxiety during the luteal phase and to recognize more complex ovulation patterns.


So basically we dont need to freak when our temps go close to the cover line, its really just important that the temp stays on the higher end once your getting close to testing... right?

[Admin-pattyandthemoos]

Originally Posted by faysdt414

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Ok, i found it: here it is for others who were wondering:

How does Fertility Friend determine the coverline?
The coverline (the line drawn horizontally across your chart once ovulation is detected) is a visual tool to help you easily see your pre- and post-ovulation temperatures. It has no physiological significance whatsoever so where it is placed does not have much importance as long as it helps you to see your ovulation pattern.

Fertility Friend sets a reasonable coverline based on the pattern of your unique chart.

If the coverline is not where you expected to find it, you may be thinking of the Fertility Awareness Method Rules which place the coverline at one tenth of a degree higher than the 6 previous temperatures before ovulation. If this is the method you wish to use, (it is best suited to those with clear chart patterns), you can use it by adjusting the tuning section in the charting software. The coverline on the advanced (recommended) setting will usually be found a bit lower to avoid unnecessary anxiety during the luteal phase and to recognize more complex ovulation patterns.


So basically we dont need to freak when our temps go close to the cover line, its really just important that the temp stays on the higher end once your getting close to testing... right?

I never have understood how FF decides where your coverline goes. I prefer the Fertility Awareness Method. Here is a link on JM about drawing your coverline.

Charting Basics: Drawing Your Coverline

[forest]

My temp got really close to the coverline this cycle. It was also not as high above it as it usually is. Go figure!

[faysdt414]

Cara, i think you had an implantation dip, at least thats what it looked like to me