charting questions

Orangebrittainy · #1 July 7th, 2010, 04:45 AM

I have been taking my temp at 7:30. this Morning DH had to get up early and the Cat was meowing.
(at about 645) I laid in bed through this, and wound up back asleep. I didn't know it until my alarm went off though. Just curious if the early disturbance would have an effect on my temps.

Another question. Next week I will have to start getting up earlier for one week(7). Then I will get to sleep in for another month, before I have to start getting up at 5:30. How much effect will changing my temp time to 7 have? What is the best way to transition to temping at 530. I would have started already but I am awake too late some nights in the summer.

Arya · #2 July 7th, 2010, 06:28 AM

I wouldn't worry too much about that one temp. I also have a kitty who comes to meow in my ear very early and so far I haven't seen any huge variations in my temps. About switching to temping at 5:30 I would start setting the alarm at 5:30 at the beginning of the cycle that's going to include the switch. I hope that helps

Orangebrittainy · #3 July 7th, 2010, 06:37 AM

Thanks for the tip. And I will be taking other responses into consideration.....
One more question. CM yesterday was watery, but I was no where near as moist as normal (we are nearing the end of my cycle) Is this watery or considered dry????

Arya · #4 July 7th, 2010, 06:43 AM

I always have difficulties with the dryness since I never seem to be completely dry so I never chart anything as dry. Watery and EWCM are supposed to only be there right before ovulation, and since you're close to the end, I'm confused on that one. For me, CM seems to feel watery when we have BDed the night before. Is that maybe the case?

Orangebrittainy · #5 July 7th, 2010, 06:45 AM

I am always moist. the CM is wet, clear, and not sticky. There wasn't much going on and its been a few days since BD

Arya · #6 July 7th, 2010, 06:48 AM

Then I would chart it as wet, hopefully someone else will chime in with more answers

4 Butterflies · #7 July 7th, 2010, 09:09 AM

I always get watery/EWCM a day or two before AF shows. I wouldn't worry about it. I also wouldn't worry about disturbances. If it's within an hour of your normal temp time, then just take it at that time. I rarely ever sleep more than 3-4hrs at a time over night and even though I wake often, my temps don't suffer much. HTH!