[Husher]

Hi everyone! I'm new to all this and have been reading up on charting and taking my temps. I ordered a basal thermometer last night (I'm so excited and can't wait til it comes!) and I took my first temp this morning (on a regular digital thermometer) and got 98.2 degrees. I figured I should get in the habit now since AF will probably be coming in the next week or so.

Do you guys have any tips? I'm using Fertility Friend Online (like most of you).

[NutMeg76]

Getting started is fun!

Did you do the class that FF has? Is is very helpful and you will learn a lot from it.

How long does your regular thermometer take to give you a temp reading? If it is super fast like 9 seconds it won't be very accurate, but if it takes longer, so the temp can equalize it may be good enough to start with. I used a BD brand regular therm for years and never had a problem with charting with it. I like that brand because it beeps while you take your temp so you know you have it in the right spot. I now have there BBT since it is pink my kids won't play with it....lol. They know it is mommy's "special' thermometer.

If you have any questions just ask, there are lots of charting experts here to help you.

The first most important thing though is to take your temp at the same time everyday, even days off. I set my alarm on the weekends (most of the time) and temp at my normal workday time, then go back to sleep. it helps that my thermometer has a memory recall, so I don't have to remember it...lol.

[Husher]

Getting started is fun!

Did you do the class that FF has? Is is very helpful and you will learn a lot from it.

How long does your regular thermometer take to give you a temp reading? If it is super fast like 9 seconds it won't be very accurate, but if it takes longer, so the temp can equalize it may be good enough to start with. I used a BD brand regular therm for years and never had a problem with charting with it. I like that brand because it beeps while you take your temp so you know you have it in the right spot. I now have there BBT since it is pink my kids won't play with it....lol. They know it is mommy's "special' thermometer.

If you have any questions just ask, there are lots of charting experts here to help you.

The first most important thing though is to take your temp at the same time everyday, even days off. I set my alarm on the weekends (most of the time) and temp at my normal workday time, then go back to sleep. it helps that my thermometer has a memory recall, so I don't have to remember it...lol.[/b]

I'm taking the FF classes now...they email them to me everyday. My regular thermometer seemed like it took forever this morning. It must have been at least 30 seconds and it was beeping the whole time and the alarm was going off and my husband forgot that I was going to be starting the temps this morning so he was all out of sorts for a bit there.

The basal thermometer I bought says:

* Mabis Digital Basal Thermometer (15-639-000)
* Whether using as a tool for natural family planning or to better understand the fertility cycle, the Digital Basal Thermometer provides readings within 1/100th of a degree of accuracy.
* Large, easy to read digital display
* Memory recall of last reading
* Beeper to indicate peak temperature readings

So that's not too bad, right? It was only $5.99 online! I hope it's a good one.

Thank you for the help! Everyone is so nice here.

[Banned-XxJune JunglexX]

Good Luck testing....these ladies here are very helpful...I hope you stick around

[Natorock]

UGH! I got the shaft! I baught a thermometer earlier this week for 19.99! Bummer... I wish I shopped around.

Good luck! I'm just starting too and it's very exciting! I just ordered Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler!!! On recommendation from the ladies here.

I'M SOOOO EXCITED! honestly, I thought my sister was crazy when she started temping, and I thought it was dumb when she told me about it. I thought "Who cares?! some people are a little pscycho about their bodies and stuff..."

NOW I'M THE PSYCHO! lol...but it's actually really interesting, and fun!

I was wrong...sorry fellow charters...

[Husher]

UGH! I got the shaft! I baught a thermometer earlier this week for 19.99! Bummer... I wish I shopped around.

Good luck! I'm just starting too and it's very exciting! I just ordered Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler!!! On recommendation from the ladies here.

I'M SOOOO EXCITED! honestly, I thought my sister was crazy when she started temping, and I thought it was dumb when she told me about it. I thought "Who cares?! some people are a little pscycho about their bodies and stuff..."

NOW I'M THE PSYCHO! lol...but it's actually really interesting, and fun!

I was wrong...sorry fellow charters...[/b]

I never really put much thought into it and thought it would be really difficult but after joining this forum and I saw just how much sense it makes and I like being more in tune with my body, you know?

I'm excited for you! Hopefully we'll both get BFP quickly!

[Natorock]

Actually, I'm charting for contraception...bummer...but DH isn't ready yet for baby #1. However, by getting to know my body now, when we do decide to TTC, it should be a snap!

I hope

Good luck to you though!

[Husher]

Actually, I'm charting for contraception...bummer...but DH isn't ready yet for baby #1. However, by getting to know my body now, when we do decide to TTC, it should be a snap!

I hope

Good luck to you though![/b]

Awww, thank you. I'm sure you'll both know when the time is right for you. Good luck to you too! <3