I also notice that if I breathe harder when I take my temp, it will give a higher number. Today I temp at 7.30am and it was 97.6 and for fun I took it again at 10.30am and it was 98.1. But sometimes the temp will drop when I take it later on in the day

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When I reach for my thermometer on the bedside table, if I exert some force, it will also make the temp higher. So I'd try to relax and let my body calm down abit before putting the thermometer in my mouth. Is there a standard or correct way to temp?