New to charting

Lauren S · #1 December 20th, 2007, 04:31 AM

I'm new to charting. I had my IUD removed 11/26. I was on my period when I had it removed, and it lasted another 7 days after that. Tuesday my period started again, but on CD2 it was very light and almost stopped by night. Now it is CD3 and it is looking like another very light day. I am wondering if things are screwed up from the IUD.

I tried charting last month, but I was having some issues. My new alarm clock came in the mail last night, so I'm trying again. I just put in data for the past 3 days (today is first temp) and added a ticker/link to my siggy. I hope I can figure all of this out!

#2 December 20th, 2007, 04:50 AM

yay Lauren! We can be cycle buddies, I'ma day ahead of you!!

madmum_sarah · #3 December 20th, 2007, 05:07 AM

hi lauren.
was it an iud you had or mirena?
im on cd4 and been having same problems. although i have has really stupid afs for 3 years i always knew when i oved and when af was due again (regular 2 weeks on and 1 off and always heavy!)
my mirena came out on nov 2nd and this is my first proper af since but its been 1med day, 1 heavy and one light. today started as spotting and got a little heavier this afternoon so is now light again.
any iud/ius can mess your cycles for a bit but it shouldnt take too long before your body gets back into the swing of things.
best of luck
xx

HannahBanana · #4 December 20th, 2007, 07:00 PM

Welcome to charting! I started a few cycles ago, and the ladies on this board are a wonderful help with figuring things out. Good luck!

sjkduke · #5 December 21st, 2007, 03:06 AM

I love your siggy, your wedding pictures are beautiful!

You've definitely come to the right place for questions regarding charting! Please don't hesitate to ask anything!

Good luck!

Lauren S · #6 December 22nd, 2007, 08:13 AM

Thanks, ladies! I'm still temping. Today's temp was reallllllllly low compared to my last 2. I'm attributing it to the fact that I had only had 5 hours of sleep, and I was out cold. Usually I have about 8 hours, and I wake up a couple of times during the night. Do you think that could explain the difference?

#7 December 22nd, 2007, 12:38 PM

It definitely could Lauren!

sjkduke · #8 December 26th, 2007, 02:44 AM

Yup, that could make a difference. Good luck!

HannahBanana · #9 December 26th, 2007, 05:35 PM

It definitely could have made the difference. One of the first things I noticed when I began charting were all the different variable that could alter my BT. just try to remain consistent!

shopgirl0701 · #10 December 26th, 2007, 09:47 PM

Welcome! I am new to charting as well. I've been on here for a few months now. My first chart was messed up due to a vacation and I haven't been able to chart in a month due to a VERY LONG period. I'm hoping to start temping again very soon! Don't hesitate to ask any questions on here. There's nothing really too gross or too personal to mention on here! hahaha Good luck and see you around!!