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runlikethewind
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basal thermometer - first time...
Hi, I broke down & bought one. Now, how exactly should I use it? I know they say first thing in the morning, but for the entire cycle? I am already on day 12, but my cycle is about 36-40 days, so I have plenty of time to chart! I guess I can begin tomorrow, right?
Also, a stupid question - how do I put the thermometer in my mouth - under the tongue? Which end of it goes in? WOW, you can tell I'm not a mom!! LOL, soooo clueless.
Any quick info would be greatly appreciated!!
Message edited 3/18/2007 2:14:26 PM.
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
It works like a regular digital thermometer, under the tongue. I started temping mid-cycle, but more for birth control at this point than ttc. If you chart it takes a few cycles to find a pattern anyway.
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| Posted 3/18/07 2:17 PM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
thanks, I'm so clueless, LOL
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| Posted 3/18/07 4:58 PM |
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
Under the tongue, and take your temperature the same time every morning. You need at least 3 hours of sleep before taking it.
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| Posted 3/18/07 6:28 PM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
thanks, I'll probably do it in the morning.
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| Posted 3/18/07 6:40 PM |
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sasha96
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
make sure it is the first thing before you do ANYTHING..don't get up, eat/drink, go to the bathroom...just wake up and grab the BBT!
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| Posted 3/18/07 6:51 PM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
Posted by sasha96
make sure it is the first thing before you do ANYTHING..don't get up, eat/drink, go to the bathroom...just wake up and grab the BBT!
Ok, should be fun at 5am LOL
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Palebride
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
Posted by dreambaby
Posted by sasha96
make sure it is the first thing before you do ANYTHING..don't get up, eat/drink, go to the bathroom...just wake up and grab the BBT!
Ok, should be fun at 5am LOL
It's really not that bad. Takes about 2 minutes and it's over.
The hardest part is remembering the temp....so I'd suggest leaving paper and a pen by your bed to jot it down quickly.
It wont' work if you don't do it first thing in the morning though, so that part of it is very important!
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| Posted 3/18/07 8:13 PM |
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
make sure it is the first thing before you do ANYTHING..don't get up, eat/drink, go to the bathroom...just wake up and grab the BBT!
I agree with sasha96
you should also try to take it around the same time, or as close to the same time every day.
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| Posted 3/19/07 10:21 AM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: basal thermometer - first time...
thanks!!! I am going to start tomorrow - I was a bit rushed this morning!!
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| Posted 3/19/07 7:01 PM |
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