Charting after stopping BCP...

Hello! We aren't officially starting TTC, but I've gone off my pills (5 years on) and started charting the day I got AF (I finished my pill pack). I want to "know" my body for when we do start actively trying.

My temps are all over the place- is this to be expected? Also, how many of you had normal periods after going off the pill? Finally, my waking times tend to fluctuate (due to work), should I continue to take my temps orally, or switch to vaginally for the next cycle?

Thanks for any info.... this board has been a wealth of info already!

Amy

Re: Charting after stopping BCP...

When I went off BCP 2 months ago I wasn't sure if I should chart right away, because I heard temps could be all over the place. But I figured why not it will get me in a routine. And my temps were all over the place and it took me 45 days for AF to come . But I was glad I charted because I saw I ovulated on day 32 and AF would be coming soon.
I currently am not working but I have been trying to get up around the same everytime to take my temp.

Re: Charting after stopping BCP...

Thanks for the reply....
I'm thinking I might start taking my temp when my DH gets up for work (4:00 ) and then just going back to sleep. I get up at approx 4 -4:30 when I'm working anyway (3 days a week).

I lent out my TCOYF book and am now regretting it...

Amy

Re: Charting after stopping BCP...

Thats what i do when my DH wakes up in the morning i take my temp and go back to bed.