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[rachie204]

I am going to start BBT charting in the morning.  I was doing some research and came across this question and answer but I don't understand why having a 28 day cycle and ovulating on day 18 would be a problem..can anyone explain why to me?  Here is the question

Q: How long should I chart before seeing a doctor if I suspect infertility?

A: Good question! If your cycles are irregular, you shouldn’t waste time on BBTs alone -- see a doctor and find out what may be causing the irregularity. If you do have normal-length cycles and decide to start charting, you only need to wait about 3 months to establish a problem and seek help. For example, if you have a 28-day cycle, but ovulate on day 18, and that happens 2-3 months in a row, you should see your doctor. Otherwise it depends on your age and urgency. It’s not a bad idea for everyone to get preconception advice and bloodwork -- test for immunities to rubella, chicken box, fifth disease, also test for anemia and thyroid function at a minimum.

[kcs08]

I sent you a private message-if you cant see my chart let me know!

[kcs08]

oh yeah, make sure to record your cm too each day...watery, ew, sticky (crumbles in a ball), creamy (like milk), and dry...watery and ew are fertile...charting is fun. I'll pm you my chart so you can see what it looks like!

[rachie204]

thanks girls...i'm excited...

[kcs08]

So what that is saying is, if after 3 mo of charting and your ovulating on day 37-your luteal phase would not be long enough to sustain preg...if you start charting, make sure to take your temp close to the same time every morning AND after 3 hours of sleep.  Take it BEFORE you get out of bed.  I'm sure your just missing your O date since you have been preg twice before!  Good Luck!

[Heather5]

Yeah, I know :-)

I've been charting for a while now, and love it! It has really helped me understand my cycles better.

Good luck to you!

[rachie204]

that does make more sense....thanks i'm still trying to figure all this out....there is so much info to take in when you are a woman. :)

[Heather5]

Well, ideally you should have a luteal phase (from ovulation till AF) of 10 days or more. If it's less than 10, it can be a problem, because a fertilized egg might not be able to implant before the lining starts to shed. However, in the example they used, the person would have a 10 day luteal phase...so I think it should have been:

If you ovulate on day 19 (or later) in a 28-day cycle, you should set up an appointment with a doctor to discuss a possible luteal phase defect.

Hope that helps!

[rachie204]

haha...he seems okay with it right now...but since my cycle is like 47 days long and have no idea when I will ovulate...sex every other day will eventually agitate him...but it will be worth it in the end.

[beautifullychaotic]

lol I am sure your husband LOVES you for this! Good luck...keep us posted.  

[rachie204]

thanks I am doing good.  Just been busy I guess.  Something strange is going on with my body though...would really like to know what it is.   Hoping that doing the BBT charting and keeping a close watch on my CM and having sex everyday will get us lucky this month and save me from buying a fertility monitor.  

[beautifullychaotic]

Rach, I am sorry I dont know much about BBT because I am a very impatient person and to ppl that can I give you props!  I just wanted to say that some ppl on here are looking for you as one of them would be me...to see how you are doing. Hope things are well.