BBT low? - what is "normal"?

[sbmommy2be]

My husband and I have been trying to conceive our 2nd child for 6 months.  Beginning this last menstruation, I have been recording my Basal Body Temp and all other details to determine when ovulation occurs.  My BBT has been low compared to what resources have been saying - anywhere between 96.6 to 97.9.  Is this any indication of a problem related to why pregnancy has not been achieved?  

[Tianna311]

yes, lower body temperature can lead to infertility- usually your temperature raises during ovulation to increase chances of fertility.
Normal is 98.6.
Sometimes there are underlying problems resulting in lower temperature, and sometimes it is as easy as changing your diet.
I wish you the best in becoming pregnant:)
God Bless

[lupylucy]

hiya, i dont know what is normal, but i was temping and getting in the 95's and low 96's, only going up to 97's when i had ovulated. on the second month of doing this, i conceived so it is possible to get pg and have low temps
gl on getting a bfp!
lucy xx

[wifey06]

I would not be concerned about your temps, they sound pretty normal to me. 98.6 is "normal" on a regular thermometer, but on a Basal thermometer, pre-ovulation your temps can be anywhere in a range, mine are usually between 97.0-97.7, after ovulation they are over 98.0.

After you have charted a few cycles you will see a pattern of what is "normal" for you. Everyone is different, so the great thing about charting is learning how your own body works and recognizing patterns in your own cycle.