Hard time understanding BBT Chart

[rmp39]

I've read things on how to read BBT charts but still don't understand... can someone please explain?

[rmp39]

I see they blocked your website... but overall I think I understand now.  thanks!!!

[30something13]

well said and you can go to ******************* that has a chart and also things to look for and charts to look at and you can put in like 5 differnent things to find the charts you want like say for instance

triphasic
PCOS
breastfeeeding
taking clomid
etc.....

[Des_a_rae]

You're so welcome. I was hoping the whole time I was doing that that it wouldn't confuse you anymore. lol.  I was SO confused when I first started. :)  You'll get the hang of everything, it just takes some getting used to. :)

[rmp39]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!  This make a lot more sense to me now!

[Des_a_rae]

The main thing about BBT is to make sure you temp SAME TIME every morning. Before you get out of bed, before you get a drink, you basically have to roll over grab the thermometer and stick it in your mouth. lol.  Also make sure it's a digital thermometer.

Temps on BBT charts usually stay low until around ovulation time. The only way you'll know by BBT charts if you ovulated or not is you'll normally see a dip and then a temp spike in a day or two. IF you see this spike you've already ovulated. That's why it's best to use OPK's with charting BBT :).  

I HOPE this helps...

First Phase Temps
The first phase (Preovulatory) before ovulation has occurred, temps will normally be between 97.0 to 97.5.  Right before ovulation occurs the hormone estrogen is produced causing lower temps.  Many women are able to see a dip in temp alerting them that peak time is near and ovulation is about to occur.   Just remember, your temps can rise and fall multiple times before a dip making it difficult to know when the lowest point will be.  It is important to also know that your lowest temperature is most likely NOT your peak day and unless you are charting other indicators you may miss your most fertile time completely.
Second Phase Temps
In the second phase (Luteal Phase) which begins after ovulation temperatures generally will rise between 97.6 and 98.6.  The increased temperatures are due to the hormone progesterone which is released from the corpus luetum - the follicle that hold the egg.  The temps will remain high for a period usually 12 to 16 days until they drop again (either the day before or the day of) when your cycle ends and menstrual period begins.  If conception occurs temperatures will remain high during the entire pregnancy.
Third Phase Temps
Many women experience a third phase (Triphasic Phase)  which is temperatures climbing to yet another level that is approximately 3/10's - 4/10's over the Luteal Phase high. This is due to the HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone that is produced if conception has occurred and when implantation takes place.


MY temps however are a tad higher than those.  It's okay they don't have to be those "exact" temps that they mentioned, but just trying to help and give you an idea of how things work.  I sure hope I haven't confused you even more. lol.  Good Luck!!

[Destani214]

You just take your temp in the morning before getting out of bed record it on your chart if it's low then usually ur not preg but if its high and stays high thats a good sign you may be preggers