https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:11:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-basal-body-thermometer#post-2884496 Tue, 14 May 2019 15:05:09 +0000 Sams Mom 2884496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="https://www.temp-drop.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.temp-drop.com/</a></p> <p>I can also wall you a discount link if you decide on one. I think it's like $10 off </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-basal-body-thermometer#post-2884480 Tue, 14 May 2019 13:07:20 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2884480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: I can’t find TEMPDROP... do you have a link? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-basal-body-thermometer#post-2884458 Tue, 14 May 2019 12:06:38 +0000 foodiebee 2884458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used this one and liked it: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFFBT8Y/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFFBT8Y/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-basal-body-thermometer#post-2884453 Tue, 14 May 2019 11:59:59 +0000 Sams Mom 2884453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked my iSnow from Amazon; backlit, 60 day memory, alarm if you needed it... But I felt like it took a while to get a temp.</p> <p>I switched to a Tempdrop mainly to maintain my sanity, and to get a little sleep back. It's pricey, but not having to wake up to temp is worth it, also I plan to chart to TTA if the time comes, so I'll use it forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-basal-body-thermometer#post-2884440 Tue, 14 May 2019 11:24:18 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2884440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Need recommendations. I have a cheap Target one that doesn’t have a light and generally just sucks. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/triphasic-1#post-2877650 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:41:25 +0000 Claguegar 2877650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: No. I’m hoping I can wait until I pass my longest cycle date ( in 2 days!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/triphasic-1#post-2877649 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:34:34 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2877649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you taken a test? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/triphasic-1#post-2877641 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:20:48 +0000 Claguegar 2877641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oops here is the chart! </p> [attach=9801/19/poquep.277x600.3BCA9F2A-EB55-44DA-A238-205B64C0D57C.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/triphasic-1#post-2877640 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:20:13 +0000 Claguegar 2877640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is my second month charting and I think I have a Triphasic chart going on here. Besides not tracking cm (yet, I plan to start next month!) am I missing any big signs that could help ease my mind. Whether I am pregnant or not! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-is-ovulation-day-decided-on-the-chart#post-2876920 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 12:38:30 +0000 yellowbeach 2876920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man your chart looks like mine probably would have at age 25 if only I'd been TTC then - lots of BDing and lots of cocktails! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-is-ovulation-day-decided-on-the-chart#post-2876653 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:49:28 +0000 Sams Mom 2876653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The missing temp on CD20 and the "inconsistent time" of CD21 are major factors to pinpointing O. Also is the missing CM observation "no CM" or "didn't chart/check it", FF takes CM into account along with temp. </p> <p>Also did you get your positive OPK in the morning, afternoon, or evening? + OPK in the morning could have ovulation in the PM. I can't remember the exact range, but it's something like 12-36 hours after first + you can O.</p> <p>None the less, you covered your fertile days, and it's just the long torturous TWW now. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-is-ovulation-day-decided-on-the-chart#post-2876650 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:05:22 +0000 bees_knees 2876650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't temped in several years, so I'm out of practice...but I think that if you had a temp recorded for CD20 and a closed circle for CD21 it would make a difference. I would try experimenting with CD20...putting in a high and low temp and just seeing if it changes your O day!</p> <p>Either way, you covered your bases and your chart looks great! Have you tested yet?!</p> <p>ETA: It is using your CM to help determine O day, too. And that points to CD19 for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-is-ovulation-day-decided-on-the-chart#post-2876494 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:20:28 +0000 marzi104 2876494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is my first month really temping (oral). I started middle of last month so not sure it counted. I wanted to chart to make sure that I am ovulating and see if I can identify the window. So I am relieved to see that I do have a definitely shift here.</p> <p>But I want to understand WHY this chart (set to advanced) is suggesting that I ovulated on day 19 and NOT day 21? I know OPK (ovulation predictor kit) was last positive on 19 but you can ovulate 2-3 days after surge to my knowledge. </p> <p>There are open dots because I sometimes woke up before or after my usual time of 745am. I always had regular periods between 30-34 days though last month it was a weird 28. And I did also have one cycle about 2-3 months ago that was 18 days but that's out of ordinary for me. I don't have PCOS or any medical issues at all. </p> <p>Chart at this link:</p> <p><a href="https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/70e9d2" rel="nofollow">https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/70e9d2</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chart-thoughts#post-2874333 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:39:39 +0000 Sams Mom 2874333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilyj: are you on Facebook? If so the FAM groups can be really helpful on charts. I think it's in the right area, but not 100% certain it's on the exact right day. What is your average LP? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chart-thoughts#post-2874332 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:37:02 +0000 Lilyj 2874332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Updated chart.. Been a couple days. </p> [attach=9747/19/pnnfpv.453x600.Screenshot_2019-02-28-10-19-39-2.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chart-thoughts#post-2874015 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:37:38 +0000 Lilyj 2874015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: I didn't use opks.. I know I should have, I just had no luck with them in the past and didnt think of it for the medicated cycle until it was too late.</p> <p>Most recent cycle chart attached (unmedicated) </p> [attach=9747/19/pnk72q.300x600.Screenshot_2019-02-25-16-19-42.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chart-thoughts#post-2874011 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:16:30 +0000 Sams Mom 2874011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilyj: based on CM and that current O is at least 1/10°F above the previous 6 temps you should be able to confirm O. Your are close to your coverline on some of the first shift that makes it a little iffy... Do you have previous charts to compare shifts to? Or take any OPKs? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chart-thoughts#post-2874009 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:10:45 +0000 Lilyj 2874009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: I've been trying to wait at least until 14dpo (if cd13 was o day)</p> <p>If my temp goes up again tomorrow I might test. Haha. I'm going back and forth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chart-thoughts#post-2874008 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:07:12 +0000 bhbee 2874008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m no expert but your cm markings make me think it was earlier than cd19. It might be worth trying opks next cycle just to have more data to compare. Have you tested or are you waiting for af?<br /> Others may have better advice so wanted to bump this for you! You could also post on the POAS boards to get you through the wait. Good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chart-thoughts#post-2873999 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:42:32 +0000 Lilyj 2873999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all, this is my first post here.. Just wondering your thoughts on my chart. This is my first cycle on letrozole and also my first ever triphasic chart. I just can't figure out if FF has my o day correct or if it should be on cd19. </p> [attach=9747/19/pnk1qx.486x600.Screenshot_2019-02-26-10-13-44-2.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873300 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:35:03 +0000 periwinklebee 2873300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: I was hoping that would work, but I seem to be having a lot of random CM. I think b/c of breastfeeding it's all out of wack, and my body gears up to OV and then it doesn't happen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873222 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:31:48 +0000 bees_knees 2873222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: so far, my kids have basically weaned themselves (and they were both all about breastfeeding!) while I was pregnant. It was sad (for me!), but it made it easier that they did it on their own terms. </p> <p>As far as TTC with wonky cycles...could you just pay attention to CM? And when you see fertile CM, take an OPK (or if you're feeling ambitious that day, DTD?) Seems like the easiest, lowest key, most laid back approach, IMO </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873210 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:43:09 +0000 periwinklebee 2873210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873175 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:01:55 +0000 bhbee 2873175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just dropping in to say good luck ttc #2!!!! :goodluck: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873160 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:30:55 +0000 periwinklebee 2873160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone, so helpful! I am super excited about this, and also half expecting that by the time I have another baby, daycare will stick a wearable on it that calls me to come pick up as soon as the temperature hits the cutoff, lol... </p> <p>@Sams Mom: Hah, I totally get TTC crazy pants. I'm a recovering addict from past POAS threads :silly: This is super helpful! I had not heard about Tempdrop, this sounds awesome! I was religious about temping last time, but that doesn't work anymore with my erratic sleeper toddler. So this sounds amazing! </p> <p>@skinnycow: Ugh that doesn't sound great, along with the battery issue (in expectation, this is probably going to take awhile) that @MamaBear87: mentions. </p> <p>@Kaohinani: This sounds amazing! Thank you! I will wall you. </p> <p>@JJ2626: I'm AMA, and #1 took sufficiently long, that I figure if I want another I need to start now. And I do love the idea of kids close in age, but honestly IDK how I'll cope if it does happen. Hoping it's the sort of thing you figure out! </p> <p>@bees_knees: That's awesome! I would be super happy if it did happen, but have low expectations. And DS loves bf so much that I don't have the heart to wean him... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873139 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:56:37 +0000 bees_knees 2873139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I've never worn anything, but I HAVE gotten pregnant while breastfeeding. Twice. Once when DS1 was nursing 2-3 times a day, and once while DS2 was nursing 6-7 times a day :shocked: Sooooo it can be done (for some people! don't use breastfeeding as birth control! haha) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873124 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:21:11 +0000 JJ2626 2873124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: No advice on tracking but I can’t believe you are already thinking about #2! So exciting! I still feel like I just had a baby yesterday. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873123 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:58:45 +0000 Kaohinani 2873123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I use a Tempdrop. It is phenomenal! It is worn on your upper arm (with the sensor towards your armpit) but can also be worn in one's bra under the armpit. It comes with the arm band (in an adjustable small or a large). TD records for your BBT 2-3 hours before you wake and affords you the raw data so you can see your highest temp of the evening and how well you slept. It allows for one to sleep in (which is spectacular!) The TD logarithm evens out temps due to restlessness, alcohol, breast feeding AND TD can cancel out fluctuations due to sleeping with extra layers or sleeping with a window open. I dual temp to make certain the pattern is similar (* Note - TD temps can run .20 to a full degree higher BBT reading than oral temps) and found it especially useful to do the first 30 days when the device is adjusting to your temps and sleep patterns using it's logorithm. My pattern is pretty much spot-on between the 2 with exception if I am ill or mouth breathing ... in that case, my oral temps are effected but my TD temps are fairly smooth! One can track while pregnant, postpartum to see if one is ovulatory yet, to track when TTC, or when TTP. I use the ovacue app it comes with AND plug my BBT data into FF as well. The battery IS replaceable. Honestly, I wouldn't BBT for TTC without it because it is AH-MAZING! </p> <p>P.S. If you are going to purchase one at any time, wall me as I have a code I can share that will take $10 off.</p> <p>@Mamabear: @Sams Mom: 😉😂 You two make me laugh! 💙 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873121 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:46:15 +0000 MamaBear87 2873121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: don't worry we love you anyway </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anybody-use-cycle-tracking-wearables#post-2873120 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:45:18 +0000 Sams Mom 2873120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: yeaaaahhhhhhh </p>