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I just have a basic BBT from target I think? It seems to work fine...but I sometimes get a lot of the same temps so I wonder if I need a new one.
I use Fertility Friend. They have an app, and you can log in on teh computer. I use the free version, but there is a VIP one you can upgrade to--I haven't found it necessary.
Some people also track cervical position. Tracking CM is usually helpful as well!

If you can, get a hold of the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility - it has fantastic information about your cycles, how they work, and what to look for!

@hilsy85: I had the same problem with my Target one. I think I ended up using one I got from either Walmart or CVS instead.

I used a Walmart or CVS BBT - I can't remember which. I liked it. I had issues with the one I bought from Target.

I used Fertility Friend. You can use it on the computer and they have an app. You can pay for VIP (you'll get a free trial of VIP when you sign up, I think), but I never did. The free version was good enough for me.

I also tracked CM along with my temps and occasionally I tracked cervical position, but I wasn't consistent with that. Tracking my CM though was vital to me because it's how I learned I never have EWCM, which is the most fertile CM and helps the sperm get to it's destination. I ended up using Pre-Seed to help with this issue and got pregnant both times while using Pre-Seed.

Good luck!

@hilsy85: Mine did too, but I just didn't trust it, so I ended up switching! It probably didn't matter, but I was using the Target one when my cycles were funky postpartum and the repeated temps were annoying me!

I have a basic CVS-brand BBT. It was $10-15 and purple. Works perfectly fine!

I use Fertility Friend - the free version, both app and website.

I temp, OPK and record BDing. Sometimes I note CM if it's obvious or noticable. That's it!

Good luck

@LindsayInNY: I think I have the same thermometer

I used Fertility Friend and then the last month also tracked in Glow. I just liked that Glow gave me more to read about my fertility if I wanted to. It also gently told me to be strong and hold off testing too early.

@MsHangry: Mine recently died a slow death (it makes this low, dull, sick-sounding beep now) but I haven't replaced it Works perfectly though!!

@ValentineMommy: my honest advice is don't temp. You'll drive yourself crazy. At least I did, I hated it. I think it's only helpful if you don't know when you O or if you O. I prefer OPKs.

I used the Kindara app and really really liked it. I liked the blog and info that they have online. I think you can only edit your chart in the app but you can also look at it online. The community on kindara was also really nice.

I think it's great to chart just to get to know your body not only for trying to get pregnant. I really think every woman should do it for at least a little while. I learned SO MUCH from charting.

@ValentineMommy: I chart using FF and really like it. I used the basic version for a long time and recently switched to VIP. Honestly, I'm not really sure I'm getting my money's worth. I found I was obsessing too much when I tried to record "symptoms" so I only record temps and BD session so I know how good our timing was.

I use a basic CVS BBT.

I first learned through Couple to Couple League, but have TCOYF and have preferred that book as a reference and brush up.

I use OKPs sporadically and prefer the Babi brand over CVS or Wandfos.

In response to those who say it'll drive you crazy, I think it depends on the person. I actually find the scientific background of my charts helps make me more sane. If I'm nauseated after AF and start to wonder if AF could have actually been IB, I can think back to the morning's temp and realize no. If I was KU my temp wouldn't be low.

I think it can also be helpful if you end up having issues getting KU. In the past, my OBGYN has used my charts as indicators to diagnose PCOS and low progesterone (at different times). It can possibly help avoid extensive testing if you have a record of what your body has been doing.