I started charting about 4 months into our TTC journey. I stopped after we found out about our IF. I charted for about 5 cycles.
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Yep. I charted for 2 years of IF, then started again two months ago.
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I did when I came off of BCP and we were TTC. I liked it, but it got to be a little...all-consuming!
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No, but I've been thinking about starting soon.
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nope
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Heck no, it was too stressful! I did keep track of O, but thats it.
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I tried to chart, but I didn't have much success due to my long, unpredictable cycles. It was good the few times I did confirm O though.
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Yes. It was easy as soon as I got the hang of it and it became part of my regular routine. Now that I have this knowledge about my body and cycle, I don't think I could ever give up charting while TTC or planning- not knowing where I am in my cycle is far more stressful to me than the few minutes a day it takes to chart.
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I charted for about 7 cycles/1 year and then stopped once I started seeing the RE and having her do monitoring.
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I started charting right away. LO is now 9 months and I've started tracking cycles again but not my temps. I'll probably start tracking my temps this summer and hope this fall we get lucky.
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what constitutes charting? i have an app where i keep track of my periods.
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i was temping and charting my CM when i went off BCP. i charted for 9 months TTA and then 1 month TTC. it's the only reason i got my BFP because i knew to keep DTD because i hadn't O'd! I'm a big fan! once i'm TTC again, i'll temp.
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I did a really half-a$$ed version. Occasional opks and recording BD sessions. And sometimes I'd add symptoms I felt.
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I started charting a year before TTC (I had the paragard), because I thought that would make things go much quicker. We're now on cycle 14 of TTC.
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@Anya: Same! I know so many people find it stressful, but I find it to be the opposite.
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Yes - we've followed the Creighton method of NFP for 3.5 years both to avoid and achieve pregnancy. I'm amazed at how much more aware I am of how my body/fertility works than I was previously!
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Yes, I did for about 8 months before getting a bfp. It was really helpful for me to look back over different cycles and compare. I'll definitely use it when I'm TTC again!
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Yep, I did for over a year while TTC. I have long cycles, so it was helpful in figuring things out.
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@californiadreams: IMO, keeping track of/recording your BBT and CM are the most common. Some people will also chart their mood, any pains (cramps) their having, how heavy/light/spotty AF is, meds/vitamins their taking, etc etc.
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Yes, I chart. I started after ttc for 8 or 9 months the first time, and started right away this time.
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I'm with @Anya: and @Aria:
I learned how 2.5 years ago when I went off bcp. I did really detailed charts for a few months and they helped my dr see I wasn't ovulating and helped diagnose pcos.
I slacked for a bit while we were not really trying, but now that we are, it makes me feel a bit more in control. I'm used to spending 1 or 2 minutes taking and recording my temp in the morning and going back to sleep
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I keep track of periods, suspected O (and use OPKs when TTC) and BD days when TTC. I never have temped though - even when not pregnant I wake up at night to pee and my wake up times are off b/c of my husband's schedule.
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@rattles: us, too! Love Creighton
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