Charting q's

xxxjacxxx · May 18th, 2008, 12:00 PM

Hi ladies,

Ive decided that if I dont get my

next week then Im going to have a go at charting. Ive signed up with FF and have found a whole new world of info on there.
My question is where do I get a basal thermometer from? Ive seen them on an auction site but would rather just go and buy one from a store when I need it.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Ta in advance.

Loula · May 18th, 2008, 12:49 PM

Are you in the UK?

I got mine from a £ shop lol! you can get them on Ebay too

other than that, chemists sells them.

nellis10 · May 18th, 2008, 13:13 PM

I got mine from accessdiagnostics.com...after your first order you get 5% discount!

xxxjacxxx · May 18th, 2008, 15:01 PM

Thanks girls, yes Loula I am in the uk.

I think I'll try the chemist in town....do they come with instructions? Lol, I know that sounds daft but I am really oblivious to all this charting stuff!

magicvw · May 18th, 2008, 16:11 PM

Main thing to do is remember to take your temp at the same time each morning. You should have at least 3 hours uninterrupted sleep. Have the thermometer by the bed so you don't have to move, as any movement will increase your temp! Don't drink any water, speak or anything before you take your temp. Best to set your alarm for an early time, take your temp, then fall asleep again - the thermometer has a memory! It becomes second nature v quickly!!! Good luck!!

PS if you've signed up for the FF lessons, you'll learn loads about taking your temps so don't worry!

tansey · May 18th, 2008, 16:26 PM

Good luck - like most things on here it becomes very addictive stressing over your chart and remembering to temp at the right time before running the loo!

xxxjacxxx · May 18th, 2008, 16:56 PM

Thanks girls, so do I reach for the themometer whilst I am still lying down and stay completely still?

Yeah have signed up for the FF course but not had time to read them as yet, I think Im silently hopeing that I wont need to....

babezone · May 18th, 2008, 17:25 PM

you can get one from mothercare/boots also.....basically with charting u need to make sure u take ur temp every morning at the same time so set ur alarm or summit....jus make sure u leave it beside ur bed on a table/floor then get it and pop it under ur tongue untill it beeps and says ur temp and then remember it...lol then i can cuddle oh or talk....i dont think its as strict as lay down or get it....jus do whats ever easyest to reach ur them jus dont be going to the toilet first.....good luck x x x x

magicvw · May 19th, 2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by XXXJACQUIXXX

Thanks girls, so do I reach for the themometer whilst I am still lying down and stay completely still?

Yeah have signed up for the FF course but not had time to read them as yet, I think Im silently hopeing that I wont need to....

Just have it next to the bed and you should be fine! I think the idea is that you shouldn't have to actually get out of bed to get it! Also, make sure your mouth is properly closed around the thermometer for a better reading.

May 18th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#1
xxxjacxxx AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N. Wales Posts: 15,770	Charting q's Hi ladies, Ive decided that if I dont get my next week then Im going to have a go at charting. Ive signed up with FF and have found a whole new world of info on there. My question is where do I get a basal thermometer from? Ive seen them on an auction site but would rather just go and buy one from a store when I need it. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Ta in advance.

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May 18th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#2
Loula Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Scotland Posts: 819	Are you in the UK? I got mine from a £ shop lol! you can get them on Ebay too other than that, chemists sells them.

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May 18th, 2008, 13:13 PM	#3
nellis10 Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 3,377	I got mine from accessdiagnostics.com...after your first order you get 5% discount!

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May 18th, 2008, 15:01 PM	#4
xxxjacxxx AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N. Wales Posts: 15,770	Thanks girls, yes Loula I am in the uk. I think I'll try the chemist in town....do they come with instructions? Lol, I know that sounds daft but I am really oblivious to all this charting stuff!

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May 18th, 2008, 16:11 PM	#5
magicvw Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the Dark Ages Posts: 15,348	Main thing to do is remember to take your temp at the same time each morning. You should have at least 3 hours uninterrupted sleep. Have the thermometer by the bed so you don't have to move, as any movement will increase your temp! Don't drink any water, speak or anything before you take your temp. Best to set your alarm for an early time, take your temp, then fall asleep again - the thermometer has a memory! It becomes second nature v quickly!!! Good luck!! PS if you've signed up for the FF lessons, you'll learn loads about taking your temps so don't worry!

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May 18th, 2008, 16:26 PM	#6
tansey Other BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 20,522	Good luck - like most things on here it becomes very addictive stressing over your chart and remembering to temp at the right time before running the loo!

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May 18th, 2008, 16:56 PM	#7
xxxjacxxx AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N. Wales Posts: 15,770	Thanks girls, so do I reach for the themometer whilst I am still lying down and stay completely still? Yeah have signed up for the FF course but not had time to read them as yet, I think Im silently hopeing that I wont need to....

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May 18th, 2008, 17:25 PM	#8
babezone Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: portsmouth. uk Posts: 4,021	you can get one from mothercare/boots also.....basically with charting u need to make sure u take ur temp every morning at the same time so set ur alarm or summit....jus make sure u leave it beside ur bed on a table/floor then get it and pop it under ur tongue untill it beeps and says ur temp and then remember it...lol then i can cuddle oh or talk....i dont think its as strict as lay down or get it....jus do whats ever easyest to reach ur them jus dont be going to the toilet first.....good luck x x x x

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