Chart help

[everafter07]

DH and I have been TTC. I've been temping for about 8 months to get a handle on my cycle, and noticed that I have a vert short luteal phase that lasts between 6-10 days, with a 28-31 day cycle.

TMI: On the day my period was supposed to come, I got a tiny bit of light red blood, so I used a tampon. When I went to remove it later, there wasn't as much blood as usual for my first day, and it was mainly dark. The next day I had some more, but less, and then today nothing. This is much different than in other months, where I get a 4-5 day period.

I changed the markers from menstrual to spotting on my FF calendar, and this is what it looks like. I'm just curious on your thoughts? Thank you!

[whitemerlot]

I had a chart similar to this when I got pregnant with my son. I had some spotting at 8 DPO and a temp dip and then spike. Good luck!

[everafter07]

Peggy, I take my temp with about an hour difference everyday. MWF it's at 7am, TFSS about 8am. I know I should set my alarm to take it at the same time every day, but I am so bad about that. I've been doing it this way since I started in January though, so even if it's not the regular way, I guess it's regular for me? Or does it not work that way, haha.

[whitemerlot]

I took my temp that way and it didn't seem to impact it.

[Ashley&Scott]

Have you POA? I had spotting when I got my BFP.

ETA: Your timing looks really good this cycle.

[niki]

I'd be testing today or tomorrow morning.

[everafter07]

That's what confused me. It was more than just spotting, but also a lot less than what is usual for a period, and the color was darker. I haven't tested yet, no, because before today's temp spike and bleeding stop, I thought it was probably just my period. I will test when I get home. Eep! Thank you all for replying!

[niki]

This late in the day, you might want to wait until your first morning urine tomorrow.

[everafter07]

Good point, thank you!

[Ashley&Scott]

Aug 14, 2012 11:11:30 GMT -5 niki said:

This late in the day, you might want to wait until your first morning urine tomorrow.

FRER are usually sold in a 2pk if you're impatient