Charting ? - same time every day

[countthestars]

I am going to start really charting next month (haven't been too serious until now) but I am trying to figure out the "same time every day" rule. I have my phone alarm set for 6am daily because it seems like the best time to do it during the work week. However, I've been waking up to pee 2-4 times per week between 4 and 5am. Is that going to screw up my temps? Should I try to take it at 5 daily and then go back to sleep? TIA!

[nevafaye]

I didn't realize all the rules prior to doing it the first month. I think the temps were a bit more erratic than they probably actually were, but it still showed pretty clear before and after ovulation temps.

I'd try your best, but between that and OPKs/CM, you should be able to tell even if you aren't perfect about the timing of your temps.

[thoseareradishes]

If you wake up to pee pretty consistently at a time earlier than 6am, I would take it at that earlier time.

I tried setting an alarm, but I would wake up at odd hours wondering if it was time for the alarm to go off. So I thought screw it, I'll take my temp when I naturally wake up to go pee, which is generally between 3 and 4:30. This is a larger time range then is suggested by FF and TCOYF, but it is the best I can do, and I have gotten a clear temp shirt every month. Good luck!

[countthestars]

Thanks everyone!

[lauree1183]

Thanks for asking this! I'm just reading Taking Charge of your Fertility now and have the same sleeping habits and was wondering about what to do with that situation...