By chart do you mean keep track of the starting date? I have the expected arrival date as an alert on my phone. I also alert about seven days beforehand to remind myself that I'm not nuts, it's just PMS.
I have an IUD. I don't really "chart" but I do write down when I start/end my period so I can keep track of it in case there are irregularities.
This is what I would consider charting. If you are basically keeping track of it. I mean I know some ladies can tell just by their mood, sore nips etc.... That I don't count as charting. But I mean do you keep track of this on like a calendar, phone app etc.
By chart do you mean keep track of the starting date? I have the expected arrival date as an alert on my phone. I also alert about seven days beforehand to remind myself that I'm not nuts, it's just PMS.
By chart do you mean keep track of the starting date? I have the expected arrival date as an alert on my phone. I also alert about seven days beforehand to remind myself that I'm not nuts, it's just PMS.
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I always keep track of beginning and ending of period date, because ptherwise I never know when my next period is coming. I just started charting temps, but that is because we will be TTC next cycle.
I always keep track of beginning and ending of period date, because ptherwise I never know when my next period is coming. I just started charting temps, but that is because we will be TTC next cycle.
When I was on the pill, no. I went off the pill and we charted to avoid for over a year.
Now we're TTC, and I'm glad I charted when we weren't trying - it made it easier to know that there were some issues. For years, I had no idea what was happening because I was regulated with BCP. Even if we weren't trying now, I would have wanted at least the timing of cycles to share with my OB-GYN.
Post by EmilieMadison on Nov 29, 2012 18:05:41 GMT -5
I charted (temped, recorded info, etc) to avoid pregnancy between and after my two pregnancies until my DH got a vasectomy. Prior to my first pregnancy, I was on hormonal BC, so keeping track of my period was as easy as just looking at my pill pack.
I still keep track of when my period is due (with an app), but it's not charting, it's just a reminder tool because to me, keeping track of when you get your period isnt charting.
Post by ElizabethBennet on Nov 29, 2012 18:08:40 GMT -5
I keep track of it, but only because I am CONVINCED every month that I am pregnant. So I can look on my app and see that my period is still a week away and I tell myself to chill out.
I use BC. I also use it to stop my period. So, no charting.
I do the same. Take the BC for three months at a time. Nice, does your insurance pay for all of it? I end up paying $40 for one freaking months worth a few times a year, AND it's generic!
Post by mamasaurus on Nov 29, 2012 20:50:46 GMT -5
SS. I don't menstruate right now, but I could be ovulating and will, in all likelihood, fight the red menace again. I will chart when I can, but it's not really possible at the moment.