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Two Blondinis 
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Posted: 28 October 2006 at 3:42pm |
I probably should have just PM'd Mrs Charting Guru (Jes) but I thought I would see what everyone else thought/did in the past.
We have just had our beautiful Princess Caitlin and are reasonably keen to try for #2 in about a years time as I had a CS and was advised to wait least 12 months by my MW.
I had my first period start last Friday (just in time for the long weekend trip to the bach *THANKS FOR THAT!!!*  ). It lasted the normal 6 days (normal as in - that's what happend before I got preg).
Should I start charting my dates now or would it be a waste of time as I might still be all over the place?!?!
Any thoughts?
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Posted: 28 October 2006 at 4:00pm |
Hi  ,
Im no expert on the subject but i thought id tell you that i wish i had started charting earlier like from the start for various reasons really. Iv only just really started to get into the charting and im missing information from the beginning that wouldv really helped right now  .
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Posted: 28 October 2006 at 4:07pm |
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I kept a list of my AF dates from the beginning of the year, intending to ttc in October. I started charting 2 cycles before we intended to start ttc, but we then switched to 1 cycle earlier and got pg first go!
I would say that if you track your af for a few months then you will know if your cycles are more normalised or not. If they seem to be a regular length, then maybe track 2 or 3 before you plan on starting trying, to check LP and Ov. Maybe 6 months if you have any concerns about cycle length etc - if you can take 6 months data to the doctor before you try, then 6 months once you start, that gives them a year of info to look at if you have any problems.
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Posted: 28 October 2006 at 4:14pm |
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I'm going to start tracking mine again just for the sake of it really, even though we haven't firmly decided how long it'll be until we TTC #2. I'm pretty much expecting mine to be a bit out of whack, but it would be nice if they finally sorted themselves out !
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Posted: 28 October 2006 at 4:55pm |
i'd be tempted to start charting now, to keep track of it. 
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Posted: 29 October 2006 at 11:45am |
I just joined Fertility Friend. This should be interesting
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Posted: 30 October 2006 at 9:07pm |
U can start charting when ever you like chicka, Just be prepared for a chart mess  i just had like a 45 day cycle haha that was since coming off the pill!
A new cycle starts as soon as your period starts. U dont have to temp till your periods finished aswell.
Any questions fire em this way
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Posted: 30 October 2006 at 9:09pm |
PS be aware most drs are against charting! So if u do try for a year and are unsuccessful u can choose to decide to take em or not.
PS fertility friend is good but u have to understand that its not exact with ovulation, this is where you will need to know exactly when you ovulate and be able to read ur chart etc. I recommend the charting course they provide it will give u a little insight
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Posted: 30 October 2006 at 9:18pm |
So I should have started taking my temp last Thursday? whoopsies!
I've signed up for the course - just have to find a spare hour (and a spare brain cell) to read it through lol
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Posted: 31 October 2006 at 7:15am |
Not necessarily at this point just start in the morning make sure u take it at the same time every morning or within half an hour of it and make sure its before you get outta bed
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When to start charting?
