So, with that, I've only been keeping track of my CD1s. I'm starting to think about what to expect if we need assistance due to my PCOS. I can see a doctor asking me to chart and temp first before signing up for something like Clomid. So, to avoid a few extra months of waiting before something to happen during our "not trying but letting things happen" days, I figured I'd go ahead and chart and temp and the whole thing that way we'll have some sort of "proof" to show if I am ovulating or not. I'm not going to have a clue as to what it all means or how its supposed to look, but, you gotta start somewhere.
But, we're not "trying".
:)
Along those same lines of being prepared and planning... I'm looking for a new doctor, but I also want to take into consideration the hospitals too and base my decision on the hospitals and what they have and the doctor itself. Currently looking at 2 offices/2 hospitals on two completely different sides of me. One is further away but is supposedly the better facility. All stuff to consider while I have somewhat of a sound mind. I wonder if I can get a tour as a non-pregnant lady...
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Yay for temping!
I think that even if you aren't trying, charting can tell you a lot about your body. It will also make you feel like you are more in control of your body/fertility. I hated walking into my dr's office and not having a clue if I ovulated or not that month. It will also help you time when to use fertility meds, etc. You probably already know this but make sure your thermometer is a basal thermometer. Pick up a copy of Taking Charge of Your Fertility (Amazon sells used copies for cheap)...it will walk you through charting/temping. Or you can sign up for the free online courses through: www.fertilityfriend.com (let me know if you need a referral). The book was more helpful for me but I hate long text online.
If you have any questions, let me know. After your first month or 2 of charting, it will all makes sense :)
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