TTC Advice

ctbride08

The other morning our BBT thermometer bit the dust. Between wedding craziness/travel/forgetting we've really only gotten one good month of temps, but all signs point to "average" functioning and ovulation.  We plan to start ttc in a couple months (with an RE), so should i bother ordering a new one or just invest in some OPKs?

Mrs._F

I vote OPKs, unless you are really interested in temping.  I'm someone with an irregular cycle and when I had a preliminary chat with a midwife last year about ttc, she said "We'll just get you some OPKs and you'll be fine."  When you're doing insems at the docs office - you don't need more notice than the OPK gives you.

But if you and A want that extra tracking for peace of mind (to have another indicator of when you may need to insem), then go for it.

I'm so excited for you both to be starting so soon!

Two*True

I vote OPKs too.  Mostly because you're going to be TTC with an RE and not at home.  I temped for a few months but wasn't very good at it.  The RE told me flat out to not bother.  If you feel better about it, temp, but otherwise OPKs should work.

ssg73

I temped for a couple of months but the midwife told me not to bother.  So I would say that you should get some oks and you should be all set.

bluedaisyus

our re told us not to bother with temping at all--in part because c's irregular sleep schedule since she works 3rd shift, but he doesn't usually recommend it in general. i'd just go with the opk.

thiswillbe

Just in case the "ordering" part of it is playing into your decision... you can get a BBT thermometer at pretty much any Target, CVS, etc. for a couple of bucks. I'd probably get another one if I were in your shoes, but I'm an information junkie and would want to temp even if working with a RE.

Also, I'd think it would be worth it to temp for a few months before starting ttc, just so you have a sense of whether the average-looking cycles are hiding something that could be problematic (e.g. a short LP) or not. But see above re: my info junkie tendencies.

CCbride08

I vote OPK. After talking with the midwife that seems to be the best indicator. I was kind of relieved when she told us we didn't have to bother tracking temp, we weren't very good at doing it at the same time daily!

2brides

I vote OPK. My temps were always so wonky - and I have textbook cycles. The OPKs were clear, accurate, and foolproof (I had the digital monitor - which I swear by.)

Duchess1

Speaking from months of experience, just do the OPK's. Get regular and digital. Use the PIAC method and if the regular looks + use a digital to confirm. Keep track of everything else though. It will really help give you a better idea of what is going on with A's body.

Since you will be seeing an RE you likely won't have to do too much tracking. The U/S will do most of it for you!

slbacon1986

I vote OPK's.