Basal Body Temperature During Pregnancy?

[MollyGrue]

Morning!

I've kept tracking my BBT, just out of habit, and I've noticed that over the last two days, I've had a bit of a drop. I went from 98.3/4 to 98.1 to 97.8. Is this something that I should be worried about? My typical temperature prior to ovulation was about 97.3. I'm 6+1 today.

 

[TTC First]

I don't know much about the post + temps but I can tell you that my temps peaked around 13DPO and have gone down slightly. You can take a look at my chart. How long do you plan to temp for? I haven't decided when I will stop.

 

[MollyGrue]

I haven't decided when to stop, honestly. I think I do it now more out of habit than anything, since I really can't seem to find any definite information about what your temp does during pregnancy. I may try to stop before too long (I'm 23 DPO!), but I just can't help but bust out that thermometer (and the pregnancy tests, for that matter). I might be slightly OCD.

 

[lovenoel]

I stopped temping after I missed my period. I drive myself crazy enough as it is - the last thing I need is one more thing to obsess over, lol.

 

[TTC First]

Since it took me so long to get pregnant I worry about all the small twitches and aches so it makes me feel better. I may decide to stop after my first ultrasound. I'm good with the PG tests. I did an ovulation test to check if I was PG then went for a blood test. I go for another blood test tomorrow.

 

[MollyGrue]

I wish I had someone doing blood tests! I don't even have an appointment with my OB until January 6th. I think that's what's killing me - I don't have any reassurance that things are progressing like they should, and no confirmation that my hormones are doing what should be done. I feel like I'm just waving around in the dark. I don't like it.

 

[TTC First]

I wish I had someone doing blood tests! I don't even have an appointment with my OB until January 6th. I think that's what's killing me - I don't have any reassurance that things are progressing like they should, and no confirmation that my hormones are doing what should be done. I feel like I'm just waving around in the dark. I don't like it.

I am very sorry to hear that. I am being monitored but I'm still clueless now. I thought the process would be so much clearer.

 

[katherinegrey]

My temps kept dropping when I was pg with my son, so I stopped temping as it was stressing me out, best thing I did.

 

[MollyGrue]

Yes, it seems like everyone is getting monitored but me! I don't know if it was because I am new to the area, and therefore don't have a regular OB/GYN, so I'm going in as a new patient, or what. I called, I don't know, 6 different doctors? None of them would see me before January 6th.

I'm going to stay away from the thermometers, I think, and just be thankful for every day that passes uneventfully!

 

[lovenoel]

I'm in the same boat Molly - I'm new to the area and don't have a regular GYN even (just moved here in November). I called a few different doctors and none of them wanted to see me until 8 weeks! One of them that I called doesn't do a scan until 18 weeks along.

In the end I went with the office who offered me both bloodwork first to confirm (I had blood drawn today at 4w4d) and a dating scan once levels have hit 2000. Even though I get the scan, I don't meet with the doctor until 8 weeks...so I feel like I'm floundering around with no clue. I'm a bit of a control freak so knowing there's nothing I can do to verify that things are really OK in there is driving me nuts. I have finally given up on pregnancy tests, which is good because otherwise we'll have no money left if we actually have a successful pregnancy...I should buy stock in First Response.

Anyway, I'm feeling totally lost also. I have no close friends who have been pregnant either, so no one to ask questions to. The internet has become both my best and my worst friend.

 

[TTC First]

I called the midwife office and I think they said they see people at 11 weeks.

I was going to a fertility clinic because I had trouble getting PG so they are the ones monitoring me till the midwife takes over. I still feel lost. I had the test to confirm PG and then I went in today for another blood test to ensure that my numbers are increasing.

I just asked them today what was next and they said that they do an ultrasound at about 5 weeks.

I guess they monitor us more closely because there is an extremely high chance of multiples. I could be PG with 1-4 babies right now but based on my beta I think it's only one. I hope to confirm that at the 5 week scan.

 

[MollyGrue]

I have a friend with quads - it's amazing the types of things they've figured out to make caring for four babies easier! Are you hoping for multiples? Or would you prefer just one?

Is that a weird question to ask? I hope not.

 

[TTC First]

I don't think it's a strange question at all. We are looking forward to twins but really don't think we can handle anything more.

I just got my second beta back today and it's only 1007 so I am thinking its just one. I was told I can go in for my first ultrasound as of January second so I am really looking forward to that. From everything I have seen online they should be able to tell if it is multiples at that time.