Flatline Temps? Bad thermometer?

[Curlyq111]

Hi all!
This is my first month temping/TTC #1, so I'm still learning. I'm curious, I now have had 5 temps in the last 6 days that were exactly the same. Seems a little weird, always 97.73. Can that really happen that consistently? lol. Here's a link so you can see the chart so far this cycle:
https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/372abc

Another note: my BBT thermometer is Target Brand, was just under $10, was the only one I could find in a few stores. Maybe it isn't a great one? Just curious your thoughts!

 

[jessa_cole]

The Target brand BBT is one of the "faulty BBTs" referenced by this thread: https://www.babyandbump.com/trying-...ease-read-faulty-bbt-thermometers-market.html

I have one too and I'm very upset about it. I seriously doubt Target will let me return a used thermometer so I need to order one online or something.

 

[Curlyq111]

Wow, amazing that others have been getting 97.73 a ton too, that's so horrible that the sell crap items like that. I'm mad, feel like I've wasted the month of charting. Recommend any other thermometer? I'm going to look around online for a new one. Thanks for the link, I thought it seemed a bit strange to have the same reading day after day...!

 

[jessa_cole]

I don't have any recommendations as I'm looking for a new one too.

 

[taylorxx]

I use the CVS brand (purple)for $12 and I love it, it's lasted 6-7 months of everyday use and is still going strong. I'd still say you ovulated when you did since you got a pos opk around that time, so I wouldn't worry about it. Hopefully you won't have to start temping another cycle! Lots of sticky baby dust xx