Just curious

[fushigi_na_chou]

It's me again, with another question. For those who don't remember, I've done away with my HBC, and this is my first month off of it. I've been charting my temperatures for this month off of HBC (only temperatures; I wanted to wait to start tracking CM and other fertility signs til next month), and according to Fertility Friend, and my own

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[lauralareine]

I ovulated pretty quickly when I came off HBC so I don't think it's unreasonable that you might have ovulated quickly too. But in my case there was a clear jump, whereas yours is a bit up and down. I also found that the pill continued to mess with my CM for about six weeks afterward, so I wouldn't want to rely on it as a signal at the present moment. I'd stick with condoms or abstain until things settle a bit.

Also, five high temps in a row doesn't necessarily indicate pregnancy, it just indicates that you're post-O. After you ovulate your temps will remain high throughout your luteal phase, so they may be high for 12-14 days or however long your luteal phase is. Chances are that they'll drop again when your period starts, but it is also normal for them not to drop until even a few days into your period. (Mine usually drops the morning before my period starts.) Taking Charge of Your Fertility states that if you have high temps with no period for 18 consecutive days, then there's a pretty good chance you're pregnant. But you're only at the five day mark, so I wouldn't worry just yet. :)

[fushigi_na_chou]

Phew. Thanks for the reassurance. Yeah, I have noticed a drastic change in my CM since coming off birth control. My body is like "here! Have ALL the CM!" It's a bit gross actually. ^^;

[lauralareine]

It's been holding it in storage, hahahaha.

I recommend getting a copy of TCOYF because it explains stuff like this really clearly. I practically have it memorized. ;)

[fushigi_na_chou]

I did have one, but then I accidentally gave it to my library (I had borrowed one until I could buy my own from our used bookstore, and then returned the wrong one, and they somehow couldn't find it for me when I went back a day later :|). But yeah, I think I will invest in a new copy.

[claripossum]

I'm actually kinda jealous, LoL. Last time I came off HBC, my CM was practically nonexistent right up until I got pregnant again. It's much harder to track what you can't see. ;)

[fushigi_na_chou]

I imagine it would be. I guess I should be thankful. XD