27-06-2018, 05:56 AM
Okay, so my cycle was just 38 days this time! Much better than I thought, and closer to my average 34 too. 
So I double-down on my thermometer recommendation!
I took PM days 8-15, then started PC when my temperature made its first major spike on day 27 (this means ovulation occurred the day before). I only took it for 13 days though, with the 13th day falling on the first day of menses accidentally.. So just be aware the luteal phases may not always last exactly 2 weeks!
Also, if you decide to track your temperature, I suggest reading this article just to be aware that's it's not an exact, perfectly accurate system:
http://www.readytogroove.com/the-cycle/c...al-method/
The very generalized rule however, is that the day the temperature rises a good 0.2 or more degrees Fahrenheit above the maximum temperature recorded until that point, means that ovulation occurred the day before.
So I double-down on my thermometer recommendation!
I took PM days 8-15, then started PC when my temperature made its first major spike on day 27 (this means ovulation occurred the day before). I only took it for 13 days though, with the 13th day falling on the first day of menses accidentally.. So just be aware the luteal phases may not always last exactly 2 weeks!
Also, if you decide to track your temperature, I suggest reading this article just to be aware that's it's not an exact, perfectly accurate system:
http://www.readytogroove.com/the-cycle/c...al-method/
The very generalized rule however, is that the day the temperature rises a good 0.2 or more degrees Fahrenheit above the maximum temperature recorded until that point, means that ovulation occurred the day before.