[AugustineM]

This might seem kind of strange, but I'd really like to start charting -- the thing is, I have had a Mirena IUD for a year now. I want to chart because I am interested in it, and also I'd like to get the Mirena out in 6 months or so, then use FAM to avoid for 6 months, then TTC #3. I'd like to practice now, but I wonder if it will be a futile effort. I don't have much CM at all now, rarely have a cycle, etc.<br><br>
I just got TCOYF and I have a thermometer, so I thought I'd just start doing it, I'm just curious if anyone has experience with this or thoughts!<br><br>
TIA

 

[momileigh]

I think if you want to practice taking your temp and get in the habit of checking cm and keeping a chart, then go for it. But you won't get any useful info out of it, because with the hormones in the Mirena you aren't having natural cycles and you aren't ovulating. I can tell you are excited about it so do it if you want, but it would be more for getting in the habit and novelty until the Mirena is out.

 

[MaryLang]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/yeahthat.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="yeah that">:<br>
It's not going to tell you anything.

 

[AugustineM]

Actually I think I might be ovulating. Mirena doesn't necessarily prevent ovulation per say. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. I guess charting might tell me that!<br><br>
Thanks!