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Re: Charting (even if NOT ttc)
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Feb 2001 15:06:10 -0600 (CST)
I couldn't agree more Cassandra, my cycles are mostly annovulatory these
days as well as being very long, about 40 - 45 days. I would NEVER have
known what stage I was in if I wasn't charting. It helps me figure out
why I am having pain on certain days, or feeling depressed. It helps me
think about how to keep my body healthy and lets me feel like I have
some measure of control over this illness! I highly recommend it!
At Tue, 27 Feb 2001, Cassandra wrote:
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>Hey, everyone!
>
>After the talk of periods and ovulation lately, I thought I'd put in a
>pitch for charting even if you're not ttc. I am ttc, but charting has
>really helped me aside from that (I'm not pregnant yet, so...)
>
>I chart my temp, my cervical fluid type (menstruating, dry, creamy,
>eggwhite), cervical fluid description (what it looks like, how heavy,
>etc), vaginal sensation (wet, dry, etc), ovary pain, pms symptoms (back
>ache, headache, bloating, etc), miscellaneous (info about my day),
>weight and mood (happy, content, mood swings, blue, and depressed).
>
>I've been keeping this for four months now and it has really helped me
>see the patterns in my life and expect what's coming next. It makes me
>feel much more in control.
>
>I've now had four normal cycles in a row--the shortest being 25 days and
>the longest 31--I've been taking Met since 7/00 and seem to have
>regulated, although I have weird periods with lots of spotting before
>and after the actual flow. Next time I see the endo I have to talk
>about that.
>
>I used the book Taking CHarge of Your Fertility to learn how to chart
>and it is GREAT!
>
>Good Luck!
>Cassandra
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