Re: Charting (even if NOT ttc) WEBSITE/SOFTWARE
From: Christina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:53:21 -0600 (CST)
Hi all...I was searching around the net and found a site that you can
download a program where you enter all the bbt info, cervical mucus ect.
and the program calculates all these symptoms and gives you advice as to
whether you are most likely fertile or infertile at the time...I've
found it very useful. The site is http://www.lifecyclesoft.com
Just enter in all the information and way to go! It's great for anyone
ttc, or those trying to avoid. Check it out.
--
Christina :)
>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:
>>
>>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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>Email always welcome to: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
>
--
Christina :)
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