Low BBT. Am I a ghost?!?

[nats]

I have been taking my temp everyday as I think a temp rise and change in CM will signal a return to my fertility.
However, my temp is consisently below 36 degrees :confused: (taken orally) infact sometimes it gets as low as 34.1 :eek: and that's after activity! Am I dead?!

I know that there are plenty of temp taking ladies in this part of the forum so help me out ~~~ what is normal body temp? What's your BBT and what is your temp rise at O ??

I'm pretty sure my themometer (dreambaby TM) is not broken :(

[RoarsomeMum]

I thought under 35c was the start of hypothermia! Do you feel sick at all? Have you ever had your thiroid checked? I would buy a new thermomitor, too compare, and if it stays that low, please see a doc to check it out!

Good luck TTC! (and staying unfrozen:yes: :fingerscrossed: )

[nats]

I thought under 35c was the start of hypothermia! Do you feel sick at all? Have you ever had your thiroid checked? I would buy a new thermomitor, too compare, and if it stays that low, please see a doc to check it out!

Good luck TTC! (and staying unfrozen:yes: :fingerscrossed: )


Yeah thanks I am a smigden cold.
But not sick (I think) I have considered hypothyroidism but I'm not lethargic and certainly have no difficulty losing weight. I am 5kg lower than prepreg weight (8 m.o PP atm)

BTW - enjoy your pg glow this winter! Always a bit on the warm side the pg bod. Oh , I miss it :D

Though I'm not TTC but I think some of you ladies can help me out :fingerscrossed:

[Eloise&Charlie'sMum]

Hi my average BBT is 36.4, then it drops to about 36.1 just before I "O" then spikes up to about 36.6-36.7....

My chinese herbalist and accupunturist told me low body temp is linked to liver and kidney function so might be worth a trip to doc just to get a check up...

:laughing: the fact that you can post a thread is a pretty good indication your not dead:laughing: ...

Best of luck..would love to hear what your out come is..keep me posted:yes:

[plumptobump]

I agree with the other girls in that you should get checked out...but have you tried changing the batteries on your thermometer? I would try temping vaginally for a cycle or two as you may be a mouth breather...keep us posted! :)

[nats]

Thanks heaps for your replies :)

I'll find out and let you know how I go.


I think I'll start recording the temp rather than rely on my somewhat shady memory. Kristi, yeah I'm not dead - just thought I might be having a bruce Willis moment (you know, Sixth sense :D )

plumpttobump, mouth breather eh? I'll keep that in mind. I never thought of that :thumbsup:

Also my temp is all over the place! Today it was 36.2 then it went down after activity :confused: Weird??

[Eloise&Charlie'sMum]

Sounds like it might be you thermometer !!!!

[mel79]

Hi there
If your taking your temp at diff times each day then you'll get weird temps - after activity you are likely to have been puffing and breathing through your mouth which lowers the temp in your mouth. Temp in your mouth will also be lowered if you have eaten, drunk or smoked in the previous hour.

Try taking your temp before you get out of bed in the morning, at the same time each morning - b4 you eat or drink anything or move around.
I don't think there's anything wrong with you - i've had temps that low b4 too and i was doing them at the same time each day, b4 i got out of bed - so i think its just your mouth temp which is affecting it.

While I was temping i just set my alarm for the same time each morning, woke up, took my temp, then went back to sleep if i didnt have to get up.
If you take your temp at the same time each day for a couple of weeks and still get low temps you may just be a cold fishy like me - i had some chinese herbs to help improve my temps & they balanced out my cycle too.

Let me know how ya go - good luck - let me know if this doesnt make sense too!
Cheers

[Mrs J]

i am always around 34.5 the midwifes and docs at the hospital always laugh at me and make fun, they said it's normal through so i am not worried.

[Aquamarine]

I have only just begun taking my temp every morning (first thing) and for the past few days it has been 35.6.

Is this too low?:detective:

I know I'm not dead because I just pinched myself and it hurt;) :laughing:

I think you'll be right too:D

[nats]

I know I'm not dead because I just pinched myself and it hurt



Hey spirits have feelings too you know! :shame: :laughing:

Well, guys. I had a stink about it and, although I do take my temp the same time each day, the activity during the night differs (no, not that kind of activity :rolleyes: Thank you, I've no energy for that hehehe) But DS wakes me up at varying times throughout the night so I may not have rested for an hour before temping.

Good to see some other low temps....
... but if you find I haven't logged on here for awhile then ??? PANIC!!! AAARRRGGGHH!!

[MrsTwith3]

Nat I already told you its cause your a cold fish...:laughing:
Oh and I forgot to add yesterday that mammals are warm blooded and according to your temps your not!!!!:D
Seriously though the other ladies have all had some brilliant advice for you.:yes:

[nats]

Mel!! :shame: :D

actually, I'm worried.
If my themom is broken and I had a temp rise (and I've been BDing and ignoring the EWCM in lieu of a temp rise) then :eek: ...

Is it possible to have yellowish EWCM? I don't think i've ever had anything that resembled egg white that didn't have a bit of yolk mixed in it :o It's not retained seminal *vomit* but it's real stretchy! Stretches an inch!
Could it be EYCM?

[MrsTwith3]

If thats the case Nat were both in BIG trouble :eek:

[mysonroger]

you could always take your temp vaginally....yes, that's right. i only learnt about this a few weeks ago, but it is far more accurate than orally, and less affected by other activities ( i think). but once you start taking it vaginally , you should stick to that so you have consistency on your BBT graphs.

i wouldn't worry too much about those low temps....i'm sure it would be soemthing to do with the way you're taking your temps, times, night activities , etc - everything you suggested. good luck

[MrsTwith3]

but once you start taking it vaginally , you should stick to that so you have consistency on your BBT graphs.


And so you dont accidentally stick your thermometer in your mouth after its been near your foo-foo :laughing:

[despseekbabe]

Has anyone considered the possibility you may actually be a ghost?? :laughing:

[plumptobump]

And so you dont accidentally stick your thermometer in your mouth after its been near your foo-foo :laughing:

Confession time...Ive done this!!! (accidentally of course, haha)

[nats]

Confession time...Ive done this!!! (accidentally of course, haha)

Did you realise strait away? :laughing:

[plumptobump]

Unfortunately no....hahaha. I think I remembered about halfway through it reading my temp. BUT, I always wipe the thermometer after using it in the mornings, so at least it wasnt "noticeable"....eeww.