Day 5 of Cycle - Started Basal Temp Readings

Yesterday was a good day.  I finally was fully convinced that I was not pregnant.  I started my period more fully, no more just spotting so of course that helped.  I also got some cramps, also a good sign.  I began to feel normal as the day wore on, very good.

This morning I started taking my basal temperature.  It was 97.9 degrees.  I run very cool during the first part of my cycle.  I started taking my temperature, maybe,  a year before I wanted to get pregnant the first time.  I had it in my head that it would be very difficult and I wanted to set myself up for success.

I tracked my temperature for a long time and it really helped me get to know my body.  It is good that I am doing this again.  I will get a better feel for my cycle as it stands now, because it has definitely changed since my first pregnancy. It is shorter and less predictable.  I will have a  little more assurance that I am ovulating because of the temperature swing.  All very good things.