I’m new to tracking! So please excuse my ignorance. Honestly, it’s kind of confusing when I’m not exactly sure what the chart is supposed to look like in a “normal” cycle of someone that ovulates—during period, the leading up to, day of, after and/or what it looks like if pregnant. I’ve been using OPKs, but I do want to confirm I am, in fact, ovulating. I’m unsure how critical it is to test. I appreciate any help 🫶 I’ve been TTC for over a year.

A few Qs:

I understand every day, but does it have to be the same EXACT time or is there a little “grace period”? What if I have to wake up sooner than the time I usually temp? (I have a toddler and we don’t wake up like clockwork, usually an hour or so difference.) Or have to transition around for a work schedule? What are the normal range in temp if implantation was successful? Is there factors that affect BBT such as sleeping in a cold room?