Implantation Dips & Raised BBT

An Implantation Dip is when your basal body temperature (BBT) dips below your cover line post ovulation, usually said to occur around 7 to 9 days pass ovulation on average and then continues to rise without falling below the cover line again. 3 to 5 days pass ovulation for implantation dips is said to be rare. Some believe implantation dips are myths, because of varying results in dips and outcomes for pregnancy. Usually it is said when your BBT stays above your cover line without dipping below the cover line, it is a sign that you're pregnant.

This is just a theory, but it seems for some early implantation dips, may lead to earlier positive pregnancy tests. The exception to early implantation dips theory I have found is that some women get early positive pregnancy tests as a result of having a multiples pregnancy, some women gets dips in many of their cycles that do not result in pregnancy and some women like me don't get dips during a cycle that leads to pregnancy.

I saw an example of this fertility chart of what could be an early implantation dip where the woman ovulated on cycle day 16 and had an implantation dip on cycle day 21 (5 days pass ovulation) and spotting on cycle day 24 (8 days pass ovulation) and on cycle day 25 (9 days pass ovulation), this woman had a positive pregnancy test. She continues to take her basal body temperature and get positive pregnancy until cycle day 33 (17 days pass ovulation). And average implantation dips, said to be around 9 days pass ovulation, which I suspect may lead to 12-14 days pass ovulation positive pregnancy tests and late implantation dips lead to getting a positive pregnancy test later then that. I cited the website where I found the photo with the information I shared above.

Click on photo to enlarge

I take no credit for this chart. It is not mine.

"Early Implantation Dip." Pink Pad. Http://pinkpad.alt12.com/pinkpad/home, web image. 14 Oct. 2012. Web. 03 Oct. 2014. <http://pinkpad.alt12.com/community/groups/88-trying-to-conceive/posts/2355828-thought-i-would-post-my-chart-definite-implantation-dip-at>.

Not everyone's chart shows an implantation dip, so if you don't have one that does not necessarily mean you are not pregnant. The cycle I got a positive pregnancy test when I was trying to conceive my 2nd child, my fertility chart actually does not show an implantation dip below my cover line. I did however, have the increased rise of my basal body temperature above my cover line.

If your chart has an early dip (it maybe implantation) and consistent raised basal body temperatures, it maybe a sign that you might be pregnant and won't see a menstrual cycle for 36-40 weeks. However, I would wait for more signs before testing so you do not test too early and get a false negative if you are indeed pregnant. If you do decide to test early (I know it can be hard to wait), because you have one or more signs for pregnancy (or just for curiosity), I would test until a new menstrual cycle starts or a positive pregnancy test.

Clear Blue Plus Pregnancy Test (Blue Dye)

Clear Blue Plus Pregnancy Test with Blue Dye (+ / - ) This is what a negative looks like: Side Note: Blue dyes are often said to more frequently give false positives than pink dye. Some online boards that will tweak (alter) a pregnancy test photo to help individuals identify if the test is a faint positive or indeed negative, often will not do blue dyes.

Frida Mom for Post Laparoscopy Care

My Frida Mom Basket for Post-Laparoscopy Care. Why I Love the Frida Mom Line (Even Beyond Motherhood) One of the things I’ve really come to appreciate is how versatile the Frida Mom line is—not just for new moms, but for anyone recovering from abdominal surgeries, such as laparoscopies for endometriosis. After surgery, comfort and gentle care are everything. That’s where the C-section recovery underwear comes in. Even if you haven’t had a baby, the design makes sense—when you have incisions on your abdomen, you need something soft, high-waisted, and non-restrictive. These disposable underwears are a lifesaver compared to standard disposable Depends. The big difference? You can build your own pad system . Start with the underwear. Add a menstrual pad. Layer on a witch hazel perineal liner, perineal cream, or both. Attach an optional heating pad for cramping. It’s completely customizable depending on what your body needs that day. I also want to mention the liners pack...

My Laparoscopy Recovery Essentials: What’s Actually Helping Me Heal

Disclaimer: Links to all the products I mentioned are included. I am not being paid to promote any of them and do not receive payments. Skin sensitivity may impact your experiences with these products. Recovering from my laparoscopy has been a journey, and honestly, some days are more uncomfortable than others. Over the past week, I’ve found a few products that have made a huge difference in how I feel—both physically and mentally. Here’s what’s been helping me get through it: 1. Body Wash That Feels Safe Before and after surgery, I wanted something gentle that still felt clean. I’ve been using Dove Antibacterial Body Wash , and it’s been perfect. It keeps the incision area clean without stinging or irritating my skin, which is such a relief. 2. Underwear That Actually Works I never thought I’d get excited about disposable underwear, but Frida Mom Disposable C-Section Underwear has been a game-changer. They’re soft, supportive, and don’t press on my stomach—exactly what ...

Unfolding Dreams

Search This Blog