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Hi there. I am no BBT expert, as I have only been doing it for 2 cycles. I will try to offer whatever advice I can.
* your temp should spike, indicating ovulation.
* ovulation can only be confirmed once you have 3 or more elevated temps (after that spike).
* this temp spike creates a biphasic chart- 2 levels/clear temp shifts... if it spikes again later, it's called a triphasic chart- 3 levels/clear temp shifts (some ppl think triphasic is a good sign of pregnancy.
* the computer has determined my coverline based on my temps, so i'm not sure how to create that.
* my temps are usually lower around AF, then slowly go down, sometimes a drastic dip just before my spike (ovulation).
* temps after that spike (after ovulation = luteal phase) should stay elevated until either you get a + HPT, or it dips and AF is on her way, or has already arrived.
* BBT has to be taken at the same time, every day, before you even leave your bed.
* BBT can be easily influenced by things such as inconsistent or interrupted sleep, alcohol the night before, having a cold, even sleeping with your mouth open.
* if you have a couple temps that are "out of whack," that should be ok and not totally screw up your chart.

p.s. i haven't seen your chart. is it posted somewhere?

p.s.s. i can try to attach one of my BBT charts to show you the clear thermal shift, indicating ovulation, if you'd like.

Good luck! :-)