Biweekly Newbie Playdate - 2.19 edition

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 19, 2015 13:16:25 GMT -5 easilyunamused said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:14:16 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

I think because the odds aren't as good? I think sperm can only survive that long under ideal conditions.

I can understand that, so why do we use it? +1 doesn't have very good odds either, but FF uses it.

Good point. I would guess maybe because a lot of people using the site are using it for TTC purposes, and most are going to hit days that are more optimal than O-4 & 5. I suppose maybe +1 is included because the O date can vary slightly depending on what time of day you actually ovulate, so if you O at 11 PM today and have sex at 6 AM tomorrow that could still lead to pregnancy.

Or they just picked random shit and there is no logic behind it.

[Deleted]

Feb 19, 2015 13:13:28 GMT -5 daisy818 said:

Feb 19, 2015 12:48:26 GMT -5 @tiffy1693 said:

Hello! I posted on TB on J14 (holla) and we are currently TTC #2, but this is my first time posting with this group after lurking on TB and here. I just want to say I appreciate the knowledge you ladies are willing to share to help others with their journey, especially those that have no idea where to start!

I haven't been charting very seriously because DH was freaked out by it- he thought that I was putting too much pressure on TTC. We were lucky and got KU on our first cycle after stopping BCP with DD, so this is all new to us. I had my annual this week and since I have had a lot of spotting since ending BCP in November, my doctor wants me to start actively charting and return in 4-6 months if I am not KU. So, my question is with OPK's- when (as in morning/night) do you use them and how often (once a day or more)? I bought some wondfo's off of Amazon, so that is what I will be using!

Here is some wine for reading all of that!

Ditto to PP - I test 1x day starting around CD10 and then 2x a day once I start having a line show up. 

Question - why in the world is your doctor wanting you to come back in 4-6 months?  Do you have a pre-existing fertility related condition?  It doesn't sound like it from your first go round.  4 months is WAY too early to even think about issues, even if you are over 35.  And 6 months only if you are over 35.  Otherwise, with no pre-existing conditions, you don't need to see a doctor until it's been a year with no BFP. 

I think it has more to do with the spotting than anything, but I am not 100% sure.  It didn't seem that she had any concerns regarding fertility.  

[Sparkly]

Feb 19, 2015 13:16:25 GMT -5 easilyunamused said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:14:16 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

I think because the odds aren't as good? I think sperm can only survive that long under ideal conditions.

I can understand that, so why do we use it? +1 doesn't have very good odds either, but FF uses it.

They have a blurb on their tutorials about why they include +1. It's because you could have O'd late in the day or overnight and the egg would still be viable part of that day, as well as taking into account the possibility of multiple ovulation, which would occur within 24 hours of the first egg being released.

We use -4 and -5 here because it IS possible to get KU from sex on one of those days. I've been here a few months and I've already seen BFPs with timing only on -4 or only +1 (can't think of a -5 but there could have been). It can and does happen. I suspect FF's massive amount of research has shown them -4 and -5 are less likely statistically and that's why they don't include them.

[lemoncupcake]

My dumb question of the day:

Is it really, really gross to save all of your OPK's taped to a sheet of paper with notes about the date/CD/time they were taken? I've been a few images of that online and am tempted to keep them for comparison's sake.

[samanthasays]

Feb 19, 2015 13:22:19 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

My dumb question of the day:

Is it really, really gross to save all of your OPK's taped to a sheet of paper with notes about the date/CD/time they were taken? I've been a few images of that online and am tempted to keep them for comparison's sake.

I would think the dye would fade or darken, so saving them might not be that useful. I don't think it is gross, I just think it is overkill. Especially if you are temping too and can confirm O through a temp shift. 

[daisy818]

Feb 19, 2015 13:22:19 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

My dumb question of the day:

Is it really, really gross to save all of your OPK's taped to a sheet of paper with notes about the date/CD/time they were taken? I've been a few images of that online and am tempted to keep them for comparison's sake.

1) Yes, that's gross.

2) Don't they become invalid after the time frame to read them? 

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 19, 2015 13:21:28 GMT -5 @tiffy1693 said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:13:28 GMT -5 daisy818 said:

Ditto to PP - I test 1x day starting around CD10 and then 2x a day once I start having a line show up. 

Question - why in the world is your doctor wanting you to come back in 4-6 months?  Do you have a pre-existing fertility related condition?  It doesn't sound like it from your first go round.  4 months is WAY too early to even think about issues, even if you are over 35.  And 6 months only if you are over 35.  Otherwise, with no pre-existing conditions, you don't need to see a doctor until it's been a year with no BFP. 

I think it has more to do with the spotting than anything, but I am not 100% sure.  It didn't seem that she had any concerns regarding fertility.  

Saying to return in 4-6 months if not pregnant does indicate that she thinks it's something fertility related or it wouldn't be tied to the state of your uterus.

Charting will help you decipher if the spotting you have is an issue. It is rarely a cause for concern.

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 19, 2015 13:13:28 GMT -5 daisy818 said:

Feb 19, 2015 12:48:26 GMT -5 @tiffy1693 said:

Hello! I posted on TB on J14 (holla) and we are currently TTC #2, but this is my first time posting with this group after lurking on TB and here. I just want to say I appreciate the knowledge you ladies are willing to share to help others with their journey, especially those that have no idea where to start!

I haven't been charting very seriously because DH was freaked out by it- he thought that I was putting too much pressure on TTC. We were lucky and got KU on our first cycle after stopping BCP with DD, so this is all new to us. I had my annual this week and since I have had a lot of spotting since ending BCP in November, my doctor wants me to start actively charting and return in 4-6 months if I am not KU. So, my question is with OPK's- when (as in morning/night) do you use them and how often (once a day or more)? I bought some wondfo's off of Amazon, so that is what I will be using!

Here is some wine for reading all of that!

Ditto to PP - I test 1x day starting around CD10 and then 2x a day once I start having a line show up. 

Question - why in the world is your doctor wanting you to come back in 4-6 months?  Do you have a pre-existing fertility related condition?  It doesn't sound like it from your first go round.  4 months is WAY too early to even think about issues, even if you are over 35.  And 6 months only if you are over 35.  Otherwise, with no pre-existing conditions, you don't need to see a doctor until it's been a year with no BFP. 

Perhaps her doc wants to review her charts and timing?  Since there is a possibility that the triggering event of spotting might have a relation to her chart or not and need further investigation? 

I know that it's standard to reiterate the guidelines for appropriate timeframes and I know that it's standard to refer to REs over OBs and I know there are very good reasons for that.  But it is just possible that there is a medical reason her doc wants to see her.  Maybe I'm overly sensitive because my Ob was very clear that she wanted me to come in after 4 cycles with no pregnancy.  But that is based on a number of factors.  Will I?  Probably not, because some of the factors have changed and six months/cycles will be fine (and we have no fertility coverage outside testing).  But there was a legitimate reason for her recommendation to me, and I don't always assume that an OB is acting inappropriately with similar advice.

I'm afraid this all sounds much snarkier or aggrieved than I mean it to do, but I'm in a rush, so it's a general rumination and not directed solely at you, daisy.

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 19, 2015 13:16:25 GMT -5 easilyunamused said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:14:16 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

I think because the odds aren't as good? I think sperm can only survive that long under ideal conditions.

I can understand that, so why do we use it? +1 doesn't have very good odds either, but FF uses it.

It's my humblebrag about how much sex we had.

I have no idea, really, why I stick -5 in there.  That's when the fertile window started so it's in my head, I guess.

[lemoncupcake]

Ok, one more. Has anyone here have experience with/knowledge about using Instead Softcups for TTC? A few people on my local swear by it, so I bought a small pack to keep on hand:

www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/softcup.html

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 19, 2015 13:33:44 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

Ok, one more. Has anyone here have experience with/knowledge about using Instead Softcups for TTC? A few people on my local swear by it, so I bought a small pack to keep on hand:

www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/softcup.html

The deal is that the best sperm are already into the cervix and on their way before you get up and insert the cup.  It really doesn't help anything.

[ldubhawksfan]

Feb 19, 2015 13:22:19 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

My dumb question of the day:

Is it really, really gross to save all of your OPK's taped to a sheet of paper with notes about the date/CD/time they were taken? I've been a few images of that online and am tempted to keep them for comparison's sake.

Yes. Just like HPTs, OPKs become void after a certain amount of time. The dye dries. If you are that set on comparing, then take a picture with your phone, and don't let anyone scroll through the pics during FW!

I promise that after a cycle, it really is easier and you will look back laughing at when you were squinting at OPK lines. Generally positives are quite obvious. Some women don't get true positives, but once they know their body/cycle, they know what to look for.

[easilyunamused]

Feb 19, 2015 13:32:37 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:16:25 GMT -5 easilyunamused said:

I can understand that, so why do we use it? +1 doesn't have very good odds either, but FF uses it.

It's my humblebrag about how much sex we had.

I have no idea, really, why I stick -5 in there.  That's when the fertile window started so it's in my head, I guess.

I use it too if I had sex that day. I was more wondering why FF doesn't use those days, because you *could* get pregnant under ideal circumstances.

[lemoncupcake]

Thanks, everyone. I'm taking my last bcp tomorrow, so I'm having a surge of really, really dumb questions floating through my mind. All of the resources here have been very helpful!

[ldubhawksfan]

Feb 19, 2015 13:38:41 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Okay, can we talk about CM.........

I have a weird TMI question here and I'm not even sure how to phrase it.

My CM is typically just wet with a very very small amount of what I would consider creamy. It gets more watery with time, so I mark it as watery. I never have EWCM and really never sticky or anything. It doesn't really change except for maybe gets more watery. I always mark it as watery but I'm not sure I'm marking it right.

I'm not even sure what the question is here. I guess I'm just concerned that my CM is not a hospitable place and/or that it doesn't really change with time (other than getting dry at points outside of FW).

Thank you for reading! Any advice/ thoughts are appreciated.

Watery CM is still fertile CM

[samanthasays]

Feb 19, 2015 13:38:41 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Okay, can we talk about CM.........

I have a weird TMI question here and I'm not even sure how to phrase it.

My CM is typically just wet with a very very small amount of what I would consider creamy. It gets more watery with time, so I mark it as watery. I never have EWCM and really never sticky or anything. It doesn't really change except for maybe gets more watery. I always mark it as watery but I'm not sure I'm marking it right.

I'm not even sure what the question is here. I guess I'm just concerned that my CM is not a hospitable place and/or that it doesn't really change with time (other than getting dry at points outside of FW).

Thank you for reading! Any advice/ thoughts are appreciated.

You can try wearing black panties, you might notice that your CM dries differently at different stages of the cycle. I think that a circle indicated fertile CM, I read that like a year ago on TB though, so maybe someone else has better info to share if you are concerned about your CM you can consider taking Robitussin around O. You just want the Guaifenesin. But upping your water intake might help too. I have found green tea helps me with CM production. 

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 19, 2015 13:39:39 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:38:41 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Okay, can we talk about CM.........

I have a weird TMI question here and I'm not even sure how to phrase it.

My CM is typically just wet with a very very small amount of what I would consider creamy. It gets more watery with time, so I mark it as watery. I never have EWCM and really never sticky or anything. It doesn't really change except for maybe gets more watery. I always mark it as watery but I'm not sure I'm marking it right.

I'm not even sure what the question is here. I guess I'm just concerned that my CM is not a hospitable place and/or that it doesn't really change with time (other than getting dry at points outside of FW).

Thank you for reading! Any advice/ thoughts are appreciated.

Watery CM is still fertile CM

Yep, that. 

Also - do you check internally or externally?  I've found that I have better, more accurate reading if I check internally.  In the past, I've had what seemed like little fertile fluid, but plenty of ewcm around the cervix, which is where it needed to be.

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 19, 2015 13:42:54 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:38:41 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Okay, can we talk about CM.........

I have a weird TMI question here and I'm not even sure how to phrase it.

My CM is typically just wet with a very very small amount of what I would consider creamy. It gets more watery with time, so I mark it as watery. I never have EWCM and really never sticky or anything. It doesn't really change except for maybe gets more watery. I always mark it as watery but I'm not sure I'm marking it right.

I'm not even sure what the question is here. I guess I'm just concerned that my CM is not a hospitable place and/or that it doesn't really change with time (other than getting dry at points outside of FW).

Thank you for reading! Any advice/ thoughts are appreciated.

You can try wearing black panties, you might notice that your CM dries differently at different stages of the cycle. I think that a circle indicated fertile CM, I read that like a year ago on TB though, so maybe someone else has better info to share if you are concerned about your CM you can consider taking Robitussin around O. You just want the Guaifenesin. But upping your water intake might help too. I have found green tea helps me with CM production. 

Gross but true.

And hell no to Robitussin. No no no. It merely thins what it there, it does not produce more. Green tea seems to be hit or miss. You can't go wrong with more water.

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 19, 2015 13:38:22 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

Thanks, everyone. I'm taking my last bcp tomorrow, so I'm having a surge of really, really dumb questions floating through my mind. All of the resources here have been very helpful!

Your unsolicited advice from someone who ttc for a very long time to get a living child (and some of this is definitely do as I say, not as I do):

Good luck!  It's awesome you are researching now and learning now and I think it will help you out.  But don't be consumed by it all.  Keep living your life and try not to make plans around where you may be later if you get pregnant by such and such a time.  Keep as much perspective and patience as possible and try to enjoy everything you can about your current life.

And seriously, there are few truly dumb questions, so don't be afraid to ask.

[samanthasays]

Feb 19, 2015 13:45:38 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:42:54 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

You can try wearing black panties, you might notice that your CM dries differently at different stages of the cycle. I think that a circle indicated fertile CM, I read that like a year ago on TB though, so maybe someone else has better info to share if you are concerned about your CM you can consider taking Robitussin around O. You just want the Guaifenesin. But upping your water intake might help too. I have found green tea helps me with CM production. 

Gross but true.

And hell no to Robitussin. No no no. It merely thins what it there, it does not produce more. Green tea seems to be hit or miss. You can't go wrong with more water.

I had no idea Robitussin was bad. I haven't done it, I don't think I need it, but I have heard it recommended. 

Thanks for the truth hammer GM!

[lemoncupcake]

Feb 19, 2015 13:46:50 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:38:22 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

Thanks, everyone. I'm taking my last bcp tomorrow, so I'm having a surge of really, really dumb questions floating through my mind. All of the resources here have been very helpful!

Your unsolicited advice from someone who ttc for a very long time to get a living child (and some of this is definitely do as I say, not as I do):

Good luck!  It's awesome you are researching now and learning now and I think it will help you out.  But don't be consumed by it all.  Keep living your life and try not to make plans around where you may be later if you get pregnant by such and such a time.  Keep as much perspective and patience as possible and try to enjoy everything you can about your current life.

And seriously, there are few truly dumb questions, so don't be afraid to ask.

Thank you, I appreciate it! I'm a little...obsessive...about things, so I'm going to try and stick that balance between being aware of my body/cycles and going overboard and making myself miserable. 

[ldubhawksfan]

Feb 19, 2015 13:42:54 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:38:41 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Okay, can we talk about CM.........

I have a weird TMI question here and I'm not even sure how to phrase it.

My CM is typically just wet with a very very small amount of what I would consider creamy. It gets more watery with time, so I mark it as watery. I never have EWCM and really never sticky or anything. It doesn't really change except for maybe gets more watery. I always mark it as watery but I'm not sure I'm marking it right.

I'm not even sure what the question is here. I guess I'm just concerned that my CM is not a hospitable place and/or that it doesn't really change with time (other than getting dry at points outside of FW).

Thank you for reading! Any advice/ thoughts are appreciated.

You can try wearing black panties, you might notice that your CM dries differently at different stages of the cycle. I think that a circle indicated fertile CM, I read that like a year ago on TB though, so maybe someone else has better info to share if you are concerned about your CM you can consider taking Robitussin around O. You just want the Guaifenesin. But upping your water intake might help too. I have found green tea helps me with CM production. 

Re: CM patterns I believe circular is watery, whereas creamy and sticky are more streaky because, they tend to be more sticky....

Re: I really don't advise taking mucus thinning meds to increase your CM. It doesn't create more mucus in your nose, it just thins it out. It may adversely effect your fertile CM if you thin it out. Drinking water is the best thing to do.

[akraus2015]

Feb 19, 2015 12:52:30 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

Feb 19, 2015 12:48:26 GMT -5 @tiffy1693 said:

Hello! I posted on TB on J14 (holla) and we are currently TTC #2, but this is my first time posting with this group after lurking on TB and here. I just want to say I appreciate the knowledge you ladies are willing to share to help others with their journey, especially those that have no idea where to start!

I haven't been charting very seriously because DH was freaked out by it- he thought that I was putting too much pressure on TTC. We were lucky and got KU on our first cycle after stopping BCP with DD, so this is all new to us. I had my annual this week and since I have had a lot of spotting since ending BCP in November, my doctor wants me to start actively charting and return in 4-6 months if I am not KU. So, my question is with OPK's- when (as in morning/night) do you use them and how often (once a day or more)? I bought some wondfo's off of Amazon, so that is what I will be using!

Here is some wine for reading all of that!

I use them 1x/day starting on CD10, then 2x/day when they start to get a little darker for me. I use wondfos too. For your first cycle, I may be best to try twice a day until you get an idea of how long your surge is. I've also found that my darkest/surge is mid afternoon, so I take mine to work and rest around 2.

I'm glad someone asked this, because I've been trying to figure out OPK's this cycle, too.  I'm using the Wondfo's, and started on CD10, which was recommended for a 28 day cycle, even though I didn't O until CD19 last cycle.  Is 5:00-5:30 p.m. too late in the afternoon to use them?  I've been using them for 5 days and they aren't getting any darker.  I always get just a super faint line.

[anonymouseliza]

Green tea won't hurt anything if you want to try that in addition to water though. It never did anything for me, but I drink it for other purported health benefits. Just don't drink within 2 hours on either side of taking your vitamins, to be safe.

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 19, 2015 14:03:07 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Feb 19, 2015 12:52:30 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

I use them 1x/day starting on CD10, then 2x/day when they start to get a little darker for me. I use wondfos too. For your first cycle, I may be best to try twice a day until you get an idea of how long your surge is. I've also found that my darkest/surge is mid afternoon, so I take mine to work and rest around 2.

I'm glad someone asked this, because I've been trying to figure out OPK's this cycle, too.  I'm using the Wondfo's, and started on CD10, which was recommended for a 28 day cycle, even though I didn't O until CD19 last cycle.  Is 5:00-5:30 p.m. too late in the afternoon to use them?  I've been using them for 5 days and they aren't getting any darker.  I always get just a super faint line.

1. LH is a hormone that peaks in the middle of the day (think 10:00 am to 2:00 pm).  Testing around 1:00 to 2:00 will probably yield the best results, though people see clear opk's with FMU and evening urine.  I certainly saw plenty of positives with evening pee that was held for 3-4 hours.
2.  Some women see a fade-in, some women don't.  I wouldn't worry too much yet; if you are the latter type, and your cycle is similar to the last, you may not see a positive for another two or three days. 

[cnf2013]

Feb 19, 2015 14:03:07 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Feb 19, 2015 12:52:30 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

I use them 1x/day starting on CD10, then 2x/day when they start to get a little darker for me. I use wondfos too. For your first cycle, I may be best to try twice a day until you get an idea of how long your surge is. I've also found that my darkest/surge is mid afternoon, so I take mine to work and rest around 2.

I'm glad someone asked this, because I've been trying to figure out OPK's this cycle, too.  I'm using the Wondfo's, and started on CD10, which was recommended for a 28 day cycle, even though I didn't O until CD19 last cycle.  Is 5:00-5:30 p.m. too late in the afternoon to use them?  I've been using them for 5 days and they aren't getting any darker.  I always get just a super faint line.

I usually test around 1030am then again around 5/530pm. It's worked very well for me. 

[daisy818]

Feb 19, 2015 14:03:07 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Feb 19, 2015 12:52:30 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

I use them 1x/day starting on CD10, then 2x/day when they start to get a little darker for me. I use wondfos too. For your first cycle, I may be best to try twice a day until you get an idea of how long your surge is. I've also found that my darkest/surge is mid afternoon, so I take mine to work and rest around 2.

I'm glad someone asked this, because I've been trying to figure out OPK's this cycle, too.  I'm using the Wondfo's, and started on CD10, which was recommended for a 28 day cycle, even though I didn't O until CD19 last cycle.  Is 5:00-5:30 p.m. too late in the afternoon to use them?  I've been using them for 5 days and they aren't getting any darker.  I always get just a super faint line.

I tend to go home at lunch to feed our dog, so I try to test then, but otherwise I can't test till 5:30.  I still get a clear positive at that time of day.

[daisy818]

Feb 19, 2015 13:31:24 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

Feb 19, 2015 13:13:28 GMT -5 daisy818 said:

Ditto to PP - I test 1x day starting around CD10 and then 2x a day once I start having a line show up. 

Question - why in the world is your doctor wanting you to come back in 4-6 months?  Do you have a pre-existing fertility related condition?  It doesn't sound like it from your first go round.  4 months is WAY too early to even think about issues, even if you are over 35.  And 6 months only if you are over 35.  Otherwise, with no pre-existing conditions, you don't need to see a doctor until it's been a year with no BFP. 

Perhaps her doc wants to review her charts and timing?  Since there is a possibility that the triggering event of spotting might have a relation to her chart or not and need further investigation? 

I know that it's standard to reiterate the guidelines for appropriate timeframes and I know that it's standard to refer to REs over OBs and I know there are very good reasons for that.  But it is just possible that there is a medical reason her doc wants to see her.  Maybe I'm overly sensitive because my Ob was very clear that she wanted me to come in after 4 cycles with no pregnancy.  But that is based on a number of factors.  Will I?  Probably not, because some of the factors have changed and six months/cycles will be fine (and we have no fertility coverage outside testing).  But there was a legitimate reason for her recommendation to me, and I don't always assume that an OB is acting inappropriately with similar advice.

I'm afraid this all sounds much snarkier or aggrieved than I mean it to do, but I'm in a rush, so it's a general rumination and not directed solely at you, daisy.

This is why I just asked her to explain - she did, and it is an issue re: the spotting, so not really TTC related at all.  Just seemed like it was TTC related given the overall post and she never mentioned any IF issues (indeed, she had a first cycle pregnancy before). I understand going in early IF there are concerns, and I just wanted to clarify that with OP. I myself was told to come in after 6 months to have my endo checked if no BFP. No fertility treatment at that point (other than maybe clearing blocked tubes if I have that) but since I know about the condition she wanted to at least check to see how that was doing and if it's causing me any problems. I don't know what your own concerns are, so I can't speak to your particular case, but unless an OP gives us a reason to believe that they have a prior concern, I think it's reasonable to inquire further and pass along the conventional wisdom.

[mainewifey]

Feb 19, 2015 14:46:31 GMT -5 @emilie818 said:

OK, despite not really being a newb anymore, I always have some dumb newb questions, so here goes:

1)Is it normal/acceptable to have a lot of spotting and a short period? For most of my cycles, I spot a lot during the week before my period (this time it started at 7DPO, and I didn't get my period until 16 DPO), then I have an actual period that lasts less than 48 hours, then I spot again for 4-5 days. It blows because during a normal 28-ish day cycle I am bleeding more than I'm not. Is it worth asking a doctor about it?

2) EWCM. Every cycle, I get it on the same day every month, for one day, at 8 DPO. Then nothing. According to my charts, I don't O until 12-14 DPO. What the heck could be up here? I just find it weird that it's so specific every month but always occurring almost a week before actual O.

Thanks guys!

I spot 4-5 days before my short periods. My periods last less than 48 hours, and I would say they're pretty light. My OB said it wasn't a problem. I'm going to ask my RE about it when I go in for my first appointment in a couple weeks though.

[Deleted]

ghostmonkey that makes sense since she did say if not pregnant, I will inquire further to see if she has any reason for concern. I for sure need to track the spotting because when they asked how many days out of a month I spot, I wasn't sure but guessed around two weeks. It seemed that was more what she was concerned with, but I do want to clarify. Thank you! I am glad I asked this question and gave a little history so that I can get more clarification, I didn't think a whole lot about it.

daisy818 I had an u/s at one point (way before even thinking about TTC, I just had terrible cramping and heavy periods) to look for endometriosis, they weren't sold on the results from that but didn't want to do any procedures to find out at that point. She wasn't my doctor at that point and I can't imagine that she studied my records to find that for just an annual appointment, but maybe? I will inquire further though for clarification to see if there was anything that stuck out and that's why she wanted me to come back if not pg. Thanks for the push for clarification ladies!