Good morning everyone and thanks for the warm welcome yesterday!
Since this is my first cycle TTC, I am a little confused on...well most things.
Lately I have really been second guessing how to label my CM on FF. I know this is way TMI and sorry if it grosses you out!
What is the most obvious difference between wet and sticky? Obviously when I check it, it is wet at first but seems to dry up fairly quickly. It does leave a small amount of residue on my fingers, so does that mean it is sticky or dry or wet? It is very confusing to me! Haha.
Thanks for the help and sorry for the gross question!
Post by swivelchair5 on Mar 6, 2015 10:50:40 GMT -5
I frequently have to remind myself not to over analyze the CM. If I find that I have been staring at the TP for 5 minutes trying to decide, I just mark it as the most fertile possibility and go about my day.
Ok found it! Sorry about that. So I guess my follow up question would be, what does dry look like? I didn't see a picture of that. Is it literally no moisture?
Ok found it! Sorry about that. So I guess my follow up question would be, what does dry look like? I didn't see a picture of that. Is it literally no moisture?
Ok found it! Sorry about that. So I guess my follow up question would be, what does dry look like? I didn't see a picture of that. Is it literally no moisture?
It's when it's dry like a powder.
Just kidding. It's when there isn't anything there.
Do you have a copy of TCOYF? The descriptions of CM and how to check/identify it are super helpful. Here is a copy of a picture they have, in case you don't have it. I personally am very visual, so pictures help immensely.
FF also has great tutorials on CM as part of the charting course. Links: Lesson 5: All about Cervical Fluid Lesson 6: How to Observe, Chart, and Record Your Cervical Fluid
Lastly, I think it takes a full cycle or so of charting to really get comfortable identifying your CM. When you see the changes over the course of the cycle, it makes more sense which is which type and such. You will understand your personal pattern and what is normal for you, which will help you determine whether you're in a fertile period or not in subsequent cycles.
I do not find CM gross or TMI, by the way, so happy to answer questions any time.
Married 10/10/10! TTC Baby #1 since April 2014 BFP Oct 16 - EP terminated Nov 6 2014 Off the Bench January 2015! BFP #2 June 1 2015 - EDD Feb 12 2016! Baby Boy born 15th February 2016!
Post by requiressnacks on Mar 6, 2015 11:00:50 GMT -5
I think what was really helpful for me was learning the proper technique (using 2 fingers). It's really helpful when trying to gauge what is stretchy - which is really what I was most interested in.
Preseed is just a sperm-friendly lubricant. It won't get you pregnant. If you usually need lubricant for sex and yours isn't sperm-friendly, then it's a good idea to switch, but that's about it.
Married 10/10/10! TTC Baby #1 since April 2014 BFP Oct 16 - EP terminated Nov 6 2014 Off the Bench January 2015! BFP #2 June 1 2015 - EDD Feb 12 2016! Baby Boy born 15th February 2016!
Ok found it! Sorry about that. So I guess my follow up question would be, what does dry look like? I didn't see a picture of that. Is it literally no moisture?
My dry is either none or very little cm OR it's very tacky feeling and almost crumbles as soon as I rub my fingers together.
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bcp free since 2009~*~ttc since 2012~*~fibroid diagnosed 1/8/15, myomectomy 3/17/15~*~golf ball sized fibroid at the front of uterus removed, no blocked tubes. ~*~benched Til September 2015 for recovery ~*~
3T April siggy challenge. Animal hybrids. The Pugorilla!
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