Chart Stalk?

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Okay, here's my chart. www.fertilityfriend.com/home/47de44

TMI Warning, if you're into that sort of thing.

I need help figuring out what the hell is happening. I thought my period started on Sunday, CD 31. I had red spotting, enough to fill a panty liner and need a tampon. I had been having crazy intense cramps for a couple days leading up to that and they slowly tapered off after that. I used one regular tampon and that was it. The bleeding all but stopped after that. So secondary question, is that enough to be considered a period? The spotting turned from red back to brown and then stopped the next day/yesterday. 

My temps usually drop again after my period is over, and todays temp didn't drop. I didn't sleep last night so I didn't get that temp. The temps after CD 22 are missing because I had a fever. 

My LPs are usually 15-16 days and today is 24 dpo. Pregnancy is not a possibility. Someone help me understand what is happening. 

[Rama]

I think FF is wrong about your O date. I don't have an alternative, but there's no way you're that far from O with no period. Maybe a wonky long cycle? Annov?

Also, your ute apparently is connected to mine. When you figure it out, give my plumbing a lecture. ;)

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Mar 31, 2015 10:24:45 GMT -5 Rama said:

I think FF is wrong about your O date. I don't have an alternative, but there's no way you're that far from O with no period. Maybe a wonky long cycle? Annov?

Also, your ute apparently is connected to mine. When you figure it out, give my plumbing a lecture.

I've wondered about a possible anovulatory cycle. But then what's up with the crazy cramps and spotting? I've only had a few anovulatory cycles, so I guess that might just happen. But it's confusing me. 

[mrsp]

I'm not sure I agree with FF putting your O date at CD 9. The rest of the temps seem to be going up and down quite a bit and your chart looks mountainous, which is similar to how some of my anovulatory cycles have looked.

Were you using OPK's to catch a surge?

[mrsp]

Mar 31, 2015 10:26:19 GMT -5 @led said:

Mar 31, 2015 10:24:45 GMT -5 Rama said:

I think FF is wrong about your O date. I don't have an alternative, but there's no way you're that far from O with no period. Maybe a wonky long cycle? Annov?

Also, your ute apparently is connected to mine. When you figure it out, give my plumbing a lecture.

I've wondered about a possible anovulatory cycle. But then what's up with the crazy cramps and spotting? I've only had a few anovulatory cycles, so I guess that might just happen. But it's confusing me. 

Your body could have been gearing up to O and then never did which could be the cause of cramps (O pains?). Otherwise, I've got nothin'.

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Mar 31, 2015 10:27:39 GMT -5 mrsp said:

I'm not sure I agree with FF putting your O date at CD 9. The rest of the temps seem to be going up and down quite a bit and your chart looks mountainous, which is similar to how some of my anovulatory cycles have looked.

Were you using OPK's to catch a surge?

Nope. I'm TTA so no OPKs this cycle. It did line up with CM, which is typically pretty consistent for me. But probably not if it's anovulatory. 

[Daikoku]

I have no idea what could be going on. That is one odd chart. I once had a very short period (about 1.5 days) that was super light. I also questioned whether I should count it as a period, but in the end, turns out it was. Clearly, this doesn't mean anything for your situation. It might just be one of those "wait and see" situations.

[juliayadda]

Mar 31, 2015 10:19:48 GMT -5 @led said:

Okay, here's my chart. www.fertilityfriend.com/home/47de44

TMI Warning, if you're into that sort of thing.

I need help figuring out what the hell is happening. I thought my period started on Sunday, CD 31. I had red spotting, enough to fill a panty liner and need a tampon. I had been having crazy intense cramps for a couple days leading up to that and they slowly tapered off after that. I used one regular tampon and that was it. The bleeding all but stopped after that. So secondary question, is that enough to be considered a period? The spotting turned from red back to brown and then stopped the next day/yesterday. 

My temps usually drop again after my period is over, and todays temp didn't drop. I didn't sleep last night so I didn't get that temp. The temps after CD 22 are missing because I had a fever. 

My LPs are usually 15-16 days and today is 24 dpo. Pregnancy is not a possibility. Someone help me understand what is happening. 

I was stalking you this morning and thought your chart looked funky. 

I agree with Rama on the not Oing on CD9. 

In my life I have had at least one uber light period that was so little it barely filled a pad. So that spotting for five days (if I am reading the ***** right to be spotting) could have been a light period. I would say wait until CD60 and see what happens. I dont feel that helpful. 

getzystark is pretty good at chart reading and recently went through a LOOOONG cycle. 

[valie]

IDK either. I've had anovulatory cycles and they had similar "late" weird bleeding, but no temp shift.

I assume this is messing up your appointment. I'm sorry Elly.

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Mar 31, 2015 10:42:10 GMT -5 juliayadda said:

Mar 31, 2015 10:19:48 GMT -5 @led said:

Okay, here's my chart. www.fertilityfriend.com/home/47de44

TMI Warning, if you're into that sort of thing.

I need help figuring out what the hell is happening. I thought my period started on Sunday, CD 31. I had red spotting, enough to fill a panty liner and need a tampon. I had been having crazy intense cramps for a couple days leading up to that and they slowly tapered off after that. I used one regular tampon and that was it. The bleeding all but stopped after that. So secondary question, is that enough to be considered a period? The spotting turned from red back to brown and then stopped the next day/yesterday. 

My temps usually drop again after my period is over, and todays temp didn't drop. I didn't sleep last night so I didn't get that temp. The temps after CD 22 are missing because I had a fever. 

My LPs are usually 15-16 days and today is 24 dpo. Pregnancy is not a possibility. Someone help me understand what is happening. 

I was stalking you this morning and thought your chart looked funky. 

I agree with Rama on the not Oing on CD9. 

In my life I have had at least one uber light period that was so little it barely filled a pad. So that spotting for five days (if I am reading the ***** right to be spotting) could have been a light period. I would say wait until CD60 and see what happens. I dont feel that helpful. 

getzystark is pretty good at chart reading and recently went through a LOOOONG cycle. 

Normally I wouldn't be too concerned, but I'm supposed to have a saline sono done on CD 7-10 this cycle so I am a bit impatient. I don't want to have to wait another cycle. But it's looking more and more like that's what's going to happen. 

[juliayadda]

Mar 31, 2015 10:44:55 GMT -5 @led said:

Mar 31, 2015 10:42:10 GMT -5 juliayadda said:

I was stalking you this morning and thought your chart looked funky. 

I agree with Rama on the not Oing on CD9. 

In my life I have had at least one uber light period that was so little it barely filled a pad. So that spotting for five days (if I am reading the ***** right to be spotting) could have been a light period. I would say wait until CD60 and see what happens. I dont feel that helpful. 

getzystark is pretty good at chart reading and recently went through a LOOOONG cycle. 

Normally I wouldn't be too concerned, but I'm supposed to have a saline sono done on CD 7-10 this cycle so I am a bit impatient. I don't want to have to wait another cycle. But it's looking more and more like that's what's going to happen. 

Booo I can understand your frustration! If that was your ridiculously light period when would CD 7-10 be? As in when did you need the tampon? Is the procedure expensive? Could your doc do an U/S to see if your lining is shed? 

I am better at asking questions then giving answers... 

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Mar 31, 2015 10:58:39 GMT -5 juliayadda said:

Mar 31, 2015 10:44:55 GMT -5 @led said:

Normally I wouldn't be too concerned, but I'm supposed to have a saline sono done on CD 7-10 this cycle so I am a bit impatient. I don't want to have to wait another cycle. But it's looking more and more like that's what's going to happen. 

Booo I can understand your frustration! If that was your ridiculously light period when would CD 7-10 be? As in when did you need the tampon? Is the procedure expensive? Could your doc do an U/S to see if your lining is shed? 

I am better at asking questions then giving answers... 

CD 7 would be the 4th. And the imaging center is only open M-F, so I could only schedule the 6th-7th. So I'm already going to run in to problems with maybe not being able to schedule if I wait much longer to call. Ugh. I think I just need to give up the hope of getting it done anytime soon. 

[getzystark]

I'm going with, who the hell knows. Sorry @led! My last chart showed ZERO shift but my progesterone test showed I ovulated. Stupid as fuck.

I'd count CD31 as CD1 and count from there. Sometimes bodies are extra dumb. I'd check your thermometer too and maybe change the battery just to be safe.

[pismoduo]

I'm with Getzy on this one. Call it CD1 and go from there. It's possible the cycle was annovulatory - the period I had after my last annovulatory cycle was pretty short and light as well.

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Mar 31, 2015 11:52:25 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

I'm with Getzy on this one. Call it CD1 and go from there. It's possible the cycle was annovulatory - the period I had after my last annovulatory cycle was pretty short and light as well.

But will it mess up the results of the saline sono if it's not actually CD1? Is it worth it to essentially guess and hope for the best? 

[ssm]

I don't see a clear o date either. Looks quite similar to my anovulatory cycles as well.
Now about the bleeding....I had TONS of midcycle spotting. Like for 2 months straight of just spotting without stopping. I ended up taking a round of provera and then waiting out a 58 day cycle and then things began settling into a routine. But glancing at your previous chart, I think your body just needs some more time to adjust and reregulate itself. ::hugs:: I know that's not what you wanted to hear :-( and I am always one to say, call the ob and ask what they think. They might want you to come in just to check real quick and see if cd1 or just a day of spotting

[anonymouseliza]

Probably anovulatory. I've had spotting like you describe during anov cycles. As for whether or not it will mess with the saline sono, I'm not sure. They want the lining thinner to get a better look, and without knowing for certain what is happening, it's hard to say what is going on. I feel like I wasn't in the ideal timeframe when mine was done, but I can't remember for certain. Hmm. Can you afford to repeat the SHG if it's abnormal? Or do the HSG, which is usually the next step up?

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Mar 31, 2015 12:03:33 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

Probably anovulatory. I've had spotting like you describe during anov cycles. As for whether or not it will mess with the saline sono, I'm not sure. They want the lining thinner to get a better look, and without knowing for certain what is happening, it's hard to say what is going on. I feel like I wasn't in the ideal timeframe when mine was done, but I can't remember for certain. Hmm. Can you afford to repeat the SHG if it's abnormal? Or do the HSG, which is usually the next step up?

Yeah. I'm willing to do whatever it takes. I guess I might as well schedule and hope for the best. If the next few days become clear that it wasn't CD1, I can just reschedule. 

[Sparkly]

+1 for FF has your O date wrong and/or anovulatory cycle, with a super short/light period (which technically I think is just breakthrough bleeding if it was anov?) I agree, I would *probably* call whichever day was heaviest spotting your CD1 and go from there. Sounds like that was CD31. Can you explain to them that you may have had an anovulatory cycle and ask if that makes a difference when you call?

[pismoduo]

+1 to asking the OB's office when you call. Maybe just make the appointment and ask them to have her call you to discuss. If it turns out you need to reschedule then no harm done. But if you don't have to reschedule at least you'll have your appointment set and won't miss out because they booked up.