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[ERosePW]

Girls, I need some advice. My cramping and spotting seems to have let up completely today. And my temp is back down. I did take a HPT today, just to be sure, and its negative. I'm really battling with whether or not I should consider the light cramping/spotting as AF, and use my first day of red blood as CD1. It was very little, but I recall someone else on this thread saying that their first AF after CP was very light. My cramping was really light, and most of the spotting was only when I wiped, except yesterday when there was a little more red blood. I know we're supposed to consider CD1 the first day of a full flow, but maybe that was all I was going to have. If I count the first day of red blood CD1, then tomorrow would be the day I'd be starting my Clomid. This is the only reason I'm sorta panicking. I really don't want to miss another month. If this was AF, I'm going to be really upset that I didn't start my Clomid.

 

[oldermom1975]

Girls, I need some advice. My cramping and spotting seems to have let up completely today. And my temp is back down. I did take a HPT today, just to be sure, and its negative. I'm really battling with whether or not I should consider the light cramping/spotting as AF, and use my first day of red blood as CD1. It was very little, but I recall someone else on this thread saying that their first AF after CP was very light. My cramping was really light, and most of the spotting was only when I wiped, except yesterday when there was a little more red blood. I know we're supposed to consider CD1 the first day of a full flow, but maybe that was all I was going to have. If I count the first day of red blood CD1, then tomorrow would be the day I'd be starting my Clomid. This is the only reason I'm sorta panicking. I really don't want to miss another month. If this was AF, I'm going to be really upset that I didn't start my Clomid.

That was me, I think. After my two recent CP's, my bleeding only a day long each time- not normal. I have issues with my estrogen production (too little), and my lining doesn't get so thick unless I supplement. Perhaps you should ask the doctor to check your estrogen levels and lining just before ovulation this cycle.
Clomid can have that effect on lining, too- and the effects of clomid take a few months to wear off.
As for what day you should consider day 1, I don't know. I wish I knew that answer...if it were me I would say the first day of red bleeding.

Sorry I can't be of any more help!

 

[Fezzle]

I've been counting my bleeding as AF and CD1- but that's all I've had, so if I didn't I'd still be in my first (6 month + long) cycle! I'm not sure about what's normal after a CP, but if you think this is the start of a new cycle and you're not pregnant, it sound like it would be good to start Clomid.

 

[Sis4Us]

Erose I would call the Dr and ask for BW they should be able to tell you where u r in your cycle by your levels.... Wish I had a better answer but ive been in your shoes and it's confusing!!

AFM.... Opk was nearly ++++ so I'm waiting to see what they say at the scan before I put it on my chart!!
Heading to the dr now.... Will update soon!!!

 

[Fezzle]

Good luck!

 

[Melindawntsbb]

Can you put me down for the first please.

 

[Driving280]

February 12 for me, please! Worried that I missed my window - temperature is somewhat up today but never got a positive OPK. Tons of fertile mucus yesterday and we did BD yesterday, but missed the few days before...

 

[terripeachy]

Driving-Maybe you still have another day before your temp goes a little higher, especially with EWCM yesterday and comparing this chart to your last chart. fx fx. Are you still using OPKs or you're done for this cycle?

ERose-I'm not sure what to tell you either. Try calling the doctor and see what they say. These doctors must be VERY patient to have everyone calling and asking questions all the time, but they took the job, so I guess they're used to it.

 

[ERosePW]

Thanks everyone for your input, I really appreciate it.

I did call the Dr. and even they were on the fence about it. They were asking how much bleeding, and when I said it was mostly just spotting, they said how much spotting. And then they asked, do I normally spot before AF? I said yes, but only brown, NEVER bright red. This time I had some bright red. They kept going back and forth, and then they'd ask another question. In the end, I felt like they were basically saying, well we have no way of knowing your level of cramps or how much spotting you saw, so are you ok just waiting a bit longer? I did not feel like that was a definitive answer, it was just what they decided in the end to get me off the phone and move on to the next patient. I can't blame them. Its safer for them to say just wait a bit longer.

Sis, as for the BW thing to see where I'm at in my cycle... I guess I should've thought of that earlier, because there's no way I could get in today, have them take blood, and have the results for tomorrow. I wish I had thought to do that after the three days of low temps. I'll see what happens tomorrow with my temps. If its below CL again, I can probably assume it's a new cycle. It's not unusual that the one jump in temp would happen during AF for me. I usually have at least one jump. If my temp is high again though, I'm scheduling an appt.

 

[Future Mom]

Terri - what class are you taking?

Esperanza - Welcome!!! I know - TWW is brutal, but these ladies are sooo helpful: fun, funny, kind, wise. And just so you know, I'm 38 too and I just got my very first BFP! So it can/will happen for you too!

ERose - I didn't get my BFP for 3 days after the spotting!

Radkat - I agree with these ladies! Call back and ask for an appointment. If they say something to you, just say that you're already a patient.

Fezzle - love your tickers! GL with house hunting! Take your time and find one you really like.

VJean - I know what you mean about trying too many things at once being over-whelming. I decided that I would only try something new for each new cycle, so I started with just prenatals, then timing our BD, then royal jelly, then meditation, then preseed, then regular workouts...then BFP But you have to do what feels right to you.

Sis - love the idea of us all staying together throughout!

AFM - I went for my 3rd session of bloodwork today to check HCG levels and the receptionist said "Congratulations!" on my way in, so I guess it'll be good news when I call them tomorrow for the results!

 

[ERosePW]

Ha, thanks Future Mom! I did test though! I broke down and took one yesterday, and then I took one with FMU today. Looked pretty darn neg to me!

 

[terripeachy]

Futuremom-Yeah!!!, I mean, Yeehaw! hee hee. You guys all seem to have the nicest doctors. That is such exciting news, and again, I am SOOOO happy for you.

I'm taking 'Strategic Management in a Global Environment.' Blah blah blah. It's for my MBA and it seems like we'll just be reading a bunch of case studies and analyzing them. I like reading, I have a friend in class and it sounds interesting. I am pretty sure I can do well in this class.

Melinda-Do you use OPKs? I'm not quite sure you ovulated, but you seem pretty sure. I looked at your previous chart, and there is a clear rise signaling ovulation, but in your current chart, I don't see that clear rise. I don't mean to be all in your business, but hopefully saving you a HPT stick. What do you think?

 

[Sis4Us]

Ok ladies finally made it home after my scan running errands and gettin the boys!!!

Looks like I have 2 follies on the right 20mm & 18mm and several small 9mm on the left!!!
Trigger tonite at 10pm IUI Fri at 10Am!!

Not loving the follies on the right side(boy) biggest fear is Twin boys as u All Know!!

 

[ERosePW]

Ok ladies finally made it home after my scan running errands and gettin the boys!!!

Looks like I have 2 follies on the right 20mm & 18mm and several small 9mm on the left!!!
Trigger tonite at 10pm IUI Fri at 10Am!!

Not loving the follies on the right side(boy) biggest fear is Twin boys as u All Know!!

Yay, this all sounds like great news (even if you dont like the idea of twin boys, hehe!). Great appointment. GL with the trigger and IUI. I feel good about this cycle for you. Can't wait for your TWW, that'll be a fun one for us.

 

[ERosePW]

Future Mom, I'm SOO thrilled that your hcg levels are looking good!! That is such great news!

 

[ERosePW]

My Dr's office was kind enough to call me back just now since they were so wishy-washy on the phone earlier, and I guess they could tell it was bothering me. My Dr and the nurses discussed further and decided definitely no Clomid. They can't be certain it was a period at all (although, what the heck was it then?) Regardless, with such little blood, he doesn't feel my body is ready for the med.

So, that's final at least.... funny how even if I dont like an answer, I feel better when its at least a definitive one, lol. I'll just see what this month holds for me. If my temps stay low, I'll go back and label first day of blood as cd1 and just start tracking O and try naturally. If my temps keep jumping and dropping, I'll just keep this gorgeous <sarcasm> chart going until AF arrives for real.

 

[Radkat]

Sis - Hooray for good follicles and IUI coming up!

ERose - That's nice that the doctor and nurses discussed your case after you got off the phone. Nice that they are trying to help. That being said, how fricking annoying. Hope your cycle sorts itself out soon.

Terri - Look at you smarty pants, getting an MBA. Very cool.

Welcome Esperanza, Melinda and Driving.

I'm trying to decide what to do about my OB. You all sound more assertive than I am re: calling back and telling them to give me an appointment. The nurse literally said she is not seeing anyone who isn't currently pregnant. It's just really bad timing as this cycle is my 6th TTC and I would like to get some testing done. I may go to GP and see what she can do for me. Maybe she can just request the blood work then send me wherever I need to go? I don't know.

Anyway, pretty sure I O'd either yesterday or this morning. We'll see what temps I get the next few days and what FF says.

 

[Driving280]

Thanks, Terri! I was pretty confused as my OPKs have been super reliable and since starting to chart I have had O once on CD14 (usually more like CD 16-18). So today I got the positive OPK. I think today is the day and there'll be another rise tomorrow.

 

[Driving280]

By the way, Terri, looked at your charts - thanks for sharing - I think FF may be drawing the crosshairs wrong for you at times. The temp shift is not as clear and I'd go by OPKs then - a few of those cycles I'd have said you Od on CD 15 or so, not CD 13.

 

[Sis4Us]

Melinda and Driving You've been added sorry I didn't see it earlier!!