Cm advice

[MummyKP]

Just wandering if someone can give me a break down on the different types of cm during each cycle, particularly the difference when ovulating? Thank you

 

[MamaByrd]

I know very little about this subject, but I definitely know when I'm ovulating because EWCM, girl. (looks like pure egg whites!) It's pretty ridiculous how unsubtle my body is.

 

[MummyKP]

Ok thank you MamaByrd. I'm not keen to go down the bbt & OPK route just yet, I'd rather try and enjoy the first three months TTC without the stress of pinpointing O and DTD straight away, so would rather see the symptoms such as my CM. Tonight I have tummy cramps but clear CM so not sure if the cramps are a sign of anything? I've never noticed cramps before but now I'm actually looking for symptoms I'm noticing them! Lol.

 

[butterbaby]

Basic break down for how to describe CM through the cycle is..

Dry = just like it sounds, can happen after period and before fertile period or after ovulation.
Sticky = thick/gluey, what you'd see at the end of your period or 1-2 days after, usually "opaque" (never held it up to the light but hopefully you know what I mean)
Creamy = almost like lotion in consistency, usually more translucent. Usually seen in days leading to fertile period or after ovulation.
EWCM = cloudy to clear, eggwhite in appearance, stretchy..can usually stretch a few inches between your fingers without breaking. Occurs during fertile period.
Watery = when you 'feel wet' and it's not from arousal. Also occurs during fertile period.

 

[MummyKP]

Thank you so much butterbaby, that's really helpful and I will definitely start tracking my CM daily.