I start spotting for about 4 or 5 days, then I stop for a day or two. Then I have what I call a proper red blooded period , with period pain etc for about 4 days . I don't know if I should be counting from day one of my spotting or from when I get my 'proper period'. I've used ovulation sticks but they re always negative , unless I'm getting my times really wrong. My last cycle was 32 days from spotting until next spotting. Any ideas to help work out ovulation or when to use the sticks?