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Is anyone getting ready close to ovulation
I have seen a couple of threads that are in there tww
But i thought maybe we could start one with people
who are about to concieve. I just think that it helps to talk
to people
I am on my second 100mg of clomid and also trying pre seed
I am cd13
But i thought maybe we could start one with people
who are about to concieve. I just think that it helps to talk
to people
I am on my second 100mg of clomid and also trying pre seed
I am cd13
Hi everyone! Well, I'm now CD12, and I usually get my surge today, but I think I'm following in Helen's footsteps now that I'm on clomid, because no surge, just a faint line, today. Maybe Friday...
Helen: Did you get your surge today?
HeathJo: Go Heathers!!! How did your IUI go this morning? Did they do an u/s to give you an update on the six follicles?
Rxy: So far, I think Clear Blue is the best OPK...not the digital one, just the one with two lines. As for charting, I use fertilityfriend and think it's great. Like HeathJo said, they have a lot of information about charting too, so it might be worth a visit (fertilityfriend.com). Ideally you should start on CD1, but as long as you start a few days before ovulation, you should still be able to see a bi-phasic curve (lower temps before O and higher after). I love charting! Let me know if you have any other questions...
Helen: Did you get your surge today?
HeathJo: Go Heathers!!! How did your IUI go this morning? Did they do an u/s to give you an update on the six follicles?
Rxy: So far, I think Clear Blue is the best OPK...not the digital one, just the one with two lines. As for charting, I use fertilityfriend and think it's great. Like HeathJo said, they have a lot of information about charting too, so it might be worth a visit (fertilityfriend.com). Ideally you should start on CD1, but as long as you start a few days before ovulation, you should still be able to see a bi-phasic curve (lower temps before O and higher after). I love charting! Let me know if you have any other questions...
Hi heather I think the link did not work here it is anyway. I know some of you might know this information already but some might not. f
Ovulation Spotting as a Secondary Fertility Sign
Ovulation Spotting is defined as a very light bleeding that may accompany ovulation - though it is rather uncommon fertility indicator and can be easily missed (even if it occurs). Unless you are fertility charting and observing daily changes in cervical mucus, you may not even be aware of this secondary fertility sign.
The source of "ovulation spotting" is traced to the rupture of the ovarian follicle when the egg is released. When you ovulate, luteinizing hormone causes the surface of the ovarian follicle to weaken and disintegrate. This leads to the formation of a hole, or stigma, through which the egg will ultimately "escape" into one of the fallopian tubes. At this "midcycle moment", a residual trace of blood may accompany ovulation when the stigma ruptures.
The trace amount of blood that may appear due to the rupture of the follicle will not be red (like menstrual blood), but will rather exhibit a brownish or pinkish color. For example, you may see just a faint streak of pinkish blood intermingled with cervical fluids during your daily CM check.
During this "fertile phase" of your cycle, cervical mucus will likely be transparent and stretchy, like egg white. If you do happen to discover a small amount of blood at this time, note this light bleeding on your fertility chart as a possible indicator of ovulation. If this is indeed O-spotting, you should see your bbt temperature rising shortly thereafter. This bleeding should not last long, and if it persists for more than a few days, contact your doctor.
Ovulation spotting should not be confused with implantation bleeding (which will typically take place about a week after you ovulate). Implantation bleeding (also typically characterized by a light brown or pink spotting) is caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the endometrium. While ovulation spotting may be viewed as a natural fertility indicator, implantation bleeding is considered an early pregnancy sign.
It should be emphasized that ovulation spotting is not one of the more common or reliable indicators of fertility. Like mittelschmerz (or midcycle pains), you should be aware of the possibility that these fertility signs may appear, even though many women will never experience these physiological symptoms.
To pursue a visual metaphor, there are a number of other ways to "spot ovulation" - or at least predict when ovulation will take place. Along with using a basal thermometer, you can observe daily changes in the texture and color of cervical mucus, as well as follow the rise and fall of the position of the cervix iteself. Into your daily fertility charting rituals, you can also selectively integrate effective testing methods like an ovulation microscope, urine ovulation tests, or a digital fertility monitor to anticipate when you will be at peak fertility.
Ovulation Spotting as a Secondary Fertility Sign
Ovulation Spotting is defined as a very light bleeding that may accompany ovulation - though it is rather uncommon fertility indicator and can be easily missed (even if it occurs). Unless you are fertility charting and observing daily changes in cervical mucus, you may not even be aware of this secondary fertility sign.
The source of "ovulation spotting" is traced to the rupture of the ovarian follicle when the egg is released. When you ovulate, luteinizing hormone causes the surface of the ovarian follicle to weaken and disintegrate. This leads to the formation of a hole, or stigma, through which the egg will ultimately "escape" into one of the fallopian tubes. At this "midcycle moment", a residual trace of blood may accompany ovulation when the stigma ruptures.
The trace amount of blood that may appear due to the rupture of the follicle will not be red (like menstrual blood), but will rather exhibit a brownish or pinkish color. For example, you may see just a faint streak of pinkish blood intermingled with cervical fluids during your daily CM check.
During this "fertile phase" of your cycle, cervical mucus will likely be transparent and stretchy, like egg white. If you do happen to discover a small amount of blood at this time, note this light bleeding on your fertility chart as a possible indicator of ovulation. If this is indeed O-spotting, you should see your bbt temperature rising shortly thereafter. This bleeding should not last long, and if it persists for more than a few days, contact your doctor.
Ovulation spotting should not be confused with implantation bleeding (which will typically take place about a week after you ovulate). Implantation bleeding (also typically characterized by a light brown or pink spotting) is caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the endometrium. While ovulation spotting may be viewed as a natural fertility indicator, implantation bleeding is considered an early pregnancy sign.
It should be emphasized that ovulation spotting is not one of the more common or reliable indicators of fertility. Like mittelschmerz (or midcycle pains), you should be aware of the possibility that these fertility signs may appear, even though many women will never experience these physiological symptoms.
To pursue a visual metaphor, there are a number of other ways to "spot ovulation" - or at least predict when ovulation will take place. Along with using a basal thermometer, you can observe daily changes in the texture and color of cervical mucus, as well as follow the rise and fall of the position of the cervix iteself. Into your daily fertility charting rituals, you can also selectively integrate effective testing methods like an ovulation microscope, urine ovulation tests, or a digital fertility monitor to anticipate when you will be at peak fertility.
I reasearched about it yesterday and looks like it's ovulation spotting http://www.ovulation-calculator.com/spotting.htm try this link- I can copy and paste the information if it does not work, Then again, Maybe everyone else here knows about this information .... but this is all new to me. I am pretty excited and told my husband about it and we BD last night, actually have to force it LOL, but I am hoping for a positive result :)
used OPK feb. 04 and the two lines are almost the same intensity in color, I am guessing that was O and started spotting feb 05. So if spotting is one of the fertility signs....that means I O'd. I hope I am right
used OPK feb. 04 and the two lines are almost the same intensity in color, I am guessing that was O and started spotting feb 05. So if spotting is one of the fertility signs....that means I O'd. I hope I am right
Hello All!
I read these posts and it just kills me how technical all this BD'ing is!! LOL :)
I took my last Clomid tonight and started the estradiol today. I guess I will start OPK's thursday. Today is CD8 for me.
I have been wicked crampy today, don't know what thats all about.
I'm going in on the 11th for US to measure follicles and possible trigger shot. I sa heatherJo said she had 6 follicles (Sounds good by the way), does that mean that you will release 6 eggs????
I am hoping the 14th is our day too, I'm gonna try to have my DD plan a sleep over so we can have fun! We shall see!
I read these posts and it just kills me how technical all this BD'ing is!! LOL :)
I took my last Clomid tonight and started the estradiol today. I guess I will start OPK's thursday. Today is CD8 for me.
I have been wicked crampy today, don't know what thats all about.
I'm going in on the 11th for US to measure follicles and possible trigger shot. I sa heatherJo said she had 6 follicles (Sounds good by the way), does that mean that you will release 6 eggs????
I am hoping the 14th is our day too, I'm gonna try to have my DD plan a sleep over so we can have fun! We shall see!
Apes--I was so out of it the other day and gave you incorrect information. Today is actually cd13, and I will be o'ing between tonight and tomorrow, as I triggered last night for my IUI in the morning. So, I guess my O date is cd14.
rxyrxx--Here is a resource for OPKs http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/opk.html. I can't use them b/c I have PCOS and my LH levels are always high, but have seen this site and it is great.
In terms of charting, many women on this forum use www.fertilityfriend.com/ It shows how to do it, and you can even ask others to look at it online and give them their opinion on when you surged. Hope these resources help!
alikat--Good luck with the trigger and O'ing! I triggered last night and will have IUI in the am. So, we are close in our cycles! SSBD!!!!
tea_berries: Could it be implantation bleeding???? When did you O? Have you tested?
rxyrxx--Here is a resource for OPKs http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/opk.html. I can't use them b/c I have PCOS and my LH levels are always high, but have seen this site and it is great.
In terms of charting, many women on this forum use www.fertilityfriend.com/ It shows how to do it, and you can even ask others to look at it online and give them their opinion on when you surged. Hope these resources help!
alikat--Good luck with the trigger and O'ing! I triggered last night and will have IUI in the am. So, we are close in our cycles! SSBD!!!!
tea_berries: Could it be implantation bleeding???? When did you O? Have you tested?
I am doing menopur injections and clomid 25 mg. I expect to get a trigger shot on Friday and O Sat. night. Here's hoping!
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