How do I count

[redshockz]

Hi. I have been using 3 different aps, ovulaton kits etc. Going on 2.5 years of ttc. How do I get back on track when I go off cycle? This is a first for me, (not being regular, never took birth control either) My last period was 10 days [!!!] late with 3 negative tests before flow showed up. Now I don't know where to start counting since the cycle was so warped. THANK YOU in advance as any advice is appreciated; Google search results are not giving decisive answers.

[starburst604]

I'm not really sure what your asking. Your first day of bleeding is CD1, just enter it that way in whatever app you use.

[achi]

I'm the same as Mrs.flang, I have 1-2 days of spotting. You will need to record the first day of actual bleeding as CD1.

But if you haven't been tracking, then how did you know you were 10 days late?

[awick14]

My cycles average anywhere between 34-40 days. So I can understand the wonky cycles. That said you are not late unless you know when you ovulate and how long your LP is normally, (ex. You ovulate on CD 14 and you have a 12 day LP, you would be late if your period didn't come by CD27)

Maybe try only using one app so it's not confusing. Do you ever get + OPKs (ovulation predictor kits) when you use them?

Count the first day is actual bleeding as CD1. Spotting doesn't count as CD 1.

[redshockz]

Usually I enter all the stuff in the ap and I run 29 days from Day 1 to the next period, every month. There have been only a few times I have been off, and generally just a day or two, I have assumed that it was just a weird month.

This time around, I didn't update until day 39 [this is where I am getting10 days]. Then I finally got it.

I of course got excited and tested & then tested again, 10 days is a long time!

I read the instructons on the ovu kit and am unsure if I should count the Days after what a normal cycle should be, or something else?

I don't want to miss the window, I splurged this month for these sticks to help as I find many of the litmus strips harder to read. Maybe I am doing that wrong.

I hope this clarifies a bit. I still don't know all of the abbreviations used

[Deleted]

So your usual cycle (from the first day of full flow of your period to the next first day) was 29 days, but your last one was 39 days? Is that what you mean?

For ovulation kits, you may start counting from cycle day one (CD1) which is the first day of your period. Not sure what else the instructions say. I've been using wondfo ovulation strips, which I usually start testing around CD 11 or 12 based on what FF (fertility friend app) recommends which is determined by previous cycles to predict ovulation date.

What do your ovulation kit instructions say?

[pooh8402]

What app are you using? I think most, if not all, of us are using Fertility Friend. Have you read the FAQ at the top of the board, the sticky thread? It can explain a lot of your questions. Which ovulation kit are you using? Some are easier to understand than others. Have you read Taking Charge of Your Fertility? It's very informative, it's basically the bible for the GetP board.

First day of full flow, where you need a tampon, is Cycle Day 1, or CD1. Follow the instructions on your ovulation prediction kit (aka OPK), but most folks start peeing on OPKs about CD 10-12.

Last cycle, you may have simply ovulated late, which is not abnormal every once in a while.

If you've been TTC for 2.5 years, have you spoken with your OB?

[redshockz]

We have issues on the behalf of DH. I will admit I haven't read the stickies in awhile.
I am just absolutely terrified of the thought of clomid which my obgyn says is the next step, and in an authority position I don't want to react inappropriately based on the hormonal impact I have heard it causes.

Edited bc I hit submit on accident

[ghostmonkey]

Sept 29, 2014 7:57:08 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

If you have MFI, I strongly urge you to see and RE and not do Clomid with an OB. Clomid won't help your DH anyway, and depending how bad the MFI is, might not even be worth your time. (Plus, if your H has issues, and you're not regular, you really should consider a full work up)

Actually Clomid can help with some MFI issues, but he has to be the one to take it. And that needs to come down from an RE or at very least a urologist.


And yes, get away from the OB. They aren't knowledgeable in this area at all because they get no education or training in fertility. Their focus is solely on the female aspect and centers around pregnancy and post partum care. Fertility issues (especially male ones or hormonal issues) are not within the scope of their education.

Going to an OB for fertility issues is like going to an ENT for dental work.