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monkadoo
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Jen
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AF question for charting
I apologize in advance if this post contains TMI...just have a question regarding how to count the first day of AF.
For me, AF starts very light with spotting (its almost like nothing) for about 2 days then bame she is here full force.
Do I count the first day of very light spotting? OR the full force day?
I would think it would be the very first sign of her?
TIA..trying to chart when I am most fertile!
 to all!
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Posted 10/24/06 1:49 PM  |
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LovingLife
Blessed
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Re: AF question for charting
I believe its starts from the first signs of her....even if its light. HTH
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| Posted 10/24/06 2:34 PM |
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iag04
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Re: AF question for charting
AF starts with appearance of blood flow.
Spotting is not considered AF.
From Fertility Friend:
Spotting: Record "spotting" when you have any pink or dark red/brown spots that leave a small mark on your underwear or pantyliner or that you only see when you wipe. If it does not require a pad or tampon, record it as spotting rather than menses. Do not start a new chart until you have red flow.
Menses: When you record "menses" you can choose light, normal and heavy. Always start a new chart on your first day of menses. That is the first day that you have red blood flow that requires a pad or tampon. This is cycle day one.
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| Posted 10/24/06 2:38 PM |
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Lauren
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Re: AF question for charting
I have the same problem. I am relying a lot on the OPK because I am anywhere from 21-28 days depending on when I start to chart......
I spot for like 2-3 days before I get the heavy flow....
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| Posted 10/24/06 2:46 PM |
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monkadoo
Member since 5/05 1427 total posts
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Jen
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Re: AF question for charting
Posted by iag04
AF starts with appearance of blood flow.
Spotting is not considered AF.
From Fertility Friend:
Spotting: Record "spotting" when you have any pink or dark red/brown spots that leave a small mark on your underwear or pantyliner or that you only see when you wipe. If it does not require a pad or tampon, record it as spotting rather than menses. Do not start a new chart until you have red flow.
Menses: When you record "menses" you can choose light, normal and heavy. Always start a new chart on your first day of menses. That is the first day that you have red blood flow that requires a pad or tampon. This is cycle day one.
Thanks for the info!! This is good! This means we didn't miss my fertile time yet 
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