Can someone help me understand the difference between....

Ovulating and discharge

when do u USUALLY ovulate? Is it 2 weeks before your next .

I'm so confused!!!
and I don't want to miss out this month !!


HELP

Re: Can someone help me understand the difference between....

Well everyone ovulates at different times. You really have to use opks , or a fertility monitor and even chart temperatures to get an idea when you ovulate.

During ovulation, it is ideal to have ewcm (eggwhite cervical mucus)...it's stretchy and clear. However, not everyone gets ewcm, and some people get it, at times they aren't ovulating.....so it's confusing.

If you aren't sure when you ovulate, the best bet, is to bd (sex) every other night......until you are about 10 days away from your expected AF. That's a lot of bding, personally i prefer, using opks and temping :) Bding is more work for me lol j/k.

Re: Can someone help me understand the difference between....

Maybride, Have you dont any research on TTC at all? You might want to do some light reading - basics - about TTC and your menstrual cycle. There are things you need to know. It will also help you figure out when you're ovulating.

Re: Can someone help me understand the difference between....

I'm not sure I understand your question?
Ovulation is something that happens monthly in order for you to get PG and discharge is something you have in some effect almost all the time?
I agree with Kathy, if you read up on your cycles etc ( theres a TON on the web) , you will have a much greater chance of timing things so you do get PG more quickly..

GOOD LUCK

Re: Can someone help me understand the difference between....

Yes, everyone does ovulate at different times.....they say the usual "14 days" Don't fall for that!

I just recently bought the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility and it is so helpful in understanding your cycles. I honestly wish I bought this book a year ago!!! It does talk about charting your temperatures and your cervical mucous so that you can better understand how it works. Cervical Mucous (CM) is an indicator that ovulation is going to occur. However, discharge can happen anytime during your cycle that is why charting will help you understand when your Peak time for ovulation will be.

Good Luck and Baby dust!

Message edited 5/23/2005 10:05:20 AM.