New Here--have some questions

This is my first month TTC. I went off the pill (after 11 years) in August, didn't try in August or September. It appears I have 28 day cycles- my 2 non-pill periods were like clockwork and I do believe I ovulated both times.

Sorry if TMI...

My first question is- CD1 is the first day of full flow, right? I've had intermittent spotting the week before each period, followed by 3-4 days regular flow, which seems a bit odd in and of itself, but I want to make sure I'm counting properly.

Second question: EWCM- how reliable a predictor of ovulation? And if you're BD-ing like bunnies, isn't it hard to recognize this? I don't believe I've seen any. I used an online ovulation calculator and based BD-ing around that. Which leads me to...

Third question- is there any significant difference between BD-ing every day or every other day during your fertile window? We BD daily days 11-15 and this may sound terrible but we are both exhausted.

And finally- I'm so bloated its painful. I know that the rise in progesterone can cause this, so does it sound safe to assume I definitely ovulated?

I think next month I'm going to use the OPKs, I'm kind of mad at myself for not getting them this month.

TIA ladies! I look forward to learning more and seeing everyone get BFPs!

New Here--have some questions

This is my first month too, and I have the same questions! Today is day 14, and my husband and I have been BDing everyday so far since like day 10- was curious about the every other day rule and if it matters or not.
I have been using OPKs and today they looked positive, which makes me feel great because that means I am right on schedule with day 14.

Hoping it works because I would like to be due in the summer- better with my teaching schedule :)