Which comes first? CM or O ?

I tried doing a search and even read the Everything you wanted to know.... post.

Which comes first? CM or O?

If I notice CM, does that mean I ovulated, am ovulating, or will ovulate?

I know there's a very small window to actually get pregnant, and last month the only "sign" I noticed was possible CM. I'm just trying to figure out my BD routine based on CM.

Thanks!

Re: Which comes first? CM or O ?

You should have CM for most of your cycle - the consistency of the CM will give you a clue as to when you're nearing O.

Before you ovulate, you should have EWCM (consistency of egg whites) which should mean that O is coming.

I have a whole thing about CM.. let me find it for you!

Re: Which comes first? CM or O ?

This is great info. Thanks!

Re: Which comes first? CM or O ?

# Dry: Record your cervical fluid as "dry" if you have no cervical fluid present at all; if you notice no cervical fluid in your underwear; and if the outside of your vagina feels dry. You can expect to see dry days both before ovulation after your period and after ovulation. Record "dry" if you are not able to gather or see any cervical fluid, even if your vagina feels slightly moist inside.

# Sticky: Record your cervical fluid as "sticky" if it is glue-like, gummy, stiff or crumbly and if it breaks easily and quickly and if it is not easily stretched. It will probably be yellowish or white, but could also be cloudy/clear. You may or may not see some sticky cervical fluid before and after ovulation.

# Creamy: Record your cervical fluid as "creamy" if it is like hand lotion, white or yellow or cloudy/clear, like milk or cream, mayonnaise or like a flour/water solution. It may stretch slightly but not very much and break easily.

# Watery: Enter "watery" if your cervical fluid is clear and most resembles water. It may be stretchy also. This cervical fluid is considered fertile and this may be your most fertile cervical fluid or you may get it before you get eggwhite cervical fluid or you may not get this type of fluid at all.

# Eggwhite: This is your most fertile cervical fluid. Record "eggwhite" if your cervical fluid looks at all like real eggwhite, is stretchy and clear, or clear tinged with white, or even clear tinged with pink. It also resembles semen (and has a lot of the same physical properties to allow the sperm to travel and be nourished). You should be able to stretch it between your thumb and index finger.

# 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. You may see spotting before or after your period, around the time of ovulation or around the time of implantation if you conceive.