a MEAN AF! & a verrry important question

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Registered: 07-09-2003
a MEAN AF! & a verrry important question
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Sun, 08-10-2003 - 1:58pm
I thought MAYBE I was PG, even though I tested Negative, but AF was late and that is VERY unusual for me! But she came alright......and I've had the worst leg cramps with this cycle than I have had for a looong time. I told DH that I feel like a semi ran over me from the thighs down. WHAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Anyhow, here is my question. I spotted VERY LIGHTLY on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Finally on Saturday AF arrived in full force. Sooooooo which day do I count CD1?????

I am going to try charting this month. Wish me luck please!

Thank you all,

amie

TTC#1, CD?

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Registered: 05-24-2003
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 2:03pm
Hi Amie,

So sorry about AF showing and the leg cramps! For charting purposes, you should count the first day of true red flow (sounds like Sat. in your case) as Day 1. Good luck with the charting! This is my second cycle doing it, and it really has helped me to be able to "see" what my body is doing! Hope this helped!

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Registered: 04-22-2003
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 2:55pm
You start your first day of your cycle on the first day of the actual flow. I hear ya with the leg cramps! My legs have always hurt and along with the lower stomach cramps! Good luck with charting.

Sams

TTC#1 cd 2,

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Registered: 08-03-2003
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 3:53pm
Hi, I too am sorry AF found you. But she also found me just when I thought she was gone for good. I too had the same very light pink spotting 3 days before she actually showed. I thought it was so freaky that you and I had the exact same experience. I had the light pink show for a couple of hours on Monday, the 4th, then nothing till Thursday afternoon. I hope we have better luck next time. Sorry to hear about the leg cramps <:(
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Registered: 06-19-2003
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 4:31pm
Sorry the old hag showed up on you. I count my first day with the start of the flow as well. It usually corresponds with a huge temperature drop for me. Hope that helps…

Melony

TTC #1 C3 cd12