Is is possible to never get EWCM?
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Is is possible to never get EWCM?
| Wed, 09-10-2003 - 2:21pm |
Hi ladies,
Well, I'm back from vacationing in Mexico. DH and I managed the BD fest--no easy feat with a 15 month old and staying at times with relatives! This is the first month that I've really monitored my cm. Although it thinned out some, it stayed whitish and opaque--definately not egg whitey. Also, I took four OPK tests over four days, but never got a + before running out of tests. They were internet cheapies, so I'm not sure how reliable they were. So my question is, do some women never get EWCM as their most fertile cm? It seems that mine is always whitish. Another question: does AF always arrive 14 days after O, or is that just a guideline? Thanks so much!!!
Lisa
ttc#2, C1 CD23

In most women, AF arrives 12-16 days after O. It may show up several days sooner than that, but I believe rarely much later.
Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06
I read today in this great book I found - Getting Pregnant Naturally by Winifred Conkling - that Evening Primrose Oil also assists in thinning out mucus. Here's what it says:
Take up to 500 Milligrams of Evening Primrose Oil Three Times a Day:
The oil from the seeds of the evening primrose plant contains gamma-linolenic acid, an oil much like the essential fatty acid omega-6. A deficiency in the fatty acids can contribute to infertility by causing a thickening of the cervical mucus and the formation of mucus hostile to sperm. Evening Primrose Oil - as well as fish oils - contains fatty acids that can help reverse infertility caused by a mucus problem.
The gamma-linolenic acid found in evening primrose oil is also a precursor to the formation of certain prostaglandins, which help reduce inflamation, lower blood pressure, maintain salt-water balance, and support the immune system. While side effects from E.P.O. are rare, you can avoid nausea by taking the supplements with food. (Note: I take it and it's never bothered me:)
Also, get your DH on Vitamin C (up to 3000 milligrams a day). She cites some incredible studies about Vit C and sperm motility, longevity and general health. And, hey, he'll be so healthy he'll have lots of energy to BD!!
Good luck!
Lauren
CSM