Question about "days" to count

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-30-2003
Question about "days" to count
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Fri, 08-15-2003 - 8:47pm
Hi everyone.

I have a question. I started spotting some light pink to brownish "stuff" early on the 13th and than began AF with no question on the 14th (late in the day). So my question is, do I say the beginning of AF is the 13th or the 14th? I feel kind of "embarrassed" not knowing this. I just think it would be better to know when to start the "count down" to the next chance. Thanks in advance!!!!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-19-2003
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 8:51pm
Cycle day 1 is the first day of actual flow. Spotting doesn't count because that is technically "old blood" from your last cycle. The 14th would be your CD1. HTH!

BOL-Donna

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-21-2003
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 11:08pm
Af officially starts on your first day of bright red blood. As the pp said the brownish color is old blood from a previous cycle. HTH

Stacie

cd5

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Registered: 08-11-2003
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 11:18pm
I had come onto the board tonight to ask this very question, thanks for the answers. I was secretyly hoping to start the count on the spot day, so I could be on with the BD fest already. I'm a little anxious already and it is only cd5.

Lynn ttc#2,c2,cd5

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Registered: 07-30-2003
Sat, 08-16-2003 - 2:39pm
Thanks everyone. This info helps a lot. Good luck to everyone.

Danielle ttc#2

cd3