Is spotting day 1?

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Registered: 01-21-2005
Is spotting day 1?
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Wed, 10-29-2008 - 12:14pm
I am very lightly spotting. Just a tiny tiny bit when I wipe. I am sure AF will be here tomorrow full force, but I am unsure if today would be day 1 or tomorrow? Thanks

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Registered: 04-17-2008
Wed, 10-29-2008 - 12:32pm
Most RE's say to count CD 1 when you actually have bright red flow that requires a tampon or Maxi Pad. Also, if that bright red flow starts late in the day, like after 6pm, to count the next day as CD 1. So, if you are just spotting today, I would not count it as CD 1.


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Registered: 01-15-2008
Wed, 10-29-2008 - 2:38pm

You don't count spotting, I could start spotting like up to 8 days before AF actually shows!

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Registered: 01-21-2005
Wed, 10-29-2008 - 4:42pm
Thank you both.