Timing Ovulation: Any experts out there?
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Timing Ovulation: Any experts out there?
| Fri, 09-26-2003 - 5:38pm |
Just realizing that what I thought was Ovulation was accually peak fertility (Estrogen Surge). I don't temp, but know when I get tons of EWCM I must be about to ovulate right? However. looking at TCOYF, I'm now thinking Peak EWCM is approximately one day before Ovulation. Just trying to figure this out to determine my cutoff before O, for Shettles girl attempt. Anyone out there who can tell me their experience with this? Is Ovulation day the one where EW diminishes and creamy takes its place? ANy thoughts would be helpful. You'd think I would know this by now... Thanks so much for your help!!!
Nadine TTC#3, C1, CD22, 3DPO

According to Dr. Shettles, clear, stretchy CM is within a 5-8 hour window of ovulation. I have found a difference between the EWCM and the CM I know is ovulation. The CM I personally have when in the o window is very light in wieght, stretches 3-4 inches when stretched between thumb and finger, and is very abundant. The EWCM I get a day or two before I o is heavier, thicker, and only stretches about 1 inch, however it is also clear, it is not as abundant. Everyone's different, but I've found that with us trying for a girl I stopped 3 & 4 days before the first EWCM and nothing happened. When I started charting my BBT and using opk I found o actually starts with the really stretchy stuff, right on time with my BBT, cervix position and opk. This month is the first month Ive used all four techniques, and so far things look good. Good luck, just give it time, I always felt that missing an attempt was better than trying at the wrong time, but thats your own personal choice.
Lotsa luck!!!!
-Jill
Hope this helps
Susan
edd 6/4/04
http://www.FertilityFriend.com/home/2a251
Edited 9/26/2003 10:47:23 PM ET by nasus1173
http://www.geocities.com/genderdetermination/gendermethods.html
Best Wishes,
Nadine TTC#3, C1, CD23, 4DPO
Thanks so much for your informative responses. You gave me some great insight. Looks like I should really temp next month to get more clues regarding O day. I think I did O about one day after peak, since I got my first positive OPK on day of peak and still had thinner EW the next morning. Best wishes and positive thoughts for you this cycle!
Nadine TTC#3, C1, CD23, 4DPO