Not sure when to throw in the towel

alicenwonderland · #1 May 26th, 2009, 04:34 PM

So usually I don't have trouble pinpointing the start of AF. Usually my temp dips below the cover line, and that day I am spotting and then the next day I have bright red bleeding and call that day one of AF.
I think my body is confused. I'm spotting, not spotting, bright red bleeding thats gone an hour later. Temps aren't dropping. When do I throw in the towel and call this a light AF? This has been going on for 3 days, and my period isn't even due till tomorrow.

Admin-pattyandthemoos · #2 May 26th, 2009, 04:48 PM

My AF started like this last cycle. I usually don't start with spotting. I normally start with light bleeding and then have spotting for days... and days... and days. I seriously think I have the longest AFs of anyone. (oops stop whining now Patty. You are hijacking the thread)

Okay back to your question. I don't know how important it is that you get it exactly right. If you are having a bright red flow even if it is light I would call it AF.

alicenwonderland · #3 May 26th, 2009, 04:57 PM

haha I guess I spoke too soon. Right after posting this, I went to use the bathroom and there was my grotesque clotty AF that I remember so well..

So cd 1 I guess. Wonder what's up with my temps though.

Admin-pattyandthemoos · #4 May 26th, 2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by alicenwonderland

haha I guess I spoke too soon. Right after posting this, I went to use the bathroom and there was my grotesque clotty AF that I remember so well..

So cd 1 I guess. Wonder what's up with my temps though.

I bet your temp will go down tomorrow. I hope your AF comes and goes quickly.

Blue Eyes 409 · #5 May 26th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Wow your temp is high. I bet it goes down tomorrow I hope this is her last visit for a long time

shauna0325 · #6 May 27th, 2009, 04:57 AM

That is kind of a high temp for AF. Have you been sick at all or anything? Maybe the weather is warmer so you're warmer at night? I'm really sorry AF showed up, I was definately hoping for you this cycle.

Kerrie782 · #7 May 30th, 2009, 04:53 PM

awwwww sorry AF showed..........and sorry I haven't been on in a while........I just graduated RN school a cpl weeks ago, so things were crazy.........and after the 3rd m/c I stopped charting........and Bam!!

I wish you the best!! I will be stalking you!!!

Kerrie