Stages of CM?

xWaterBabyx

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but where can I find the stages of CM & when in the cycle they usually occur?  I know I've seen this listed a few places, but now I can't seem to find this anywhere.  

douglamj

I have used this. Works pretty well

https://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/cervicalfluid.html

xWaterBabyx

Thank you ladies!  I've decided to pay closer attention to CM this cycle.  So... fingers crossed.

xWaterBabyx

slappalicious said:

Don't forget the panty trick! 

Wear black panties during your FP and monitor the crust...

Line = not fertile

Circle = fertile

I don't know whether you're winding me up or not.... lol

jaytee16

bdcram said:

slappalicious said:

Don't forget the panty trick! 

Wear black panties during your FP and monitor the crust...

Line = not fertile

Circle = fertile

Oh.my.god.... WHY HAVE I NOT HEARD THIS BEFORE?

This was my exact reaction!  Never even thought of that!

maltwin1

xWaterBabyx said:

slappalicious said:

Don't forget the panty trick! 

Wear black panties during your FP and monitor the crust...

Line = not fertile

Circle = fertile

I don't know whether you're winding me up or not.... lol

No its true! Non-fertile CM like sticky or creamy isn't loose enough to spread. It just sits there in a line. Watery or EWCM is "wetter" (for lack of a better word) so will spread out into a more circular shape.

That being said, I almost never get enough CM to make this reliable. I prefer to check my CM internally.

gutsysneakers

so if it spreads, then you are ovulating? 

oneblessedmess

maltwin1 said:

xWaterBabyx said:

I don't know whether you're winding me up or not.... lol

No its true! Non-fertile CM like sticky or creamy isn't loose enough to spread. It just sits there in a line. Watery or EWCM is "wetter" (for lack of a better word) so will spread out into a more circular shape.

That being said, I almost never get enough CM to make this reliable. I prefer to check my CM internally.

Look at that! Learned something new today! I wore black undies a few days ago and didn't notice any CM so maybe I don't get enough either, but then I wasn't exactly looking. Thanks for the info!

oneblessedmess

Also, @maltwin1, your son is super adorable. Like, doll-baby cute.

jaytee16

Jcrewgirl85 said:

so if it spreads, then you are ovulating? 

Other way around - if you're ovulating, you should spread 'em

maltwin1

AMazeOfGrace said:

Also, @maltwin1, your son is super adorable. Like, doll-baby cute.

Thanks so much! He definitely makes life fun.