CM question *sigh*

Juicy71

So, I feel like I should know this but TTC is making me crazy.  My CM today seems to be kind of gummy, rubbery - the sticky type, but it does actually stretch a little bit (very little) like EWCM.  I did have what seemed a bit more like EWCM yesterday so maybe I'm just catching it at a more scant time?

I believe I am in my FW or at least super close to it (still getting Low on CBEFM and barely any line on OPK so not sure if I'm there yet) so would you call it EWCM because it is stretching, even if it's just the tiniest stretch?  Thoughts?

csheedy10

It is hard to say but I might say it is watery if it is not very stretchy.

MissGOP

I sometimes have trouble with this kind of CM, too. I'd probably mark it as sticky, but what do I know? I generally won't mark it as EWCM unless I'm really sure. Hopefully there's a CM expert in the room with a better answer!

Sorry to hear you're still getting Low readings. It looks like you might just O a bit later than usual this cycle. In the meantime, I'd probably just have sex EOD (which I think you said you're already doing). Good luck, girl!

That Icy Snowflake

I believe if it breaks while stretching it's STICKY, where as EWCM is less likely to break and more likely to be stringy. That's my opinion anyways. 

ETA: Clarity. 

Juicy71

MissGOP:

I sometimes have trouble with this kind of CM, too. I'd probably mark it as sticky, but what do I know? I generally won't mark it as EWCM unless I'm really sure. Hopefully there's a CM expert in the room with a better answer!

Sorry to hear you're still getting Low readings. It looks like you might just O a bit later than usual this cycle. In the meantime, I'd probably just have sex EOD (which I think you said you're already doing). Good luck, girl!

Well, I feel a little better about the Low just because I did some chart searches on FF and saw people who had Lows and then suddenly got Peaks or even just had 1-3 Highs before the Peaks so I'm going to calm down about it (slightly)

And hopefully we'll do the EOD... I tried lingerie and everything last night and DH wasn't "in the mood" *sigh*

Edited for clarity

NeverKnew

I don't mark EWCM unless it feels like raw egg white consistency. What you're describing sounds like rubber-cement.  I get that toward the end of a cycle sometimes..

Agreed with GOP, keep going EOD.

futuremamabird

I think for it to be EWCM, it has to stretch at least an inch or two but I'm not 100% on that. I would think if it stretches just a little before breaking it would be creamy or sticky.

Hope that helps and GL! 

gplove94

From your description I wouldn't mark that as EWCM. Sounds like it's starting to get stretchy, I bet your CM turns to EW in the next few days.

rrdiva1

hey dawn thinking i wld mark as creamy or sticky. U may just have a slow surge this time that is all. No worries keep doing your EOD and you should be fine.

May I suggest drinking more water. I noticed if dehydrated it will be rubbery like that. Just a thought. I drank more water this cycle and noticed a ton more EWCM.

GL!

Juicy71

Thanks all!  I do need more water.  DH and I just started a workout schedule this week and I know I'm not drinking enough!  I will mark it as sticky today unless later today I get more convincing EWCM!  Thanks!!!

BurgHeaven

I would call it sticky or creamy. It seems like we're in similar situations: both using CBEFM and last month had mostly highs no peaks. I finally got a high today (CD13) and I'm guessing that maybe Sunday or Monday I will get a peak. I bet you get your high day this weekend!