Why is spotting before AF not considdered AF?

CammiesMom · 12-22-2006, 03:25 PM

I'm just wondering, because i always considdered any sign of blood AF, and i put it on my chart as "light" If i put it on there as spotting then my past chart would change, not that it really matters right now, but it would make my LP that cycle longer. Anything over 10 days is good right??? TIA

**BC-QueenValerie** · 12-22-2006, 03:36 PM

Hello*!!! I was told AF is not AF until it is a full red flow...BUT I think each DR has a different idea... I would say the first day of red flow is AF...spotting most times leads to that, but not always.

~QueenValerie~
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**BC-AEO&A** · 12-22-2006, 04:13 PM

I agree with QV. I've always been told that the first day of red flow is considered CD1. Spotting leading up to AF is still considered part of the previous months LP.

**BC-DKNY** · 12-22-2006, 08:00 PM

that theory never worked for me, at least not mentally. i had to count my spotting as day 1 or i was always off when tracking O.

your LP should be at least 12 days. 11 is considered very borderline, but 10 is definitely too short. implantation can occur up until 12 dpo, thus the reason 10 is too short. it's very possible with a 10 day LP your lining is shedding before a possible conception could implant.

JAS · 12-23-2006, 08:54 AM

For me it is the day my temp drops. I always consider that CD1. I realized not everyone takes their temps, but it is a good idea because it really helps you figure out you cycle more accurately. Good Luck, JAS

sarahp · 12-23-2006, 08:25 PM

ditto on the temp drop - although of course last cycle didn't pertain, but mostly ditto to the temp drop!

bmwbrandi2005 · 12-27-2006, 01:47 PM

i noticed this on ff too!! i went back and changed my chart to light instead of spotting so it would change my cycle- if not i would be confused!! but it does make sense in a way to not change it the first day if you are only spotting- because my temp went UP on the first day of AF when it was just spotting- temp did not drop til the next day when Af was heavier... weird

.... hopefully soon we wont have to worry about that ole' witch at ALL!!! for at least say... 40 weeks!! LOL!!! that would be nice!!

goodluck to you!!

12-22-2006, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
CammiesMom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 322	Why is spotting before AF not considdered AF? I'm just wondering, because i always considdered any sign of blood AF, and i put it on my chart as "light" If i put it on there as spotting then my past chart would change, not that it really matters right now, but it would make my LP that cycle longer. Anything over 10 days is good right??? TIA

12-22-2006, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
BC-AEO&A 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 19,132	I agree with QV. I've always been told that the first day of red flow is considered CD1. Spotting leading up to AF is still considered part of the previous months LP. __________________ ~A~ *Ethan* *Owen* Aidan Check out the free auction area on FT!!

12-23-2006, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
sarahp 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MA/CT border Posts: 11,779	ditto on the temp drop - although of course last cycle didn't pertain, but mostly ditto to the temp drop! __________________ Sarah (29) & Bobby (29) Cami ~ 3yrs old Adam ~ 13 months

12-27-2006, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
bmwbrandi2005 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SC Posts: 773 Blog Entries: 1	i noticed this on ff too!! i went back and changed my chart to light instead of spotting so it would change my cycle- if not i would be confused!! but it does make sense in a way to not change it the first day if you are only spotting- because my temp went UP on the first day of AF when it was just spotting- temp did not drop til the next day when Af was heavier... weird .... hopefully soon we wont have to worry about that ole' witch at ALL!!! for at least say... 40 weeks!! LOL!!! that would be nice!! goodluck to you!! __________________ ~Brandi mommy to Emily Faith born silently at 40 wks on EDD 3/19/06 (heart failure due to fifths disease) WE WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS EMMIE Noah... my reason to smile again 9-8-07 Kaelin Miley... snuck up on us 10-26-08 but we couldn't be happier. 2 happy, healthy babies in my arms... I am truly blessed

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12-22-2006, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-QueenValerie Come play at the FT Diner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 4,553	Hello*!!! I was told AF is not AF until it is a full red flow...BUT I think each DR has a different idea... I would say the first day of red flow is AF...spotting most times leads to that, but not always. ~QueenValerie~ cd=20

12-23-2006, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
JAS 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sunny CA Posts: 1,271	For me it is the day my temp drops. I always consider that CD1. I realized not everyone takes their temps, but it is a good idea because it really helps you figure out you cycle more accurately. Good Luck, JAS