not TTC but tracking cycle...

when/what do you all consider the "start" of your period?

is it the 1st day you spot, or do you consider day #1 when you are full flow?

I have been tracking my cycle for the past several months to see when I'm ovulating, and have noticed that usually I "spot" for a day or so then get the full flow, so what would I consider my start day?

thanks for the help ladies! :)

I was always told it is the first day of the red flow, not the spotting.  Hope this helps.

Hey girl! How are you??? I was thinking about you the other day. Glad you posted so I could say hi!

Traci

Hey Traci,

Doing ok!!!  Just had a chemical but no waiting this time, Doc gave the ok to jump right back on the ttc wagon.  Clomid is in and waiting to "o" now!!!

My doctor said first day of full flow.

lots of views, but only several replies...any idea where I'd get more info on this?

thanks all!

google search brings up a lot of stuff. Fertilityfriend.com is the site I recommend for those ttc or tracking cycles. It is the first day of red flow, not spotting. It is a common misconception that if you have a 28 day cycle you ovulate on cd 14. There are a lot of variables when tracking a cycle. Cycle length, ovulation day, luteal phase. Are you temping? Using OPK's? Tracking your fertile body signs? There is also a good book out there : http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Reproductive/dp/0060937645

Hope this helps. Good luck. Shari