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01-22-2013 at 5:20 PM
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CM/Preseed/Semen?

I know this gets asked a lot but I can't find it. We BD last night which was day 2 of positive OPK and I was really dry today until the last time I went to the restroom. I can tell if what came out was watery CM, Preseed or semen. Perhaps tmi but it was thicker until I rubbed between my fingers and then it had a watery consistency. It wasn't white but it wasn't clear.

I'm waiting for temps to confirm that I actually Od in line with my positive OPKs so I know I need to be accurate with my CM observations. Would love any input and I'll save it for the next time I run into this problem. Thanks!
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01-22-2013 at 5:33 PM
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I *really* think you need to step away from the chart.  Your posts over the past 10ish days are bordering obsessive.

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They all taste fine to me! J/K. Only semen has the proper amount of protein. 
 
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01-22-2013 at 5:50 PM
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01-22-2013 at 5:54 PM
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ChuggingWater:
I really think you need to step away from the chart. nbsp;Your posts over the past 10ish days are bordering obsessive.


I was honestly worried about even asking this because I knew I would get this type of reaction. I am not being obsessive. Yes the last few days I have been confused and I have taken everyone's feedback and redid a few of the FF tutorials to better understand my temps. It was very helpful and im grateful that someone gave me that advice.

Now, I would really appreciate input on this to ensure I am not charting fertile CM when I am in fact dry and what I'm seeing is just the left over of our BD sesh. I think that's a fair and reasonable question
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01-22-2013 at 5:54 PM
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ChuggingWater:
I really think you need to step away from the chart. nbsp;Your posts over the past 10ish days are bordering obsessive.


I was honestly worried about even asking this because I knew I would get this type of reaction. I am not being obsessive. Yes the last few days I have been confused and I have taken everyone's feedback and redid a few of the FF tutorials to better understand my temps. It was very helpful and im grateful that someone gave me that advice.

Now, I would really appreciate input on this to ensure I am not charting fertile CM when I am in fact dry and what I'm seeing is just the left over of our BD sesh. I think that's a fair and reasonable question
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01-22-2013 at 6:00 PM
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It's hard to tell by your description.  If it was not stretchy, and also wasn't clear, I would probably put down 'creamy'.
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01-22-2013 at 6:08 PM
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I don't think you are being obsessive, just meticulous.  I wish I would have been more discerning with the charting process a long time ago.   

I actually wondered the same thing today when checking CM, since we BD'd this morning, and I am still waiting for a + OPK.  Here is a recent post I found regarding the issue, and it seems the consensus is it requires 12 hours to know for sure: 

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/70351389.aspx

 (sorry not clicky) 

Also, there was a bit on fertility friend I found, not sure if it is helpful.  I have to imagine some others here have dealt with the same.  

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Distinguishing-Semen-and-Cervical-Fluid.html
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01-22-2013 at 6:09 PM
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shecodes:
It's hard to tell by your description.nbsp; If it was not stretchy, and also wasn't clear, I would probably put down 'creamy'.


Thank you. It was almost cloudy and when I rubbed my fingers together it was clear. No stretch.
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01-22-2013 at 6:11 PM
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I don't think you are being obsessive, just meticulous. nbsp;I wish I would have been more discerning with the charting process a long time ago. nbsp;nbsp;I actually wondered the same thing today when checking CM, since we BD'd this morning, and I am still waiting for a OPK. nbsp;Here is a recent post I found regarding the issue, and it seems the consensus is it requires 12 hours to know for sure:nbsp;http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/70351389.aspxnbsp;sorry not clickynbsp;Also, there was a bit on fertility friend I found, not sure if it is helpful. nbsp;I have to imagine some others here have dealt with the same. nbsp;http://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/DistinguishingSemenandCervicalFluid.html


Thank you this is SO helpful! :
I'll save these links for future reference
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01-22-2013 at 6:14 PM
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When you close your eyes and rub your fingers together, does it feel like lotion?  If so, I'd mark creamy.  If it's more watery and less lotion-y, mark watery.  

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Lchase04:
ChuggingWater:
I really think you need to step away from the chart. nbsp;Your posts over the past 10ish days are bordering obsessive.
I was honestly worried about even asking this because I knew I would get this type of reaction. I am not being obsessive. Yes the last few days I have been confused and I have taken everyone's feedback and redid a few of the FF tutorials to better understand my temps. It was very helpful and im grateful that someone gave me that advice. Now, I would really appreciate input on this to ensure I am not charting fertile CM when I am in fact dry and what I'm seeing is just the left over of our BD sesh. I think that's a fair and reasonable question

You are being obsessive. Step away from your chart.  
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