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Hi Emmilou,

I will also be ovulating this week (on CD10 today) . :) CM is a good way to gauge that your body is preparing to ovulate and a great time to BD. It's good to get the sperm in there prior to ovulation because they can survive for several days and can be ready when the egg comes out. Since you're only on CD 9, I'd say BD every other day for another week and you should be good to go.

That being said, the only ways to really have a good idea that you did ovulate and when are tracking BBT and using ovulation predictors. BBT will only indicate ovulation has happened after the fact, but ov pee sticks will indicate that you'll likely ovulate within 12-24 hours after they become positive.

Best of luck!

Thank you!! Last month, I used the OPK test and had 2 bold lines on CD8 & CD9 and on CD10 it was faded.

I'm just trying to do something different this month...so I'm really hoping tracking my CM will let me know when to BD more often.

Just checked my cm and it's watery with a little stretchiness to it! It's all but clear!!!

This means that ov is all but here, right??

Dry - not fertile
Sticky - not fertile
Creamy - not fertile, but getting there!
Watery - fertile
Egg White - most fertile.

Should be, yes. It is certainly your body's way of telling you it is ready for conception! I'd BD for a few days after as well just to be sure. But it seems as if you are timing things correctly. :)

Oh, this is exciting!! :)