Which day was the first day? (May be TMI)?

Question

On 7/24, I had a D&E because of a blighted ovum. My doctor said we could start trying again as soon as I got my period back. I got it back. My question is when did I get it back? I started getting cramps and spotting on the evening of 8/13 and it was a full-blown period on 8/14. It's just finishing up today. Should I count from the 13th when it was just spotting that started at 10:00pm or should I count from the 14th when it was actually bleeding? Thanks for all your answers!!

Answer 1

spotting doesnt count so day 1 is when a full period starts.after a miscarriage it is the most easiest to get pregnant because everything is still fresh but i was advised by my gyne to wait for 2 periods for mental and physical reasons.also after a m/c you may find that your cycles are different and may be longer or shorter than b4 the m/c.chart your temperature and do opk's to find out for sure.i used to have a reg 28 day cycle then after m/c its now 29-31.

Answer 2

Always count the first day of 'full flow' as CD1. The spotting doesn't count. Good luck!!!

Answer 3

count from the 13th then start having s*x every other day during your time of ovulation good luck

Answer 4

I have always heard that the actual first day of your period is on the day where you begin BLEEDING and spotting should be discounted. I would especially think this if the spotting happened so late in the day on the 13th. I would count from the 14th is I were you. Good Luck and baby dust!

Answer 5

Full flow as day 1...so count 8/14 as day 1 and that would make today day 5 of cycle.

Good Luck and Baby Dust!  

Answer 6

First two responses are right.  Dr's don't consider it your period until you have full flow, so the 14th would have been your first day.