The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the follicular stage. This is the time when the egg is ripening for ovulation. The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)  is a hormone that regulates the growth and development of eggs in women.  FSH is required for ripening of the follicle, and estrogen production.

Menstruation is caused by the shedding of the endometrium (uterine lining). When the egg from the last cycle is not fertilized,  estrogen and progesterone levels drop and menses begins. Your Menstrual Cycle

12/8 Cycle Day 1:  First day heavy flow. I had a longer luteal phase last cycle! I used a progesterone cream.

Did you know that stress or illness can delay ovulation, which in turn will delay the onset of menstruation? That is a very important fact that I recently learned.  

This is my Conception Plan for this month.  I will be taking Clomiphene Citrate on cycle days 3-7 for Superovulation. 

"In women who do ovulate regularly, clomiphene may be used for "superovulation" where 2 or 3 eggs are produced. This increases the number of "targets" for the sperm, thereby increasing the chance of pregnancy" ~Epregnancy.com

Using Robitussin/Guaifenesin to Improve Cervical Mucus

Improvement of Cervical Factor with Guaifenesin
by Jerome H. Check,M.D., H.G Adleson, B.S.,
Chung-Hsis Wu, M.D.

12/ 9/ 2002 Cycle Day 2

12/10/ 2002 Cycle Day 3 Today is the first day of my second round of Clomid. This is not a consecutive round. I did not take it last cycle.

12/11/ 2002 Cycle Day 4  

12/13/ 2002 Cycle Day 5  

12/14/ 2002 Cycle Day 7