to have a baby.
2007-01-03 10:00:14 · 11 answers · asked by olmation 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Close, but you have it backward. You ovulate 14 days BEFORE the first day of your period. So if you don't have a very regular period, it's tough to figure out when you are ovulating.
2007-01-03 10:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by gambia_joy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every ones ovulation cycle is different. I suggest using ovulation predictors (OPK's) , or temp or ferning to test for ovulation. The start of your cycle is the very first day of your period. Some women ovulate on day 14 and some on day 11... that is why using some type of ovulation predictor is helpful when you are trying to track when you ovulate. You can track your ovulation cycle by the consistency of your cervical mucus as well. The mucus will change during your cycle. Knowing when you ovulate is very important because there is a very short window when you are able to conceive. The ovulation predictors are checking to see if the LH surge hormone has releases the egg from the ovary. Once the LH surge has happened the egg will be released and make it's way down the tube and into the uterus where the sperm can meet up with it. If you are trying to conceive and are looking into options I suggest looking into the Conception Kit. This is a new medical device (cervical cap) that has been designed for conception. I know of three couples that have conceived using it.
2007-01-03 10:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by sydney_ontario 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are to start counting from the 1st day your period starts. I typically have a 26-28 day cycle. This month I ovulated on the 13th day from the beginning of my cycle. Last month I ovulated on the 15th day from the beginning. I know this because I've been blessed with Mittelschmerz (aka middle pain) so I know my exact day of ovulation.
So unless you are quite familiar with your body, ovulation does not always happen on the exact same day.
2007-01-03 10:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by Pearl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a 28 day cycle, *some* women will ovulate on the 14th day of their luteal phase, but not all women have it on the 14th day.
Fertile days are typically considered days 12-16 in a cycle, as it varies by woman and even cycle to cycle.
I highly recommend keeping track of your cycles using www.mymonthlycycles.com. It will provide you with an "ovulation predictor" that will give you a ballpark as to when you may ovulate based on your average cycles.
2007-01-03 10:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by la_la_la 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you count from the first day of your period. You can use an ovulation test kit to determine when you are ovulating.
2007-01-03 13:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by raindrop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep u start counting on the first day of your period and depending on how many days are in your cycle...if you type "ovulation calculator" into your search, it will bring up a tool that does all the counting for you. Good luck!
2007-01-03 10:05:05 · answer #6 · answered by caleb&brooklynsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes-
your new cycle starts with the first day of your period-
days 14-18 is when we are most fertile.
so the day you get your period-is cycle day 1
dont know anything about counting it backwards--
you can ask your doctor or nurse about my method.
oh-we ..um..did the deed on day 14 & 18 of my cycle & baby is due in less than 3 weeks
2007-01-03 10:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the first day of your period is the beginning of your next cycle. You always refer to that day as day number one. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or you are pregnant. Good luck!
2007-01-03 10:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by aimeeme_g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES I GOT PREGNANT EXACTLY 14 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF MY PERIOD!
2007-01-03 10:04:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-03 15:32:37 · answer #10 · answered by angellove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋