anyone know of a good way to know when you're ovulating?

Question

We would like to start trying for a baby, and I know ovulation is key! Anyone know of a way to figure out when you're ovulating without the doc? Do the tests really work? I am starting to get frustrated, after 5 1/2 years with no protection whatsoever, we don't have a baby. I am going to try this method and then if still no, see a man about a horse, I mean, see a doc about a baby!

no, not yet, he hasn't been checked and neither have I. That's why I wanted to exhaust this last 'free' option before seeing the doc.

Answer 1

You can use ovulation kits, but my OB recommended that I chart my daily basal body temperatures. Although you don't find out you ovulate until the day after, the charts are useful tools for your doctor to use to diagnose certain fertility problems - such as anovulatory cycles. You can use the ovulation kits in addition to charting your bbt, but my OB told me that I could just make sure to have sex every other day from days 10-20 of my cycle while charting.

To chart your bbt, you'll need to buy a basal thermometer (also called a fertility thermometer). You can buy one at most drug stores for about $10. Take your temp every morning before even sitting up in bed (preferably at the same time as well). When your temp rises about 0.5 degrees, you ovulated the day before. You can learn more about charting your bbt and chart your temps for free at fertilityfriend.com. This is a great web-site and has valuable information about early signs of ovulation and the best time to have sex for conception.

I think your approach is good. I think if you chart at least one month before going to the doctor and take your chart with you, it will be a good start for you.

Answer 2

I got pregnant using ovulation tests you buy over the counter. It took two months using them my first time. My second pregnancy was successful after one try using these tests. I also bought one of those microscope things, but it wasn't as easy to read, though it did show a fern when I was, but was a fern shape for a few days, not just one day. The ovulation tests work like pregnancy tests...you pee on the stick at the same time each day...when you get a positive on it, you should be ovulating in the next 1-2 days....They cost about $25 for one pack which if I remember right, there's 5-7 tests in a box....The directions in the box helps you determine what day to start using them based on your cycle length...Good luck!

Answer 3

If you have regular 28 day cycles, then ovulation occurs at about day 14. Start taking your body temp. at about day 12, each day. You will notice that your temp. goes up almost a full degree when you ovulate until your period comes. Also vaginal discharge increases to the consistency of an egg white around ovulation. Best of luck!

Answer 4

I have what is called mittleschmerz which is a sharp pain in my ovary when I ovulate, but I also used an ovulation microscope. I used it once and got pg right away. It is very easy to use and costs approx $40... looks like a tube of lipstick....
It uses your saliva... when your saliva dries on the lens, if you are ovulating it will have a fern pattern to it.

give that a try

Answer 5

Try using an ovulation scope i got a new one off ebay for 8 total...

Answer 6

I've heard if you check your temperate and it is slightly elevated, that could mean you are ovulating. What worked for me was NOT trying to get pregnant - worked every time! Good luck!

Answer 7

My wife's body sends her clear signals when she is ovulating but everyone is different. Has your husband been checked that his swimmers are up to the task?