Do you think we hit the right date??? LOL ttc?

Question

We are ttc. I have no real idea when I ovulate, as this is our first month. I went by online, where the average is 14 days or whatever. Online, it said I should ovulate on the 23. We BD'd the 17, 18, 19, 20,22. However, I used the ovulation predictor and wasn't ever really able to get a clear answer. I noticed EW mucus Saturday (25), which is supposed to be a sign of upcoming ovulation. We BD'd the 25th and 26th. Do you think we might have come close to the estimated ovulation date? I should start my period again Sept. 7th, as my last was Aug. 10th.

I know that they recommend every other day, but it's new so it's excting still, so we just did it more. Do you think we may have BD'd near enough to ovulation? Or do you notice any "rookie mistakes" we can correct for next time??

Answer 1

It looks like you did a good job of making sure there was sperm present when the egg was released. 25% of couples trying to get pregnant will do so on the first try, so you've got a 1 in 4 shot.
If you have no reason to think your hubby might have a sperm problem then nearly every day should be fine. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

I didn't ovulate till day 16 of my cycle this month. However, if you did ovulate around day 14, I think you have a very good chance, contingent upon the both of your health. Also, even for a healthy couple, statistically they have 25-30% to conceive that month.

There are only few days in the cycle/month that you can get pregnant and that is when you're ovulating (releasing the egg). Do you know when you ovulate? Every woman is different and although the web and even the doctors say that you ovulate on day 14th, it's not always true. Some ladies ovulate on day 10 or even day 22. You start counting from the day you start your period (day 1). This cycle stops when you start your next period (day 1 again with your new period). Sperm can live inside your body anywhere from 3-5 days depending on cervical fluid (your wetness inside of you ---sorry for too much information). Make sure you're not using KY Jelly, Astroglide, Saliva or other lubricants because believe it or not, this kills the sperm. You may want to try out "preseed" which can be purchased and read more about at www.preseed.com. This type of lubricant is inserted inside your vagina about 15 minutes before sex. It doesn't kill the sperm and it's affordable too. It's helped a lot of women get pregnant but then again, as long as you/partner are healthy.

I would highly suggest purchasing the ClearBlue Easy Digital Ovulation Kit which can be bought at Target for $30 instead of $40 which is at most retail shops. This Digital kit has 7 tests which you pee on every morning (preferrably in the afternoon time) and if you're about to ovulate 12-36 hours, it will show you a digital smiley face. If you're not about to ovulate, then it will just show you a circle. The test detects LH Surge which is a hormone that is at it's top peak when you're about to ovulate (release the egg). Once you see that smiley face, you should have sex within 12-36 hours. Sperm can stay in your body anywhere from 3-5 days. Obviously this depends on both partners' health also. The reason I would suggest this digital test rather than other tests in the market is because the other aren't digital. You have to kind of guess yourself by looking at pink lines...if you're okay with that, then you can purchase the First Response Ovulation Kit or ANSWER brand. It's cheaper and has more tests (20 tests) but it's not digital.

Check out the Clearblue Easy Digital OPK:

http://www.clearblueeasy.com/digitalovul...

Also, I've read that before you have sex, it's good for the male to drink coffee about 15 min because the sperm are more "jumpy" and can get to the egg faster...especially the y-sperm (boy sperm).


Good Luck and baby dust to you!

Answer 3

Sometimes the stress of trying to conceive is what keeps you from getting pregnant and sometimes doing it too much lowers your mans sperm count. Try abstaining for at least a week then relax and enjoy. You don't have to have sex on the exact day you ovulate.....the sperm can live for a few days inside your body and the egg is there for more than 24 hours. I know abstaining for a week seems like a lot when things are still so new...try just having him please you for the week and then you can make it up to him when the week is over...And don't let him masturbate because that will have the same result as too much sex...a lowered sperm count. I have friends who went to a fertility specialist and it worked for them.

Answer 4

I think you did a good job. It only takes one baby dance and one little swimmer to get a BFP! Good luck!

Answer 5

I think the frequency was fine.