Can you get pregnant by only BD a day after ovulation

[Julesillini8]

Hi everyone. I have read that an egg only hangs around for up to 24 hrs then is absorbed by the body.
My story is that late Thursday night (like midnight) I had what I know as my ovulation pains. - now I am actually not sure if these pains meant I released the egg or my body was gearing up to release the egg. Anyhow, early Saturday morning my husband and I had unprotected sex ( why I have no idea, we have been using condoms religiously since my daughters birth a yr ago... This time it just happened, and I didn't even think anything of it). So in summary I prolly ovulated sometime early Friday and had sex early Saturday, but no unprotected sex prior to ovulation. Chances are I'm def not preggo, but my mind just can't help thinking about it. My husband and I are not TTC, we are on the fence about having a third, and are planning to really discuss it this winter and possibly try then. I am ok with either result, if I'm not pregnant it would be great bc I would like another 6 months, but if I am then it would be an unexpected blessing that i guess is meant to be. I just got preggo on the first try with both of my girls, so in my mind I'm super fertile, and I can't help but think about it! I'm taking my prenatal vitamins just in case, although my logical side is saying m probably def not pregnant. Thanks for reading and I would appreciate any thoughts or comments!

 

[BeachyFeelin]

I'm sure it's possible to get pregnant the day after ovulation - but I've read that it's rare. I think it just depends on when you actually ovulated.

Sorry I can't be any help...I think you are going to have to wait for AF and see.

 

[Julesillini8]

Thanks for responding. The logical side of me knows I'm 99.9% sure that I won't be preggo, but still there's something just nagging at me. I have never hoped so hard for AF to come!

 

[mum140381]

there is chance you are as you will never know the exact time the egg was released and you could have caught it x

 

[steph.]

During my last pregnancy, I was telling the OB how I knew the exact time I had ovulated as I felt the pain. He said sometimes the pain can come one or two days before the egg is actually released (can't remember his explanation for it!) but I would say you do have a chance of being pregnant.

 

[Julesillini8]

thank you for your replies and comments. good points! yes, as i usually assume that the 30 minute cramping is ovulation at that time mid cycle... i realize that i have no idea when actual ovlation occurs, whether its one hour later or one day later. hmm. cant believe we were careless... since last june we have been using condoms religiously (i was nursing so no pill for me). it would have to be all the stars lined up thogh since it was just this one time post ovulation, but time will tell.
on another note, i posted in a pregnancy section to see if anyone got pregnant with only BD post ovulation and no responses so im taking that as good news.
i will update.

 

[Julesillini8]

i think you ladies can relate that the NOT KNOWING makes your mind wander and think of crazy things. while it is improbable, i just cant be sure until AF comes and that is what is eating away at me. im sure you know what i mean. i will be fine one way or another, i just want to know and move on.

 

[BeachyFeelin]

i think you ladies can relate that the NOT KNOWING makes your mind wander and think of crazy things. while it is improbable, i just cant be sure until AF comes and that is what is eating away at me. im sure you know what i mean. i will be fine one way or another, i just want to know and move on.

Totally know what you mean. Not knowing is the absolute WORST.

I really hope you get the outcome you are looking for. I know it's easier said then done, but try and relax. After all, there really isn't anything you can do right now but wait.

 

[Julesillini8]

i think you ladies can relate that the NOT KNOWING makes your mind wander and think of crazy things. while it is improbable, i just cant be sure until AF comes and that is what is eating away at me. im sure you know what i mean. i will be fine one way or another, i just want to know and move on.

Totally know what you mean. Not knowing is the absolute WORST.

I really hope you get the outcome you are looking for. I know it's easier said then done, but try and relax. After all, there really isn't anything you can do right now but wait.

Yes, what will be, will be. I am leaving on a trip out of state until Tuesday, so I think that will stop my mind from thinking what if. Then AF is due tues or Wednesday....

You know, I'm not sure what outcome I'm hoping for. Initially I obviously was not hoping to get pregnant, as both me and my husband talked about crossing this bridge in a little bit. So when I kinda realized that this happened " close" to ovulation I was like oh crap. But now I kinda think I will be a bit disappointed when AF comes next week. Weird huh? I guess maybe this was all meant to make me realize that I would indeed like one more, if I'm going to be disappointed that I am not in fact pregnant. With my two little girls, some days I'm like " that's it! No more kids, sell the baby stuff!" On the rough days at home, but now I think I do wish for one more child. Again, preferably in a few months, but I do think ill be a little sad when I find out Im not expecting.
Gosh don't knowif that even makes sense, I just think I'm crazy right now for some reason.
Thanks for the kind words.