hey ladies my partner & i have decided to start ttc again we already have one 14 month old baby girl
and we would like our kids close in age
So last time i just fell pregnant i dont really understand all this ovulation and things lol and whens the right time so if some can explain it all to would be great
AF is due around the 30th of this month, i have been feeling a bit off colour lately so im questioning if i am already lol ...
Thanks everyone
Welcome and good luck this cycle!
Here's some basic information if it doesn't work out this time. Charting will be very helpful. There are a lot of services online you can use, but most people use Fertilityfriend.com It is a good website for tracking your cycle, confirming ovulation, and helping you to predict future ovulation/likelihood of pregnancy based on symptoms/and when to test. There are many different methods you can use in charting.
First, I highly recommend temping because it confirms when you ovulate and therefore also helps you to determine your luteal phase length (time between ovulation and next cycle) and testing time. You get a special BBT thermometer, which is available at many places. I got mine at Wal-Mart for $8-$9. You take your temperature every morning before getting out of bed, moving a lot, talking, drinking, etc. It gives you the base temperature. You add this to your chart. The pre-ovulation temps are lower, then after you get three higher temps your ovulation will be confirmed. Then you are in the luteal phase/tww where your temps will be higher. This will definitely help you find a pattern over time (in case you need it).
Second, a lot of people use ovulation predictor kits (opks) to find their lh surge, which happens right before ovulation. Whereas temping confirms ovulation after it happens, opks should tell you right before you are about to ovulate. You can get these at most places as well. We only have a small window each month so catching ovulation is key!
There are other methods as well. One popular/helpful method is tracking cm(cervical fluids).
Noting when it becomes more watery or like ewcm means that ovulation is approaching.
We have a testing group/supportive group that you can join if you like. We have several BFPs for May already, but we have testers for June as well. Our plan is to stick together until we all get a BFP! Click
here to go to the thread.
