Ovulation-when is is?

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Registered: 08-07-2003
Ovulation-when is is?
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Thu, 08-07-2003 - 4:00pm
I am thinking about having a baby and all the books that I read talk about ovulation. I need someone to go into more detail on when the best time to have sex is.thanks to anyone that helps me.
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Registered: 08-06-2003
Thu, 08-07-2003 - 6:37pm
Hello there I found a great ovulation calendar on webMd. basicly you put in the length of you cycle and when your last period started and Woo hoo it shows you when you are most likely to O. It also breaks down every thing that happens to a 'T'.

Hope that helps and best of luck

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Registered: 08-06-2003
Thu, 08-07-2003 - 6:38pm
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Registered: 05-29-2003
Thu, 08-07-2003 - 10:26pm
But remember, every body is different...a calendar will estimate when you are going to ovulate, but it might not be 100%. You can also use the Ovulation Predictor kits that you can find at the drugstore or Target. You can also chart your temps and cervical fluid to get the best idea of when you ovulate for future cycles, or if you have a chance of being prgnant with out having to waste money on pregnancy tests that might turn out negative.
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Registered: 07-09-2003
Thu, 08-07-2003 - 10:49pm
What books have you been reading? I'd highly, highly recommend "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. Lots of tips & tricks for identifying your fertile days, timing BD to achieve a PG, etc.

If you know the length of your cycle, you can "guess" when you'll be ovulating (you should ovulate about 12-16 days before AF is due)... but following the tips in the TCOYF book will help you even more.

Good luck to you!

Tami

TTC#1.08/02.CC1.CD7

Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06

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Registered: 05-29-2003
Thu, 08-07-2003 - 11:32pm
I second the recommendation on the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility"...its a great book. There is also a companion software program to the book, called Ovusoft, where you can track your charts and fertile signs. You can find lots of free sites to do that as well, such as www.fertilityfriend.com