Trying to get Pregnant, and to calculate ovulation date?

Question

The first day of my last period was July 22nd. And I usually have 28-29 day cycles- but I have had a few months that were 31-32 days( I alsways figured that it was due to stress to be that late). According to Webmd, I would have ovulated Aug 4th. Me and my husband had s*x Aug 1,2 and the morning of the 3rd. (Perfect timing right?) BUT I don't really feel anything when/if I ovulate so how do I know I ovulated? AND If I did not than does that mean I could ovulate as late as the 7th of Aug? I know my husband wants a break from having s*x so the 4th we didn't have s*x and its the 5th. Do you think I have a good chance of concieving? If not when should we try again?

Answer 1

I would try again at least tonight so that you can be sure that there are live sperm waiting when you ovulate. Your hubby wants a break from s*x? He may not want a baby that much if he's telling you that.....good luck

Answer 2

I think you're right to consider your possible fertile window to be as large as possible, so BD today would be a good idea, and also 6th and 7th to be sure. To calculate it, you should take the longest and shortest possible cycles (ie: 28 and 32 in your case) and subtract 14 from each of these numbers. That's the likely ovulation date for both extreme scenarios. Then minus 5 from the smallest number and add two to the biggest number. That's your 'fertile window'.

Finding out when you ovulate is tricky, but I would suggest that you Google 'EWCM' and learn to identify it. It's really useful for cross-checking with the ovulation calculator!

Answer 3

Some drug stores have ovulation tests now, so maybe you should try one of those. Then maybe see a doctor about it if that doesn't work. I saw a kit at Wal- greens one time when I was buying a HPT test. I don't know anyone that has used one, so I'm not sure how accurate they are, but I think it's worth a try.

Good Luck