What's best way to determine ovulation schedule

taatie10 · #1 October 21st, 2008, 11:18 AM

Since AF just started back after D&C.
What have you found to be the best way to find out your ovulation schedule.
I am one of those people who has never had a clue when I ovulate, but when TTC I want to make sure I know so I can hopefully keep the TTC timeframe short.

..Jessica.. · #2 October 21st, 2008, 11:56 AM

Some ladies use OPKs, temp, check their cervix, amongst other things during their fertile window. I personally don't do anything, I think since it's your first cycle, take it easy and DTD every other day from CD10 until CD20 just to make sure you caught the eggie, it gives you a large timeframe for sure. If you want to go longer, go longer! No harm done!

Good luck!!!

taatie10 · #3 October 21st, 2008, 12:05 PM

Well I was just wondering. I am not allowed to TTC for a total of 4 cycles or my OB might kill me. I have some medical probs that we need to make sure are back under control before trying for round 2.
But thanks that gives me a base to start with once we get to that point.

..Jessica.. · #4 October 21st, 2008, 12:14 PM

Well lots of luck to you during the wait! I'm sure you'll come across a lot more info during your wait as well. This board will get you through it! Trust me!!!

BellaBellski · #5 October 21st, 2008, 03:19 PM

I just look at this:
http://www.babyhopes.com/pages.php?pageid=23

it tells you when you 'should' be ovulating according to your cycle. I'm not into the whole charting/temping/cm checking type of ttc so we are just gonna bd and have fun and when it happens it happens

Christine-MA · #6 October 21st, 2008, 03:32 PM

I chart and use OPKs and I love doing both because my temps verify that I do O when the OPKs say I do.

KDD · #7 October 22nd, 2008, 06:22 AM

I strongly recommend charting and using OPKs (as charting will only indicate after you've ovulated). If you start to chart now, over the next 4 months you'll really get to know your body. I also highly recommend the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It tells you everything about charting and recognizing your fertile window.

Good luck!

katiegirl · #8 October 22nd, 2008, 07:00 AM

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I strongly recommend charting and using OPKs (as charting will only indicate after you've ovulated). If you start to chart now, over the next 4 months you'll really get to know your body. I also highly recommend the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It tells you everything about charting and recognizing your fertile window.

Good luck![/b]

I agree, "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" is a great book, I read it cover to cover. You can also check on www.fertilityfriend.com, they will email you daily tutorials and I believe you get 30 days free.

Good Luck and feel free to ask any questions along the way!

HippyMomOf4 · #9 October 22nd, 2008, 07:48 PM

I use OPK's and check cervical mucus

Mellza · #10 October 23rd, 2008, 12:35 PM

I can always tell my the CM . To get real techinical basal body temp tracking works. i guess i'll go back to www.fertilityfriend.com that is what i used last time.