Need some advice

[CodieJo12]

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for couple of months. We are both in our early/mid 20s. This past month we thought we had finally gotten pregnant because my period was over 2 weeks late. But it started yesterday. I was wondering if anyone had some advice on the best time/ways to get pregnant. Sorry if it sounds weird. We are both completely new to this and have never even tried for a baby. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you

[JessieBee1027]

There's lot of advice/tips out there but my 1st question is are you sure it's your period? Have you been to the doctor? Bleeding in early pregnancy can sometimes be common especially if progesterone is low.

Good luck!

[CodieJo12]

It's really heavy bleeding

[kemommy]

Based on your cycle length you can estimate when you will ovulate. So if you got your period today, that would be day 1 of your cycle, then keep counting until you get your next period. You'll ovulate somewhere in the middle of your cycle, depending on how long your cycle is. You can find ovulation calculators online. Make sure you have sex during that time :-) Keep in mind that calculatirs are just an estimate. For that reason, I tend to start having sex a little before the recommended date and keep going a little after. We were having sex everyday in that window, but I was actually at my OB/GYN yesterday and he told me every other day is actually better. The sperm can live inside you for a day and it gives your hubby time to build up the sperm and semen supply if he gets a break in between. So we personally are going to try that now. I don't do any kind of charting or ovulation kits or anything like that so I have no knowledge about them, but I know a lot of the other ladies on here do if you're interested in going that route and they could share more specifics on that.

[GatorGRITS]

I would highly recommend BBT charting to pinpoint if/when you do ovulate.

[kellyowens]

This website has a lot of good information www.fertilityfriend.com

I also recommend reading Toni Weschler's book Taking Charge of Your Fertility .

Like kemommy said, you're usually most fertile mid-cycle. I also agree with Gatorgrits...charting your basal body temperature and other fertility signs may help you know your exact fertile days.

GL!! KUP!