Newbie asking a VERY basic question!!

I'm new here (2nd post!) and looking for some basic info from you informed ladies! I know that the first day of AF is considered Day 1, right? What days are the best days to TTC? I don't really know how long my cycle is, it is presently my first cycle not being on BCP. Also, is it best to try every day, or should I wait until those specific days?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Edited to add- AF came 6 days later this month than it would have if I was on the pill again, don't know if that's going to be the regular lenght or not (would be 34 days).

Message edited 8/17/2006 3:06:02 PM.

Re: Newbie asking a VERY basic question!!

My dr. recommended sex every other day until I was able to chart my cycle and figure out what was regular for me.

Re: Newbie asking a VERY basic question!!

We were told to BD starting on day 10 and continue to BD every other day.

Re: Newbie asking a VERY basic question!!

Those are great questions; I'm learning with you. We're not TTC-ing but I did go off the pill (using other BC) and it took me one full cycle to get regular.

Re: Newbie asking a VERY basic question!!

Thanks ladies, I knew you could give me some simple answers!!! It stinks- after being on the pill for 10 years, it will probably take me a few months to figure out how long my cycle is, but the advice to start on day 10 & then every other day works for me!! THANKS

Re: Newbie asking a VERY basic question!!

Ok, I was just wondering this too- why do they recommend BD every other day? Is there a reason?

Re: Newbie asking a VERY basic question!!

I like the ovulation calculator at babycenter.com.

Because you've been on the pill for so long you haven't had a period.

I thought I had 28 day cycles...but I started writing down when I get my AF and then counting from day 1 until the beginning of day 1 the next month for the past year and it's more like every 27 days. The calculator at babycenter has been spot on!

Good luck!