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lucamon
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TTC newbie with questions
Hi ladies,
I am new to the TTC so I'm not very familiar with the lingo yet. I've been off the patch for a month now. Today is the first day of AF for me, exactly 28 days from my last period.  I know ovulation is 14 days from today which would be 9/2 (I've been lurking here for some time). So how many days before and after CD14 should I BD? My dr. told me to call for prenatal vitamins when we're ready so I'm gong to call tomorrow. Is there anything esle that I need to do? I feel like we're missing something. Thanks!
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Posted 8/19/09 9:49 PM  |
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MamaB17
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
welcome!! 
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| Posted 8/19/09 9:55 PM |
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ttcing
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
I would start banging on Cycle day 8... every other day...then when u get closer to ur ovulation..bang everyday around that time. This is my plan... hope it works for u and me
good luck
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| Posted 8/19/09 10:00 PM |
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MamaB17
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by ttcing
I would start banging on Cycle day 8... every other day...then when u get closer to ur ovulation..bang everyday around that time. This is my plan... hope it works for u and me
good luck
I love how you use bang instead of BD 
Message edited 8/19/2009 10:16:44 PM.
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| Posted 8/19/09 10:16 PM |
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8ternity
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by MrsB0118
Posted by ttcing
I would start banging on Cycle day 8... every other day...then when u get closer to ur ovulation..bang everyday around that time. This is my plan... hope it works for u and me
good luck
I love how you use bang instead of BD
Ditto!!
To The OP: Good Luck!!
Woo Hoo another 08 Bride!!
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| Posted 8/19/09 10:30 PM |
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ttcing
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
lol I'm new to this...ok its now BD ... sorry...im seriously laughing out loud over here!!!
This chat lingo..i have to study it
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| Posted 8/19/09 10:32 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
I hope you don't mind - I don't mean to be contrary, but just because you had a 28 day cycle, it does not mean you ovulated on CD14 OR that you WILL ovulate on CD14 this next cycle. I just don't want you to mistakenly think this and potentially miss your O date!
I just wrote this in another post and am pasting it here - feel free to ask any questions if I've confused you at all.
Yes, PLEASEEEEE do not think ovulation is on CD14. That is a very common misconception.
One possible way of GUESTIMATING when you potentially O is to take your average cycle length and subtract 12 from it and also subtract 16 from it. The average luteal phase (the number of days between when you O and when you get your period) is 12-16 days. BUT, due to many life factors like stress, your date of Oing can change.
So like the PP said, look out for the signs especially:
- Increase in CM, especially if you have EWCM. BD everyday or every other day you have EWCM!!!! That is the best kind of CM that sperm can survive in.
Note that it is likely that you O'd on the last day you had EWCM or the day after that. But of course, you won't know that until after your CM has dried up, so that's why it's important to BD whenever you have it.
Good luck!!!
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| Posted 8/20/09 12:46 AM |
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Lisa982006
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by LoveyQ
I hope you don't mind - I don't mean to be contrary, but just because you had a 28 day cycle, it does not mean you ovulated on CD14 OR that you WILL ovulate on CD14 this next cycle. I just don't want you to mistakenly think this and potentially miss your O date!
I just wrote this in another post and am pasting it here - feel free to ask any questions if I've confused you at all.
Yes, PLEASEEEEE do not think ovulation is on CD14. That is a very common misconception.
One possible way of GUESTIMATING when you potentially O is to take your average cycle length and subtract 12 from it and also subtract 16 from it. The average luteal phase (the number of days between when you O and when you get your period) is 12-16 days. BUT, due to many life factors like stress, your date of Oing can change.
So like the PP said, look out for the signs especially:
- Increase in CM, especially if you have EWCM. BD everyday or every other day you have EWCM!!!! That is the best kind of CM that sperm can survive in.
Note that it is likely that you O'd on the last day you had EWCM or the day after that. But of course, you won't know that until after your CM has dried up, so that's why it's important to BD whenever you have it.
Good luck!!!
Agreed!! Youre very knowledgeable Lovey
Good luck!!
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| Posted 8/20/09 7:23 AM |
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jennarose023
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
we just tried to BD every other day at least and then 3 in a row when i thought i was oing...GOOD LUCK!
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| Posted 8/20/09 8:34 AM |
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lucamon
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Samantha
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by LoveyQ
I hope you don't mind - I don't mean to be contrary, but just because you had a 28 day cycle, it does not mean you ovulated on CD14 OR that you WILL ovulate on CD14 this next cycle. I just don't want you to mistakenly think this and potentially miss your O date!
I just wrote this in another post and am pasting it here - feel free to ask any questions if I've confused you at all.
Yes, PLEASEEEEE do not think ovulation is on CD14. That is a very common misconception.
One possible way of GUESTIMATING when you potentially O is to take your average cycle length and subtract 12 from it and also subtract 16 from it. The average luteal phase (the number of days between when you O and when you get your period) is 12-16 days. BUT, due to many life factors like stress, your date of Oing can change.
So like the PP said, look out for the signs especially:
- Increase in CM, especially if you have EWCM. BD everyday or every other day you have EWCM!!!! That is the best kind of CM that sperm can survive in.
Note that it is likely that you O'd on the last day you had EWCM or the day after that. But of course, you won't know that until after your CM has dried up, so that's why it's important to BD whenever you have it.
Good luck!!!
Thank you for the advice. I totally understand what you're saying. We are going to BD as much as we can. We actually took off from work that entire week for our 1 year anniversary.
I do have another question. I know it can take some girls a while to get AF after they come off the pill. Since I did get my AF, does that mean I will definately ovulate this month? Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've been on the pill and the patch for over 10 years now.
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| Posted 8/20/09 1:48 PM |
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lucamon
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Samantha
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by LoveyQ
I hope you don't mind - I don't mean to be contrary, but just because you had a 28 day cycle, it does not mean you ovulated on CD14 OR that you WILL ovulate on CD14 this next cycle. I just don't want you to mistakenly think this and potentially miss your O date!
I just wrote this in another post and am pasting it here - feel free to ask any questions if I've confused you at all.
Yes, PLEASEEEEE do not think ovulation is on CD14. That is a very common misconception.
One possible way of GUESTIMATING when you potentially O is to take your average cycle length and subtract 12 from it and also subtract 16 from it. The average luteal phase (the number of days between when you O and when you get your period) is 12-16 days. BUT, due to many life factors like stress, your date of Oing can change.
So like the PP said, look out for the signs especially:
- Increase in CM, especially if you have EWCM. BD everyday or every other day you have EWCM!!!! That is the best kind of CM that sperm can survive in.
Note that it is likely that you O'd on the last day you had EWCM or the day after that. But of course, you won't know that until after your CM has dried up, so that's why it's important to BD whenever you have it.
Good luck!!!
Sorry to hit you with another question. I had to look up what CM and EWCM mean. I feel like I have CM or EWCM all the time, even when I was on the patch. I don't know what the difference is between the two is visually. I know what they are. Should I expect to see a difference now that I'm not on birth control?
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| Posted 8/20/09 1:58 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by lucamon
I do have another question. I know it can take some girls a while to get AF after they come off the pill. Since I did get my AF, does that mean I will definately ovulate this month? Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've been on the pill and the patch for over 10 years now.
Not a stupid question at all!
Unfortunately there is no guarantee that you will definitely ovulate or that your cycle will be an average length regardless of what happened last month. However, I would assume you will and just watch out for the right fertility signs like you type of CM.
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| Posted 8/20/09 3:00 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by lucamon
Sorry to hit you with another question. I had to look up what CM and EWCM mean. I feel like I have CM or EWCM all the time, even when I was on the patch. I don't know what the difference is between the two is visually. I know what they are. Should I expect to see a difference now that I'm not on birth control?
Someone had posted a link to a picture of actual EWCM. I'm on my blackberry all day so its too hard to search for the link. But if you register for one of the free online sites (a lot of women recommend fertilityfriend.com) you can get a lot of info and some great descriptions of different kinds of CM.
It could be possible to always have CM, but I don't think you would have EWCM all the time. Definitely look up the descriptions and pics so you can see the difference. Good luck!
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| Posted 8/20/09 3:07 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by lucamon
Sorry to hit you with another question. I had to look up what CM and EWCM mean. I feel like I have CM or EWCM all the time, even when I was on the patch. I don't know what the difference is between the two is visually. I know what they are. Should I expect to see a difference now that I'm not on birth control?
Someone had posted a link to a picture of actual EWCM. I'm on my blackberry all day so its too hard to search for the link. But if you register for one of the free online sites (a lot of women recommend fertilityfriend.com) you can get a lot of info and some great descriptions of different kinds of CM.
It could be possible to always have CM, but I don't think you would have EWCM all the time. Definitely look up the descriptions and pics so you can see the difference. Good luck!
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| Posted 8/20/09 3:07 PM |
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lucamon
LIF Adult
Member since 6/09 1133 total posts
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Samantha
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by LoveyQ
Posted by lucamon
Sorry to hit you with another question. I had to look up what CM and EWCM mean. I feel like I have CM or EWCM all the time, even when I was on the patch. I don't know what the difference is between the two is visually. I know what they are. Should I expect to see a difference now that I'm not on birth control?
Someone had posted a link to a picture of actual EWCM. I'm on my blackberry all day so its too hard to search for the link. But if you register for one of the free online sites (a lot of women recommend fertilityfriend.com) you can get a lot of info and some great descriptions of different kinds of CM.
It could be possible to always have CM, but I don't think you would have EWCM all the time. Definitely look up the descriptions and pics so you can see the difference. Good luck!
Thank you for your help. I just googled it. 
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| Posted 8/20/09 9:36 PM |
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MamaB17
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by ttcing
lol I'm new to this...ok its now BD ... sorry...im seriously laughing out loud over here!!!
This chat lingo..i have to study it
no don't stop lol your way is funnier
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| Posted 8/21/09 12:07 AM |
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ttcing
LIF Adolescent
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by MrsB0118
Posted by ttcing
lol I'm new to this...ok its now BD ... sorry...im seriously laughing out loud over here!!!
This chat lingo..i have to study it
no don't stop lol your way is funnier
I really would but people might look at me like helloooooooooooooo..not appropriate...so once more ..good luck to u this month and get ur bang on girl!!!
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| Posted 8/21/09 12:53 AM |
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lucamon
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Samantha
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Re: TTC newbie with questions
Posted by ttcing
Posted by MrsB0118
Posted by ttcing
lol I'm new to this...ok its now BD ... sorry...im seriously laughing out loud over here!!!
This chat lingo..i have to study it
no don't stop lol your way is funnier
I really would but people might look at me like helloooooooooooooo..not appropriate...so once more ..good luck to u this month and get ur bang on girl!!!
Thank you! 
I prefer bang too.
Here's to you and me.  
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