Planning a Baby  Discussion Forum

Hi, I am new to this forum & am posting a message for the first time. I am 28 yrs old and have been married for about 2 yrs. Now,I am ttc. My cycles are quite regular(26-28 days). I am physically healthy with good iron content.

Please give me some tips on what I should do while TTC. I have read a lot about pregnancy on the web (including many messages here) and based on that I have learnt following facts, Please correct me If I am wrong:-

1. Start taking Folic acid tablets (400 Mcg)for a month(Even without consultation).

2. Start using using Ovulation kit from the day 11th( for 26-28 days cycle).

3. The day I notice the LH surge, I should start having intercourse for the next 3-4 days.

4. Keep an eye on Cervical mucus- usually when period is over, the cervical mucus is sticky or chalky. As you get closer to ovulation the fluid gets thinner. Eventually, the mucous looks like egg whites. This egg white cervical mucous is believed to be highly fertile. Does this mean that the lady has already ovulated or about to ovulate ?

5.BBT Method- start taking the body temperature early in the morning,even before leaving the bed. Based on what I have read on the web, the general rule is that when your temperature rises .2 degrees higher than any temperature from the last 5-6 days, and it stays high for at least 3 consecutive days, it means you have ovulated . I think, this BBT method should be done atleast for a month ?

6. Eat healthy(salad, fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt, low intake of caffeine/soda & cocoa powder, no alcohol). Excercise regularly and be happy. And last but not the least,as Archie always says- Don't stress yourself.

I would really appreciate if all of you(esp. the ladies who have been successful after practicing these methods) can throw some light on this and give some useful suggestions/tips/advises.

And, please do correct me, if my information is wrong .

Thanks. SK replied. Hi asha,

First of all welcome !!!

It seems you have researched quite well...you have got everything right here...most important part ..Do not stress.

About the very few questions you asked...
CM( Cervical mucus) is similar to eggwhite during the time of ovulation...that means if u see it...it means you may have ovulated or about to ovulate(it is hard to predict the exact time after u see CM)...but that is your most fertile time...and time for intercourse....egg stays alive for 24 hrs so you do have a window there.
About BBT ..it is just that you need to understand your body and the method togeather..i think it usually takes a women atleast 1-2 months cycle to really understand her ovulation and body routine with BBT.

all the best.

SK
Oct Brd.