Fertility Cycle

If you're trying to get pregnant (especially for the first time!), these easy tips will help you track your fertility cycle to get pregnant fast. 🌱🤰Tips for trying to conceive (TTC), ovulation tracking, and natural conception methods. Strategies for conception, learn about reproductive health and find resources to support your fertility journey. Whether it's understanding ovulation prediction or embracing family planning, this board is your guide from fertility to parenthood.
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Menstrual cycle 101: phases and fertility
Before TTC #1 I had no clue how my cycle worked! Now that I've sucessfully used BBT and other tricks twice, I'm breaking the menstrual cycle down. Learn the science behind the follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases. Plus how to track to find your most fertile days!
Ovulation Test Results Unclear? How Faint Lines Impact Accuracy
Seeing faint lines on ovulation predictor kits left me unsure if tests were positive or negative. Turns out, faint lines = negative results! As a mom who has been there, I'll explain how OPKs work, what faint test lines actually indicate, when to test for the LH surge and how to confirm you've ovulated.
Early Pregnancy Testing Hacks
Trying to figure out the optimal time to take a pregnancy test? As an impatient tester, I share my top hacks for early detection before your missed period. Tips include using first morning urine, limiting liquids before bed, and how long to hold your pee to concentrate it.
Why Ovulation Tests Confuse So Many Trying to Conceive
If you're pulling out your hair trying to decode faint lines on ovulation predictor kits like I was, this post is for you! I'll explain how LH tests work, when to take them, and why faint lines appear but don't confirm ovulation. You'll also get pro tips on tracking BBT, CM and using OPKs properly to pinpoint fertility.
Why You Can't Rely on Faint Lines for Ovulation Timing
If you're only testing ovulation once a day, faint lines could mean you're missing your fertile window! I'll share my own experience with confusing ovulation strips and rapid LH surges. You'll get pro tips on tracking cycles, testing multiple times daily when needed, and confirming ovulation with alternate methods like BBT and cervical mucus.
Basal temperature rises 24 hours after ovulation
If you're charting your BBT and waiting for that temp spike to know you ovulated...I've got the answer! Your basal body temp typically rises about 24 hours after the egg is released. But why the delay? I'll explain the connection and help you decode your chart.
TTC and Other Pregnancy Terms
Common pregnancy terms and acronyms you will hear at the doctors office and online while TTC (trying to conceive).
Understanding Faint Lines on Ovulation Strips: Positive or Negative?
As a mom who struggled interpreting faint lines on countless ovulation strips, I want to help explain what they really mean! I'll go over how LH tests work to detect your fertile window, why faint lines appear, how to tell if your test is actually positive, as well as tips like tracking BBT to confirm ovulation.
What Does TTC Mean: A Free Guide
Download your free pregnancy acronym cheat sheet where I cover common pregnancy abbreviations like TTC, BBT, BFP, and more! Do you feel like a fish out of water when you're reading popular online forums? Or even texting with your friends? This guide will give you all of the answers to what they stand for and a brief summary of what they mean.
Best Time of Day for Pregnancy Testing
What's really the best time of day to take a pregnancy test for the most accurate early results? I break down the science on why first morning urine yields better pregnancy detection, plus tips on how long to hold your pee and what to do if you already went first thing AM.
Fertility tips: track cervical mucus with BBT
Using BBT to chart your cycle? I have some key tips to also track cervical mucus for even more accurate ovulation prediction. You'll be a pro at reading your fertility signs in no time. Get the scoop on decoding mucus, working with BBT, and how to time babydancing!
First Morning Pee Pregnancy Tests
Wondering when's the best time of day to take a pregnancy test for the earliest accurate results? Learn why using your first morning urine is ideal to detect pregnancy sooner. I break down how testing with concentrated pee first thing in the AM can give you a positive days before a test later in the day.
Reliable Early Pregnancy Tests on a Budget
Learn about cost-effective pregnancy tests that offer reliability and early results, making them the perfect choice for at-home use.
Multiple Tests for Early Detection
If you're testing for pregnancy before your missed period, you might need to check more than once a day. Learn how I tested 2x per day using cheap test strips to catch that first positive result earlier.
How long after ovulation does BBT rise?
As a mom who tracked my BBT while TTC, I'll explain excatly when your basal body temp spikes after you ovulate. I'll cover the science behind BBT and the menstrual cycle phases. Plus how to use BBT to confirm ovulation and time babymakeing!