I ovulated July 24th about when is a good time to test for pregnancy?:confused:

About two weeks or say 2-3 weeks.

This is the best way to describe what you are looking for:

A couple expecting a child can estimate the approximate time of conception (fertilization) by adding fourteen days to the date of the onset (beginning) of the last period. They can predict the time of birth by adding 266 days to the fertilization date. Most babies are born within 10 - 15 days of this calculated time. (Hole's Anatomy & Physiology)

Implantation takes approximately up to two weeks to complete.

So effectively the best time for you to test for pregnancy would be on August 24th. This is when the hCG hormone will be at the highest level in your body. This will last for the first two - three months of pregnancy and then begin to slack off.

Good Luck and please keep us posted.

Could I test maybe next week as well and hcg would be detected?

You could test next week, which would be the 14th through the 19th. HCG may be present. However, if you read my post above yours your best test date would be on or around the 24th.

Good Luck

So if I test the 24th and I find out I'm pregnant. How far along would I be do you know?

Ps: you've been very helpful!

Without a complete history and physical I can only guess that you would be about 4 - 6 weeks. But understand that for some women the hCG hormone does not show until the 8 - 12th week of pregnancy.

Really sometimes it doesn't show till the 8-12th week wow.. any advice about when id expect my period. I know I recently got off birth contrl almost 2months ago, but I figured it would be this week but notin came..

Wow really 8-12 weeks. I know therse not much info out there for you, but from what you've read that I've posted. You have any idea when id get my period. I thought for sure it would be sometime this week. But I don't know

Without doing a complete in-person history and physical it is impossible for me to give you any idea if you are pregnant or when you will get your period.

The info I am giving you is strictly from the info that you gave me.

Our cycles all vary according to age, hormone levels, stress and several other factors. I have my cycle every 60 days, some have theirs every 21 days, etc.

Please treat your body as though you are pregnant until you know for sure. I will keep my fingers crossed.

Good Luck

Since I'm going to treat my body as I'm pregnant. What are good foods to eat.. (just in case I am) and what are the ones I should avoid?

Almost any food is a good food to eat.

Stay away from diet drinks.

Go to the local store, if you have Wal-Mart in your area, get some pre-natal vitamins. These are good to take whether you are pregnant.

What are good foods to eat in case I am pregnant and what foods should I avoid..

Those are both very good vitamins. Be sure to include potassium, like orange juice.

Im still patiently waiting for the 24th to come to test. I was just wondering why the 24th of aug would be the best time to test. I know you know more about the workings of this.. and any other advice you could give would be great..

It will give your body more time to build up the hCG hormone so that it will show up on a test.

Good Luck, keeping my fingers crossed for you!! ;):D

Ah I got you. I need all the luck I can get... thanks.. my husband and I are trying to be patient haha.

Be patient. It is not unusual to try for 6 months to a year before becoming pregnant.

So, practice makes perfect, and eventually it will happen. Just have fun practicing!! :D

Well if I didn't conceive this time I will have fun practicing=) I was just a little surprised that I ovulated that soon. I thought for sure it would be at least another month before id ovulate, but then again all women's bodies differ I've been learning a lot about everything to do with before epregnancy during. Its not bad to read up on and become more aware.. I was wondering does folic acid vitamin help in conceiving? I know you take it but I was just wondering if it helps at all?

It does not hurt to take the folic acid. I believe it is more for the health of the baby once the baby is conceived.

Is it normal to have a white discharge? Does that mean pregnant or anything. I've noticed the past few days its been "wetter" might be tmi but I just don't know what it is. I don't know if maybe its just ovulation again (if thast possible) or if that would be a sign of pregnancy?? It almost feels like I'm leaking like at any moment ill get my period.. but I don't have cramps. Def need advice.. I notice it in my underwear its white

This is just moisture that us women build up sometimes. The vagina is "self cleaning" and sometimes this just happens. Nothing to worry about unless there is an odor or itching. Then it could be a sign of a yeast infection.

Nope no odor or itching. I was just wondering if maybe I'm not pregnant and maybe getting ready to ovulate again. Is that possible? Its sticky I know that.. like if I check my cm its sticky

It is possible you are getting ready to ovulate again. When you and hubby do try, I think I mentioned, but just to reiterate, only have fun every other night, not every night.

every other night is good? Thast what I thought, but I heard some people say every night. If I am getting ready to ovulate again do I just keep checking cm? I mean like I said I decided to check it not to long ago and it was white and sticky.. if I am beginning to ovulate then is this the post ovulation and if it is how many days would it be actual ovulation. You have been so helpful to me I can't thank you enough

I'm still going to check the 24th to see if I'm pregnant.. I guess either way ill keep practicing every other night just in case I am ovulating again. But one thing I'm not stressing this=)

Actual ovulation takes approx 3 days. The egg is alive for 24 hours. Sperm can live in your body for 3 - 4 days and sometimes more. We actually have an 18 hour window to become pregnant every month. :eek:

Sheesh, with that in mind it is surprising people get pregnant at all!! :eek:

Sex every night will lower the sperm count in hubby, every other night is best so that the sperm can regenerate. Remember, he needs to wear boxers, not briefs... no hot tubs... etc. Heat kills sperm. Men are lucky though, they get a new "batch" of sperm every 90 days. We only get the eggs we are born with.:(

Good Luck. Got my fingers crossed.

Men are lucky that they can get make a new "batch" of sperm. So say if I was starting to ovulate or post ovulation. This is just a scenerio. Since cm is sticky say its post ovulation. About when would I actually start ovulating? Or is it safe to say I should maybe take this as I am ovulation and have sex with the hubby tonight and every other night from today?

Hey, have fun and start tonight. You never know what is going to happen.

How long have you been trying? It is the lucky woman who tries and gets pregnant right away. Most of us try for 6 months to a year before getting the happy news.

Rememer post means afterward. So if it is post ovulation it is after you ovulated, in this case get started tonight.

Have you bought an ovulatuion kit and tried that? It might be a good idea at this point.

I actually just started. I got off because June 24th and we decided why not try. We knew going in that it might not happen right away but we decided to try anways=) it would be nice to get lucky first time around but who knows.. isi t called pre ovulation I'm not suer of these terms.. I haven't bought one but I probably should.. OK since I messed it up. If it was before ovulation where I'm getting this cm. then does that mean ovulation could be in the next few days? If you know what I mean. I had a few ovulation tests but I usedt hem already..

meaning if this sticky cm that I'm finding is me preparing to ovulate again. Then how many days would I be till I ovulate? I don't know how many days you pre ovualte before ovulation takes place . If that made any sense.. I have to wait till tomorrow to get a ovulation test because I'm short of money at the moment due to all these crazy bills. Luckily its only this month=)

From the time ovulation begins till the time it stops, meaning from the time the egg is released from the ovary until the egg dies is approximately 3 days.

Get an ovulation kit tomorrow, but have fun tonight just in case.

So I could actually have already started the time frame for ovulation? That is if I actually am? I will have fun tonight haha.. and ill get the kit tomorrow to see if I really am ovulating.. if ovulation is a possibility is a pregnancy a possibility? Do you release discharge when you have conceived? Just wondering. Next week the 24th is when I'm testing for that. Unless the ovulation test says I'm ovulating..

Discharge could honestly be anything. That is how our vaginas stay clean.

Without a face-to-face history and physical it is hard for me to give you any more info than I already have.

You need to stop worrying... worry will only lessen the possibility of pregnancy. Stress will stop you from becoming pregnant.

Just take a deep breath... there, now blow it out... good...

Relax. Honestly, if you keep worrying and stressing it is never going to happen.

I know I'm not really stressing or worrying. I'm just very curious. Since I was on because for about 2 years or so I haven't had any normal period/ovulation etc. so its new to me again. But thanks for reminding me to stay relaxed=)

Just keep yourself level headed and things will work out.

All in good time my dear, all in good time.

My cousin had a question and I thought id ask you. She wanted to know if there is a way to detect or measure (if that's the right wording) you hcg. She said after doing reading people were putting the hcg amounts they were having.. is there a way to detect it that is if your producing it?

I am totally unsure about this one, sorry. The only thing I can guess is that the doctor would have to give you this number if indeed he requests it. Typically they only look to see if hCG is present.

I just thought of something, you mentioned a whitish creamy discharge, this could mean you are already pregnant. If you can get one, you may want to get another HPT. ;) If it turns up negative I would go to the doctor if I were you.

Good luck and let me know. :D

hey well thank you.. I have noticed it lately.. I will have to take another hpt.. so you think I should see a doc just in case too? I will keep you posted=)

I would see a doc too.. yes, most definitely...

You need to get a blood test, and vitamins if you are pregnant... If not you most likely need a physical and discuss your concerns with him/her.

I was thinking about getting a blood test even if the hpt showed negative.. I have my fingers crossed too.. would it matter what time of day I do the hpt I know they say the mornign is ideal but I don't know if ill get a chance or for that fact remember cause I have to be at work at 730 so I don't know if it would be on my mind as I rush in the am haha

Morning HPT is the only way to go. And, just so you know. Take the test first thing. Has to be the first urination of the day. Take your shower and the test should give you the results. They only take about 10 minutes. Good luck.

I haevnt gotten the chance to test with work and finishing my school. Im not stressing testing. Cause it's a 50/50.so you think by now that if I am pregnant it should show up right? I still wish I knew about when my period was due.

Yeah, it should show up by now. And remember it must be FIRST morning urine. It only takes about 5 minutes.

When was your last period?

Honestly I have no idea. When I got off the pills June 24th I know I bled a few days after that but that was I believe from getting off the pill. And like I said I ovulated July 24th. I didn't have any period before that, and on the 31st I had really lite barely there bleeding but it was brown. So I don't know if the 31st was my period or maybe I was one of the few that expereience implantation bleeding. That's why I'm confused and can't figure things out. Ill most likely pick up a test today and test tomorrow morning.. but could it still come up that I'm not pregnant if I am? And would I be better off going to get a blood test. I called and told my rn all about what I went through the dates I stopped the pill took the ovulation test and that part where I had the light barely there bleeding for a few days.. and she wanted me to come in for a blood test.. but I haven't gotten a chance being so busy that and I wanted to try a hpt first .

HPTs are known to give more false negatives than false positives. Meaning it could possibly tell you that you are not pregnant when you really are.

Take it, but still make the appointment for the blood test.

I'm planning on taking it tomorrow.. so blood test is good to just to know for certain if I am or not right

Yes, blood test is the best. Let me know what you find out tomorrow.

I will let you know tomorrow with the hpt. I noticed tonight while having sex with my husband and I noticed it a few times before when I was asking you if maybe I could be pregnant. While having sex its almost like I'm more sensative and aroused more so while engaging in intercourse. Its never been like that before meaning its like its more sensitive if you know what I mean. My friend told me she was pregnant and the sex was great cause of the orgasims and it was amazing. Haha I don't know if that's what I'm experiencing or not. I just realized it tonight that it was more I don't know the word. You know what I mean? What could that be from.

I took and ept hpt this morning first urine and it came up negative. So from there you think there's still a possibility I could be pregnant? And should I schedule a blood test this week? I was hoping it would show a positive but I'm glad I didn't stress myself over that.. I don't even know when my periods due. If not knowing could I still be possibly testing to early I'm guessing my blood test is the only way to go cause it can detect it even before urine right?

Well, HPTs can give false positives. It is best to go with the blood test. And while you are at the doctor you should talk to him about all of your concerns.

Hahah I love practicing lol. But do you think maybe I should still get a blood test just to make sure? I'm asking you cause you know more about this. I do know my rn wanted me to come in after explaining my situation I just haven't gotten around to being able to. What's your take.

I think I read the wrong cmoment from you thst why I responded with practice lol. But I think I might just schedule a blood test this coming week if I can get in there.

Yes, get the blood test. Yes, go to the doctor.

They can do much more for you at this point than I can.

I'll keep you posted. Do you know how long the results of a blood test take? You have been very helpful to me.. thanks

They take only a few minutes at the doctor's office. But I suggest you speak to your doctor about your situation.

You seem to be really stressed out over this and stress will cause you problems with your period as well as probems getting pregnant.

Please do not be afraid to talk to him, that is what he is there for.

Lately I've noticed my stomach feels different.. like the middle lower.. I wouldn't call them pains but here and there ill have a small I guess you can call it a cramp not really though. Its not painful it just feels weird. I don't know what that is. But I guess ill bring that up to my doctor as well.

I'm not stressed it might seem that way with all the questions, but I'm just trying to learn more about this and talk to others that may know something about this all. That's all. And I will discuss everything with my doctor.. I haven't been stressed at all I'm just taking a day at a time keeping busy. I must make myself sound like a nutcase sorry.

I have a question about cycles.. if you have a 28 day cycle. Does that mean you count from the first day of your period and once you get to the 28th day you should have your period again? I've never really understood that nor did I have to because the pills kept me on track. Let me know.. thanks

That is pretty much how a 28 day cycle runs. However, not every woman has a 28 day cycle. Only the lucky ones!

No I knew that . I just was confused . I knew day 1 of your period started your cycle. But if you had a 28 day cycle. Then on day 28 again you'd have your period correct?

Yes, you should.

I had my period on the 14th-20th of last month and I ovulated on the 26,I would like to know when is the best time to take a hpt