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143POOKY · Dec 26, 2007, 02:01 PM

I started My Period on December 6th 07. I bought an ovulation kit and tested at about the time I should ovulate based on the 14 day rule and my tests were negative? We have had sex every day starting on dec 8th till now and will continue to daily and or twice a day. I took a test today but it was negative. It has only been 21 days since my last period. But I feel Nauseated and tired. I do have dull cramps. And have had cramps for 2 days. We are not on birth control so are my chances pretty good? I don't know when to test again either? Thanks for your advise. :) :)

J_9 · Dec 26, 2007, 03:47 PM

Well, hun, your chances are actually a little lower since you are having intercourse daily and sometimes multiple times per day. It takes about 36 hours for the sperm count to build back up, so many doctors advise sex no more often than every other day versus every day.

Also, you don't mention if you are on a 28 day cycle or not. If not, this would be why the ovulation predictor did not predict ovulation on day 14. And remember, ovulation kits are not fool proof, they are only to be used as a tool, not an exact measurement.

Unfortunately now you have to wait to see if you miss your period, then test using first morning urine when you are one week late.

mjl · Dec 26, 2007, 03:49 PM

I'm not a doctor but I've herd that if you are trying to conceive you should only be having sex every second day. Everyday, or twice a day will only cause to "shoot blanks"

143POOKY · Dec 26, 2007, 03:55 PM

Thank you! I was reading about that and a lot of sites said everyother day and a lot said everyday was okay too. Cause there is a constant supply of sperm in there always... I am a 28 cyle usually! I have a 3 year old too... So hoping since it would be my second I would be more fertile... Guess we will see!! Thanks so much!

J_9 · Dec 26, 2007, 04:00 PM

First, second, or third children do not make us more fertile. Even if that were true, with having sex so often his sperm count is lowered as he does not have time to make more sperm.

While we are born with a certain number of eggs, men have to constantly resupply their bodies with sperm, this takes an average of about 36 hours.

Most, and note I said most not all, fertility specialists recommend every other day for a greater chance of conception.

143POOKY · Dec 26, 2007, 04:23 PM

Thanks So much! I will wait and see If I am PG. I can only hope!!

mjl · Dec 26, 2007, 04:52 PM

Good luck