IMPORTANT Question about Days Past Ovulation!

I would like to know how to count my DPO. I'm confused! My first day of ovulation was on July 11th and ended on July 16th. I got this from www.ovulation-calendar.net. It said I should start my AF on July 28th. So how would I count that.

I have been having some cramping in my lower right side and dh & I were very active on the 12th,14th,15th. I am wondering if I may have concieved.

[mslkpage]

Well, you have determine which day you actually ovulated Since that site only gives you a date range, you don't have any way of knowing what day you ovualted on. You need to be charting your temps to pinpoint the day of ovulation. Or, try using OPK's. A positive OPK means you'll ovulate in 24-36 hours.

[who_is_this]

Babylove,
Here is a good link that explains about BBT (basal body temps).  You might want to start this.  It will give you more of an idea when you ovulate, as mslkpage said.  

http://www.justmommies.com/articles/bbt-charting.shtml

[Debbie@38]

I have been ttc for 4 months and didn't have any luck.  My doctor told me to start tracking my bbt and I knew exactly when I O'ed, your temp will drop and then spike really high the next day once you spike up it's to late to concieve (conceive).  You need to start tracking so you know when you are fertile.  I found it hard to believe you're only fertile for 24 hours and if you miss it you need to wait until next month.  I'm 4 weeks pregnant now and hoping on Monday I get the good news that my HCG's are getting higher.

[babylove2006]

The Chart I looked at said 11th was Low fertity, 12th, 13th, 14th was Med/High fertity and the 15th was my HIGH fertity then it went back to Low fertity on the 16th.

Oh! Thanks for the website. I will check it out.

[mslkpage]

It looks like it predicted 7/15 as your day of ovulation. The few days prior to 7/15 were given as med/high because sperm can live up to 72 hours. So, if the site you're using is right, 7/15 would be 'O' day, and 7/16 would be 1 DPO. But again- chart your BBT's or use OPK's in addition to the ovulation calendar.

[summer06]

Hi ladies I have a qustion about charting... This is my first month charting and my temps are either 96.8 or 97.2 (it is like a roller coaster!). I take my temp between 7:30 and 8 every morning. my friend told me to take my temp in my armpit. would this cause my temps to be off? I observe my CM everyday I think I already ovulated but my chart is not showing a luteal phase. Again, could this be because I am taking my temp under my armpit?

[summer06]

Thank you!

[summer06]

I just tried to register and it wouldn't let me. It told me to try again in a few days. Thanks for the website. i will try to register again tomorrow.

[who_is_this]

No, you shouldn't use an axillary temp.  Not for this.  That's ok for a rough idea with a child or something, but not for something as critical as what you need for BBT tracking.

[summer06]

how should I take it then?

[Adevotee]

you should take you BBT either orally or vaginally. You can read up on both and everything about charting and bbt at

www.fertilityfriend.com

Take Care

[Debbie@38]

I don't think the arm pit matters.  You do however need to take your temp before getting out of bed and before even talkin if you're doing it by mouth.  The best website that I found that may be helpful is:  www.fertilityfriend.com.  It's the best site out there.  Try that charting and see how you do.  Let me know how you like that site.

[greenpixie]

If you sleep with your mouth open then you have to do it vaginally.