About ovulation.

My ovulation is on 17th day. and it it for short period. then when should I try intercourse for confirm pregenency.
today is my 16th day should I try on 16th neight , a7th neight and so on for 18th also.Please describe me the life of spirm and ovulation.

[Michele, Katy, TX]

Sperm can live inside of you for up to 5 days.  So intercourse within 5 days of ovulation can result in a pregnancy.  So it you ovulate on CD17, I would start having intercourse by CD 10 just to be safe.  If you chart your temps, that also makes it easier to confirm that ovulation has taken place.

[kbaxy]

Thanks for your reply. I have tried intercourse for 16th day and will try on 17th also. Please pray for me that I should be able to concive this time. This is my last chance for trying for my second baby.
Thanks.

[KStarr07]

Why is it your last chance to try?? And I would reccomend trying on day 10, 12, 14, and 16.. and 17 if you'd like.

[kbaxy]

My Hubby dont want second child. He is happy with one only. But I want second for my first baby. and now she is almost 5 and half years old. So if right now it happens the fine but after this he not ready to have baby.

[kbaxy]

Yesterday I tried. But till one hour there was heavy white discharge. I dont understand this. Please somebody explain this. is this th sign that intercourse was not proper. and possibility of getting preg are rare.Please some body explain it.