How getting pregnant really works

[shamane]

I read in an article on how a women gets pregnant. On the ovulation part it says that the egg is ripe for fertilization for about 24 hrs.What do they mean by that?An sperm is available is to fertilize an egg for 2 - 3 days after ejaculation...that means that after a man ejaculates in u u have 2-3 days to become pregnant?Im thinking about having an baby so im trying to learn a little bit more than what i already no now.Thanks

[JoyRenee]

Yes, the egg is only "viable", or able to be fertilized, within a 24 hour window. That's why it's important to BD before ovulation, during ovulation, and after ovulation for your chances of conceiving to increase.

So you only have a 24 hour period to get pregnant each cycle. A man's sperm can live up to 5-7 days in the vagina, provided that you have cervical mucous. It helps keep the sperm alive and helps sperm live longer. I don't know what they mean by "2-3 days after ejaculation" because it can take sperm a matter of hours to reach the egg and fertilize it, not days.

[jesslee83]

yep, you got it right....HOWEVER, sperm can ctually survive in the area for up to *7* days, given a "perfect" enviroment.....

most of the ladies here, if i am correct, start BD'ing, 2-3 days before ovulation, and for 2-3 days after....

you can use the site
mymonthlycycles . com
to track your periods, and it even gives you a "forecast" of expected periods, and shows what days you ovulate and your "prime" ovulation day.....

good luck, hope to see you with a BFP!!!  sending baby dust to you!!!