For those of you who have ever had a child - did you use a pregnancy calendar? My guess is that about 5% of you have.
Pregnancy Images from PhotoBucket
A couple of pictures - don't hate me if they offend you. They just go to show that the world doesn't use calendars for pregnancies like they should.
 the result of good pregnancy calendar usage |  He's never heard of a calendar
|  She didn't use the calendar! |  It is a problem if you didn't want it... |
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Another Twist that Might Interest You
This doesn't necessarily have to do with pregnancy, but Dr. Amos is very into donating blood! Save a life! Just donate blood.
Some Links
Here are some helpful links, recommended by Dr. Amos, that were NOT created by him.
| WebMD | The WebMD pregnancy central - lots of useful tips here. |
| Mayo Clinic | Resource for Week by Week descriptions of the pregnancy process. |
What to Expect During Ovulation
This should give you an idea of what it will be like if you don't use a pregnancy calendar
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Many women consider ovulation
to be a miniature menstrual cycle they experience right in the middle
of their regular 28 day cycle. While some women are very uncomfortable
during ovulation, others don’t even notice a change in their bodies
at all. Getting familiar with the multiple symptoms of ovulation
can definitely assist you in becoming pregnant. Knowing what to
look for, along with having a reliable ovulation calendar, will give
you the tools you need.
The first sign you are liable
to notice during ovulation is vaginal secretion. Mostly described
as a clear white slippery substance, this secretion typically resembles
the texture of an egg white. This classic symptom will usually
last for the entire ovulation period. Although the ovulation process
as a whole lasts for about 24 hours, you are still able to conceive
for up to 48 hours after the egg has made its journey up the fallopian
tubes. If you are looking for the best results possible, conception
should happen during the first 24 hours of ovulation. Make sure
to check your ovulation calendar for exact timing and details though.
If you feel as if you are about
to start your period early don’t be alarmed. The uncomfortable
feeling of cramps and achiness are another sure sign ovulation has arrived.
Some women describe the pain as severe. Others state that they
just feel a little off during the day. Usually the cramps are
short lived and just provide a notice that the egg has been dropped.
You could feel their effects on only one side of the body, or sometimes
both. Other symptoms that could accompany these cramps are bloating,
*** tenderness and moodiness.
A slight raise in your body
temperature happens every time the ovulation process has already occurred.
It typically is an indicator that ovulation is completed and the egg
has made its journey through the fallopian tubes. Many women rely
on this raise in temperature as a signal to try becoming pregnant.
Even though this is not the optimum time to try for pregnancy, it still
is a great signal that your body is ready. When looking for the
slight fever, try taking your temperature every morning upon waking
to establish a pattern. You will then notice a ½ degree to full
degree rise in temperature the day after ovulation has happened.
Ovulation will generally take
place every month until you have reached the ripe old age for menopause
to occur. Of course, this is excluding the times you are pregnant
or breastfeeding. These symptoms will all aid you in your journey
of knowing when it’s best to conceive. If you would rather have
a more concrete way of telling when you are ovulating, take time to
visit one of the many free ovulation calendars found online. By
entering in a few dates, these calendars will help you predict the best
day and time you should conceive. It will also be able to tell
you the best ways to conceive. Ovulation calendars are
a great resource in our modern times. Granted your cycle is within
a normal range of 25-35 days, you will be on your way to conceiving
a little guy or gal in no time at all!