im going with every other day...but thats just me
i think i remember reading that it depends on your partners spermies and how fast and straight they swim...LOL
best of luck
every day I would say... they say no less than every other day.. good luck
The rule of thumb is every other day b4 pos opk then every day after pos opk. Over 35 and good s/a on partner, 2x a day after pos opk if possible. If unknown s/a or poor s/a only 1x a day after pos opk.
After 35 the egg has a shortened life span. It may only live for 6-12 hrs (or so my dr says) the more sperm there waiting for the egg to release, the better. In normal sperm production, they are regenerated every 24-36hrs. Even if 2x a day, the 2nd release is only decreased by about 1/2. It's better to have the 1/2 amount from the 2nd bd in the day than not have them as you only have a short time til o after the pos opk.
I hope you catch the egg!
I didn't know we now had a shortened egg life. Thats something new for me. Thanks for info.
I think for now I will stick to 1 per day and keep my fingers crossed. My obgyn is going to "help things along" next cycle. Even though I have been able to conceive naturally, I really am stressed about my 40th approaching (well, in 9 1/2 months), so I just don't want to take any chances with waiting.
I was unaware about egg life, too. He also said that the egg living 24hrs isn't always true either. He said that was an "up to" #. Up to 24 hrs like sperm can live "up to 5 days", even though it more realistic to live about 3 days.
2x a day is a bit much. I always like it when the day b4 o happens on a Saturday. With both of us working 10+ hrs a day, once is lucky most days, lol.
40 isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I have been ttc since around the age of 18. I got pg the 1st time at 40. I lost him due to a torn placenta. They tested and he was genetically fine. It was good to know that I am still capable of conceiving and better still having a healthy baby. I hope you get yours b4 40 :)