Question on the "every other day" BD - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

luckydarlin · 01-12-2006, 11:47 AM

Ok, so I'm taking Clomid and I took my ovulation kit this morning and there's a big ole dark line there. I'm also very crampy today so it looks like ovulation is beginning. My question is - the dr originally told me to bd every other day for a week (no my dh has not been tested so it's not for any definitive reason). We did the bd last night, so that means we aren't suppose to again until tomorrow...but with all this new information today (the kit and the crampys) should I be bding tonight too or wait until tomorrow?

Any thoughts on this? I don't want to miss a potential fertile time here, but don't want to do it too often if I shouldn't be.

Thanks so much!!

shawnab · 01-12-2006, 11:58 AM

I personally would do it a few times a day for 3 days. Thats just me though....and my dh and I were only able to bd once durring my last opk positive so we'll see. Good luck and baby dust to you!!!!!!!

Hellokitty1973 · 01-12-2006, 03:40 PM

I say do it - especially since you got the + OPK!! I got a real dark line this afternoon, as well and we're going for it - probably tomorrow, too

luckydarlin · 01-12-2006, 06:28 PM

Thanks to you both - I'll give it a shot!

Good luck to the both of you this week too!!!

JoJo's Girl · 01-12-2006, 07:30 PM

Hi! Not trying to go against the grain here, but my doc told me every other day is the best way to go. Apparently, sperm can live up to 3 days in the woman's body, so the thinking is to refresh every other day to make sure the little guys are there when the egg makes her appearance. Apparently, the cervical mucus helps move them up to the egg, and the seminal fluid helps to keep the sperm alive and well-fed while they're waiting (once they reach their destination)!

Also, don't know if it's true, but I heard that if you do it every day the man may not make enough--he needs that extra day to sufficiently "recharge" his supply. I would say that if your doc is telling you every other day, then follow his/her advice. Good luck and baby dust to all!