It may seem like everyone else around you is getting pregnant at the drop of a hat, but you. Do not get discouraged if you are unable to conceive immediately. On average, a healthy couple will achieve their goal within six months to a year of trying.

There are many things that you can do to help speed up the process of conceiving. By paying careful attention to your body, you can quickly learn how your individual cycle works and when you are most fertile.

Many women prefer to chart various aspects of their cycles.The most common charting methods involve keeping track of your basal body temperature (commonly referred to as BBT), cervical mucous and cervical position. The use of ovulation predictor tests, purchased at your local drugstore, can also help pinpoint your most fertile days.

What is Basal Body Temperature (BBT)?
Basal Body Temperature (BBT) is the temperature your body reaches early in the morning when at complete rest. Fluctuations in your basal body temperature are connected to the fluctuations of the body’s cyclical changes. By tracking your basal body temperature (BBT), you will be able to tell if you are ovulating regularly and on which day of your cycle you should have intercourse.