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Making Memories: Conceptions to Remember
Make Memories to Last a Lifetime
By Shel Franco
"After a snowstorm that paralyzed the city, hidden by frigid walls of ice and snow."
You might find these words at the beginning of a novel, but for Shelia Kent of Flint, Mich., these words are the beginning of her conception story.
Ask any parent you know whether or not they remember the moment of conception. Most people won't. Yet, Shelia Kent can't forget that afternoon in a backyard igloo, and your child's conception can be just as memorable. With a lot of planning and a little luck, you'll never forget your baby's beautiful beginning.
Before you think about the moment of conception, you need to know something about ovulation. Ovulation is the release of an ovum from the ovarian follicle. The ovum is your egg, and this release must take place in order for you to become pregnant.
The key to planning a memorable conception is knowing when you ovulate. You'll need to keep track of the length of each cycle. To do this, count from the first day of your period (this is cycle day one) to the last day of your cycle (the day before the first day of your next period). Do this for several months (or look back on your calendars, if you've already been keeping track) to determine a pattern.
You may find that your menstrual cycles are very regular, coming every 28 days. If this is the case, thank your lucky stars. Women with traditional 28-day cycles typically ovulate 14 days before they start their period. If your cycles are longer or shorter than 28 days, but they are still consistent, head on over to the ovulation calculator to determine the days you are most likely to be fertile.
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