How to Calculate When Did I Conceive

Have you been asking yourself when did I conceive my baby? You can calculate back if you know when you had your last period. It may be a good idea for all women to jot down the dates of their menstrual cycle each month just in case they need to know.

LAST MENSTRUAL CYCLE - Find out when you last had your monthly menstrual cycle. It is best if you know the exact dates of your menstrual cycle, but if you do not know and you just guess, you will still be able to calculate a round about time frame for the conception of your baby. Even if you do know the exact dates of your last menstrual cycle or period, you will still never know the exact date that you conceived your baby, only an educated guess. If you have been wondering when did I conceive my baby? You can find out in just a few minutes if you have a calendar and know the dates of your last period.

CALCULATE - Mark the first day of your last menstrual cycle on your calendar. Count fourteen days from that date and mark it on your calendar. Your most fertile days for conception are the next three days forward in front of the mark. Circle those three days. Most likely you became pregnant on those three days, however, it is possible to become pregnant on any day of the month and even during your menstrual cycle.

Unless you only had sexual intercourse one time, you may not ever know the exact date that you conceived your baby. At least you have a general time frame of when you conceived your baby.

FOLIC ACID - Take folic acid if you are a women of child bearing age even if you do not think that you will become pregnant. Folic acid is a vitamin that babies need in the first six weeks of pregnancy before women even know they are pregnant. Taking Folic acid can protect your baby from many known birth defects. Don't take any chances, doctors recommend that all women of child bearing age take folic acid supplements.

Once you become pregnant, take prenatal vitamins prescribed or recommended by your doctor. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy is essential to the good health of your baby. Next time you ask yourself when did I conceive my baby? Now you can answer that question.

How to Recognize Pregnancy Symptoms Quickly

How to Recognize Pregnancy Symptoms Quickly

Pregnancy symptoms may not be that obvious.

You can recognize pregnancy symptoms quickly if you are aware that pregnancy may be a possibility. If you do not have a pregnancy mindset, you may overlook many of your pregnancy symptoms early on. You may even have some symptoms before you miss your first menstrual cycle.

NAUSEA - Recognize nausea symptoms. Nausea (feeling like you are going to vomit) may be an early symptom of pregnancy, but it also may be a symptom of an illness or food poisoning. Nausea alone is not a sure sign of pregnancy, but added to other symptoms, it can be a good indicator.

BLOATING - Feel your abdominal area. Does it feel like you are bloated? That bloated feeling is another minor symptom of pregnancy and it can occur before you have even missed your first period.

TENDER BREASTS - Experience breast tenderness and you will wonder if you are pregnant. There are very few reasons why breasts are tender, other than pregnancy.

AGITATION - Feeling agitated is another possible symptom of pregnancy. The pregnancy hormones can create different moods in women. If you are experiencing agitation or mood swings, you may want to check to see if you have some other signs of pregnancy.

MISSED PERIOD - Miss your period and you have a sure sign of pregnancy. A missed menstrual cycle is a sign of pregnancy but not a sure sign. Your period could be late, or their could be another reason why you are not having your period. Buy a home pregnancy test to be sure. The home pregnancy tests are very accurate. Follow the instructions for the most accurate results.
You will recognize pregnancy symptoms quickly if you know what to look for.

How to Calm a Fussy Baby

How to Calm a Fussy Baby

Show her/him the picture of the green sea turtle. Just kidding! If a baby fusses for too long it can be a grueling experience. Try some of these ideas that have worked for me.

BOIL RICE - After you have it boiling, skim some of the water off the top and let it cool. Once it has reached room temperature, give it to the baby in a bottle. This works if they have an upset stomach or gas.

HOLD THEM - While dancing gently and signing soft nursery rhymes in their ear. My son loved this when he was a baby, the only problem was that he never wanted me to put him down or sit down!

LAY them on your chest. Babies, especially the tiny ones, love to lay on your chest.

FANS - Babies love the soothing sound of a fan for some reason, I do not know why. Put them near a fan so that it is not blowing directly on them. Supervise, you don't want them to touch it!

If they will not calm down, strip them down and check their entire body, there just might be something bothering them. Once a piece of lint string had wrapped around my sons toe inside his pajamas. Have they pooped yet today, that is always something to consider. And of course, have they eaten recently, remember don't let them get too hungry or tired or you will have a fussy baby.