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I used lots of ovulation calendars and they are all usually within a day or two of each other and I back them up with ovulation kits and they all tie in so yes they do work

If your irregular with your cycles or have a short lp, then the ovulation calendar Is terrible, you would be better doing bbt opks and your cm, hope this helps :)

I generally use my own methods, which is taking my BBT every morning, using OPKs starting on CD10 (and testing until I get a positive) and watching my fertile CM. I make sure I start to BD at least 3-4 days before ovulation to ensure the sperm are there waiting to catch the egg. I input everything on to this site....and it puts it all in to place for me.

Everybody is different when it comes to ovulation. I find this calculator very useful. However, I think its pretty optimistic of you to think you might be able to conceive at a certain time. After all, some people try for years and never manage.

I have PCOS so I need all the help I get with predicting my ovulation, and so, as crazy as it sounds, I use 3 of the digital calendars available - one here, another one on fertilityfriend.com, and one more on my android phone. I chart BBT, CM, and BBD, along with meds, and symptoms I have throughout the cycle. Interestingly enough, while fertilityfriend.com and android calendars think I have ovulated, the one here did not even determine my coverline yet, not even mantioning ovulation date. I guess the right way to do it, is simply trust your instincts :) Good luck! :)

I don't think it is being optimistic, it being practical, if women can pin point when they are going to ovulate, with which ever method they prefer to use, it gives them a fighting chance of being able to concieve, because yes we are all aware that it can take some couple a long time to get pregnant!!!!

Thanks for giving me helpful advice ladies :)