phase 2 diligence

today is day 9. according to the ovulation monitor, i'm still not ovulating, but i think that it's coming soon... based on how my body feels. as we enter our peak fertility window for this 2nd cycle post-surgery, i'm trying to be as absolutely diligent about every detail as possible. i've been consistent about taking my temperature, which i have been kinda lazy about the past few months. but this way i'll know for sure when i've ovulated (and if that silly monitor actually knows what it's talking about). i also started taking Mucinex, which i've done a couple of times before but again have slacked off on. the general consensus is that since it's a drug that loosens up mucus, it's helpful in the realm of cervical mucus during peak fertility. i've also decided -- again -- to quit coffee. i've been trying with varying levels of success for awhile, but i just read an article about a new search study that seems to have determined exactly why caffeine might prevent pregnancy (http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/study+shows+caffeine+might+prevent+pregnancy/4838701/story.html). even though i rarely drink more than one cup a day, which isn't considered "excessive" by the researchers, it can't hurt. so we'll give it our best, and cross all our fingers and toes...