there are things you can buy to help you determine when you are ovulating, there is a thermometer that helps, I dont know about the rest but you could ask the pharmacist. Usually if you try from about a week after your period until your next one is due, thats good, but I think most people ovulate a week or two before their next period is due.
It took my bf and I 5 mths so dont get discouraged if you dont get pregnant the first month.
To get both of you tobe top notch baby makers avoid drinking, hot tubs(for him) dope, smoking and try to eat healthy and excersize. If you are planning on getting pregnant start taking iron and a multivitamin everyday!