Oooh ooh, hands up, early ovulators!!!

I'm one of these too, particularly since I've passed my mid 30s. The fertile phase can start right away with me. My periods are heavy for two days, lighten up for two then are pretty much gone by the fifth day. All the while, the ovary on the side that is going to ovulate is sending me warning signals. Usually within one or two days, the watery mucus appears and I know to break out the test kits because the egg is on its way.

This cycle has been an exception (I believe I ovulated around day 12 or 13 this time) but I've found that over time, you get very clued in to the physical signs of ovulation in your own body and you just know.

Of course, you may start having much shorter periods (between 21 and 25 days) so you will have a fair idea that you're an early ovulator.

Sounds like a good title for an episode of Maury Povich.
"Help Me Maury, I'm an Early Ovulator"

(Sorry, too much TV).