Should have guessed!

[Helcatt]

I went out and bought a test on saturday, thinking that it was 15DPO and that there might be a chance. Anyway, pointless, before I even got home from the shops, the wicked witch reared her ugly head!

Dh is really upset, he dreamt we were having twins.

I think it is about time I started charting properly and taking my temps in the morning. Might get more of an idea what is happening, though the getting EWCM on CD48 meant that I knew roughly when to expect af.

I have been taking Agnus Castus in capsule form since sept, do you think I should try something else? I think if anything, my cycles are getting longer (gone from 28 days to 32, 52, 63)

What would I try? I am going to start on acupuncture aswell, just need to start planning that in properly. And see how much it will cost!

Hx

[Minky]

Oh hon, so sorry. I would try your acupuncture first. Better luck next time.

Minky

[shining star]

oh sorry to hear that helcatt, I was reading your other thread and you must be so confused :no:

Before having Dylan my cycles were really long too, between 35 and 42 days. The month I conceived I was taking Agnus Castus too, but I don't know if it had any influence. Funnily enough, in the last few months my cycle has gotten much shorter, about 28-32 days-ish.....I've no idea why!

I think charting would be the best way to go for you - because it will be very difficult to determine when you will be ovulating with such a long cycle. I also charted the month I conceived, and totally believe that I wouldn't have conceived so quickly without doing that.

good luck!!
ss
xx

[Princess Fiona]

SOrry to hear that the witch turned up Helcatt!!

No advice but i really hope it happens for you soon.

[Chocolate Lips]

Sorry sweetie.

Many people find the Deanna plan works http://www.pregnancyloss.info/sperm_meets_egg_plan.htm but it depends if you want to get that deep into it.

With regard to supplements - I used to also use a homeopathic remedy Sepia which is meant to help irregular cycles. Another supplement worth taking (by both of you) is Zinc - it helps mens little swimmers and also if there is a shortage of zinc in can affect successful implantation of the fertilized egg in the womb. Vitamin E and C are both good vitamins to help with Fertility.

Another alternative to Acupunture is Reflexology. I was going to start this to help settle my cycles but then I got pregnant so never got the chance to give it a go.

[Angel]

I've had irregular cycles recently too and it's so annoying as you just never know when you're going to ov :hugs: to you.

My last 2 have been 60 and 55 days but I think I've just oved on CD21 ! I'm looking into reflexology too but hadn't thought about acupuncture.

As for supplements DH and I both take Vit C and zinc and I take EPO and a high dose b-50 supplement from H&B.

Best of luck and so sorry to hear the old witch turned up.

[Lois Lane]

:-( Sorry to hear that Helcatt. I know on my first month trying for Paige I went out to buy a test and came on on the way home. I was gutted.

Wishing you lots of luck for next month.

Lois xxx

[Amethyst]

Sorry to hear AF turned up:higgies: :higgies: .Good luck for next month:fingerscrossed: :clover: .

Amethyst x

[Ladyluck]

Sorry to hear about AF :higgies:

Hoping next time is your month. :flowers:

[Mad Cow]

Oh sweetie i am sorry to hear that. My periods had been pretty erratic since Alfie so never knew when to "do the deed" so know what its like. I really hope next month is your month :higgies:

[Helcatt]

Thanks for all the hugs ladies, much appreciated!

So we have a suggestion for Sepia - what does that do?

I had forgeotten about EPO, have loads in the cupboard, already take zinc - well, multy minerals really, as that is supposed to help with the thyroid problem.

Reflexology might be the way to go rather than acupuncture then?

Hx

[sunshine]

So sorry to hear it's not been your month Hellcatt. Sepia promotes ovulation I believe and reflexology in the right area (by your ankle) stimulates the pituitary gland which regulates your cycle. I went for two treatments and they were just soooo relaxing.

Good luck XX

[Chocolate Lips]

Sepia is meant to balance your hormones, so if you have irregular or long cycles etc it is meant to help with these.

[parkejm]

Hi Helcat, sorry to hear AF turned up but at least you didn't waste the test.

I had several sessions of acupuncture in november & december last year and got my BFP at the beginning of January. It might be a coincidence, or a combination of the acupuncture and the PCOS medication I was on but who can say?

Best of luck whatever option you choose
***Babydust for next cycle***

janice