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  • Mar 29, 2012, 04:48 PM
    iiQra
    2weeks late.. But not pregnant
    I am late 2 weeks.. But my periods are always irregular.. But I had unprotected sex with my husband.. I took hpt but it cones with negative now m scared to go and do the blood test..
  • Mar 29, 2012, 05:04 PM
    Alty
    If your periods are normally irregular, then that's likely what's going on. But, false negatives do happen, more often than people realize.

    Try another hpt. Follow the instructions exactly (many times someone gets a false negative because they didn't take the test properly).

    If it's negative again then wait until your next period is due. If you miss that one as well, then try another test.

    Why are you afraid to take a blood test?
  • Mar 29, 2012, 05:06 PM
    alkalineangel
    Some women do not register pregnant on a HPT right away. Seeing as you are irregular often though, maybe you should wait another week or two and retest or see if your period comes along. If you are more than a month late, or if you are too concerned to wait, call the doctor. Are you scared to find that you are pregnant, or scared that you are not? If pregnancy is not something you are wanting at this time, maybe discuss birth control with your doctor to help regulate your period as well as providing peace of mind for you and your husband until you are ready for a pregnancy. Good luck!
  • Mar 29, 2012, 10:40 PM
    iiQra
    Thank u for responding.. :)
    Actually I am scared because I really want to get pregnant.. :(..
  • Mar 30, 2012, 04:07 AM
    Pettisbel
    Quote:

    actually I am scared because I really want to get pregnant..
    I get a month late periods a lot. :( And it freaks me out cause I really don't want to get pregnant. Keep sexing until you get pregnant and hopefully you are already pregnant!
  • Mar 30, 2012, 05:36 AM
    iiQra
    Bad news.. this morning I got my periods.. :( anyway. I had a hope but now nothing..
    Is there any way that I can find which day I could sex to get pregnant.. because I can't follow. Tha ovulation calendar because my periods never comes on time..! :(
  • Mar 30, 2012, 06:34 AM
    DoulaLC
    Sorry to hear that iiQra... how long have you and your husband been trying? I know it can be discouraging when it doesn't happen as quickly as you would like it to. Most couples will become pregnant in the first year of actively trying, but some will find it takes a bit longer than that.

    With irregular cycles it can be more difficult. Have you discussed with your doctor ways to maybe regulate your cycles? That might be something to consider doing. You may have fewer opportunities to become pregnant since odds are you are not ovulating on a regular basis either.

    How irregular are your cycles? Do you have them each month or so but just a different number of days in each cycle? Such as 28 days apart one time, and 38 days another? If so, what is your shortest cycle and what is your longest? Or are you having just several a year?

    Some ways you can check for possible ovulation would be to try temping and charting... BBT (Basal Body Temperature) You can purchase thermometers designed for this that will also provide the graphs and you can also get some online. It takes a few months, but you might notice a pattern as to when you are likely ovulating. This method is very effective for some women but can be frustrating for others.

    You can also watch for changes in your cervical mucus. Usually after a period, there will be little mucus present and it will be thicker. When your body prepares for ovulation, the cervical mucus will become more fluid and clear. This allows the sperm to survive a few days prior to ovulation.

    Some women also find checking the position of their cervix helps them. After your period, it will usually be easily felt and will be closed and firm to the touch. Close to ovulation it will shift higher, be more difficult to reach, and will feel softer. Not everyone is comfortable checking their cervix, but it is one other way to determine when ovulation might be close.

    Using ovulation predictor tests can work well for some women too. With irregular cycles, however, it can get a bit expensive since you would need to use the tests more frequently. It is important to read the directions carefully to be sure that they are used correctly.

    None of these, however, will tell you that you are indeed ovulating, only that your body has prepared for it.

    Another way to cover the timing would be if you and your husband were able to have sex every 2-3 days throughout each cycle. For most couples every day is fine, but about every other day would usually be sufficient. Keep in mind, that even with good timing, pregnancy can take many months to achieve as timing is only part of it.

    First step, I would see your gyn to discuss your trying to become pregnant and the irregular cycles.
  • Mar 30, 2012, 06:45 AM
    alkalineangel
    Had to spread the love, but EXCELLENT post, Doula!
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:02 AM
    iiQra
    Thank You for being nice and helpful Doula..! :)..
    It's being few months that we are trying.. every time.. I get upset..
    Sometimes my periods come after 40
    Days sometimes less but it changes
    Every time.. I asked to Dr about my periods and she was like u have to do some type of test and long process.. and I step back bcoz I didn't have that much money to cover my all medical..
    I think I should try ovulation kit.. and then mu luck.. : )
  • Mar 30, 2012, 05:37 PM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by iiQra View Post
    Thank You for being nice and helpful Doula..!! :)..
    it's being few months that we are trying.. everytime.. I get upset..
    sometimes my periods come after 40
    days sometimes less but it changes
    everytime.. I asked to Dr about my periods and she was like u have to do some type of test and long process.. and I step back bcoz I didn't have that much money to cover my all medical..
    I think I should try ovulation kit.. and then mu luck.. : )

    I just want to say that many dollar stores have ovulation kits. I know some people say they don't work, but, I work at a dollar store and many of my customers swear by these tests, and say that they work very well. I don't know first hand because my baby making days are over. But, if you're on a tight budget, check out your local dollar store. :)
  • Mar 30, 2012, 08:19 PM
    iiQra
    When should I used it.. everyday or after few days of my period?
  • Mar 30, 2012, 08:24 PM
    iiQra
    Trying to get pregnant..
    When should I used ovulation kits? I can't follow the ovulation calendar bcoz my periods are not irregular and them trying to get pregnant.. But nothing is working.. :(
  • Mar 30, 2012, 08:37 PM
    iiQra
    What would be my ovulation time?
    What would be my menstrual cycle days? I had periods on 11 Jan.. 18 Feb.. And March 30..
    I am trying to follow the ovulation calendar to get pregnant but unfortunately my periods are not regular..
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:02 PM
    mzsunshine
    Usually you ovulate 14 days after the first day of your period.
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:02 PM
    becklala
    My ovulation tests never worked they always showed positive
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:13 PM
    iiQra
    My periods stay 7 days..
    So u mean 29 Feb? I ovulated?
    Or 4th March I ovulated?
    Because last month..
    I had sex with my husband from
    Feb 29th to march 6th..
    But unfortunately again it didn't work..
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:14 PM
    iiQra
    then what I suppose to do =(
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:29 PM
    becklala
    Do u start period same well close to same dates every month? Like I start between 21 and 23 every month
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:36 PM
    iiQra
    No.. my periods like.
    Jan 11..
    Feb 18
    March 30..
    Now and I don't understand how to count menstrual days and all.
  • Mar 30, 2012, 09:45 PM
    becklala
    U need go to gynecologists they can help figure out when your ovulating.. I never put trust in them I have three kids and now for five months trien to conceive a fourth keep track of when I start stop when I should ovulate and nothing doctor can help if you have irregulat periods

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