Hints, tricks and tips please girls!

[flopsybunny]

Right girlies! Day 2 of AF so planning next month what I can do. I think I will get some OPKs justto check when and if I am ovulating. Can any of you reccommend anything and out of interest...what is everyone else doing to improve chances?

Xx

 

[russellmuscle]

Hey

What about

Opks - couple of digis
Softcups
Smep
And vits ? Xxxx

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[Kay Kay]

Hi flopsybunny, don't think we've crossed paths before

OPKs are a good start as you say. You could try SMEP (google it) that gives an indication of the best time to DTD. Personally I take pregnacare and agnus castus every day and evening primrose oil from cd1 until ovulation. I've been trying for over 2 years though without success so you might not want to take advice from me lol

All the best in your journey hun, wishing you lots of babydust, Kay xxx

 

[flopsybunny]

Thanks girls. I haven't tried agnus cactus. What is it supposed to do? I will be taking pregnacare again. It took me 10 months last time TTC.

 

[mishi]

I have a CBFM (fist cycle using it) and we are going with SMEP this cycle. I also take pregnancy vits with Folic acid and we have some conceive plus to use during fertile time!

Not that we are throwing everything at this or anything

Having said that, when I caught in November, we used none of the above (except vits) and caught on 5th cycle!

But I'd at least use opk's as some people don't ovulate when they think they do.

Good luck!xx

 

[Kay Kay]

AC helps with regulating cycles and has helped my PMT, which was horrendous. It's been a god send in that respect. Are your cycles regular? x

 

[russellmuscle]

Angus cactus is a drug which brings forward your ov, you take it from like cd1 until ov I THINK..

I used c+ this month aswell as smep and opks, next month I will temp with opks and c+, have also seen some mum and bump sainsbury vits I want to try xxxx

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[Sarah85]

I was going to ask the exact same thing lol I'm heading to town to gt some Angus castus figured might swell try something new every month that's my new plan lol next cycle is Angus then next will be acupuncture (as advised by gynae doc) then will think of something new for month after lol

 

[Sarah85]

Angus cactus is a drug which brings forward your ov, you take it from like cd1 until ov I THINK..

I used c+ this month aswell as smep and opks, next month I will temp with opks and c+, have also seen some mum and bump sainsbury vits I want to try xxxx

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Thanks for that was about to ask when do u start taking it lol! Is it advised to take throughout? Or do u speficially need to test OPK and stop? Sorry I'm useless

 

[cosmicgirl]

Bd whenever you see ewcm, even if it makes no sense cycle day wise xx

 

[Sarah85]

I just quoted your other post my god I think I'm hungover lol about the Angus cactus I meant

 

[Kay Kay]

I was going to ask the exact same thing lol I'm heading to town to gt some Angus castus figured might swell try something new every month that's my new plan lol next cycle is Angus then next will be acupuncture (as advised by gynae doc) then will think of something new for month after lol

Hi Sarah, I've been doing acupuncture (and chinese herbs) since January, it seems to have regulated my cycles down to 28-31 days, before it I could be anywhere up to 39 days. It also seems to have got rid of my AF cramps and backpain. Deffo worth a try if you are worried about your cycles. And the needles don't hurt too much. Interesting that your gynae recommended it, my fertility doc just looks at me with a blank expression when I mention alternative methods, lol

Good luck ladies xxxx

 

[russellmuscle]

No no i think u use opks and then when you know your gonna ov you stop, this is just what ive read i think there can be side affects n stuff so maybe google or ask your gp .. Xxxx

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[Sarah85]

I was going to ask the exact same thing lol I'm heading to town to gt some Angus castus figured might swell try something new every month that's my new plan lol next cycle is Angus then next will be acupuncture (as advised by gynae doc) then will think of something new for month after lol

Hi Sarah, I've been doing acupuncture (and chinese herbs) since January, it seems to have regulated my cycles down to 28-31 days, before it I could be anywhere up to 39 days. It also seems to have got rid of my AF cramps and backpain. Deffo worth a try if you are worried about your cycles. And the needles don't hurt too much. Interesting that your gynae recommended it, my fertility doc just looks at me with a blank expression when I mention alternative methods, lol

Good luck ladies xxxx

Aw brilliant so glad it won't b just me! I saw her thurs and she said it took her 5 years to conceive her twin boys was actually nice to hear her tell her journey and what she did etc I broke down with her then she said about acupuncture to relief stress and try and regulate cycles (I ovulate late with a short leuteal phase) worth a go isn't it

 

[Kiki0210]

Hi girls, am interested in the agnus castus and acupuncture suggestions. My cycles are a mess at the moment. Was 37 days for a few cycles then nothing for 4 months now on cd18 and no sign of ov yet! Might have to give the alternative route a try! X

 

[Kay Kay]

Hi kiki, I would def recommend both if your cycles are irregular. It's relaxing too. I see you are in Dundee, I'm down in Glasgow and there are loads of acupuncture places here, pretty sure there will be some places where you are too. I negotiated the price (4 sessions for £100, that includes acupressure). Each session is about an hour and 10 mins, including assessment where they check your tongue and pulse. The herbs are extra. I have 3 sessions left and that will be me done 12 weeks. I plan on writing up a wee report on the whole experience when I'm finished (in the LTTTC section), feel free to pop in It's def worth a try if you can afford it. Good luck x

 

[flopsybunny]

AC helps with regulating cycles and has helped my PMT, which was horrendous. It's been a god send in that respect. Are your cycles regular? x

Yeah I have regular cycles. Generally 28 days exactly. Pretty average! You'd think with that, I would be finding it easier to catch. I always bd from CD 12 to CD 16. Took me 10 months when I ((c last time

Xx

 

[Kiki0210]

Kay, I would def consider that. Was the acupuncture just a general thing or did u explain about fertility issues? Think I will have a look and see what's available right now! x

 

[Kay Kay]

Hey kiki, no I went specifically for fertility issues. I actually bought a groupon type deal for the first session, intending to get acupuncture and reflexology but they recommended acupressure instead of the reflex (its kind of like a Swedish massage). Let us know how you get on x

Flopsybunny, that is great you have such regular cycles, I'm sure you will catch again in no time. Lotsa luck & dust xxxx

 

[russellmuscle]

Hi kaykay im at glasgow lotta scots in here xxxx

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