35-40 day cycle

[rislip]

Hello,

I was wondering does anyone else have a longer regular cycle? Last month for me was 35 days and this month I'm on day 37 and still nothing - did a test - nada! And is it any harder to fall pregnant with the longer cycle? I'm only 3 months into trying for dc2 but already getting the panic on. 35 later this year and all...

Many thanks

[LittleMyDancingForJoy]

my cycle is about 35 days - no problem getting pregnant round here, but we've been very lucky.

the problem mostly arises because midwives don't understand anyone who isn't a standard 28 days, so they keep denying my EDD is correct!

[StealthPolarBear]

I had a ridiculously long cycle, was never regular but something like 35, 34, 37, 35 etc. Didn't have any problems conceiving (was on the pill for years until about 2 months before ttc).

[rislip]

Okay, that's good to hear. Thanks. We'll have to keep at it then. It's just all the waiting that is making me go slightly crazy..

[detoxdiva]

My cycles vary from 30-40 days too - have you looked at Fertility Friend? You can track your symptoms and temps to help you pinpoint when you ovulate during your cycle to maximise your chances of success!

[rislip]

I had a quick glance at a few fertility calenders online and loosely followed ovulation predicitions. I think I might take a look at the fertility friend and follow it a bit closer.

[detoxdiva]

rislip - ff has really helped me. It's amazing how many signes of ovulation there are once you start to keep track of them. I stuck wih the basic membership btw rather than paying too

Good luck

[rislip]

thanks dd, very kind of you.

[LittleMyDancingForJoy]

I used those ovulation sticks and they worked first time - worth a go, as I found I was ovulating much later than I expected.