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I visited this column by accident & saw your message on irregular period. Your case is almost like mine. i have been irregular ever since i started mensturating. I succeded in the 3rd month after i started trying. i am now 2.5 months expecting. so dont worry..
I would like to share my experience with you. Are you seeing a doc? if no, go to one immediately. If you are serious about your trying, then you can consult one..The few things i was advised:
1. i was asked to take progesterone tablets between the 25-30day of previous period. This would help you get the next period in about a weeks time. that way you dont waste time waiting for your next period. in my case the wait could go on to 2-3 months or more. in case you take this tablet, not knowing that you have aleady conceived, this does no harm to your little one. absolutely safe in pregnancy..
2. i was asked to take folic acid supplements & another mulivitamin tablet, this will help in the development of the fetus in early days before you get to know abt your preg.
3. I was also asked to take my basal temprature to get a trend of the ovulation date. Your ovulation date should ideally be on the 14th day of last period. but in cases like ours, it is never so.. so by taking the temprature, you can actually get an idea of the approx date when you need to have relations..i never had a trend!!
Finally, what i wasnt asked to do, but did.. i left all anxiety & left things to fate. i was quite desparate in the first 2 months & got the test results negative. i left everything to fate in the 3rd month & got preg :) The chances of miscarraige in people like us are higher. so just try to be careful as far as possible, even if you dont know abt your preg yet!! start having a good & nutritious diet, it helps..

All the best.. hope to see you in one of the due date columns soon.. i belong to the Aug2005 due date club!! can get in touch with me anytime. SK replied. I am so glad to see your message. It really help me feal better. I was always worried about by irregular periods. your words give me hope.
It is not that i think i will not have a baby but it just that i was thinking i will have some hard time.
I detected my ovulation this month(OPK kit). This is the first month trying....also I will keep track of the things you have said.
Planning to see a doctor in 15 days.
Thank you again...i will be in touch.

SK