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Hi Archie..u may remember that I had written to you before that my cycles for the past 6 months have been about 25-27 days (averaging to 26 days) and you had asked me to try between CD9 and CD15. I got my period on May 23rd and this month I was due on the 18th but my period was late. I did a pregnancy test on the 21st and it was negative. My period started today ie 22nd which is about 4-5 days late. I have been ttc for the past 3 months and earlier my periods were on time in the first 2 months. Also, during the past month I experienced a lot of cramping, for at least 10days( maybe more) before period was due upto now. The cramps were quite sharp at times too. I also experienced some back pain. I was just wondering why this could have happened bcoz altho I know periods could be delayed, I have never had such cramping before. I usually have little discomfort and that too after bleeding starts. Most important, I wanted to know on what days I should try this month..should I continue as before or shd there be some change in the days on which to try??
I appreciate all the help you can give me.
Thanx. archie replied. Dear Teju,
I think you should still try on those suggested days, earlier -CD9- CD15. This would be able to help you for cycles between 25 days to 31 days and I think you are still in shape.
I could be wrong but looks like this time you need to take bed rest if you experience severe cramps. Unfortunately you can't take test as it will be negative. Good that you took test on 21st. Do not get stressed, looks like you will get pregnant in about 2-3 cycles if you keep calm.

archie