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Longer Cycles???

Early this year I began taking medication to treat a debilitating anxiety disorder. I also began TTC my second child. Prior to this time my cycles had been like clock work, throughout the 7 years following the birth of my first child I was only late once, and were a normal 30-31 days.

Now, my cycles are ranging from 36-42 days. It was a sudden shift, it did not happen gradually, and I worry that it is making my TTC journey more difficult.

Each cycle my body goes through odd changes, unlike what was once normal for me, and I almost always convince myself that I am finally PG. Only to be crushed when I POAS and see a negative result.

I am only 32, so I know that I am still at a good fertile age. I just don't understand these changes, and I am beginning to worry.

Currently I am on CD 37, with a negative HPT 5 days ago. I am having trouble pinpointing ovulation. I tried temping but I lack the presence of mind to remember to temp before I get up each day.

I cannot reach my cervix, and monitoring my CM is difficult because one of the medications I take tends to reduce mucous production.

AF hasn't sent me any signals yet, and I do hope that this is my cycle.

The only notable things I have experienced this cycle are:

Breast/Nipple sensitivity (I do not have a ton of feeling in my breasts, but in the last few days I have become more aware of the fabric of my clothing touching them as well as some fleeting burning sensations in one or the other.)

Hip/Back pain ( My right hip has felt like the muscles around it are strained, and the left hip into the back has a pinching pain when I walk.)

Frequent trips to the bathroom (I actually haven't noticed it, but my hubby has and made a comment about it.)

Increased Hunger and Fatigue (I am almost constantly hungry, and I tire quickly but have troubled getting comfortable enough to sleep.)

I am clinging to hope until AF arrives, but I am also beginning to think it might be time for that dreaded trip to the Doctor. My crazy body is really giving me a run for my money.

Anyone else experience this? Anyone have any words of encouragement based on my symptoms?


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Well I started spotting at 4am this morning, full on AF by afternoon, So my question about a possible ++ has been answered by mother nature. Guess its time to find a cycle buddy. Ugh.


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