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On the pill since John Major was Prime Minister! Any over 35s new to TTC #1?

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NoveltySlippers · 28/12/2014 23:09

Hi all

I'm 37 (and a half) and of course wish I'd bloomin got a move on earlier.

I'm not yet eligible to join the Elderberry Pavlovas as I haven't been TTC for a year yet. I'm just on cycle one at the moment.

I don't know what my cycles are like yet as I've been on the pill since the year dot (see thread title Shock).

Any others in a similar situ?

Handholding at the mo would be great as am so new to this. Would be great to know if there are any others just starting out and TTC #1.

I think there was a thread for people in this situ, but the OP got her BFP and so thread disappeared!

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NoveltySlippers · 29/12/2014 00:42

Hi Ele - thanks, lovely to hear such a good story!

Which test is that, do you mean an ovulation predictor kit? (Not tried one yet.)

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rachelrawrrr · 29/12/2014 00:40

I see! I was on cerazette, because I'm overweight, I stopped 2 weeks ago but my body is going rife! I've had bad cramping (could have sworn AF would appear but hasn't), my boobs are just so sore (which is awful because my cat loves to knead on me haha) and my moods, oh my god haha, I'll be fine, then I'll start crying then 5 minutes later I'll be laughing my arse off and then minutes later I want to try and make a baby... It's unreal! haha my poor OH is probably terrified! and this nausea is terrible too, won't go away unless I eat Sad wish I'd never started the pill, it's horrible!

Ele2013 · 29/12/2014 00:38

Hi, I am older than you, we tried to conceive for almost two years, then saw Drs who tried to pressure us into IVF and such, which we ultimately decided not to do and we kind of decided to take it easy, either we have a little one or not life goes on. and voila we are expecting.... taking it easy on yourself helps. also clearblue test for when to conceive works wonders.

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NoveltySlippers · 29/12/2014 00:34

I took my last pill (Marvelon) a month ago yesterday. I had my usual withdrawal bleed - then two weeks later had what I think was a period.

I say 'think' because it was lighter than what my periods used to be like (bear in mind this was a hundred years ago).

I really wish I'd come off the pill years ago, even if not TTC then, but I stayed on it because I used to get very spotty when off it. So I'm worried they'll come back with a vengeance shortly.

In terms of other symptoms, although I had that period ten days ago, I've been spotting today and yesterday. Am guessing my body is just totally confused after 17 years of being suppressed! Confused

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rachelrawrrr · 29/12/2014 00:29

It really is! yeah we're waiting until it happens to tell family haha
when did you come off the pill? I'm having some horrible symptoms and I'm wondering what anyone else's experiences were with coming off them
oh I know, so helpful, my OH and I discussed it and such but I've only just (after reading on here) started to consider checking my temperature and stuff... but it all seems overwhelming haha

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NoveltySlippers · 29/12/2014 00:25

It is good rachel - it's much harder IRL cos if you tell too many people about TTC they might be 'watching' you expectantly (though being the age I am people are probably doing that already - especially MIL!).

Would also be impossible to learn as much as I've learnt from just a few weeks reading this board - so helpful!

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rachelrawrrr · 28/12/2014 23:38

I've just came off the pill after being on it for about 6 years and we're ttc #1 too! Grin

it's such an exciting time!
I'm not over 35, but I also don't know what my cycles are like either!
I think this website is amazing for people, I don't have anyone who I can chat to about this, so it's great to chat to people who are in the same situation!