Waiting to try, and cycle a mess from the pill

Hey. Pregnancy is going fine I think. Had 12 week scan and somewhat nervous awaiting results. This is my first pregnancy so it's all new and scary. I used opks in the cycle when I conceived and they mainly acted as reassurance that I was (most probably) ovulating.

Hope things settle down for you all, it's so frustrating just waiting all the time! As everyone keeps saying it is really nice to have people to talk to who are on the same page.
Are you all symptom tracking as well? Have you found it helped you identify Ov?
I've got really into it even just after just 3 months and can't believe how much more in tune with my body I am, literally have never had a clue about when you Ov before or what to look for.
Anyone tried Angus cactus (I think?!) to help regulate/shorten cycles?

It's good to hear a positive story Delphi, congratulations on your pregnancy! Hope the sickness settles soon (although a good sign of all those lovely pregnancy hormones).

Hi Sophie. We all seem to be able n the same boat over here with crazy post pill periods. Nice to have you ladies around to make me feel a bit more "normal". Almost All my friends in RL have got pregnant the second they stopped their pills! Xx

Ha! You sound like me.

Came off Pill late May... six weeks until first AF, then 45 days for next cycle, 47 for next one and am currently on day 41 of the next cycle... it's crazy isn't it?!

Congratulations Delphistar. This cheered me right up and gives me hope! My cycles are well and truly a mess but I like hearing that there could light at the end of the tunnel! How is your pregnancy going? Is it your first?

Newgirl I totally understand where you're coming from! I feel like part of me wants to postpone so I can enjoy the drinks and parties over the festive period but we'll see what happens! Going to 'try' and be super laid back this month about TTC but I've I feeling I may become a bit pedantic this is my 3rd cycle (tho should be 4th really as I completely skipped a month!) xx

Congratulations delphistar!
So weird to think that could be me in a few months.
Been pretty chilled so far

Tested again today and got a peak OPK reading, so I am Ov, plus confirmed by EWCM and a definite stabbing Ov pain.
This is going to sound awful when you're waiting for yours cookie22 but I'm quite glad we probably missed it, I have been gearing myself up for ttc in December (literally the very end!) and so have had a bit of a panic that I might end up with a BFP in November! We've been using condoms around Ov time so far. Cold feet I guess, and selfishly I want to enjoy drinking in December
The CB ones are expensive but so easy, I plan to get some cheap ones and just use them to confirm like you said but I couldn't resist when I guessed I might be Ov.
So this is your 3rd cycle off the pill? xx

Hey folks. Just wanted to drop in with a positive story. When I came off the pill in April my cycle was totally messed up. First cycle 48 days, second cycle 37 days... Third cycle pregnant. I'm now 12 weeks and throwing up.

Try to relax and keep having sex. Sometimes it takes time to get back to a normalish cycle but it's likely you are fertile. My midwife told me that people tend to be more fertile after coming off the pill due to residual hormones.

I'm on CD 8 just now and my last cycles were 55 days and 37 days we were going to wait until December/January time until we TTC but just going to go for it this month. Ooh fingers crossed for you new girl. A high reading on the opk means you're in for a good shout! I've got the cheapy OPKs as I think I might go through loads of them because of the irregularity of my cycle. Going to buy the CB ones too though so I can verify if I get a high reading! Xx

Sorry cookie22 just re-read that you are waiting for Ov this month, fingers crossed for you. Where's your cycle at?

Thanks ladies! Such a friendly thread. Gx91 is certainly very lucky

sunnydays321 I think I may have jinxed myself with the claim of regular cycles!!

I got a high reading on a digital OPK today a week earlier than expected...we DTD on Friday so v slim chance I could fall a month earlier than planned ...!! Told DH this morning and he just grinned like an idiot, he's more keen than me!!
Sorry I've not caught up with your story, are you guys trying now?

Cookie22 that's great news, when will you be trying? Again sorry I've not caught up on where you are at!

Got to say being new on MN, these chats are a bit addictive
xx

Hi new girl! That's good you're regular & will be able to pin point ov much easier. Yeh I think we are all similar ages! I'm 28 too! DH really surprised me this morning when we had a lovely chat about trying and he actually seemed quite excited. I felt it was a breakthrough as previously I was trying to sound super laid back about it all so that I didn't scare him too much lol! Now I just need to hope for ov this month ahhh! Xx

Hi new girl! It's good news that your cycles are pretty regular already! (Not jealous at all, lol). I think we are all a similar age and a few of us also got married this summer. Nice to have you on board! Hopefully your wait for bfp is as short as gx's... Seems like a lucky thread. Xx

Meant to say thanks lol xx

That's newgirl - second cycle I got BFP first cycle was 38 days X
Hope u enjoy TTC and glad ur libido is up !! Have fun xxx

Thank you Gx91!
It's been surprisingly ok actually, I was apprehensive as I've been on it for over 10 years. Cycles are quite long, approx 37 days but relatively regular and I didn't have an extra long wait for AF after coming off it like some ladies on here.
Didn't know about taking supplements to shorten your cycle before joining MN so might try that.
I'm more aware of my symptoms, but that may be just because I'm paying attention to it. Definitely increased libido which is good in the lead up to TTC as I'm not feeling pressured about lots of DTD!
Congratulations on your BFP! How have you been feeling so far? How many cycles did it take you to fall?
x

Good luck newgirl !
Tracking ur cycle is a good idea hope it helps pin point ovulation day and u fall pregnant soon!
How has ur 3 months off the pill been , have ur cycles calmed down ? Xx

Hi ladies!
Can I join too, we are going to start ttc#1 next month.
A bit about me
I'm 28, married in May 2015
DH 30 & very keen for a baby, has been for ages, I've been the one holding him off !
Been off the pill for 3 months & tracking to get to know my cycle.
Currently CD17
Just started taking preconception vitamins today.
Love reading about all your stories, so exciting!

Cookie - thank u , I'm only telling a few close relations now and will spill the beans to others around 12 weeks if I can keep my mouth shut lol nothing wrong with trying everything to get bk on track , I don't know much about Angus cactus I'm afraid X
Sunny - sorry to hear about the thrush I had it twice in a few months a while back . So irritating ! Doesn't help when ur TTC because I think u end up transferring two and fro when u think u r another symptom free ! X
Hope u get another period before Xmas , never does any harm speaking to ur GP they might offer some help to bring on a period xx

GX that's ok, I can tell you all the inside knowledge from work, I know all about pregnancy/babies... But it wont help me in actually getting pregnant! Haha.

No sign of OV... Temps all still low, all opks neg. will just have to be patient.

I was using agnus castus, I do think it helped 1st cycle because it was 98 days instead of the 300+ I had last time I came off pill (although who knows, that might have happened anyway). But Iv stopped taking it this week as Iv had thrush (sorry tmi) for the 2nd time in about 6 weeks, I haven't had it for years, and I saw someone else on MN who got recurrant thrush on agnus. Also a bit worried I might have pcos and Iv heard agnus can make it worse. Iv read loads of good things about it though. Might try it again next cycle. Iv decided I'm going to go back to GP after Xmas as that will be 6 months off pill, and might still have only had 1 period by then. Xx

Hi ladies, I love this thread too as sometimes I only have time to check in morning & night! You must be so excited GX. Glad you're keeping well. Have you told anyone else yet or are you waiting until your 12 weeks? Hope your AF arrive soon Sunny. Have you had any ov pains? I've been taking Agnus Castus since CD1 this month but finding some conflicting advice regarding its use now. My cycles are so wild tho I feel like I want give anything a shot in the hope they settle down! Xx

Thanks for the info I didn't know that , maybe nd to call them bk to get the midwife ! Lol X
Have u had any more signs that ovulation is on her way ? The thing with post pill is an egg can pop out at anytime so if ur dtd frequently likelihood is you should catch it , wishing u all the luck this cycle !! Xxx

The gp's don't tend to confirm pregnancy now. The tests they use are similar to internet cheapies.. So basically if you have a bfp at home you are pregnant.. They won't usually even test again. I would only go to gp if you are on any medication that needs changing, or obviously unwell/bleeding/pain etc. You can just book straight in with midwives by calling your surgery or local maternity unit depending on your area.

That's good, glad your not feeling sick yet. Nice to have few little symptoms tho to make it feel real!

Well technically on day 24 of 2nd cycle.. But actually been off pill over 4 months now and only had 1 period so who knows lol! Xx

Yeh feeling ok thanks Iv had a touch of insomnia , sore boobs and very dizzy when I stand up ! No sickness yet but still very early days couldn't get an app with the doctor to confirm pregnancy for another 2 weeks so just have to wait patiently until then X
How are u doing ? What cycle say are u on now ? xxx

How are you feeling GX? Any symptoms yet? Has it sunk in yet? How did your partner react? Xx