Ttc after stopping the pill thread 3. Join us for: Super long cycles, living in limbo, obscene amounts of poas and trying anything and everything to get that bun in the oven!

Aw sorry about the bfn bobo but hopefully just too early! I'm 11dpo now and cd26 and last month had a 26 day cycle so in theory af due tomorrow but can't see that happening. I have no symptoms at all of either af or BFP! Just feel normal... whatever that is post pill lol. Going to give it a few days more before POAS.

Welcome anna I was on combined pill for 12 years before stopping end of April. Had withdrawal bleed 3 days later as usual and then the first proper af 26 days later but it was very light compared to usual (not complaining!). I was on lucette for my acne and it has returned a bit with a few odd spots but no where near as bad as it used to be and I'm aware my hormones are all over the place so hopefully it'll settle down. Fx for you it doesn't return.

mishy I'm interested to see your little experiment results as I was thinking of starting opks next cycle but can't be dealing with holding my wee so long and testing at work lol so be interesting to see what results you get from clearblue and if both similar.

Hi everyone, I'm on 8dpo here so still too early to test. Think I am going to on Tuesday if AF stays away. I am going to Stockholm on Friday for my 30th birthday and could really do without AF as a present! Lol.

Hi pesky,

Thanks for that, so do I! :) I'm really hoping it will come in the next few days.

Good luck to you for this month :)

Hi Mishy,

Ginet is a combined pill, I was on a different pill for about five years (I can't remember the name of that one), then my doctor suggested Ginet to help with my hormonal acne. I have been worried about that coming back too (it hasn't yet) as I have to say at 30 I am not keen on the idea of spots.

I am encouraged by the number of positive tests on this thread! Nice to see!

Good luck to you too!

Hi Anna! I just typed out a long reply, then managed to delete it, bah! Will try and remember what I wrote...

This is my second cycle after coming off the pill, so can't be sure if I'm properly regular yet. But I'm glad my body has kind of remembered how to do this, as I've been on various hormonal contraceptives for the last 10 years. I haven't heard of Ginet, is it a combined or progesterone only pill? I'm just curious, I don't know if that makes any difference really.

As for the OPKs, I'm doing a little experiment at the mo! I'm using the CB digital ones in the morning (as per manufacturers instructions), then using the internet cheapies in the afternoon. There's some research published that says there's a circadian rhythm with production of LH. I want to see if the two types of OPKs give the same result! Good luck and fx for you

Hi Annakate,

I came off mini pill in April. I had no periods while on it (4 years)

I had a 3 day bleed 3 weeks later, then what I'm assuming was a real period 30 days after. That was only 2 days long though. Just waiting for AF to turn up again now.

Hope your cycles come back quickly😊

Hi Mishy,

I was on Ginet for around 10 years, this is my first break from it. I had a withdrawal bleed as normal when I first stopped and today it is four weeks since that finished. Hopefully it comes along soon!

Were you regular from then on after your first period?

Great news about the high reading, hopefully peak isn't far away! I bought some opk's from the pharmacy in prep for next cycle but the digital ones look a lot easier to read, might have to try them next.

Hi AnnaKate!

I was on the Progesterone only pill, when I came off I had a withdrawal bleed after 11 days, then a proper period followed 31 days later. I was properly emotional and achey beforehand as well. How long were you on the pill before you came off it?

In other news, I got a high fertility reading this morning! Not going to get overexcited as I had about 10 high readings last cycle, so can't be sure I'll ovulate this cycle either. Fx for everyone!

Hello all, first post here.

Age: 30
TCC #1
CD 34

This is my first month off the pill, before it I was regular cycles so I am a bit stressed being even a week late. I am praying that AF comes soon as I was hoping to jump straight into TTC (as everyone I suppose). I have been quite crampy and moody so maybe she is close? I have done two tests, both BFN.

How long did it take for you to get your first AF after the pill?

Good luck testing bobo! Exciting! Have you had any symptoms? And enjoy your hols marmite!

Cd25/10dpo for me and no symptoms at all yet. Pretty sure this cycle has to be longer than the last one as not even any pmt signs yet!

Hello ladies, I'm also an on and off-er. AF arrived today so that means last cycle was only 23 days. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. As I seem to now be having cycles albeit unpredictable I'm thinking of buying the clearblue advanced fertility monitor. Does anyone have one. Would you recommend it?

So far I've had 28 days until first post-pill bleed and then 113 days and then 27 and now 23. I only had a 2 day period the last cycle (and I think it was brown only?) and the one that lasted 113 days where as the others have been 3.

Happy weekend to everyone x

Hey cookie I'm right there with you as a long-standing member. Cycle 7 or 8. I forget! To be honest though I'm only now just having a clue what my body is doing, so how much those first few months ttc were even realistic I'm not sure?!

Cd15 now. Ov on cd 20 last month with 31 day cycle. No signs of ewcm or a positive opk so far. Interestingly I feel much more chilled out this cycle and I have had NO signs of ov. No cramps, boob ache, nowt. Wonder if it's because I'm not really symptom spotting for a change. I'd quite like to keep my new 11 day LP.

Fx for all those testing soon. X

Thanks Claire I know, I just felt like I needed some time off as I think i might be on this thread for a long haul now! Ooh keeping everything crossed for you sweetie. Hope your luteal phase stretches out this month- mine was only 7 days last month too!! When are you testing?

Ooh enjoy Italy Marmite, you lucky thing! Hope AF stays away for you chick xx

Morning girls. Currently sat in the airport waiting for flight to Italy. CD30. Held off from testing this morning. No sign of AF yet.
Good luck testing tomorrow bobo and everyone else in 2ww and testing soon! Will check in a few times as and when I have wifi - will be hoping to see a few BFPs!

Hi cookie glad you're back and don't worry at all. We know better than anyone how all consuming ttc can be and if a break is what you need then do what is best for you

I've had a couple of friends announcing pregnancies recently too and it feels like a kick to the stomach to me! Of course I am happy for them but I can't help thinking why is it not me yet!

I am 6dpo and feel normal. I will be curious to see how long my lp is this month as its been 7 and 10 days in the last 2 months of trying (and taking b vitamins to try to lengthen). I am hoping it's longer than 10 or even better, a bfp. How's everyone else in the 2ww doing?

Thanks Bobo, you're such a lovely lady! Oooh I'm really hoping and tossing everything that this WILL be your month! Are you testing on Sunday? Do you have frers on standby? Exciting!! Xx

CD 13, starting using by bbt thermometer! It is so different to my other one, my temp is a lot lower. Hopefully this will make tracking ovulation a bit easier - thanks purple for your advice on this!

Also started the OPKs (clear blue digital) so far they've been negative (what I expected). That kit says to use the FMU. I've also bought some of the Internet cheapies, and am going to test in the afternoon. I've read a few studies that show a decrease in LH at night, so it follows a circadian rhythm, which makes me question why the CB kit specifies using the FMU. Either way, I'll be interested to see if I can spot a difference between the two OPKs!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Yes Loulabelle, just the internet cheapies. They are still coming up with lines. I even tried a cheap pregnancy strip this morning, but bfn😢

Somebody on another thread suggested that my body still might be trying to ovulate, but not quite managing it. I'm worried about that now. I'm still getting cramps and twinges. It's really uncomfortable.

Been becoming* not been coming- bah! Typing too quickly! Xx

Hi everyone! I feel like a total stranger these days! I've been trying to focus on other things other than ttc recently as I feel I've been coming slightly obsessed. I hope yous all don't mind me being absent then randomly posting after being away for almost a fortnight! I'm just tired with it all and felt like i needed time to just relax and not think about anything baby related. 2 more friends have since announced their pregnancy news and its made me feel like the green eyed monster once again!

Ooh 7dpo Bobo- how exciting huni!! Who else is in the tww?? Hello to all the newbies! I'm cd 20 and OPKs are totally negative! However, I've noticed increased CM the past few days so this may be a good sign that ov is approaching! Xx

Oh tell me about it! I honestly never realised how obsessed I would get! It's so easy for the men isn't it.

Are you doing the Internet cheapie OPK's?