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Just stopped taking the pill

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PinkShake · 17/04/2018 19:16

Hi ladies,

So I was taking the pill for just over a month, stopped on the 7th day of my second pack. Had a withdrawal bleed 2 days later, lasting for 2-3 days, then had sex a week after that. It’s been 2 days since we tried, and I’m now getting what seems to be my usual ovulation symptoms.

So my questions are: could I still get a BFP if ovulation is starting 2 days after sex? And has anyone been so lucky so soon after stopping taking the pill?

Thanks!

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garchen1 · 17/10/2019 08:12

Hey everyone! I gave birth to my son years ago, two years ago I had an abortion (due to abuse from a stranger). Since the abortion my periods were regular but always contained tissue. I was on the pill for six months, stopped the pill mid-pack (after the first three pills) On Sept 15, had withdrawal bleeding three days later which lasted Sept 18-23; then had unprotected sex with my husband from that day onwards every day until Oct 8. Oct 10 I started to spot brown discharge, there seemed to be a little tissue in it but I’ve always had some tissue coming out ever since my abortion two years ago. The spotting went on for 5 days, intermittent, there was never a flow, sometimes it stopped all together for many hours, even a whole day, and then returned, but it never came out on its own, only when I used the toilet, and only a little bit, only one day had a bit more reddish blood. Then it stopped for two days and now, four weeks since the beginning of my withdrawal bleed, the spotting started again, but this time there is no tissue, it is brown and watery, very little, and has already stopped for several hours. This entire time I only had very mild cramping and twinges in my very lower abdomen, mostly on the right side, but since yesterday all over. At first I thought these are AF cramps but they didn’t get stronger like they usually do when I’m on my period. Since I have been pregnant twice before, I recognized many symptoms of pregnancy. I feel extremely nauseous, my breast are tender but not really sore, but feel heavy and big. I feel dizzy, have intense food cravings, am unusually moody and weepy, lower backaches and crampy, slightly pulsating lower abdomen. The only difference between this and my last pregnancy is that my breasts are a bit less sore now. I understand that my hormones must be whacked up since I stopped taking the pill but according to some pregnancy apps I must have ovulated around Oct 6-8. Now it’s Oct 17, took a pregnancy tests this morning and it was a BFN, very disappointing. During my last pregnancy I took the test around this time and it was positive. Of course at that time I wasn’t coming off the pill. If it wouldn’t be for the spotting that has been going on for like 7-8 days on and off and of course the BFN I could swear I am pregnant. My doctor also told me before that I am extremely fertile, my first pregnancy was conceived within the first cycle of trying, and the second that ended in abortion was conceived right after my period ended. Sorry for the long story but it’s kind of a unusual circumstance. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Is there still a chance that I might be pregnant? Thank you all so much! I’m extremely nervous, I wish so much to have this child.

PinkShake · 04/05/2018 15:39

@Kez1875 I wouldn't stop half way through if I were you... I didn't do it because I was ttc, it was for other reasons associated with taking the pill.
If you finish this pack you'll have a better idea of when you're expected to ovulate, and won't have the confusing withdrawal bleed either! I'd suggest stopping it when you finish this pack, and get an ovulation kit so you can get started ASAP

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kez1875 · 04/05/2018 15:02

I intend on stopping my pill at the end of this pack (next week) as I hope to conceive late may/June, would you suggest I stop taking my pill now, half way through the pack in order to give myself the best chance?

Quite confused over here!

PinkShake · 04/05/2018 11:00

@MrsBrown28 Oh no, sorry this wasn't your month! I'm expecting AF to arrive as it's just taking too long to get a bfp. According to my app tracker I'm on CD 61! I think it maybe got confused with the withdrawal bleed.
AF will probably come this weekend while I'm on a long-haul flight just to make matters worse!
I'll keep you updated... Good luck for the next month!

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MrsBrown28 · 04/05/2018 10:44

@pinkshake I felt that way last week. Kept coming over shakey constant period pains etc

MrsBrown28 · 04/05/2018 10:42

@pinkshake. I did with both pregnancies although AF has well and truly arrived this morning on CD 35 hopefully I’ll be able to work out ovulation from here next month

PinkShake · 04/05/2018 09:32

@MrsBrown28 Still nothing for me... I've had so many symptoms that make me think af is on the way but it never comes! Aching legs, lower back pain, constantly tired... Yesterday I felt like I was going to pass out on 3 separate occasions! Thinking of getting more tests... Did you have spotting with previous pregnancy?

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MrsBrown28 · 03/05/2018 19:02

@pinkshake how are you getting on. I work this afternoon from a night shift to spotting Confused

MrsBrown28 · 01/05/2018 17:02

@pinkshake Me too I was almost positive I ovulated this month. I guess the only way to tell is with ovulation kits. With my other two I’m pretty sure my husband just blinked at me and I was pregnant lol I’m the worst at waiting too I hate not knowing what’s going on. I’d rather have AF than not knowing. I really thought AF was gonna come today but again nothing Confused

PinkShake · 01/05/2018 16:38

@MrsBrown28 More cramping this afternoon... My poor body seems confused haha

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PinkShake · 01/05/2018 10:40

@MrsBrown28 Yeah I've been worrying the same thing, that's a good idea. I was so sure I had ovulation symptoms just after my withdrawal bleed and the first time we ttc... It seems to be normal that AF takes at least 3 months to appear, but I've been on and off the pill twice before and my period has gone straight back to normal previously so this is strange to me. I guess we just keep trying and waiting and see what happens

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MrsBrown28 · 01/05/2018 10:14

@pinkshake. I have bought some OPK tests because now I’m panicking I’m not ovulating although I read on here someone waited 7 months after stopping the pill for AF to make an appearance

PinkShake · 01/05/2018 09:26

@MrsBrown28 I'm in exactly the same situation! Tested Saturday morning and still negative... but no more cramping and no sign of af. Still have fingers crossed but worried it's just a side effect of stopping the pill - should be getting that bfp by now :(

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MrsBrown28 · 30/04/2018 18:26

@pinkshake any updates? I’m still without AF and no more cramping so doesn’t seem like it’s going to make an appearance any time soon

MrsBrown28 · 25/04/2018 16:54

@pinkshake I’m going to retest in the morning. I’m still getting cramps. This is so irritating

PinkShake · 25/04/2018 10:54

@MrsBrown28 Yes will try and wait another week though... Still getting cramps. Have you retested?

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MrsBrown28 · 25/04/2018 07:25

@pinkshake. Are you going to re test. I feel so sick this morning

PinkShake · 24/04/2018 09:34

@MrsBrown28 Feel your pain! I tested negative this morning... Fingers crossed for us

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MrsBrown28 · 24/04/2018 07:54

Pinkshake nothing at all. Still bloated and cramping but no sign of AF making an appearance tested negative on Saturday. So frustrating

PinkShake · 23/04/2018 12:59

@MrsBrown28 Any updates?? Still getting weird symptoms over here, just waiting one more week to test... Feels like forever!

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PinkShake · 18/04/2018 17:26

@Moxka Welcome to the waiting game I guess! It's so hard to know when everything's gone off track. I was using an app for my pill/ period but even that hasn't got a clue what's going on now!! I never get OV bleeding so not sure about that.
Fingers crossed for you too! Let us know any updates xx

@mummyto1girl wow... that was always my biggest worry but now hoping it's the same! Congratulations on your little one :)

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mummyto1girl · 18/04/2018 16:49

I didn't even need to stop the pill I forgot it for a couple of days and fell pregnant x

Moxska · 18/04/2018 16:47

Am the same I think I may of OV'd the day after my withdrawal bleed and potentially had implantation spotting but cause I don't know when period is due I can't tell if it was OV bleeding or implantation bleeding

Fingers crossed for you!
Xx

MrsBrown28 · 18/04/2018 16:33

@rose2887 I done about 100 different tests when I was pregnant with my son 😆 I’m gonna leave it a week or so and then try again if no AF. It’s so strange to have such strong period pains and nothing comes of it @pinkshake let me know how you get on. It’s nice to find someone else in the same situation

PinkShake · 18/04/2018 15:12

@Rose2887 I guess it's the good old 2 week wait then... torture!! Hahaha I think you can rely on mr frer though... how exciting!! Hopefully I'll remember to come back on here and give and update after what's sure to be the longest 2 weeks eveeeeer xx

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