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Anyone else fresh off the pill!?

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peaky297 · 28/12/2018 22:30

Hi ladies!
As my DH and i habe decided to TTC I took the last pill in my packet on 17th December and had my breakthrough bleed start on the 22nd and end on the 26th. Now the wait begins to see whether my cycle snaps back to normal and of course whether I concieve! I had been on microgynon for circa 3 years.

Is anyone else in a similar position and entering 2019 pill free!? I thought this would be a good place to track and share our experiences as they happen!

S x

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peaky297 · 21/01/2019 15:10

Ooh @pumpkinsmum18 this is so exciting! Crossing my fingers for you to have the first success of the thread! Keep us posted x

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Beddie11 · 21/01/2019 15:02

@pumpkinsmum18 Good luck for the morning, FX for you x

Gem1188 · 21/01/2019 08:40

@pumkinsmum18
Send all the hugs you need and I hope it's all positive 😊

PumpkinsMum18 · 21/01/2019 07:41

Morning 😊 hope you all had a nice weekend!

So.... I didn’t have any more bleeding after my tiny bit of blood on Friday morning so it looks like it might have been implantation....? I’m trying not to get my hopes up but I also had cramping/lower back pain like period may be coming, but no bleeding appeared at all! If no AF comes today I will test tomorrow morning... watch this space!

In other news, I had a bad upset stomach last night and didn’t get much sleep so feel pretty rubbish this morning ☹️ Don’t know if this was a early pregnancy thing or just the baked beans I hadfor dinner! 🤣

I also kept have anxiety dreams about how if I got pregnant now then the due date might clash with my cousins wedding this year (21 Oct) and I really wanted to be there.... I know this is all very irrational but that’s just how my brain works! Always the worse case scenario!

Any virtual hugs would be appreciated and thanks for listening to my ramblings! 😊

Beddie11 · 20/01/2019 22:31

@dullblue.. i suppose it depends if you would use another form of contraception in the meantime or if your happy to just see how it goes. I was on the pill for 10plus years and hadnt long since started with periods before i went on it sooo my body has no clue what to do now lol x

Dullblue · 20/01/2019 22:23

@beddie11 definitley food for thought! Will discuss with my fianceè i think.

Funny how as a teenager, you go on the pill without much thought... However now, we all start actually realising what we've been putting our bodies through, and potentially masking various symptoms. X

Beddie11 · 20/01/2019 22:14

@dullblue, welcome! If id known before what i know now i would definitely have come off my pill a few months in advance for sure! Xx

Dullblue · 20/01/2019 22:05

Hi all!

Sorry first off, for gate crashing your post!
Been reading through, as we are planning on TTC after the summer.
Currently on Gedarel.. But have been on a combo of various pills for the last 12 years...

Was going to stay on the pill until the summer, but now im not so sure! Perhaps I should come off it earlier, and get to know my cycles?

Any thoughts?

Beddie11 · 20/01/2019 17:21

Hope everyones had a lovely weekend! Do we have any exciting BFPs from this weekend xx

Kinsella82 · 19/01/2019 19:34

@beddie11 from what I know it’s a sign that you’re either very close to ovulating or ovulating right now. It could be a sign that it’s one or two days away so if I was you I’d go for it tonight and as much as possible over the next few days, even every second day! Good luck!!
I have a test there but I’m gonna try hold off for a couple more days. If I was right about ovulating around the 13/14th of jan then I should probably wait another few days. It’s nerve wrecking because it’s on my mind all the time but at the same time I’m trying to dismiss my thoughts because I don’t want to get my hopes up. But sure if it is AF on the way then at least I’ll be back on track properly with being able to track my cycle!

Beddie11 · 19/01/2019 19:22

@kinsella82... be right back - wheres my husband??? 😅 seriously though is now like THE best time?
Its lovely being on here isnt it being able to just vent all the crazy thoughts in our heads and getting lots of great insight, its really helped me and im sure will continue to do so! Have u thought about doing a HPT? You symptoms sound very interesting xx

Kinsella82 · 19/01/2019 19:16

@beddie11 I would say you’re ovulating now!

Kinsella82 · 19/01/2019 19:14

Hi all can I join in please?!
I took my last pill on 26/12, had a bleed from 31/12-4/1. Around the 13-14/1 I had lots of symptoms that could be seen as ovulation symptoms and we dtd regularly around that time too. In the last couple of days I feel like I’ve so many symptoms of pregnancy but really things couldn’t have returned to normal that quick surely?? Don’t get me wrong I’d be delighted but just in shock! On dc2 I stopped pill mid November and conceived 6 weeks later without any bleed in between?!
I am beyond tired which I always my first sign, I’ve period like cramps, tender breasts etc etc. I don’t want to get my hopes up as it’s probably just AF on the way! Thanks for reading! It will be great being part of this group x

Beddie11 · 19/01/2019 19:11

Hi ladies hope everyone is having a lovely relaxing weekend! A little update from me.. first a quick recap - last pill 17th december - first month ttc - up until today I've had no signs of aaaaanything, and then today ( tmi on its way ) went to the loo and wiped and the infamous EWCM was staring back at me! Ive read so much about this on here and was starting to think maybe I'd missed ovulation or not had it as yet ! So.. it was definitely EWCM.. stringy between the fingers ( i know, gross but i had to try it ) ... so my question is.. what does this mean?? Have i ovulated, am i going to ovulate?? I was so thrilled to see it i ran downstairs to tell DH lol xx

whatsthecraic91 · 19/01/2019 12:11

Has anyone else noticed they are extremely horny since coming off the pill? I’m on CD 22 and my downstairs has been throbbing since yesterday morning! Jumped my DP this morning but it hasn’t relieved me!! Google says it can be a sign of conception as more blood is directed to the area! Fingers crossed!

Leleophants · 18/01/2019 18:27

I meant just had normal bleed for a few days as get between pills, but then since didnt go back on pill had no other bleed just weird cramps!

Not ttc just yet. Wanted to give it a few months and then want to avoid Christmas and Jan baby so probably wont until May or June

PumpkinsMum18 · 18/01/2019 17:57

@peaky297 thanks for your advice 😊 I agree waiting a few days before testing is a good idea, in case AF makes an appearance. Hopefully I can distract myself over the weekend with cleaning the house! 😂

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peaky297 · 18/01/2019 12:52

Welcome @rachie83 and hello again @pumpkinsmum18 !
Pumpkins... I'd say wait a few days before you test. I had the same thing a few days ago and now it is a full on period...I'm glad I didn't test as it would have been a waste! So based on my experience, I'd give it until after the weekend and then test if AF doesn't appear.
Rachie I don't know what to suggest for heavy periods other than alternating ibuprofen and paracetamol every two hours so you don't have the pain killer wearing off period as one will always be in action

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PumpkinsMum18 · 18/01/2019 12:18

Hi ladies! Sorry I haven’t posted for a while - not been much to report! But I have been keeping up with your stories Smile

A recap on me - took my last pill on 1st Jan and had withdrawal bleed 5th-8th Jan.

This morning I went to the loo and there was a small bit of blood.... could this be implantation bleeding? Or just beginning of period? It’s only been 10 days since I finished withdrawal bleed so I’m very confused!

I am tempted to take a test but it’s probably too early.... it’s hard not to get over excited and get carried away!!

Rachie83 · 18/01/2019 08:44

Glad I saw this topic, hey everyone I normally read and don't post but I came off the pill early Dec. Got my first period in a few years yesterday. I forgot how bad I used to get them. I was always about every 5-6weeks anyway but it's so heavy. Was hoping now I'm alot older things would improve and the first one being a withdrawal bleed I would be OK but it's really bad now. So now I'm sat worried about going to work.
We will be TTC later in the year just wanted to start the new year pill free to get some sort of normal hormone balance back and to try loose 3stone. Thankfully my appetite has halved comming off the pill so I'm hoping weight loss follows.

Does anyone have any tips for heavy periods? Pain wise I'm fine after 24hours of regular paracetamol/hot water bottle.

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peaky297 · 18/01/2019 07:23

Thanks @beddie11. I think being positive is important as I bet it's so easy to get disheartened which won't help!
I have to say that I already miss my pill periods mind...this "real" one is kicking my ass! Haha

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Beddie11 · 17/01/2019 21:48

@ttc2019babyno1 im waiting right here with you! X

Beddie11 · 17/01/2019 21:43

@peaky297, love your positive attitude! Like you say atleast now you have a good idea of your cycle! Im still waiting for AF and no signs as of yet! X

RLI1105 · 17/01/2019 16:41

@December2018
I've only been off the pill a couple of weeks and am not TTC yet so I'm in a different situation to you but if I was you I don't think I would bother going back on the pill.
If it took a long time to conceive last time and you want another baby fairly quickly I would maybe just try and track things the old fashioned way and then when you want to try again you canSmile

TTc2019BabyNo1 · 17/01/2019 13:55

@peaky297 sorry to hear AF got you, but yes at least you know you’ve bounced back after the pill! Fingers crossed for your next cycle!
I am now a day late according to Flo app. I took my last pill on 17th Dec and just put in the date of my withdrawal bleed so I don’t think it’s actually correctly calculated it but it should be about now. I’m pretty sure i’m not pregnant so i’m Just waiting for AF to show! I wish it would hurry up so I can onto next cycle!
This is draining... 🙄 x