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Post Pill Party – The Garden Soiree

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TheHotelCalifornia · 07/04/2021 09:17

Tables laden with high-end afternoon tea, beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers, and a string quartet playing softly in the background…it’s the Post Pill Party Garden Soiree! The girls have swapped their checked shirts for pastel dresses and it’s time to sit back and relax after a stressful few weeks (months…years!!)

Welcome to the 10th (!) post pill party thread for women who have recently come off the pill. Whether you’re struggling with an insanely long cycle or an insanely short cycle, your luteal phase is crazy short, your temps are all over the place, or you’re just feeling like if you see one more day of a damn flashing smiley you’re going to throw it out the window…we’re here for you. Perch yourself daintily in a chair and join us!

Ladies already at the soiree:

@juno231
@Kay00
@Moocher90
@Emmgrem
@Nellieee
@TheHotelCalifornia
@ams19
@chinchilly
@sperr
@crabette
@LauraT94
@TheDaydreamBelivers
@cams50
@robyn101
@abi555
@tillybabs
@MissC07
@minipilling
@glow92
@FlyingGiraffe
@Elsie2021
@Gracie2021
@Flowers222
@MancMama39
@firsttimemumm321
@mrsmacmc
@MintGreenLife
@Ttcin2021
@Melissaq94
@AllyCat31

Please tag anyone I’ve missed!

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TheHotelCalifornia · 06/05/2021 20:34

@TheDaydreamBelievers ahhhh I missed your post!!! oh lovely I’m so sorry. You’re just having such an unfair time of it at the moment. I really hope you get some good news soon, literally no one deserves it more than you. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help, feel so useless. Please know that we’re all here for you and want to support you where we can ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Also always here for a PM as we’ve had similar experiences xxxx

Phew, love catching up with all your journeys ❤️

Just a small update from me guys, I ovulated the earliest I ever have this cycle thanks to the soy iso. CD21! I was so CHUFFED! Only had 27, 26, 31, 44 before this. Over the bloody moon. We managed to DTD lots too which I was so proud of us for haha! I’m 4DPO now. I’m not temping now as I promised DH I wouldn’t after having a complete breakdown last cycle at CD3 when my temp dropped (you may remember!!) it’s actually going well and I feel better for it. Just trying to pretend it’s not happening really. What will be will be. Staying positive and hopeful but also protecting myself as much as I can. Doesn’t stop me from googling stuff obvs but I am trying not to. Hope everyone’s okay xxx

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TheHotelCalifornia · 06/05/2021 20:26

Hey guys, sorry I’ve been a bit awol from the old soirée!

@Kay00 amazing to hear about your consultation and it sounds like it’s really got the ball rolling. Was she impressed with your charting and knowledge!? I feel like she should have been. Thanks so much for sharing it all with us, it’s really interesting and helpful for everyone. Excited to hear about your next steps xxx

@Juno231 bless your little sore tummy, I hope you’re feeling okay now after your procedure? Xx

@MissC07 and @FlyingGiraffe I’m sorry AF got you 😔 I hope you’re doing okay ladies xxx

@ChinChilly great news on your appt lovely. I’m so sorry you’re having a tough evening tonight, we’re all here for you if you need us. We know how you feel! I stopped taking the pill in May last year so a whole bloody year. One miscarriage and ERPC and only a handful of cycles later here I am. It’s incredibly frustrating and I really, really struggle with it all some days. Sending love xxx

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TheHotelCalifornia · 06/05/2021 20:16

Ahhhh @Flowers222 congratulations darling I’m so happy for you!! Such wonderful news. Keep everything crossed for a super strong, sticky bean for you 😍😍😍😍

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ChinChilly · 06/05/2021 20:00

@Flowers222 I didn’t realise it had been 11 months, that’s brilliant I’m 11 months off the pill this month..gives me hope!

Flowers222 · 06/05/2021 19:44

@pineapple2021 @Robyn101 thank you so much! After 11 months of trying I really didn't have much hope! It's lovely to hear from you both. Hope all is well!

Robyn101 · 06/05/2021 19:20

Just sticking my head in to say a MASSIVE congrats @Flowers222 so so happy for you. I know it’s really early days so I get it fingers crossed for a sticky bean and that’s a super good line for 11dpo

ChinChilly · 06/05/2021 18:57

@Kay00 that prep does not sound fun!!

@feliznavidad2 DTD just incase!

Eurgh I’ve been super emotional this afternoon, spent an hour on the phone to my friend crying, she thinks I’ve finally lost the plot 😂 guessing AF is round the corner 🙁

feliznavidad2 · 06/05/2021 18:18

Thanks @Kay00 ! X

Kay00 · 06/05/2021 18:16

@Juno231 hahaha!!! OH wishes! Grin Nope, I will be taking laxatives for 7 days before hand (increasing in strength towards next weekend), 5 days of low fibre diet (no veg or salad etc) and no food for 24 hours before the procedure... Its rubbish, but i'm hoping to loose a few pounds Grin !!

@feliznavidad2 certainly DTD just in case! Some women get EWCM for up to a week before ovulation... just keep testing for now, sounds like your body is doing something Smile

feliznavidad2 · 06/05/2021 17:53

Help! EWCM but my OPK is still very faint, and I'm only cycle day 9.

If in doubt, crack on and DTD?! 😬

pineapple2021 · 06/05/2021 17:16

Congrats @Flowers222 !! Great lines!!

Still keeping an eye on all your lovely ladies chat and crossing my fingers for everyone!!

Juno231 · 06/05/2021 16:32

@kay00 loool what kind of prep do you have to do for that over a week in advance?! Grin my brain is filled with nasty things

@Flowers222 well done lol - I hope he has something more heartfelt to say after you give birth one day!

Kay00 · 06/05/2021 16:28

@Flowers222 haha 'well done' Grin

@Juno231 thank you! I was really surprised but actually they did know I had two MMR jabs as a child, one on in August '87 and one in Feb '90 - cute!!

I have booked in my blood tests and worked out where the special 'blood test' room at my local hospital is for the ovarian reserve blood test.

My OH just needs to book in his SA next.

My 2nd colonoscopy is booked for Sunday 16th May... so I have to start the prep (ahem) and restricted diet this Saturday... joy!

Its all go over here!

Flowers222 · 06/05/2021 16:09

@TheDaydreamBelievers @ChinChilly @MissM94 @Juno231 thanks! I might relax a bit more once I get to the 5 week mark as I didn't even get that far last time. DH is also cautiously excited after our previous experience. His reaction was just to say "well done" 😂

Kay00 · 06/05/2021 14:56

@Flowers222 Wow!! Excellent lines!! Huge congratulations, clearly relaxing has really worked for you xx

Juno231 · 06/05/2021 14:50

@Flowers222 omg congrats!! and it's such a strong line at that!

@kay00 that all sounds really good! Btw for MMR our doc just added a rubella antibody test which checks for the same thing - just in case your GP hasn't got a scooby. I've had all of those tests if you ever need to ask anything!

MissM94 · 06/05/2021 14:47

@Flowers222 congratulations!! 🤍

MissM94 · 06/05/2021 14:47

@Kay00 so glad it's positive and things are moving forward for you!

MissM94 · 06/05/2021 14:42

@Juno231 @ChinChilly thank you! Just glad we've all got eachother to go through it cos no-one I know can relate to me 😂😂

ChinChilly · 06/05/2021 13:36

Congratulations @Flowers222 fingers crossed for a sticky one!

TheDaydreamBelievers · 06/05/2021 13:03

Congratulations @Flowers222!

MissC07 · 06/05/2021 12:54

@Flowers222 OMG congratulations!!!!!! So happy for you. ❤️

Flowers222 · 06/05/2021 12:49

Hi Ladies, sorry I've been really quiet this month. I decided to take a break from everything and have a relaxed month of no tracking (though did a couple of opks as I didn't believe I was actually ovulating so early) and to just try to forget about it all. Been feeling a bit worn out the last few days, like I have a cold, so tested this morning at 11dpo and got this! I am in complete shock and so anxious after my chemical in December. But it is a stronger line than any I got before so fingers crossed for a sticky one!

Post Pill Party – The Garden Soiree
TheDaydreamBelievers · 06/05/2021 12:28

@Kay00 good progress made! Is this private or NHS?

Kay00 · 06/05/2021 11:24

Thanks ladies. @MissC07 yes I had another high (for me) temp at 36.36 this morning, so I just need one more to confirm ovulation was on Tuesday Grin

Exciting about the acupuncture!