Waiting to try, and cycle a mess from the pill

[AlexandraOrlov]

Just wondering if there are any other lurkers in the same boat as me, planning to TTC in December/January?

I came off the pill three months ago and have only had one pathetic AF in that time, so very glad I came off early but also pretty anxious at how messed up things are, 1st cycle was 39 days, this one is 40 and courting.

So who's with me? I can't be the only person on here who is actually hoping for AF!

Haha first I think Iv managed to keep it quiet on here so far. But I'm a midwife. Safe to out myself now as questions can be directed at you! :) x

Ooh catching up, welcome newbies!
Cookie rubbish that AF may be on her way, hope you enjoyed you glass of wine!!

Sunny and first, your secrets are out now!!

I've been a bit slack with my temping and OPKS the last few days, need to get back on track from tomorrow as think Ov is due next week some time. Started to get some Ov pain but no other symptoms or EWCM yet. Although my sex drive has gone through the roof these past few days - could be a sign (TMI!)
Me and DH were talking about New Years over dinner today and I reminded him that I may be pregnant or waiting to find out if I am and he was like a kid in a sweet shop, very excited, even saying he was going for a run tomorrow night to be in peak condition for trying this coming week!! Bless him.

Chapman, GX, everyone else, how are you doing?
Baby dust to everyone for a good week!

Morning all , wow busy thread ! Have read through and trying to remember what's everyone has said becoz I can't scroll bk or I loose what I written !
Cookie - ohh no sorry to hear u think AF has arrived , do u think it's come early ? What the verdict today ? Still have fx for u ! Xx
Sunny- Waw ur a midwife ! Lol I would love to be a midwife , mibi think about studying after we have number 2 out the way ! Do u enjoy ur job ? X
Chapmen - is ur TWW up on Wednesday ? Any symptoms to report , excited for u to test again X
New girl - aww ur DH sounds like he's tearing to go ! Glad u guys are enjoying yourselves ! Hears to a licky last cycle of the year ! Really hope u guys get ur BFP!
How's everyone doing hope u had a lovely wkend ? X

Iv bn a bit down in the dumps over the wkend OH is working all week and wkends and hasn't been getting in til 10 at night , we r both to tired to say much to each other
I know he's working his ass off for extra money over the Xmas holidays ( self employed ) but I'm just so sick of not having him here , mibi I'm being selfish , just getting a bit lonely X our sex life is NIL at the moment , actually not even kisses or cuddles , think I'm feeling a bit live deprived !!! lol pity party over here !! Xx

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Went to see doc to get blood test results today... LH and FSH levels normal (so it isn't PCOS)... so why 51 day cycles is what I want to know?!?!?!

Sunnydays321
How long does withdrawal bleeding last ? Hopefully it stops soon before Xmas any tips guys on TTC ?

Hi ladies,
AF is definitely here- the witch that she is! Feeling disappointed but onwards and upwards. Will just need to have a merry & boozy Christmas to make up for it! At least I know my cycle is getting shorter & perhaps the Agnus Castus did work. 37 days, 55 days and now 33 days. Going to really go for it next month!

GX sorry to hear you're feeling down. My DH is also self employed and working all hours & weekends, I can completely empathise with you. I see more of my cat than I do him does he have some time off over Christmas and new year? We're always here for a wee moan and virtual cuddles hehe!

Chapman, have a you caved in and tested yet? Any symptoms? New girl, that's good that ov sounds like it's approaching! Get DTD!! Wow Sunny, never realised you were a midwife. Your inbox will be full of messages now must be such a lovely (but tough!!) job to do xx

Sophie, hopefully your body is just clearing itself of the pill and trying to regulate back into a normal rhythm (that's what I'm telling myself anyways!). At least you have been cleared on PCOS which is reassuring! Shankate my withdrawal bleed was just like a normal pill period & lasted about 4 days. Hopefully it clears up soon for you so you can TTC xx

In a way, I would rather have a reason why my cycles have been 42 - 51 days long. Not saying I want a condition like that as it must be so hard... but I just want reassurance I guess. Or some help if there is something more serious going on. It's the fact the cycles are getting longer which concerns me.

Sophied - it's very frustrating , I'm not a fan of the pill now after it messing with cycles afterwards , have u thought about using supplements like some of the girlies on here ? Glad uv been ruled out for PCOS , Iv read there are things u can eat that help regulate ur cycle , maybe worth a bash if ur feeling u want to try anything X ( I googled the life out of it when I came off the pill ) hope ur cycles start to shorten now for a fresh start next year X
Cookie sorry it is the witch ! But ur right about getting to enjoy all the perks of Christmas ! I have everything crossed for u to concieve this cycle ! X
Shankate- tip for TTC .. Hmm try and enjoy urself lol it's hard not to become totally obsessed ! I found OPKs very healthily too the month I used them I got pregnant ( also enjoyed POAS every day ) I'm weird lol X
Hope u catch very soon and good luck xx

Sorry to Hear you're feeling down GX, feeling love deprived that's the worst I can imagine you feel like you want to be looked after at the mo!
Hope you can make the most of a relaxed, non pregnant Christmas Cookie, although gutting about AF
My DH also works for himself and has been crazy at the moment (thankfully not ALL weekend just Saturday's) it's so hard for them to say no when the work is there isn't it. Like you say Cookie we are always here for a virtual chat & hug!
Starting to get some EWCM today although a negative OPK...better get down to it!!

Shan its frustrating but TTC really takes patience and time to let your body get back to normal and understand your body, your cycle, your own symptoms to look out for. Good luck!
Sophie, same for you it's a good thing it's not PCOS but understand that leaves you feeling a bit lost. Maybe try Angus Cactus, some of the ladies on here have had success with it

Just wanted to say good luck to all and another huge push to try Agnus Cactus (me= cycle totally messed up after the pill, nothing for 4 months, day after taking it got AF and then pregnant 1st cycle after using it) but please make sure you get the right/higher dose needed to make a difference x

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Hi Peasinpod I was all geared up to try Agnus cactus to try to regulate my cycles but was put off by the lady in the health shop as it says on the packaging not to use if pregnant so she said it to use if Ttc.

I came away with Vitamin B6 instead which is meant to regulate your cycles but I'm not so sure it's working!!

I came off the pill end of Sept after ten years, I had normal withdrawal bleed then a cycle that was 63 days it was awful I worried non stop about why I didn't have AF, I was hopeful that my cycle would get back to normal after AF but I'm now on CD 18 and had no signs of OV (I just monitor CM)

It's so frustrating Sophied I know exactly how you feel I've called my GP who was meant to call me back to discuss but didn't even bother!!!

Here's hoping for some Christmas BFP's for us all!!!! Xx

Oh wow lots to catch up on! 😀😀
I caved today and tested and it was another bfn but I'm only 12dpo today. No symptoms of the witch AF or pregnancy so I'm confused, but I'm just gonna have to wait another 2 days. Hoping I get something soon one or the other! Hoping my OV at the end/beginning of the month wasn't a ghost haha! I'm driving myself crazy!

How is everyone else?
Gx91- bless you it must be horrible for you. I don't know what I'd do without my oh I went to London for the weekend and cried myself to sleep o was that Lonely haha maybe my emotions or my hormones ha! Has he got time off over xmas?
Cookie - so gutted for you the witch has shown! Least you are regular and you can try again in 14 days time! Fx for you
New girl - that sounds so lovely that you oh gets excited!! Hoping ov comes soon then it's the countdown! Fx for you lovely!
Sophie - I know it's frustrating when your body won't go back to normal but like the other girls have said you can try supplements or even try and relax ( so hard haha) my auntie said when she was trying for her baby she stopped taking the pill for a month then took it for a month then came back off it again and her cycles came back really quick.. I'm not sure I'm gonna try that but i suppose us ladies will try anything!
Sunny - I do not envy you I bet it is so hard for you at the moment! Fx some of the pregnant ladies can spread some dust for you over xmas
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Feeling fed up tonight as I'm seeing loads of my friends on Facebook pregnant and putting scans up haha xxx

sophie how long have you been off the fill for? I came off in September and have had cycles that were 26 days, then 33 days and now on day 34 with no sign of AF so it sounds like we're a bit similar in that our cycles are getting longer!

Hello ladies
I'm new here and have been following your ttc updates on this thread, so thought I'd just say hello (rather than lurking!!), it's been really interesting and helpful to know how other people find coming off the pill, and what kind of things people try to track their ov with temping and things, who knew making a baby would be so science-y!!?
GX91 congratulations on your bfp, it's so exciting for you and it's nice you've stuck around to help everyone stay positive, even when you've had pg symptoms to deal with and felt a bit low. It's appreciated, don't go anywhere!
vicky congratulations on your engagement!
So a little about me, I'm 27, got married in July this year, not ttc (using condoms) at the mo, wanted to give my body a chance to get back into the swing of normal cycles. Used the pill for ten years or so. Hoping to start trying may/June which sounds really far away but in terms of cycles I guess it isn't really. I took my last cerazette pill 5th Nov, had extremely light period for 7 days and nothing since. I am not monitoring cm or temps, but I am taking multivitamin a day to 'top up' what my body needs to do its thing naturally. I will see how that goes, might need to dabble in CM, tEmping and ov strips if periods are infrequent like they used to be before I started pill! Currently CD40. Not worried yet though. Hormones were HORRENDOUS when I stopped the pill, cried for no reason (all the time and at nothing. Eg I thought there was broccoli in fridge one evening and I thought I'd have that with rice and salmon - so I get home and realise there's no broccoli in fridge and I cried because I couldn't have any for dinner... dh very confused... And frankly so was I!!!) got v angry, tired etc and generally felt broody and just moped around over first 4 weeks... Figured it's my body adjusting to no pill after so long. Now feeling less of the emotional symptoms, all that remains is feeling bit nauseous at times and dull tiny shabby pains in low tummy for last few days. Only mild symptoms. Hoping AF will drop in for a visit soon. Or maybe I'm OV. Def not pg as using condoms.
Anyway that's me!
Positivity and babydust to all!
X

Sorry *stabby pains, not shabby pains! But not as dramatic as that sounds, more 'uncomfortable' than painful.

Welcome flaming !
Your in the right place !
Coming off the pill really is a roller coaster , ur doing the right thing waiting a while before trying ,
I didn't and cycles wer very confusing with all the post pill symtoms and AF delays ! Hopefully u find your cycles shorten over the next few months
The ladies on here r lovely and will help u through any hurdles that fly your way , can b a very frustrating time ! Good luck x

Definitely the best thing to do I wish I came of the pill much sooner! I think you hear so many stories of people missing one pill or being on antibiotics and getting pregnant it makes you think as soon as you stop taking it everything will spring back into action! X

The witch that is AF has just shown up! Just been to the toilet and there heavy blood! In a way I'm happy as I've returned back to my normal cycle right on time! I'm also upset I'm not pregnant but least I can have a merry Christmas! The waiting game waits again til next ov!! XXXX

Aww no chapman , really thought u would have got ur BFP this month! Oh well like I say least u don't have to worry about hiding u can't drink over Christmas ! take advantage of everything at Christmas lol and good luck for next cycle , glad ur cycles t bk to normal quickly xx

I know gx91I don't know whether I totally missed my ov period or I didn't actually even ov!!
Here's to ovia, opks, temping and lots of dtd! Oh yes I'm so thankful il hopefully catch the January bfp bus! Haha how are you today?? Xx

I know it's hard work , u can do everything right and not know if it has happened or not , don't think I ovulated first cycle off the pill as it didn't happen for us either , I wasn't using OPKs or any other methods other than having a lot of sex !!
I'm sure it won't take u long with normal cycles on ur side !
I am good thanks , sickness has subsided a bit but always tired , DD and I r chilling with finding nemo. ( I'm paying more attention than her)
Looking forward to Christmas but will miss eating soft cheeses and wine ( favourite combo !) wish I could fast forward the first few months of pregnancy , times going so slowly !!

Hope everyone else has had a lovely day , gd luck for ovulation and TWWers for their BFPs ! X

This is my first ever time trying for a baby so to be honest I'm clueless but one thing I am happy about is that my periods have returned quick I was dreading being 5/6 months down the line not knowing when I would be next due on! These cramps are horrible my DH made me a snickers milkshake haha!
Hoping I do catch ov this month my basal temp should of arrive from Hong Kong hopefully by next week haha!
Aw bless you I love finding memo we just about to watch love actually - I always cry at it haha! Can't you eat cheeses? There my fave!! Haha take this precious time Hun before you have 2 babies to run around after!! Xx

Gutted for you about the arrival of AF Chapman but at least you have another first cycle fingers crossed for Jan! How long have you been off the pill for? X