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!

Hey everyone my bleeding has stopped since 2 days ago and I have been TTC since it stopped so fingers crossed 😆 anyone know when I should take a test?

Hello lovely ladies,
Sorry I've not been on a for a while - lots of messages to catch up on!

Chapman - Lucky you with 3 day AF!! I haven't tried Agnus Castus, but I have heard of it... I'm really hoping my cycles come back to normal on their own but I have Agnus Castus in the back of my mind in case I need to give my cycles a hand! Glad your cycles are more regular - hope you OV when expected, I can imagine NYC being very romantic this time of year, have an awesome time and hope next month is your month . I'm with Cookie - we need some New York/American inspired babynames if you get your BFP! Fingers crossed for you.

NewGirl Glad you didn't feel like it was a 'performance' the second time!! I guess it takes a bit of practise to get 'into the mood' at the right time/day, but it will so be worth it when you get your BFP. Hopefully it won't be long for you

SunnyDays Thanks for info about soy isoflavones - I will bear that in mind (like the agnus castus) if i am struggling to get my cycles back a few months down the line. REALLY hope my body does it on it's own, but we aren't in control! Sorry your temping/OPK tests have been confusing lately, it must be very frustrating. How long have you been ttc so far? (sorry I tried to look back but there are so many messages on this thread) FX it happens quickly for you. Keep DTD and you might catch by luck anyway! Also you are no more 'ttc crazy' (as you put it!) than any of the rest of us!! And don't apologise for having a rant, we're all in similar positions so we're always happy to lend an ear!

SophieD Did you get a darker line on OPK since your last message? Where are you at now?

GX You better have snapped out of your 'Scrooge'-eyness by now! How are you feeling?

SO I got mega-excited last week on Thursday because I thought AF had finally arrived, turns out it was only very light spotting for a couple of days. Cramps were so intense though, I never take painkillers but I was cracking out the paracetemol to take the edge off it at night so I could sleep... for the best part of about 4 days that went on.

I am currently 1st Cycle since stopping pill 6th Nov '15 - CD47 and I have no idea what my body is doing, and quite frankly after 8/9 years on the pill its no wonder it will take time for my cycles to get into a normal rythmn again. I don't want to use any other lotions or potions if i can help it... still taking my multivitamins in the hope that will help in some way.

My Friend had the most gorgeous baby boy last week and I am going to meet him tomorrow, I literally cannot wait. I am so excited for her, but I am pretty sure I'll be tearful holding him as my DH and I want to ttc in a couple of months time (and I am SO broody right now!!). Luckily I am able to separate my feelings of 'longing', from my happiness for my friend. So it isnt awkward and she knows I'm super-broody so is very sensitive to that.

We have brought forward our baby-making plans to March now, which is so awesome... I was thinking may but DH suggested earlier - march and I'm not going to argue about that!! Surprised as didnt think he would be that excited about a baby, until one actually arrived if you see what i mean.

I hope everyone has a wonderful xmas, and get DTD ladies!!!! Keep those chins up and - FX for BFPs in Jan for everyone in with a chance. For those of us able to have a cheeky drink this xmas, we need to make sure we drink a couple of extra ones for the girls that can't!!
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Hey girls, how you all doing?
Flamingo great news about your OH bringing the date forward even earlier than you expected!
I'm just cycle tracking at the moment but have been checking back to see how you're all getting on! Lots of positivity which is great
Not feeling very festive at the moment. Knackered, run down and it's just too warm to be 2 days off Xmas!!
Due on on the 27th. Feeling a bit "off" so wondering if she's going to appear a bit earlier and have just played me about being regular again! Creamy CM and (sorry if TMI) but felt it coming out which I don't normally! Back end of a UTI so all out of kilter.
So broody. Spent 2 hours cuddling my friends 8 week old on Sunday. She's told me she's keeping the moses basket for me haha not telling the OH! He mentioned about kids the other day but made it sound distant still FX I can persuade him soon.
Hope you're all ready for Xmas! [santa] xx

hi poin i'm 11 or 12 dpo and have had a small amount of pink CM yesterday evening and light brown this evening.
could be AF her the way or best case scenario is implantation bleeding.
boobs sore, but that could be pre-AF too!
BFN yesterday am.
I am going to see what happens over next few days and test thurs/fri if no AF by then.

Ooh exciting first! FX for you!! It's mean how the early symptoms are so similar isn't it!xx

According to Ovia AF is due for me Xmas day so think I'm going to test tomorrow morning as don't want to be on a downer if it's a BFN. I'm sure it will be since I don't think I've even ovulated this month, my cycle still seems a mess from the pill. I've bought Agnus Cactus now so will try that next month. Good luck to everyone else hoping for a BFP soon!

Flamingo I'm sure once you start TTC your OH will become so eager my OH was always a bit apprehensive it was me always trying to suggest TTC sooner then as soon as I stopped my pill he was more eager than me! And that's a lot as I'm desperate!

First go your so right it's so mean how AF symptoms or so similar I've been so emotional all week which could hopefully mean a BFP but also AF! Fingers crossed for you x

Annd my sister has just told me she is 5 weeks pregnant . Last in the family to find out though and if I'd not text her about something else she wouldn't have told me! Happy for her but so wanted to be next xx

I know how you feel Poin my brother has recently announced they are expecting again so happy for them but still thinking it must be my turn soon surely x

Hi everyone! Such a busy time of year for us all isn't it, no wonder we struggle to keep up with the thread!
So I am now 8 days post my peak OPK, does that mean I'm 8DPO, or is Ov actually a bit later than OPK peak?? Either way I am going to hold out until after Xmas to test.
Very slight symptoms but think I'm just being overly sensitive, sore nipples (spent far too much time tweaking them to see if they are sore!!) and had some low pelvic cramps a few days ago. CM is now creamy but that's pretty normal at this point for me. Was in such a grumpy moody when I got home from work today for absolutely no reason which is really unlike me, I'm usually the eternal optimist!! So in my first proper TWW, scary!!
I also found out that I got a promotion that I went for at work last week so very happy about that, and a nice pay rise for as & when I go on maternity leave
Flamingo, hope your cycle gets back to normal soon, I think you're taking the right approach in waiting it out for a but before you take any other supps.
Cookie, Chapman, how are you ladies doing you are fairly in time aren't you from memory? Waiting to Ov over NY time is it?
GX hope your mood has picked up!! Will you be telling family your news at Xmas?
Great news for your sister but totally understand the salt in the wound feeling Poin .
How is everyone else doing?

Was right about AF tricking me...even more salt in the wound, the witch is here for Christmas not due for another 3 days - or maybe my cycle is still regulating a tiny bit.
newgirl FX for you and congratulations on the promotion! Come at a great time for the extra money!xx

Sorry to hear that Poin , what does that make your cycle length this time?xx

Sorry Poin. BFN today for me. I caved in and tested. Meant to be waiting til friday. I have a feeling this is not my (very long) cycle!

Hi lovely ladies. Line got lighter after that test and now is non-existent, so let's hope I caught it. Would be a nice Christmas / New Year pressie. Even if it means a shorter cycle and not pregnancy, I would still be pleased, as can't bear another 51 day one.

Heading back to my hubby's parent's house in Essex laiden with pressies.

I am keeping everything crossed that you all see some positive progress over the coming weeks.

2016 is going to be our year.

Sx

My boobs have become very sore and sensitive anyone know why? Is it my body going back to normal or what? Also had a weird taste in my mouth few days ago like it taste like I had a filling but don't have any like I put money in my mouth? Anyone help me?

Shankate sore boobs is a pretty normal symptom of the menstrual cycle, so nothing to worry about. Not sure about the strange taste.
I'd recommend you track all your symptoms and your cycle using an app, you will not be ovulating immediately after your bleeding stops so while no harm in DTD then that wouldn't have been your peak window. You really need to track a full cycle start to finish to get an accurate ovulation prediction from any kind of app, although even then it's only reliable if your cycles are regular. If they aren't, use an ovulation prediction kit and start using ovulation tests from about day 10 in your cycle until you get a peak. When you get your peak, that's when you need to have sex, and for the few days after it.
Hope this helps x

It makes it 28 days exactly NewGirl so maybe that is now the correct cycle length! Extremely light again. Have done some reading up and this could mean I'm not actually ovulating even though I'm getting tell EWCM around day 12 onwards or this could now be the "norm" for me. Might try and get some cheap OPKs and see whats going on. I've had 1 day of medium flow and today super light, mainly brown and now only when I wipe.

Have a wonderful Christmas ladies and fingers crossed for those still waiting to test!xx

Thought I would check in... AF has arrived on cd77.
Let's hope this next cycle is shorter!
39, 33, 49, 77 so far since stopping microgynon.

I hace learnt to detect ovulation though and got it right this month though, so that's a bonus.

Merry Christmas all !! hope u had a lovely day !
I snapped out of my terrible mood just in time for Christmas , had a great day !
Off to my folks today and can't wait X
Hope u guys r doing well sorry I haven't been on in a while xx

Oh I just wrote a huge post to everyone and lost it!!!! Boo.

Happy Xmas everyone! Hope you had a great day. Sorry first and poin that AF came at Xmas. Fingers crossed for new year babies.

Flamingo that's exciting, March isn't far away!

The symptoms sound promising newgirl. When are you going to test?

Sorry to anyone OV missed, can't bring myself to write whole post again!

No idea what's going on here. Temps mainly still high but FF has taken away my cross hairs so now thinks I haven't OVd. OV had ewcm +creamy cm for more than a week. Opks almost positive /positive for last 3 days. Had to do a 4 hour ambulance transfer yesterday and really thought I was going to have to ask them to stop cos I felt so sick! Obviously it's just motion sickness... They are like tin cans on wheels and very windy roads. But my brain goes into overdrive! Couldn't even face my dinner when I got home. Did an IC this morning which I'm fairly sure is negative... Thought I could see a shadow but it's definitely not pink and pretty sure it's not even there! Haha. No idea if Iv OVd or when so that doesn't help. Il test again in a few days.

Enjoy the rest of the festivities everyone! Xx

Haha that IC looks 100% negative in the photo. Ignore me! Lol x

Belated Merry Christmas everyone. Hope we all had a lovely day! Sunny the OPKs look great & a steady build up to the most positive one. What cd are you on? New girl have you had any symptoms yet? What about you Sophie? Tww is always very exciting yet nerve wracking!! Sorry about your AF poin, first. How are you flamingo? Gx glad you're feeling better! Did your dd have a nice Xmas? Last one as a threesome for you! Did you share your news with any family?

I'm on cd14. Don't think I'm due to of until next week and OPKs have all been negative so far. Have been dtd just for fun anyways will do another OPK this afternoon as haven't done one for a few days! Does anyone know if the cb OPKs have to be used in the morning or afternoon? I always use the ic ones mid afternoon but heard on here that CB are more accurate with fmu? I should really just read the instructions but you ladies are probably more knowledgable than the box is xx hope I've not missed anyone out X

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Happy Christmas everyone, hope you all had a lovely day. I drank a bit too much for someone on their TWW yesterday, not that I was hammered but just drinking most of the day, oops.
I got a short burst of bleeding yesterday, too much to be called spotting, so did make me think it could be implantation bleeding...maybe! My boobs also feel massive today, and sore, although I get this before AF anyway so who knows. Will probably do a test tomorrow although I am still not exactly sure how many DPO I am! Do you count from your peak or from after that? I've read you Ov 24-36 hours after the peak...
Cookie so you don't think you ov'd??
Sunny your OPK's look really positive and good if your temps are high too, sounds like FF might be a bit off?
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Ooh fingers crossed its implantation New Girl! All your symptoms sound positive! When are you due to test? No I don't think I've ov'd yet! Last cycle was 34 days so I think I've maybe got another week (or there abouts) until i do! Will try and dtd lots next week whilst me and hubby are off work! Feeling more positive about things than last month since my cycle seems to be (slowly) becoming a bit more regular! Still taking Angus castus too! Xx

Yeah fingers crossed cookie! Have you started your OPK's yet or waiting till next week?