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Waiting to try, and cycle a mess from the pill

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AlexandraOrlov · 19/08/2015 09:20

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!

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Sunnydays321 · 22/11/2015 16:25

Oops forgot picture!

Waiting to try, and cycle a mess from the pill
sophied1983 · 22/11/2015 19:04

Day 48 of this cycle and no sign of AF. Mind you, if ovulation test showed peak on day 38, then doesn't your period arrive two weeks later, so this would be a 52 day cycle?!?!?! They keep getting longer. 42 days... 45 days... 47 days... and now this one!!! Perhaps I need to speak to a doc.

Sunnydays321 · 22/11/2015 22:23

Oh Sophie it's so annoying isn't it! Average is 14 days from OV to period, can be slightly shorter or longer in some people. Should be roughly the same each month so I think if your cycles vary in length it's the time from period to OV that changes.. Rather than from OV to period. If that makes sense. So yes roughly day 52 is when to expect period.

I'm pretty sure iv OVd today, day 33, so will expect my period day 47. Mine was 98 last cycle. Expect it will be all over the place. I read lots about Angus cactus making cycles shorter, brings on OV earlier. you could try that. Although word of warning, I started it and got thrush twice in a month! Might be a coincidence but it's settled since I stopped. I would see GP... And if they are going to do bloods you are probably better not taking anything so they get a true picture of what is going on. Xxx

Gx91 · 22/11/2015 22:58

Good lines cookie keep testing over the next few days and they will get darker until u get ur peak test , good luck xx

Gx91 · 22/11/2015 23:00

Sorry for all those having long cycles really is a pain ! Altho if u know when u ovulated it's handy as u can count down the days til AF or when to test Smile wishing u all luck and positivity !!! X

Sunnydays321 · 22/11/2015 23:16

Thanks GX. How are you? Any symptoms yet? Glad you are still here. x

Emzlou15 · 22/11/2015 23:30

Hi all, so I hope you don't mind but I actually have an update to share. Last time I posted was at the end of August and I was waiting to have AF after coming off the pill on the 23rd July. Well it seems my cycle went straight back to normal which was completely unexpected and even though I took several OPK's and pregnancy tests throughout August which all came up negative, I found out that I was pregnant on the 20th September having had no symptoms of anything not even any visible change in CM. So I'm now 14 weeks pregnant and wishing you all the best! It's a frustrating journey no matter how long it takes but it will be so worth while.

Gx91 · 23/11/2015 09:34

Congratulations emzlou! What a nice surprise ! Have u had ur first scan then? Hope ur enjoying your pregnancy and first trimester symptoms have settled down X
Sunny I'm good thanks still pretty symptomless ( sore boobs) I will b exactly 6 weeks tomorrow so early days still X
Hope u get ur peak ovulation today look forward to seeing ur stick ! I'm addicted to all the picture posts ! Love seeing lines ! Grin x

Poin86 · 23/11/2015 10:26

Congratulations Emzlou!!

Keep testing Cookie - hope it shows it soon.

Still waiting for my first AF.. Only been 32 days since stopped taking the pill so hopeful it is soon. Been having the slight cramping and bloating since about Wednesday last week!xx

Emzlou15 · 23/11/2015 10:45

Gx91 thanks! We've actually had 5 scans in total. I had to have 3 emergency scans. My first scan was at 5+5 then 6+5 and then 7+3 because I had bleeding. They couldn't see a cause on the ultra sound so they ended up doing an exam and it showed I have an 'ectopian' which basically put means that there are sensitive cells in my womb that aren't usually there which won't harm the pregnancy but it means I'm more likely to get bleeding if they become irritated. The nurse told me I had this because of being on the PILL and it's common for people to get this because of the Pill changing your hormones. So that's something to note ladies! We then had a scan at 10 weeks which was supposed to be 12 but they arranged it early as at the time I had no idea what my dates were. So then I had another at 12 weeks because they could perform the screen at 10 weeks. It has been amazing to see our baby developing across the scans especially the amount of change that can happen in just 2 weeks! I can't wait until you guys are all in the same position it's truly amazing, enjoy every second of it!

NewGirl2015 · 23/11/2015 11:43

Hi all! Struggling to keep up on here!
Sunny how's your latest test, any other Ov symptoms? Fingers crossed for you!
Congrats on your 6 weeks GX91 !
I'm on CD26 and no sign of AF, if I caught my Ov peak right then AF should arrive some time next week. Might do a PG test next Monday.
I've been feeling really guilty that I am hoping for AF/BFN as we weren't planning on trying till next month Confused. Seems silly as I'd be over the moon if it was next month, I think I'm losing the plot!

NewGirl2015 · 23/11/2015 11:44

Congratulations missclarke!! Amazing news! How was DH's reaction??

Sunnydays321 · 23/11/2015 17:24

Congratulations emzlou! Think that's our 3rd BFP! Must be great to be put the 1st trimester!

Haha new girl, It's funny isn't it. just think of it as a bonus of you get a BFP a month early! Would take all the stress out of "trying!"

My opk has gone back to negative today. Phew. Two days of positive seems about normal. Just hoping my temps over the next few days show I have actually OV'd. Still got a bit of right sided pain but not as bad as last night.

Point hopefully your period is on its way! X

NewGirl2015 · 23/11/2015 18:56

You're right it certainly would! I'm just being silly! I'm also paranoid that everyone would know before I'd want them to know when I wouldn't be drinking at Xmas. But I guess it's not the end if the world.

That's good, 2ww starts for you now then xx

NewGirl2015 · 23/11/2015 18:57

Congrats emzlou! Sounds like you've had a bit of a roller coaster, glad to hear things are good now!xx

Cookie22 · 23/11/2015 20:53

Wow this thread is quickly picking up pace. Congrats Emzlou- wonderful news! I hope we're all well! Any sign of AF yet Sunny & New girl? I totally know how you must be feeling New girl! Last month my AF took so long to arrive and I felt bad for hoping it wouldn't be a BFP. I have a cruise booked for April and wouldn't be allowed on it if I were over 24 weeks! Would be fine this cycle onwards though Grin
Used an opk last night and line was a lot darker than yest but this afternoon's one was very faint. Very confused! Really didn't expect to ov this early anyways but got my hopes up with my OPKs yest Hmm- wonder what is going on?? Xx

Sunnydays321 · 24/11/2015 08:02

Hi cookie. What cycle day are you on? Sometimes my lines did fluctuate in darkness just because we all have certain levels of LH all month. Or some people only get a peak for a few hours so it's possible to miss it. Are you temping. That's the only way to tell if you've OV'd. Iv only been doing it this month, it's pretty easy, only takes about 30 seconds each morning and the thermometer only cost a couple of pounds.

I propably won't temp long term as it becomes a bit obsessive (and I don't wake up at the same time everyday, wake quite a lot in the night etc), if it shows my OPKs are correct I might just do that. Xx

Gx91 · 24/11/2015 08:26

Cookie u probably got ur peak ovulation during the night if ur lines are fainter next day I only got one dark line and it went faint next day too X if u dtd any of the days with darkish lines ur very in with a chance of falling pregnant ! Ps wish I was going on a cruise! Lol X
Sunny - well done for temping I would forget and same as u hardly ever sleep right thru , they say as long as uv had 3 hrs it still works X

Newgirl - how far r u in your cycle? It wouldn't b a disaster at all lol but yeh I get the non drinking thing at Christmas ! Ppl will def know somethings up wen I don't have a glass of wine in my hand! X

Emzlou- what a lot of scans! I would love to watch all the stages of baby development! Glad alls well with u and ur bean Grin x

Yvonne1986 · 24/11/2015 10:52

Hi everyone!

I'm new on here Grinseems like a few people are in similar position which is comforting to read!

I stopped taking Yasmin in September after 10 years, I had a normal withdrawn bleed then nothing!

I'm now CD 60 and so worried! I've taken three tests all negative and don't know what else to do.

I'm thinking of making a doctors appointment but I'm sure they will just say i need to wait longer.

It's just so frustrating I really wish I was more aware of how long it may take for things to get back to normal as I would have stopped taking it so much sooner! X

Poin86 · 24/11/2015 13:15

Hi Yvonne!

It is seemingly quite normal to have a long wait! I stopped on the 22nd Oct, had a withdrawal but was hoping it would appear today as had some quite strong cramps, sore boobs & nausea, but no sign yet. Still has time though!

There is no harm in speaking to your GP but would imagine they will say wait 3 months or so since stopping.xx

Yvonne1986 · 24/11/2015 13:40

Hi Poin!

I was the same after about cd30 I had a week of period symptoms but then nothing since and no period!

I'm going to give the GP a call this afternoon and see what they say.

Hope your cycle regulates soon x

Poin86 · 24/11/2015 16:54

I've been borderline convinced I'm pregnant with the symptoms but

  1. scared incase i am and
  2. it's hugely unlikely!!

Definitely pill withdrawal - it's so cruel!xx

Yvonne1986 · 24/11/2015 18:03

It really is cruel you stop taking your pill to ttc then you have all the signs of pregnancy and no period!!!!!

Fingers crossed you might be tho when will you do a test?

I've book a phone consultation with the GP on Thurs to see if it's worth me making an appointment x

Poin86 · 24/11/2015 18:07

Well.. it would have been when we had a mess around on the 8th November...so by rights I should have done one by now but not going to as it's just my body wreaking havoc! We aren't TTC just yet, need to have a full and proper chat about it.

Yeah, worth getting checked although they say it can take up to 9 months medically for it all to return to normal!!xx

Cookie22 · 24/11/2015 21:15

Thanks for the opk advice everyone. I'm on CD 16 but would have been CD 14 when I got the dark(ish) lines. Because my cycles have been so long I assumed I wouldn't be anywhere near ovulation yet! Blank opk today so I'm really confused! I've got a thermometer but have been reluctant to use it as hubby gets up very early for work and I try to doze for a while before getting up myself (& I know you should do it straight after wakening). Ah, what a fiasco all this TTC business is Smile Whar CD are you on now sunny? Xx