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TTC #1 coming off the pill in December - anyone else in the same boat?!

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shelbTa · 28/09/2015 08:22

Hi,

I am going to be coming off the pill after ten years plus on it after my pack finishes in December. Excited but also terrified about what my body is going to do once I'm without all the hormones!

Anyone else doing the same roughly the same time?

Shelb x

(Hope this goes through struggling to post)

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ThePartyArtist · 29/09/2015 22:08

I came off the pill, having been on it for 10 years, a few months ago. It can take a while for the cycle to settle down so I wanted a head start before we start trying. You could always come off it and use condoms for now. I have to say it depends on your self control though; because we are thinking of TTC in the coming months I sometimes feel like giving it a go now in the heat of the moment, but we have managed to keep being sensible.

Be prepared for a few side effects when you come off it. I got really sore boobs, put on weight, got acne on my back. My periods are fairly regular but feel irregular compared to when i was on the pill.

purplesmiler · 30/09/2015 11:14

We are just going to see what happens initially, literally the only difference will be I am not taking the pill. I dont want any pressure on either of us, we have an enjoyable time in the bedroom so if I was to get pregnant quickly it would be an added bonus.

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shelbTa · 30/09/2015 18:36

Hi,

Thepartyartist - yeah I'm anticipating some kind of acne as I was put on a special pill to combat that.

Purple - that's the way to approach it deffo, relaxed. I'm guna try and be like that but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to reign it in - I bought some vitamins specially for when you are 'trying' today! I need a slap! Grin

Shelb x

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purplesmiler · 01/10/2015 13:15

shelb- I may only last that way for the first few months lol. I am taking the seven seas trying for a baby vitamins and have been for a week now. Anything that might help right? I was feeling sick earlier in the week and my OH mentioned the pregnancy word anyway it became obvious it wasnt that and I could see the slight disappointment in his face thats even before I have stopped the pill bless him. I just said lets keep practising lol.

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shelbTa · 01/10/2015 15:57

Hi purple,

Aw that's nice that's he's so behind you (so to speak!) with it all.

Speaking of that department I think I'm going to have to ramp up bedroom activities or DH is going to get a shock when I come off the pill and am all over him! Grin

Shelb x

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Morwenna1 · 01/10/2015 20:44

Hi all, just jumping on the bandwagon here as I came off Cerazette/Cerelle in June. Been seriously TTC since September though (for various reasons).Think I've been lucky as I came on after 3 weeks of stopping pill - keep the faith Lolly as I'm sure something will happen at some point! My doc seemed surprised that things had resumed normality so quickly. Being a mini pill, logically it shouldn't take as long to work it's way out of your system.

Started trying to map things - I've started using the Clue app on my phone, it's quite useful - would recommend!

Seeing lots of pregnant women and cute babies everywhere... And my work colleagues won't shut up about various pregnant women they know or are related to either!! (Not that I've told them to shut up of course...)

purplesmiler · 02/10/2015 13:54

Shelb good luck with your OH at least you can both have some fun on the way to hopefully getting pregnant, thats how I feel about it hehe

Hi Morwenna, I am so pleased to hear your expierience coming off the mini pill. I was tempted to stop taking mine however having looked online the advice is its better to finish the packet otherwise my cycles may become more unsettled. Its only a few days I guess. Good Luck with your TTC journey.

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shelbTa · 02/10/2015 15:41

Hi morwenna - that's good that it has returned so quickly. Did you get many side effects coming off it?

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Morwenna1 · 02/10/2015 16:44

Not majorly Shelb - had sore boobs and bloating, but that was about it!

Lolly90 · 05/10/2015 06:58

So after having nightmares alllll night!! I have doctors today. Fingers crossed :)

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shelbTa · 05/10/2015 08:43

Good luck Lolly! Let us know how it goes X

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purplesmiler · 05/10/2015 10:59

Good Luck Lolly x

Well I am only three days from stopping my pill now its weird seeing the packet emptying and thinking no more for a while. I am having a hard time work wise at the minute my job is stressful so I am doing my best to keep a positive home work life balance. My OH is so thoughtful, sent me a massive bunch of flowers this morning and now I have a huge smile on my face.

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shelbTa · 05/10/2015 12:15

Hi purple,

That is so exciting!! I'm jealous - I've got about 70+ days.

Your OH sounds really supportive.

I hear you on the work front - I'm really stressed too. Even though it is such a long way off - do you worry about doing your job post baby? I do...

X

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Lolly90 · 05/10/2015 13:37

So has some blood tests done (a lot
Of them) just got to wait a few days and then speak to the doctor again.

I think stressful jobs are in the air at the moment :(
Xx

purplesmiler · 05/10/2015 14:00

I have given it lots of thought I know that I will go back part time as I want the chance to do mummy/ child things plus child care costs are so high. I work in the public sector and it's so hard to switch off. I will have to learn to be strict with myself and time at work. Easier said than done.

BunchOfBobs · 05/10/2015 14:10

I came off the pill in April, due to a change of pill not agreeing with me. We're due to start TTC after Christmas "if money is okay" pfft! My cycles still haven't settled down, so far I've had 29, 16, 14 and 35 days. You're all right about the temptation though. We had a blip and instead of using a condom just went "why wait" last month. When AF took 35 days to arrive I got a wee bit excited, boo to her arrival 3 days ago!
DH is firmly back to waiting for money to be sorted out first. I'm self employed and a consultant so apparently I need a couple more jobs under my belt first.
Fingers crossed coming off the pill for you guys go smoothly. I had hideous breakouts on back chest and face. Now I only get small breakouts when AF is due. Fun times!
The wait is killing me though. I swear I've planned my entire pregnancy, and Childs first year before we're even TTC!!

StarkyTheDirewolf · 05/10/2015 14:41

bunch I've already started crocheting baby blankets! And if we see babygros, hats etc severely reduced, we buy them and out them in a secret drawer! We saw a Moses basket in a charity shop while we were dropping stuff off the other week and had a debate on whether to buy it or not! And we haven't started TTC yet! (We decided not to on the grounds that it would be a pretty obvious purchase and we have nowhere bar the loft to store it spiders blergh and I wouldn't want it kept out in case it was spotted and assumptions were made by family members!

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shelbTa · 05/10/2015 14:56

Hi Bunch! Loads of people on this thread now Grin

Lolly - that's good that they've got straight on with blood tests. Do you know what they are testing for, is it hormone levels?

Purple - yeah I'm thinking of reducing my hours but I don't know if my employer would go for it be honest. I'm in the private sector.

Starkly, bunch - I always look at baby names, I'm glad I'm not the only one getting over excited!

X

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BunchOfBobs · 05/10/2015 14:57

Amazing Starky I am so getting on that! I've pinned everything I can but I keep seeing bargain sling/wraps and cloth nappies on eBay..... Maybe he'll see the sense of getting then whilst they're available! You are a genius Smile

StarkyTheDirewolf · 05/10/2015 15:12

Ha-ha thanks bunch it just seemed like a good idea at the time, and I love to stockpile! I love Pinterest too! It's virtual hoarding without the clutter! Grin the way I'm looking at it is, if I buy super reduced stuff, the things like plain babygrows for 0-3 months might only get a few wears before they are grown out of, so if they were £1 then I've prematurely saved the other £5! Grin

purplesmiler · 05/10/2015 15:19

We are in the process of looking to buy a house, when we are browsing online I keep thinking that would make a lovely nursery people would probably think I am bonkers.

Lolly90 · 05/10/2015 15:36

Just testing for everything I think. They took enough lol.
I always look at clothes and things while I'm out. OH has to drag me away and tells me to wait :( xx

BunchOfBobs · 06/10/2015 09:02

Shelb you definitely are not the only one getting over excited!

I have started bidding on things on Ebay now ahem... I blame Starky.
DH says he's coming round to not waiting and TTC sooner...... eek!

I really don't know how to reign my excitement in. I'm now addicted to MN looking up absolutely everything I can- even birthing horror stores, just so I'm fully prepared.

purplesmiler · 06/10/2015 09:33

My OH said to me last night, so as of Wednesday are we officially TTC then and I was like eeek it suddenly became even more real.

StarkyTheDirewolf · 06/10/2015 12:09

Grin bunch I'm kind of sorry not sorry because of all the fun I've decided you're having bidding! And all the "awwww so cute" moments!

Ooh purple that's so exciting!

I had such a weird dream about having a huge baby bump and needing stretch mark cream last night! Definitely think this TTC thing has permeated into my subconscious!