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Anyone else fresh off the pill!?

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peaky297 · 28/12/2018 22:30

Hi ladies!
As my DH and i habe decided to TTC I took the last pill in my packet on 17th December and had my breakthrough bleed start on the 22nd and end on the 26th. Now the wait begins to see whether my cycle snaps back to normal and of course whether I concieve! I had been on microgynon for circa 3 years.

Is anyone else in a similar position and entering 2019 pill free!? I thought this would be a good place to track and share our experiences as they happen!

S x

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Kinsella82 · 20/03/2019 21:50

Thanks I'm exactly the same @whatsthecraic91 my mood is so much better. Little things don't get to me like they used to and sex drive has also sky rocketed tmi!!!

Gem1188 · 21/03/2019 06:45

Yes ladies, I agree with all of this. I'm not the moody cow I once was and the little things bother me too much.
My acne did come back but not as bad.
I just use super drugs teatree and peppermint range and I am really strict with with myself. Every morning and evening. I also use a face scrub one a day and have no issues
Hope this helps

whatsthecraic91 · 21/03/2019 06:57

Glad everyone is feeling good 😀 one of my fears was my acne coming back and it hasn’t so far 😇

Beddie11 · 21/03/2019 10:49

@sar1988 welcome! I havent noticed any major changes in my moods, only difference really is because im not getting AF im not getting the mood swings that usually come with that. I guess they will return though when AF does! My sex drive has also improved since stopping the pill as a few people have already mentioned x

sar1988 · 21/03/2019 12:42

Thanks ladies :) good luck with your baby journeys xx

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peaky297 · 21/03/2019 18:49

Just wanted to share the good news with you all... I can't believe it... I have a BFP! I started this thread back in December and was prepared to be waiting a long time for one of these! I feel so lucky, especially seeing as DH was unwell for most of my fertile window so we didn't DTD all that much! All the best ladies... you never know when it will happen!

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Hoping87 · 21/03/2019 19:23

Massive congratulations @peaky297 !! Did you’re periods go back to normal after stopping your pill? Did you have any symptoms before getting your BFP? Congrats again! Xx

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peaky297 · 21/03/2019 19:29

Thanks @hoping87! They did pretty much go back to normal... counted my withdrawal bleed as CD1 then had 27 cycle, then a 31 day cycle and this months never came! Symptoms wise... like normal PMS for me with sore boobs etc. The out of the ordinnary things were my moods (honestly I feel like a psycho some days) and also really not liking wine, as I had a glass on the weekend (before BFP) and I really didn't enjoy it, which is 100% not like me! Haha.

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peaky297 · 21/03/2019 19:30

Oh and I've come down with a cold too, which may be a coincidence but I've also read pregnancy can stunt the immune system and make you more open to these things!

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whatsthecraic91 · 21/03/2019 19:32

@peaky297 absolutely thrilled for you!! Congratulations! Keep in touch x

Kinsella82 · 21/03/2019 19:47

So delighted for you @peaky297 ! Amazing news!
And you've given me a bit of hope!!

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peaky297 · 21/03/2019 20:13

Thanks ladies! I'll be keeping an eye on how you're all doing... you'll be next!!

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Gem1188 · 21/03/2019 20:21

@preaky297 massive congratulations on your BFP! Whoop whoop 😊

TTc2019BabyNo1 · 21/03/2019 21:24

@peaky297 wow massive congratulations!! All the best for the next step of your journey!!

Beddie11 · 21/03/2019 21:34

@peaky297 congratulations!! So happy for you! You were my last day of pill twin and now youve got your bfp! Gives me hope xx

Kinsella82 · 21/03/2019 21:57

@Beddie11 @peaky297 we all stopped the pill roundabout the same time so I'm clinging onto this!! My first cycle was also 27 days like you @peaky297 !!! So excited for you!

Beddie11 · 21/03/2019 22:02

@kinsella82 yessss we are all in this together! Im currently on cycle day 92 lol, but hey a baby is possible without a period so im clinging to hope! I love seeing bfps, hopefully we'll be next xx

Kinsella82 · 22/03/2019 06:38

@Beddie11 exactly keep going we are all together xx

Kinsella82 · 22/03/2019 07:24

Help!
I don't know what to think!
I decided to to a Pg test this morning along side the opk and it looks like there's a line on the pg test?!
As far as I'm aware I haven't O yet unless I did super early at CD8 or 9 as I wasn't doing opks then and had lots of EWCM?!
Is this a line? Kind of freaked!

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Beddie11 · 22/03/2019 07:51

@kinsella82, forgive me for being thick but which ones the pg test? Also i cant wait to see what people think xx

Kinsella82 · 22/03/2019 08:02

Pg is the blue one xx

Kinsella82 · 22/03/2019 08:02

The photo shows it lighter than it is in real life!

TTc2019BabyNo1 · 22/03/2019 08:12

@Kinsella82 there’s definitely a line on that blue one! Looks like you’re pregnant to me!!! Congratulations!!! Maybe do a proper test just to be sure though as not too sure about those IC strip tests! But yay congratulations!!!

Beddie11 · 22/03/2019 08:13

@kinsella82 i thought it was before i asked as i could see an extra line on it! Dont take my word for it though lol wait and see what everyone else thinks but i see a line xx omg im so excited for you

TTc2019BabyNo1 · 22/03/2019 08:14

@Beddie11 is it just you and me left who came off the pill on 16th December now??
Xx