New here, spotting question

[hananana]

Hi all,

I came off the pill in August, and decided to start trying straight away to see what happens, as we would love a summer baby.

This will be our first, I've been desperate for a baby for years and I've watched the people around me have babies, I've had baby envy so many times and I've even cried about it, but I was waiting for the right time for us - we moved into our forever home a year ago, and now we are financially stable, so I do feel like we've done it the right way!

Unfortunately, I have no idea how long my cycles are as I'm 26 and I was on the pill for 10 years. I haven't had a period yet 2 months on.

I had very slight spotting on 7th, 8th and the morning only of the 9th, but this was only when I wiped and no period followed.

Today, I have slightly sore nipples. Other than this, I don't think I've had any symptoms.

Are these signs of very early pregnancy, and if so, how long should I wait from now to test, considering I don't know technically when I've missed a period?

Thanks in advance, its exciting to finally join the group!

I had awful pill withdrawal symptoms which were very similar to pg symptoms. As you’ve had no AF or withdrawal bleed then it’s worth testing with a FRER to confirm if you’re actually pregnant as you’ve had some spotting which maybe implantation bleeding and would show on FRER as it was a few days ago.

I wouldn’t take it hard though if it’s negative (I know it’s hard for me to say) as it can take 6-12 months for you to get regular and ovulate.

Best of luck x

Thank you, I had my withdrawal bleed as normal back in August, just nothing since. Never had spotting before so I thought it was the start of my period, but it seems not.

I think I'm going to hold off on the test for a couple of weeks, see if I get any more symptoms first, as I know if I got a negative now I'd be disappointed however much I try not to be. I know it takes a while to regulate but I'm not very good at waiting, fingers crossed it happens for me soon, I can't wait to be a mummy, it's all I want in life.

Thanks again, looking forward to speaking to you all throughout our journeys! :)

@hananana certainly worth a test, it’s such an exciting journey and your symptoms do sound a possibility it was my first symptom sore boobs and sensitive / sore nipples xx

Thank you, I've made a note that if I get any more symptoms or these continue, I'm testing next weekend :)
Fingers crossed!

I came off contraception Aug 2017 and it took until last November 2018 for my periods to become regular. So 11 months down the line we are still TTC, Every month I build myself up thinking this will be the month but unfortunately it's not happened yet.

I totally understand baby envy, this week has been one of the hardest for me as my x2 friends have announced they are pregnant and I've been an emotional wreck

Good luck with journey!

Oh I really hope it happens soon for you! It'll be worth it when the time comes, I know, but it's a hard wait!
One thing I wish they would tell women, is that it isn't as easy as you think

@hananana I know I never imagined it would take this long, plus the longer it takes the more stressful it is... the first thing family keep telling me is to stop stressing! Easily said than done! X

I haven't told any family yet, I feel like it will add to my stress so we're keeping it to ourselves.
I am scared to test though and i keep putting it off. Since I've had the spotting, I have really sore nipples and I just feel 'different', plus I've struggled to eat much without feeling sick, full or just like I don't want it. It's hard to describe but I just feel I'm overthinking it!

I would do a test! Fingers crossed for you!! X

Did you do a test OP?? @hananana

Yes I did, very clear negative unfortunately :( and still no period either

@hananana hi ☺️ I was also on the pill for 10 years and stopped taking it at the end of July. My hormones are still all over the place and it's crazy how many PMS symptoms are also pregnancy symptoms, I keep trying to manage my expectations every month but it's hard to not feel disappointment when AF comes. How are you feeling now? Still spotting?

Thank you for your reply, I find it a bit more comforting knowing other people are in the same boat, although I wish us all good luck of course!
I just wish it was mentioned to women before they start trying, so we knew what to expect.
I only had spotting for the 3 days early October and nothing else. I'm now ignoring any symptoms and trying to put it mostly to the back of my mind. I'm still tracking on an app, and of course trying as usual, but I'm not going to get upset about it. Never been so eager to get a period if I'm honest!
Baby dust to you xxx

@hananana wishing good luck for you too! I know what you mean, you grow up being told that it takes 1 time and BAM you'll be pregnant when in reality for the majority of us it's really not that simple. It's a good idea to try to ignore it, but sometimes you get sucked into it and obsess over tiny details but that's OK too, that's what we're here for ☺️ keep us updated x

@han2291 Thank you, I really appreciate it.
I'm just going to stick to the original plan , see what happens, keep tracking, and wait for a period.
Sending you all the good luck in the world x

@hananana good plan 🤞🏼 best of luck x