Post Pill Party – The Garden Soiree

[TheHotelCalifornia]

Tables laden with high-end afternoon tea, beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers, and a string quartet playing softly in the background…it’s the Post Pill Party Garden Soiree! The girls have swapped their checked shirts for pastel dresses and it’s time to sit back and relax after a stressful few weeks (months…years!!)

Welcome to the 10th (!) post pill party thread for women who have recently come off the pill. Whether you’re struggling with an insanely long cycle or an insanely short cycle, your luteal phase is crazy short, your temps are all over the place, or you’re just feeling like if you see one more day of a damn flashing smiley you’re going to throw it out the window…we’re here for you. Perch yourself daintily in a chair and join us!

Ladies already at the soiree:

@juno231
@Kay00
@Moocher90
@Emmgrem
@Nellieee
@TheHotelCalifornia
@ams19
@chinchilly
@sperr
@crabette
@LauraT94
@TheDaydreamBelivers
@cams50
@robyn101
@abi555
@tillybabs
@MissC07
@minipilling
@glow92
@FlyingGiraffe
@Elsie2021
@Gracie2021
@Flowers222
@MancMama39
@firsttimemumm321
@mrsmacmc
@MintGreenLife
@Ttcin2021
@Melissaq94
@AllyCat31

Please tag anyone I’ve missed!

Who else is still awaiting their period or even a withdrawal bleed? 41 days since I stopped taking Cerazette now and nada. Not the slightest hint of EWCM.

Beginning to wonder if my ovaries have packed up and gone elsewhere.

@MissM94 I've never been on anything else so I don't know what I'll do yet. My SIL raves about the coil but I don't know if I like the thought of it 😂 apparently your fertile and back to normal as soon as its comes out though, seems like a dream compared to the pill!
@CaptainGT I am the same. My DH is a little older than me and doesn't want to be having kids in a few years, so I definately wouldn't use the pill after the first one, I'd wait until I am done having kids as I don't want all this hassle again. (I say this but I'm struggling to even get a first one 🤣) but yes definately concentrating on this journey right now.
@ChinChilly I don't know. I'm 14 dpo today, I have one test, it's a clear blue one (thought they aren't very good?) that DH picked up last month excitedly. I have many times now come on late in the day sometimes even in the night so I won't test yet. The thought makes me nervous! Maybe tommorow if it's not come?
Weird about the cheese, do you ever go off things usually around ovulation?
@chillysT I think cramping can be a sign of a Bfp too. I usually do get cramping but have had months I haven't. Had friends who have had it like AF when they got their BFP as well. I find the symptom spotting tough because all symptoms can be either! It's cruel of our bodies to do that really
@feliznavidad2 I am awaiting my period today.
I think the pill does this to a lot of women it really mucks up people's cycles afterwards?

14dpo. Had some bad kind of cramps last night just before bed. Nothing since. Boobs tender if I touch but probably less than they were. Felt slightly sick this morning but I ate and felt better. Usually eat quite a lot around now but I'm not.
My symptoms have changed and varied through my 16 cycles though, can stay the same for months then suddenly change, so I don't view it as meaning anything, as I've had cycles like this before, just not for a while.
So usually I'm a bit of an anxious mess today, but I've kind of had some news. Nothing big but an appointment I've been waiting for finally came through, I have a job interview (I know I am ttc but I have put this off for nearly a year and a half 'incase' I think I need to do something to make myself happier right now as I could still be ttc in 6 months anyway, if that makes sense, I know some of you may not understand) and I think finding out both yesterday was just the best day to get the news, it's made me feel a lot happier than I would. Obviously if I got a bfp I wouldn't go to an interview but it's very unlikely, and I just need to help myself as I've been very down for a while. So yeah, I'm a bit anxious but weirdly okay today. I'll probably be crying later though 🤣

10-12 dpo guesstimate & amongst all of the other symptoms mentioned the other day, I've today woke up with a cracking sore throat and cramping last night on the right side & left side this morning.

Did a cheapy the other day, BNF, however it wasn't FMW.

I just feel dreadful & even DP has moaned I'm tired. Someone in work commented that I looked exhausted

@Lovebug06 I’ve never been put off cheese before 😂😂 I didn’t know food aversions were a thing around Ovulation? I am due to ovulate over the next couple of days but obv I’m not trackiny so I’m not 100% wire....Ahh yeah I get that, maybe test tomorrow or Monday then if AF hasn’t turned up

@Lovebug06 It is isn’t it. I really don’t think I’ve caught this first cycle, tbh I think it would be a very small chance as we DTD the day before my peak OPK and then a couple days later due to work schedules and my other half being abit poorly. So it’ll be a super slim chance! I was super emotional last Sunday but I’m not going to bother doing a PT as I’m gonna wait until next Friday and see if anything comes towards the end of the next week as I’m only on CD27 so am going to hold off. That’s even if she’s regular than the previous wait after coming off and waiting for AF.
I think going for the job you’ve mentioned it a good idea. If nothing else it will take your mind off TTC for a while. I’ve really stayed quite relaxed since starting but I can only imagine how you feel on your 16th cycle. Get yourself a big bar of chocolate and snacks for tonight! Whether you need it or not, chomp the lot! 😂

@feliznavidad2 I know it’s difficult as I was in your shoes literally just last month but just be patient and she will show. I waited 42 days for AF to show after stopping the patch (took off last patch February 11th and AF showed March 29th so just over 6 week wait) and had no EWCM either. Just very creamy and on a lot of days it was absent. Hang in there!

@ChinChilly I don't think it is a thing either 🤣 but crazy things and symptoms seem to happen on this ttc journey I now know 😁

@ChillysT you never know. People do get their BFP after one month, or even one go. But if not then after I've got over the upset I try to be positive and think it's a whole new month again, it could happen! It does waver after so long... But I feel weirdly okay today. Slightly nervous, it's not shown yet but that's normal for me. It makes me wait, harsh! I don't do PT as I find the negative harder to take than AF weirdly. That's a personal thing though.

I have heard that ovulation can make your sense of smell more sensitive so makes sense it would put you off some foods.

very light first period. I was really pleased it turned up within 35 days.

And I threw my back out this week so well put off doing the deed. really hope this month isnt written off. :(

@Lovebug06 I know, how do people do it?! 😂 I’m the same as you. I think going forward, every month it doesn’t happen for me it’s an extra month of lie ins, sleep and cider. Hahaha.

Hi guys, yesterday was my third flashing smiley day, we've had sex three days in a row and we're both so tired! Planning to test for possible peak later but I don't think I can face DTD again because I felt unwell last night (DH agrees and would be glad of a rest!) What's the chance I might be covered for this month? I'll do it again if I really need to, but just want to sleep really, lol.

@minipilling I had 6 flashing smileys before I got my peak reading.

@Moocher90 really hoping that isn't the case! I usually just have two days of flashing then static.

Hi girls,

Had a few days off here as was it was busy back in work this week! How is everyone doing? Where is everyone at in their cycles now? I feel like so many of the people that were here when I joined this thread have had their BFP's now! Lucky gals! Is anyone testing/due AF soon?

I'm 5dpo today. I've had to adjust so many temps this month because I'm waking up at different times each day! I can clearly see ovulation though and we dtd quite a bit in the run up so fingers crossed, but I fully expect to start spotting in 2-3 days time. I feel like I should stop charting bbt because mine never actually drops before AF anyway but i'm not sure I can do it - I love feeling in control of something I think! Is anyone else doing this?

@minipilling I also had 6 days of flashing smileys before peak. Maybe try BD every other day and have today off if you had a flashing smiley this morning!

@FlyingGiraffe I'm 7dpo today, fingers crossed for you 🤞 I like taking my BBT as it makes me feel in control of what's going on (even though I'm not 😂) On the pill you knew exactly when your pill free weeks were etc whereas I hate the feeling of not knowing now, so it gives me something to cling on to!

@Moocher90 How was your temp this morn?

@MissC07 I'm so glad it's not just me! It makes sense now you've said about knowing when your pill break was etc! I find it fascinating seeing the temp rise after ovulation too! 🤓 #nerdalert 😂 I bet you're thrilled about your earlier ovulation this cycle?! 🥳 Amazing it did it without trying any new supplements or anything! I've cut back on mine this cycle after my blood tests so it'll be interesting to see what happens! I was taking agnus castus up til about CD9 but freaked out after my thyroid result! 😂

Off out to get my 10k steps this afternoon in the sunshine! 🌞 I've been doing really well this week getting my steps in - I think this weather has helped! It's still a little chilly by the coast though! Then looking forward to getting confused and irritated by Line of Duty tonight! 😂

@FlyingGiraffe I get the whole thing about not charting/tracking I’ve decided to stop tracking but it is hard I like to be in control and know what’s going on, I do like not holding my wee for hours for OPKs and not sticking a thermometer in my trap the minute I wake up though 😂

@ChinChilly that's why I'm just going to buy Clearblue advanced opks from now on because they use fmu! I bought 20 and they've lasted 3 cycles I think so it hasn't worked out that bad really AND I dont have to dehydrate myself! Oh and I love that they (usually!) give the 4-6 day fertile window and 2 peak days to dtd. I do agree about waking up and sticking a thermometer in your mouth though! 😂

@FlyingGiraffe yeah I was so happy! I just hope it's not just a one off. Literally didn't do anything different it just happened, which I was so shocked about. I wasn't even doing OPK's properly at the time either. I love watching the temp rise though! Enjoy your walk and day! I'm off to meet some friends for lunch. It's definitely breezy outside 💨

@MissC07 still not great but still above the cover line. Chart attached

@FlyingGiraffe I have looked into the clear blue ones but tbh I was just being a tight arse 😂😂 may get some if i go back to tracking.

Well I’m fairly sure im ovulating or about to, I’ve got a shit ton of watery CM actually thought I’d pissed myself for a hot second and I’ve got some pinching/mild cramping around that area, its about the right time for the CD17 🤞🏼

@ChinChilly I like that you dont have to analyse how dark the line is too! That drives me around the bend!🤪 Hows the BD going this month? You done the 1-2-1-2 technique again?! 😂 great that you're noticing the signs of ovulation! Your description made me laugh though 😂😂 I just got back from our walk and had loads of creamy cm. Not reading into anything this month though as I've gotten my hopes up too many times and I'm fed up of comparing to the month I had the chemical! What will be will be! I've warned DH I'm buying him some multi vitamins next month though if it doesn't happen...does anyone else's DH take anything? Any recommendations? (Girls with bfp's feel free to help a girl out if your fellas took anything that may have helped! 😉😂)

@MissC07 hope you enjoyed your lunch with friends! We went to the beach where I was in a hoodie but DH went in for a swim! 🥶 Opposites definitely attract in our case!😂 Thankful to be back in the warmth of our sheltered garden again now! 🌞😁

@FlyingGiraffe 😂 just stuck to the every other day this month, I havent even been keeping a note of it! OH doesn’t take any vitamins judging by his face when i told him he’d need to jizz in a pot for the GO taking a vitamin would probably make him pass out, in his eyes because I’ve gotten pregnant his swimmers work 🙄

@ChinChilly 🤣 I said about DH possibly having to do that and funnily enough he didnt mind! Said it'd be like Chris Treager in Parks and Recreation so at least I know he's not bothered! 😂 he takes loads of vitamins already and has a relatively healthy diet (bar a whole pack of biscuits in one sitting on a weekend!) But he was listening to a podcast with Joe Rogan the other day and said today he's surprised he's got any left after listening to them talk about low sperm counts these days! So he said he'd take something! I think he's getting like me and willing to try anything these days!😂

@FlyingGiraffe 👋🏻 I’m still here, unfortunately! CD14 and nothing to report yet. Blank circle on CB digital OPK. I took soy isoflavones this cycle so hoping ovulation is earlier than my last few cycles cause I’m getting seriously pissed off with that!! How are you finding the TWW? Xx

@FlyingGiraffe he is relatively healthy tbh, I saw that about sperm count being zero by whatever year it was...quite scary! We are always blaming ourselves for not getting pregnant but with them statistics, I may start spiking OHs food with a wellman tablets 👀 😂 I’ve got my bloods soon I’m 99% sure I’m ovulating regularly so I doubt that will show anything exciting