TTC - First Cycle

[MissBxx]

Hi,

I'm not sure if I can even class this as a cycle but I'm either hoping for a period or a positive test. I've been on the combined pill for 7 years and stopped taking it on 25th September I had a withdrawal bleed from 30th-4th Oct. I'm unsure if I'd even be able to ovulate so soon? I logged it on flo as a period so I had something to base it off and it's suggesting to take a test on 29th Oct.

I have also had 2 surprise pregnancies whilst on the pill which did end in losses.

I don't really know what I'm asking I guess more so just wondering how soon others managed to get pregnant after coming off the pill. Also, how did people feel at different stages of ovulation like flo is telling me if it was a period cycle I'd be 6DPO so typically how should/would that feel?

I know everybody is different it's just a confusing time for me as I don't know what to expect xx

I haven’t recently come off the pill as was using timing with natural cycles to avoid pregnancy for the last 5 years. This is our first cycle trying as well and currently on 4dpo. Popping on to say hi as our timings are very close. The waiting is driving me insane and can’t stop over thinking it! 😂

Thank you for replying!! How exciting, I'm literally finding myself overthinking everything I'm glad it's not just me 😂 Please keep me updated on your progress fingers crossed for you!

Hello!
I’m at the other end of the TWW and have had a few positive tests, but I’m not seeing the progression I’d like to see at this point so I’m wondering if it’s going to be a chemical pregnancy - hopefully not!
Fingers crossed for both of you!

I really hope it's not a chemical, wishing you all the best.
If you don't mind me asking is the progression like darker lines etc?

Not me but a close friend came off the pill, had one cycle and then fell pregnant on the next.

Other friend it took them over two years.

Thank you!
Yeah, they just aren’t getting darker as quickly as in my first pregnancy! Hoping they start to darken over the next couple of days!

Just to say, some tests never get VERY dark. Also HCG only doubles every 48 hours so early in pregnancy the increase in HCG is so small that it won't particularly affect the colour of the line. I'd recommend a weeks indicator test if you are worried, take one now and then one again next week and see if it has moved.

Everyone is different after coming off the pill
Some people it can takes years, others can get pregnant just missing one bloody tablet!

Flo isn't a great indicator of ovulation as it just guesses. It basically takes your average cycle (which you don't even know the length yet, it's just assumed 1 month for you) and it puts ovulation in the middle.

I'd say give it a few months to stabilise and then maybe after Xmas you could start testing using LH strips for ovulation. I'd recommend the premom app at that stage.

Thank you for replying! That honestly makes so much sense, I'm just taking it as it comes and hopefully it works out eventually. I wish I'd came off it sooner now the more I think about it but nevermind. Appreciate your advice 😊

@BudgetBuster I know, but I used the same tests in my previous pregnancy so know that they get darker to a certain point and they’re still very faint! I did a digital yesterday and it was negative so think I’m still to early for this tests because they’re obviously not as sensitive.

Hi lovely, exciting times ahead!
I came off the pill in august and could straight away so it’s possible. Unfortunately that pregnancy didn’t stick for me but shows it’s definitely possible to ovulate!
im now in technically cycle 2 of trying and believe I’ve ovulated this week so let’s see what the next few weeks bring us! X

Hiya, thank you so much for replying that's really comforting to hear. I'm so sorry it didn't work out well for you, thinking of you & fingers crossed for this cycle for you! xx

Just a little update, my boobs have been so sore and got much bigger in the last week however I tested negative on an ultra early clear blue Sunday (wasn't FMU) and then have had some spotting today when wiping so I'm guessing I'll be getting a period. Feeling quite emotional tbh as I'd had the typical sore boobs, headaches, fatigue, occasional cramp/twinge etc but obvs these are all cross over symptoms. 🙁
Anyone else got any updates? xx

Hi @MissBxxhow are you getting on this morning? Still feeling like AF on the way?

im 12dpo but had a negative on 10dpo. Not tested since then. Not given up hope yet and hoping to wait till Saturday morning to test if af hasn’t arrived by then so at least it can be a definitive answer.

Hey, unfortunately AF came this morning trying to stay hopeful for November maybe. Fingers crossed for you! Would love an update from you if your comfortable on Saturday xx

@MissBxxah sorry to hear that. I know it would be so nice to be one of the people who get that miracle first cycle pregnancy. On to the next one still early days. I’ll definitely update you on Saturday. Feels like a month away currently

Thank you, appreciate it. It's nice to hear from someone else tbh I find I get lost in a lot of other threads xx

@MissBxxyeh I totally understand that. It’s a bit overwhelming. I also find myself obsessively looking for stories from others to give me any clues on my own experience. I’ve got a bit more of a general achy feeling around my lower back today which feels more like af on the way to be honest, so starting to loose hope a little…

yeah, that's exactly how I feel I was 100% starting to obsess over other peoples stories trying to convince myself I'd got lucky as all my symptoms were lining up with theirs! It's so difficult to not overthink and become emotional especially when we want it so badly. Try not to lose hope just yet x

Sorry to hear this cycle didn’t work for you, don’t let it knock you too much and try to enjoy the process!
I believe I should be due my AF next week/weekend but it’s my first cycle since the loss so am not going to get too exicted
if it doesn’t arrive on time haha! Sending lots of positivity everybody’s way x

Soooo I caved this evening as I was feeling so weird today at work. I think there might be something there. Quite hard to see

I do feel like there’s a little something but I’ve read blue lines are notorious for indents/evaps etc.
have you tested since? X

@Betty208yeh twice more. Third time this morning and there’s still something there but still extremely faint. My period was due yesterday. Pretty clueless at this point. Maybe a chemical? 😕

Thats me out unfortunately 🙄

Sorry to hear that! Sending you lots of love x