Am I Just Imagining Things?

[AMB2013]

Hey, guys! I posted this in the TWW thread, too, but I thought I'd ask here.

So I'm working on TTC #2, and I haven't really said much because I figured I had a while to wait. I had my Paragard IUD taken out on 06/23 and we made sure to ahem ... get things done on all fertile days just in case. We weren't trying TOO hard, though. I figured it might take a bit for my cycle to adjust.

But now, here I am about 3-4 days late or so, and I've been dealing with tingling/sore boobs, nausea, and constant, dull back pain and bloating that's made me THINK AF was coming, but I've had nothing still. I took a test Friday and it was negative, but admittedly I'd only have been a little over 3 wks at the time if I did succeed.

I guess my question is this: Is it possible that the Paragard has just ruined my cycle for the month? And if that is the case, would I still be feeling symptoms like this? Anyone who's been through this or has some insight? I'm a bit lost and don't feel like I can ask anyone else because no one else I know has been through this.

 

[ItsAWonder]

I worked in reproductive health for a number of years and what we found was this: It's less likely to have the timing of your AF altered by the removal of the Paraguard as there is no medication withdrawal. Many women have a boost in fertility when they first come off of birth control, (even non-medicinal) which is followed by a couple of months of reduced fertility. So, there is a higher than normal chance that you got pregnant with your first post BC ovulation.

Good luck!!!

 

[AMB2013]

Thank you SO much for that. It makes me feel better to hear, of course. Even if it turns out I'm part of the minority, I really appreciate you taking the time.