Confusion with ovulation

[Cat_]

My fiancé and I are trying to conceive for our first child. I'm having a ton of trouble/confusion trying to get my ovulation timing right. I have been taking birth control pills for 6 months and recently stopped last week on Wednesday (Thursday being my first day w/o it.) Just last night I started spotting and then this morning I started bleeding as if I'm going through my normal cycle. I know I'm probably going through withdrawal bleeding but I'm not sure if I should count it as CD1 or not. My normal period is not due until sometime next week and I am normally on a 28 day cycle. How long should I wait before we start trying? When will I know the right timing? Will it take awhile for my own hormones to kick back in?

 

[Myshelsong]

After being on the pill your cycles once you stop taking them will take up to a year to regulate them selves. Some people are blessed and this regulates right away and they conceive Rightaway however this is not the norm. Because you were not on the pill for very long this might be a short time for your hormones to balance.

I would count your first day of red blood as your first day of your period And go from there.

If you are actively trying my suggestion is getting a basal thermometer and start taking your temperature in the morning. This will accurately show you when you are ovulating by the temperature spike. The app fertility friend is a great tool to help you figure out your average cycle length and ovulation time.

Good luck