F.A.I.T.H. (Forsaking all, I trust Him)

[Dipar_Butt3]

Someday,

I wanted to asked you. What year did you started the depo and when did you get off of the depo? I'm trying to do some studies on it.

Here's my timeline.

I got my first injection in May 2007.
My last injection "wore off" in May 2008. (so I was on it for 1 year, 4 injections)
June 2008 I started bcp.
October 2008 I stopped takin bcp.

I never went the long time with no period like some girls do after depo, but I think that was probably because I went on the pill. Right after I went off the pill, I had several very short cycles (2 to 2.5 weeks only), then I started having longer cycles--now they are around 42 days on average.

Before I went on BC, I had perfectly regular, painful (i.e., sign of ovulation and a good uterine lining) periods.

I am NEVER taking hormonal birth control again.

See I went on the depo in October(I believe) in 2006

I never went back for my other injections. And from that time on, I never had a period at all for the whole 11 months after. It wasn't until May of 2008 that I started a period and my periods been all over the place. Now i'm having a hard time getting pregnant and also I never went on any BC or other hormonal birth control.

So i'm praying for a bfp. I want to keep my faith up.

Oh yes. I want to put my testing date to Jan 5th my birthday.

 

[Rmar]

I was a little jealous of snow when I got out of the shower last night and 2 minutes later there was sweat on my upper lip. I still like Summer, though.

My doctor put my on bcp when I had only had a cycle for 6 months because I was complaining about acne. I am sure there was plenty of other things I could have been on for that because it is recommended that you don't go on bcp until your body has sorted itself on average that is 2 years after menarche. I went off it after a year and 9 months and I ended up with very long cycles. It has only been the last couple that cycles that have been less than 60 days. I was expecting at least 60 days once and I got 35. It shocked me but I am glad my body is sorting itself out.

 

[Guppy051708]

Somedaymama & dipar butt, i will NEVER go back on BC again either!
My first cycle off BCPs i didn't Ov. until CD 20 and i only had a 9-10 day LP (VERY BAD for ttc!) The cycle after my MC i only had a 10-11 day LP (still not very good) and i didn't Ov until CD 19, this past cycle that i got my BFP on, i didn't Ov until CD 18 and i think my LP was 11-12 days (though i think the B6 worked at lengthening it). My point is that, look how much it messed up my cycles! My cycles still may not be back to normal as verified by my charts and the change of LP/Ov date and i have been off BCPs for almost 5 months!

Also, i know that the BCP description says they dont cause an MC, but i would have to disagree! See, BCPs can alter the LP. If you have a short LP than a baby cant implant (some woman can't get preggo or the have a chemical MC). Or, what i think happened in my case, you get the baby implanted, but because the hormone that controls your LP is messed up, around the time your period would have been due (when pregnant, like 4,8, and 12 weeks) you MC because the hormone during the LP tells you to have a period. Hence i think my BCPs ultimately killed my baby and i wish more woman knew that could happen. It drives me nuts that my package of BCPs says it wont cause a baby to abort...

 

[baby#3]

Hey Ladies,

Well just to give a little input. I was on BC with my daugther and I got pregnant! With my son I was on nothing as we were planning so I stopped birth control first.

But this time I had Mirena in and while I heard some horror stories, I also heard of people conceiving as if they were not on birth control. I was told by my OBGYN that once the Mirena comes out its as if you body didn't have any birth control.

After my Mirena removal, I conceived in cycle #2. So maybe you guys might want to look into that if you are considering BC after your pregnancies. As for me, the factory is closed!

 

[Willynilly]

I agree with you all - I am TOTALLY against any hormonal bc. I'm so angry that the drug "agenda" won and told us all that it was safe. I started bcp when I was 17 (was NOT even having sex - but was told it would help with pms and acne and prevent some cancers)...stayed on it for years - got married noticed I had no sex drive. best friend had same issue. we decided (after trying every pill out there and the nuvaring) to quit it all and just use withdrawal method. (I am allergic to latex and most spermicides). That was two years ago. Sex drive returned eventually for both of us.

I was so angry when I read "Taking Charge of your Fertility" b/c I had NO CLUE about my body. Yes, my own ignorance is my fault. But in a society where the public ed system taught me all about the male and female condom and we even PRACTICED using them (deplorable - but my opinion)...and where we were told in great detail how a boyfriend even ejaculating near your vagina could get you pregnant - we were NEVER taught anything at all about the glorious abilities of our bodies. BBT charting should be more widely known and talked about with young girls. We should know what our bodies do long before TTC.

diatribe over.

have a nice night, girls!!!

 

[somedaymama]

Rmar, if it's summer there, I just might have to come visit you!!

It annoys me that they make it seem like it is so easy to get pregnant and it can happen just any old time, but so many women who are trying and bd'ing at the time of ovulation take months to get pregnant.

Also, I agree with you Guppy--they say it doesn't cause abortions, but by thinning the lining of the uterus it can prevent an egg that happens to get fertilized from implanting. Since going off of BC, I haven't had bad menstrual cramps and I think it's because my uterus lining isn't back to normal, which is probably what caused my early m/c in June.

I wish there was more objective information available, instead of just "use all the birth control you can or you WILL get pregnant!"

 

[somedaymama]

I was so angry when I read "Taking Charge of your Fertility" b/c I had NO CLUE about my body. Yes, my own ignorance is my fault. But in a society where the public ed system taught me all about the male and female condom and we even PRACTICED using them (deplorable - but my opinion)...and where we were told in great detail how a boyfriend even ejaculating near your vagina could get you pregnant - we were NEVER taught anything at all about the glorious abilities of our bodies. BBT charting should be more widely known and talked about with young girls. We should know what our bodies do long before TTC.

ME TOO!! I could not believe that there were other choices for birth control than hormones. I remember reading when I was in h.s. that you could get pregnant almost any day of the month, and from just a tiny bit of semen. (My high school didn't believe in talking about birth control. or sex. so I had to learn this all on my own. ) A lady I know is teaching her teenage daughter about BBT charting even though she certaintly doesn't want her daughter TTC or even avoiding pregnancy (=having sex) for a long time. She just thinks it is really important that women know things about their bodies.

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Somedaymama & dipar butt, i will NEVER go back on BC again either!
My first cycle off BCPs i didn't Ov. until CD 20 and i only had a 9-10 day LP (VERY BAD for ttc!) The cycle after my MC i only had a 10-11 day LP (still not very good) and i didn't Ov until CD 19, this past cycle that i got my BFP on, i didn't Ov until CD 18 and i think my LP was 11-12 days (though i think the B6 worked at lengthening it). My point is that, look how much it messed up my cycles! My cycles still may not be back to normal as verified by my charts and the change of LP/Ov date and i have been off BCPs for almost 5 months!

Also, i know that the BCP description says they dont cause an MC, but i would have to disagree! See, BCPs can alter the LP. If you have a short LP than a baby cant implant (some woman can't get preggo or the have a chemical MC). Or, what i think happened in my case, you get the baby implanted, but because the hormone that controls your LP is messed up, around the time your period would have been due (when pregnant, like 4,8, and 12 weeks) you MC because the hormone during the LP tells you to have a period. Hence i think my BCPs ultimately killed my baby and i wish more woman knew that could happen. It drives me nuts that my package of BCPs says it wont cause a baby to abort...

Guppy and everybody

I'm glad you brought that up. You learn everyday. I know your LP played a big part, but not that big. So your LP determinds when your eggy get's caught or not. So the longer the LP the better chances you will get caught. See i should of never took that shot, because i found out that it thins out your lining walls and it does something with your eggies. See they don't tell you that at the women hosptails who try their best to get you on some type of BCP.

Thank GOD i didn't get on other BC. I need to read up on these BC.

 

[Rmar]

I wish I had of known more about NFP a long time ago. I really think they should teach that in high school before anything else. I remember having an "oopsies" moment and I look back at it and realise it wasn't possible anyways. My oopsies was during my luteal phase when, if I did ovulate, my egg wouldn't be alive by that time. In the last month, I have read about more and thought how handy it is.

If I have daughters, I will be teaching them about it all because the more I understand my body, the more I love it and all that it is capable of. In a world where I once believed being a woman was stupid, I now know that my body is my greatest blessing. It is very hard to feel good about menstruation when you are TTC but without it, I couldn't be TTC in the first place.

 

[im_mi]

I agree with you all - I am TOTALLY against any hormonal bc. I'm so angry that the drug "agenda" won and told us all that it was safe. I started bcp when I was 17 (was NOT even having sex - but was told it would help with pms and acne and prevent some cancers)...stayed on it for years - got married noticed I had no sex drive. best friend had same issue. we decided (after trying every pill out there and the nuvaring) to quit it all and just use withdrawal method. (I am allergic to latex and most spermicides). That was two years ago. Sex drive returned eventually for both of us.

I was so angry when I read "Taking Charge of your Fertility" b/c I had NO CLUE about my body. Yes, my own ignorance is my fault. But in a society where the public ed system taught me all about the male and female condom and we even PRACTICED using them (deplorable - but my opinion)...and where we were told in great detail how a boyfriend even ejaculating near your vagina could get you pregnant - we were NEVER taught anything at all about the glorious abilities of our bodies. BBT charting should be more widely known and talked about with young girls. We should know what our bodies do long before TTC.

diatribe over.

have a nice night, girls!!!

yes, yes oh my goodness YES!!!! *high fives* well said, girl.

Well i am pretty sure AF is on her way and i actually couldnt be happier! really looking forward to dancing the night away on new years eve, and we can start makin' babies again in the new year!

 

[mommahawk]

Hi ladies! Wow, look what I missed being away from the computer for one day! Well, you all said it all about BC and so I'll just say, I agree! That's why dh and I have never used BC, just NFP. I'm on my phone so can't type too much but just wanted to say ROADTRIP!!! (if I'm invited, that is......ya think I could get dh to watch three little ones while I'm away?) good thing he's a teacher and will have the summer off! Lol! I'm in Oklahoma, so I guess the TX girls and I could carpool!

FF says I'm supposed to start AF on Jan 8th so can you please put that down for my testing day? Thanks!

I'll catch you lovely ladies later!

 

[somedaymama]

I had barely heard of NFP. It was always mentioned as the thing Catholics do--you know the ones that have 7 kids. Actually my sister's husband's parents used NFP (lovely how I know their birth control huh?) and they have 9 children. ack! Not that there is anything wrong with having a lot of kids if you want them, but it is not a good testament for the accuracy of the BC.

NFP, or FAM as Taking Charge of Your Fertility calls it, can actually be pretty reliable if used correctly. I'm thinking about getting a cervical cap to use in conjunction with FAM after I have a baby.

 

[somedaymama]

somedaymama--Illinois
Vilranda--Michigan
Guppy--PA
Dipar--PA
JKL--PA
Willynilly--New York
MommaWannaBe--Florida
rachelrhin0--North Carolina
baby#3--North Carolina
Momof2kiddos--Georgia
Rdy2BaMom--Texas
mrskcbrown--Mississippi
Im_mi--England (?)
Rmar--Australia
Aster--England
Sayuri--England (?)
TTC#1 Amanda--New Zealand

Here's a slightly better list...I took names off the first post with test dates in it. I tried to go through the thread and get more names but (1) this thread is 88 pages and (2) a bunch of people only posted here once and they might be freaked out if we stalked them on our mythical road trip. I hope I got everyone's info right.

I'm up late because I need to clean my house. The housing staff are doing cleaning inspections tomorrow and well, let's just say I didn't do a lot of housekeeping these last couple weeks during finals. But cleaning house is boooring.

 

[mrskcbrown]

somedaymama--Illinois
Vilranda--Michigan
Guppy--PA
Dipar--PA
JKL--PA
Willynilly--New York
MommaWannaBe--Florida
rachelrhin0--North Carolina
baby#3--North Carolina
Momof2kiddos--Georgia
Rdy2BaMom--Texas
mrskcbrown--Mississippi
Im_mi--England (?)
Rmar--Australia
Aster--England
Sayuri--England (?)
TTC#1 Amanda--New Zealand

Here's a slightly better list...I took names off the first post with test dates in it. I tried to go through the thread and get more names but (1) this thread is 88 pages and (2) a bunch of people only posted here once and they might be freaked out if we stalked them on our mythical road trip. I hope I got everyone's info right.

I'm up late because I need to clean my house. The housing staff are doing cleaning inspections tomorrow and well, let's just say I didn't do a lot of housekeeping these last couple weeks during finals. But cleaning house is boooring.

I am from Mississippi (U.S.). (ooopsss!! I typed this before I read the list clearly and now I cant delete LOL!!!!!

 

[somedaymama]

Lol

(why doens't this board have a delete button? it's weird.)

 

[im_mi]

hi girls!

Well, today i am VERY happy! my friend told me that she is expecting and i really couldnt be more thrilled for her!! They have had fertility problems and have been trying for a long time, and now they have been finally blessed!!!! I have been praying all the time for her, praying that she would get her BFP soon and before I did (i have only been trying for 3 months it didnt seem fair that i get a BFP first) and it looks like the big guy listened i am soooooo incredibly thrilled for her!!! Praise Him!

 

[Guppy051708]

Sweet!
That is such wonderful news im_mi! Love it!

PS, i too think it's stupid that there isn't a delete button....why would someone not think of that...especially with all of these days that server has been down...what in the world have they been doing? LOL

 

[somedaymama]

Im_mi, that's awesome! Congrats to your friend! It's neat that you are so happy for her.

 

[mrskcbrown]

I just wanted to say that we are truly blessed on this board. God is watching over us. I dont know why but today I went to the miscarriages thread and it was heart wrenching. I guess I went because I wanted to see all sides of pregnancy. Not only am I praying for BFPs on this board, but BFP's that stick and develop into responsible human beings. Its not enough to just pray for the BFP but we must continue to pray beyond that. I praise God for their testimonies on that board!

Our God is such an awesome God, and I am happy that he has given us the ability to bring life.

Guess Im just being a sap today!!!

Be blessed!!!

 

[Guppy051708]

I love you outlook Mrskcbrown!
Ive been learning more and more that not only praying for a is good, but praying that all my body parts work well, that the DH are wholesome and that the baby is healthy. I've also learnet that you have to believe what you are praying in and not just praying because you want it. That is part of it, the wanting, but you also have to believe and confess that you will get that and a healthy baby in the end.

I love that i have to drive part of the day at my job. i always have the KLOVE radio station on. That is a perfect time to get right with God, though i have to admit i think i end up teary eyed at least once a day! LOL i am just so in owe of how great our Lord is and how much he really does love us. More so lately, but sometimes i just cant fathom how much our Lord really does love us and then i get emotional about it