Official Depo Thread

[jme84]

Hahaha (sarcasm) about finances being perfect. DH got laid off the cycle that I got pregnant and it has been 6 months at the end of this month since his last day. Hopefully he will get the job he interviewed for today and start next month.

Good luck hope he gets the job. My husband got laid off the first year we were married sooo stressful!

 

[mammag]

Hey girls, don't mean to barge in here, but I don't really know about depo and have a question I wanted to ask on behalf of my sister in law. She stopper her depo a little over a year ago, she just got her first AF exactly a year after her last shot, it was normal length and flow, then exactly a month later she got her second AF, which has lasted for almost an entire month, it is lighter some days and heavier others and even absent on some days (for 3 days tops), so I was just wondering if this is normal and something you all experienced or something that she should consult her doctor about? Thanks in advance!!

 

[sherylb]

There really isn't a normal because everyone's experiences vary so much. I would say it's probably just the depo still getting her back in step and most doctors are not helpful with weird experiences.

 

[Catalia]

Have you tried anything like Provera? I took Provera and my period came back 3 months later.

May I ask: How long were you off of the depo for before you could take that? Did you ask for it or was it suggested to you?

 

[SLH]

Have you tried anything like Provera? I took Provera and my period came back 3 months later.

May I ask: How long were you off of the depo for before you could take that? Did you ask for it or was it suggested to you?

It was suggested to me, and I think I was off of depo for about a year maybe. I can't remember. I went into my doctors office and I told him that I wanted to have a baby, but my periods were no where to be seen so he suggested it to me. It took roughly 3 months for my to come back, but I'm not sure if the provera gave me my periods or if it was natural. My doctor said I would get a period in 2 weeks after provera, but it wasn't that quick.

 

[SLH]

Hey girls, don't mean to barge in here, but I don't really know about depo and have a question I wanted to ask on behalf of my sister in law. She stopper her depo a little over a year ago, she just got her first AF exactly a year after her last shot, it was normal length and flow, then exactly a month later she got her second AF, which has lasted for almost an entire month, it is lighter some days and heavier others and even absent on some days (for 3 days tops), so I was just wondering if this is normal and something you all experienced or something that she should consult her doctor about? Thanks in advance!!

I have not experienced this. My first cycle I had after depo lasted for like 60 days, and then after that I got regular periods every month. What you're describing has never happened to me, but everyone reacts differently.

 

[midnightrose8]

I'm trying something new this month. I'm taking amoxicillian four days before my O, and drinking grapefruit juice. My fertile CM is almost non existant. I've been relying on Pre-Seed to make up the difference. I read in "Taking Charge of your Fertility" that amoxicillian works the best. If anyone is having problems with fertile cm I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[sherylb]

Isn't that prescription though?

 

[jess1983]

Hey girls, don't mean to barge in here, but I don't really know about depo and have a question I wanted to ask on behalf of my sister in law. She stopper her depo a little over a year ago, she just got her first AF exactly a year after her last shot, it was normal length and flow, then exactly a month later she got her second AF, which has lasted for almost an entire month, it is lighter some days and heavier others and even absent on some days (for 3 days tops), so I was just wondering if this is normal and something you all experienced or something that she should consult her doctor about? Thanks in advance!!

Ooh that sounds awful. I haven't experienced that but every one is so different coming off of depo, and your body does such weird things trying to get back to normal. Since it has been over a year her doc may be able to do something about it. I am rooting for her.

 

[Kiki0522]

Midnight- That is so funny you said that. I was taking amoxicillan before O for about a week for medical reasons and I ended up having A LOT of fertile cm. Way more than usual. I never thought that it was linked until I read what you said. So it definitely works. But it is by prescription here.

 

[jme84]

So I am very happy to report that my appointment with my doctor today went wonderful. I was so nervous going to see him I had butterflies, was the first time I have seen him plus was worried he would react bad to depo based on stories from this forum. He is starting me on provera and clomid and try that for two cycles to see if it works. If not then we will do some blood work and play with the doses. He also told me that most of the women he has used this combination on got pregnant with in 6 months. I am very excited that he is willing to help me. I can't believe I am going to say this but that was the best pap smear I have had was quick with no pain. Sitting in the waiting room around all the pregnant women or women with new babies was tough. I wanted to cry. Really needed this to raise my mood. Good luck to all.

 

[Mommy2be20]

So I am very happy to report that my appointment with my doctor today went wonderful. I was so nervous going to see him I had butterflies, was the first time I have seen him plus was worried he would react bad to depo based on stories from this forum. He is starting me on provera and clomid and try that for two cycles to see if it works. If not then we will do some blood work and play with the doses. He also told me that most of the women he has used this combination on got pregnant with in 6 months. I am very excited that he is willing to help me. I can't believe I am going to say this but that was the best pap smear I have had was quick with no pain. Sitting in the waiting room around all the pregnant women or women with new babies was tough. I wanted to cry. Really needed this to raise my mood. Good luck to all.

Wow jme! I think you got lucky with your doc.. but that's fantastic news hopefully you'll be posting your in no time! Good luck hun x

 

[Mommy2be20]

I'm trying something new this month. I'm taking amoxicillian four days before my O, and drinking grapefruit juice. My fertile CM is almost non existant. I've been relying on Pre-Seed to make up the difference. I read in "Taking Charge of your Fertility" that amoxicillian works the best. If anyone is having problems with fertile cm I'll let you know how it goes.

Hopefully that works for you but just in case it doesn't, don't get too worried about a lack of EWCM.. I had none, I've actually never noticed any.. the most I'd see was watery. I swore that's what was causing me a problem, so purchased Preseed ... and never got to use it xx

 

[jme84]

I'm trying something new this month. I'm taking amoxicillian four days before my O, and drinking grapefruit juice. My fertile CM is almost non existant. I've been relying on Pre-Seed to make up the difference. I read in "Taking Charge of your Fertility" that amoxicillian works the best. If anyone is having problems with fertile cm I'll let you know how it goes.

Not to be negative but being a nurse I have to mention. That you probably do not want to take the amoxicillan too many times your bad bacteria in your body can start to build up a resistance to it and then it won't work when you have an infection. Being someone TTC I would surly give it a try.

 

[midnightrose8]

The book says to take it for four days. I dont think that will hurt

 

[jme84]

I think the 4 days is ok just wouldn't do it for too many cycles. Unless your doctor says it's ok. Hopefully you get your bfp soon and don't have to worry.

 

[midnightrose8]

An update on amoxicillian to help fertile CM....it WORKS! I only took one a day the last couple days and I've had more cm then before I ever took depo. It's so weird who would've thought. Now I'm on my tww. Good luck everyone.

 

[jme84]

Great new good luck! Hope you get your bfp this cycle. Hope your tww goes by fast it always drives me crazy.

 

[Kimbre]

thats awesome midnightrose! good luck.

i got my first + OPK today. we BD yesterday in the AM and this morning. will continue the next few days.

 

[jme84]

Awesome news Kimbre! Hope this is your cycle. Hoping with the help of provera and clomid I get a +opk this cycle.