Post-pill irregular cycles support thread!!

[Amelia09]

Hi guys, I don't think I've ov yet. Today is CD15. I don't temp or anything just going by my body signs. yesterday I did have few pains but don't know if that ov. doing plenty of just in case Hope everyone ok

 

[DnEBaby]

Hello ladies..... I got off BC in July 2011 and if I wouldve know it was going to take this long to get a regular cycle (Im still not regular) I woulve gone off BC a long time ago. I pretty much dont have a cycle - just random spotting here and there.... its really frustrating.

 

[Reba]

Yup if I had known it would take me 10 months to have a period after coming off BCP I would have gone off it 10 months sooner!!

Reiver - I had mood swings of a sort with Clomid. I told DH that I wanted to scratch his eyes out. I figured if I told him what I wanted to do and get it out in the open it would make it better. He made it into a joke and diffused the situation. I have no idea why I was so mad I just was. Over all it wasn't too bad with the mood swings. DH might tell a different story though

Weirdest cycle ever!
Two times that it looked like I'd ovulated. One blood test confirming ovulation. FF saying I didn't ovulate... and then 11 days after I figured I had I got af. I'm just happy af is playing ball... it's been a long time coming... even if it was a 42 day cycle!

Hope everyone is well!

 

[MrsReiver]

Hello ladies..... I got off BC in July 2011 and if I wouldve know it was going to take this long to get a regular cycle (Im still not regular) I woulve gone off BC a long time ago. I pretty much dont have a cycle - just random spotting here and there.... its really frustrating.

In the nicest possible way, I am so gutted to see another member of our growing gang. I think every lady here would agree with you - if we'd known how much our cycles would be messed up when we came off BC, we would probably have done thing differently.

Have you spoken to your GP about it? It's coming up for a year now, it would maybe worthwhile getting "in the system" to see if there's anything they can do to help.

Reiver - I had mood swings of a sort with Clomid. I told DH that I wanted to scratch his eyes out. I figured if I told him what I wanted to do and get it out in the open it would make it better. He made it into a joke and diffused the situation. I have no idea why I was so mad I just was. Over all it wasn't too bad with the mood swings. DH might tell a different story though

That sounds like the best way to cope with the situation, my DH is pretty fabulous so I am tackling my mood swings the same way. Still waiting for my blood results to come back from the doc - it's been 22 days!!!!! Come on folks. Oh well, suppose I can't do anything but wait.

Weirdest cycle ever!
Two times that it looked like I'd ovulated. One blood test confirming ovulation. FF saying I didn't ovulate... and then 11 days after I figured I had I got af. I'm just happy af is playing ball... it's been a long time coming... even if it was a 42 day cycle!

Are they getting shorter every time Reba? I'm so pleased you got a confirmed O - things are moving in the right direction for all of us.

All the best ladies!


PS - STRUTH are you out there? How you getting on chick?

 

[Amelia09]

Hello ladies..... I got off BC in July 2011 and if I wouldve know it was going to take this long to get a regular cycle (Im still not regular) I woulve gone off BC a long time ago. I pretty much dont have a cycle - just random spotting here and there.... its really frustrating.[/QUOI

I was so naiive when I came of BC thinking everything would just get back to normal. I came off it end of July 2011 and I'm only onto my second cycle. my first cycle was 203 days and only came as a result of taking meds. waiting on scan for further investigation

 

[Amelia09]

Happy St. Patrick's Day girls

 

[Reba]

Weirdest cycle ever!
Two times that it looked like I'd ovulated. One blood test confirming ovulation. FF saying I didn't ovulate... and then 11 days after I figured I had I got af. I'm just happy af is playing ball... it's been a long time coming... even if it was a 42 day cycle!

Are they getting shorter every time Reba? I'm so pleased you got a confirmed O - things are moving in the right direction for all of us.

All the best ladies!


PS - STRUTH are you out there? How you getting on chick?

Struth is in her journal! I see you found her She's on maybe once a week now!

After having Provera to make af come I had a 72 day cycle then a 32 day cycle and then a 42 day one so I can't say they're necessarily getting shorter but they are finally happening!!! After no natural AF in 9 months I got AF as a new years present I was so happy I told my brother who happened to be over!

The Dr isn't quite happy with the progesterone levels she says they're still low but I'm hoping that over time with me actually ovulating the levels will get better and be in the range she wants.

The weight loss has certainly helped bring back af I'm quite happy and shall keep it up!


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Are you on clomid Mrs. Reiver?

 

[MrsReiver]

No Reba, but GP told me to expect it, bloods prior to last pregnancy said I wasn't ovulating but I must have done so at least once to be able to conceive our little angel. If these bloods say I'm not o'ing again, she's going to conclude my system is erratic and she will recommend me for clomid.

I wish I could say my weight loss was continuing. After the MC I ate my body weight in carbs and since then my committment has been shady. I have real issues around food and I just haven't conquered them this time. I've only just got back down the the weight I was when we conceived the last baby.

I just know if we do get referred the first thing they're going to say is to lose weight, I would love a head start on it. Ironic thing is the one thing that guarantees my weight loss is pregnancy - I can't keep any food down when I'm up the duff!!

 

[Reba]

Mrs. Reiver:

It's quite frustrating especially when everyone just tells you "oh relax" or "if you lose weight it will happen" it's really not that easy.
I get extremely frustrated when the same people tell me that losing weight will help with getting pregnant and then turn around and tell me that once piece of chocolate cake can't hurt my diet. They honestly have no idea how hard it is to lose weight and how hard I'm working. They've never been overweight obviously.

I totally understand

Amelia:

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Hope today's luck brings ovulation for you!

 

[bubbles22]

hi i came off the bcp on 3rd march this year and i starting using opks on the 14th they have all been negative. is it possible to get AF without ovulating?

 

[MrsReiver]

hi i came off the bcp on 3rd march this year and i starting using opks on the 14th they have all been negative. is it possible to get AF without ovulating?

Yeah it is, it's called an anovulatory cycle. Nightmare isn't it?

 

[bubbles22]

hi i came off the bcp on 3rd march this year and i starting using opks on the 14th they have all been negative. is it possible to get AF without ovulating?

Yeah it is, it's called an anovulatory cycle. Nightmare isn't it?

o rite didnt know that i hoping that dont happen then

 

[Amelia09]

Last set of bloods done today. I hate needles and nurse tells me I've really small veins which makes it more difficult. Have 2nd specialist appointment with dr now on the 3r of April. Still no word of scan waiting now 5 weeks.

 

[MrsReiver]

Last set of bloods done today. I hate needles and nurse tells me I've really small veins which makes it more difficult. Have 2nd specialist appointment with dr now on the 3r of April. Still no word of scan waiting now 5 weeks.

Good luck for the 3rd and hope you get scan details through asap.

My blood results came back last night, the phone rang at 1820 and I let it ring because I thought it was going to be a really irritating client of mine. As soon as I heard my GP's voice on the answerphone I leapt on it!

So the scores on the board are: LH and FSH ratio is perfect, last March it was about 1.5:1 but now it's 1:1. So that's good. Oestrogen levels were as expected for an ovulatory cycle. My day 28 progesterone was low, to be expected and the big one - the day 21 progesterone............... gone missing. My GP is raging.

No idea what has happened, they've got all the other results from my day 21 bloods apart from the most important. There is a little investigation going on to find them so you never know, it might turn up.

So the plan is - to put a referral in for gynae anyway, and repeat the day 21 test in this cycle. As today is day 1 (blasted witch) that means getting the blood taken on Friday the 13th. Highly appropriate for someone as terrified of needles as me (although admittedly I am getting better after all these tests!!)

Such mixed emotions here, happy my LH and FSH have returned to normal, pleased to have had 2 28 day cycles in a row, pleased to have that referral so we feel we are moving forward, but really really frustrated at the missing progesterone. Still - progress is progress.

 

[Reba]

frustrating Glad the other tests are looking more positive now. I wonder if some of us just need an extra year to get our bodies sorted out before they'll work properly?

I'd love to have a 28 day cycle the closest I've gotten is 32 Better than the previous 77 day one!!

Keep on keeping on. We'll get there!

 

[Amelia09]

Last set of bloods done today. I hate needles and nurse tells me I've really small veins which makes it more difficult. Have 2nd specialist appointment with dr now on the 3r of April. Still no word of scan waiting now 5 weeks.

Good luck for the 3rd and hope you get scan details through asap.

My blood results came back last night, the phone rang at 1820 and I let it ring because I thought it was going to be a really irritating client of mine. As soon as I heard my GP's voice on the answerphone I leapt on it!

So the scores on the board are: LH and FSH ratio is perfect, last March it was about 1.5:1 but now it's 1:1. So that's good. Oestrogen levels were as expected for an ovulatory cycle. My day 28 progesterone was low, to be expected and the big one - the day 21 progesterone............... gone missing. My GP is raging.

No idea what has happened, they've got all the other results from my day 21 bloods apart from the most important. There is a little investigation going on to find them so you never know, it might turn up.

So the plan is - to put a referral in for gynae anyway, and repeat the day 21 test in this cycle. As today is day 1 (blasted witch) that means getting the blood taken on Friday the 13th. Highly appropriate for someone as terrified of needles as me (although admittedly I am getting better after all these tests!!)

Such mixed emotions here, happy my LH and FSH have returned to normal, pleased to have had 2 28 day cycles in a row, pleased to have that referral so we feel we are moving forward, but really really frustrated at the missing progesterone. Still - progress is progress.

Mrs Reiver that's so annoying, how can they just loss your results. Hopefully they will turn up. Good to get ball rolling. Hope your scan comes up soon. Am waiting on for 5 weeks too! Your lucky you've had 2 cycles yourself. Am not holding out much hope my af will come without meds as first and only cycle came after taking meds 203 days!! Currently on day 27 so God know's when it'll turn up

 

[Amelia09]

This past few days I've been rethinking the whole ttc. Currently my husband and I are building our house my work situation is not secure and our living accomodation is small. I've started to think maybe we should wait a year and we will be in a better position then, our house should be nearly finished and maybe I could have secured something more permanent.

I discussed this with husband and he agrees with me. I def am going to continue to get my scan done and try to get my cycles sorted out so that prob will take time anyway. I've appointment with specialist on 3rd april, do you's think I should tell him what I was thinking? Am afraid if I do say were waiting a year then he'll not want to continue exploring why my cycles are non-existant.

What do you guys think? Age is not a concern at the moment, nearly 30. It would be ironic if the month we decide to stop that I fell pregnant

 

[MrsReiver]

Ooh it's a tricky one Amelia, and I'm going to be really honest.

Part of me is saying just keep quiet, go ahead with your appointments to get your cycle sorted out and stuff.

Buuuut, there is another part of me which is saying, it's taken a while for your appointment to come through so the waiting list is obviously long and your appointment could be used by someone like the other ladies on here who are actively TTC right now.

That said, there is obviously a problem with your cycle that could be treated, so you're as entitled to see the doctor as anyone else.

I really hope you don't mind me being brutally honest.

*runs and hides*

 

[Reba]

I would say talk with the Dr at your appointment. You've waited this long for one. Tell him/her what you are thinking and go from there.

Sometimes it takes me 3 months to get in and see my Gynecologist but then other times I get an appointment in 2 weeks. I think it's because they see new cases around their schedule but people they've already seen get in quickly.

I just saw a Fertility Specialist about IUI and IFV and didn't feel bad about it. We didn't even discuss it at all. He did a U/S and then said if 6 months after my surgery we're still having trouble then to make an appt to see him. At least this way I have my initial visit done and he knows who I am. It'll make the second visit, if there is one, a lot faster.

Just my thoughts

 

[Amelia09]

Thanks for your replies and your honesty. The way I see it I need to go ot the hospital appointment as there is def something wrong with my cycles as they are non-existant. So whether we are or not ttc my cycles need to be sorted out, otherwise we will never be able to conceive.

I'll speak to the dr's about what am thinking. part of the reason why am thinking of putting ttc on ice is it's soooooooooo stressful and the fact my cycles have disappeared has me convinced there's something bad wrong with me.