Post-pill irregular cycles support thread!!

[MrsReiver]

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.

Sounds like a plan, like you say there's an issue that needs sorting out, and you need your own peace of mind. Whether you're TTC or not, you need reassurance and to know what's happening and to getting fixed or you'll never conceive.

It is horribly stressful isn't it? No matter how much I pretend to be "oh so chilled" when the week leading up to my period arrives I am symptom spotting all over the place and working out my due date! And if one more person says to me "you just need to relax and stop trying" I might actually punch someone.

(HUGELY relieved you took my original message well, been a bit worried all day that I was going to cause huge offence! )

 

[mouse12]

Hi Amelia, I am quite literally in the same position as you, no periods since last July and putting TTC on hold as Ive just started a new job. I still have every intention of attending my April appointment, for peace of mind and to still get a plan in place for a few months time. It would be ridiculous to not go as then youre back to square one on the waiting list - and youve waited long enough.

Let me tell you something that I hope will help calm you down, it certainly did me. Not one, but two people I know of came off the pill and didnt have a period for 11 months and 12 months. Both now have them back and are regular. The problem we're both faced with is people come on chat forums when they have something to talk about, not when they have good news. So whilst there may be tons of women out there who have experienced something similar to us, which turned out to be fine, they won't come on here and post about it. Hope that makes sense. Try to remember, what will be will be, and no amount of worrying or thinking can change that. Easier said than done (trust me, I know) but really try and think positive.

 

[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.

Sounds like a plan, like you say there's an issue that needs sorting out, and you need your own peace of mind. Whether you're TTC or not, you need reassurance and to know what's happening and to getting fixed or you'll never conceive.

It is horribly stressful isn't it? No matter how much I pretend to be "oh so chilled" when the week leading up to my period arrives I am symptom spotting all over the place and working out my due date! And if one more person says to me "you just need to relax and stop trying" I might actually punch someone.

(HUGELY relieved you took my original message well, been a bit worried all day that I was going to cause huge offence! )

I rather honest opinions. Your lucky at least you get periods, I don't even think about getting one now as am used to nothing. Totally agree about the whole relax and stop trying comment. My sister God love her is pain in the arse for saying this. Even if I don't say anything sis will say whats wrong with you?? and that am stressing over ttc even though am not thinking on anything.. I bite my lip soooooo much afraid one of these days I'll let rip

 

[MrsReiver]

I rather honest opinions. Your lucky at least you get periods, I don't even think about getting one now as am used to nothing. Totally agree about the whole relax and stop trying comment. My sister God love her is pain in the arse for saying this. Even if I don't say anything sis will say whats wrong with you?? and that am stressing over ttc even though am not thinking on anything.. I bite my lip soooooo much afraid one of these days I'll let rip

Yeah I guess that is a silver lining, but it's still not an ideal situation, and it's taken a long time and a lot of heartache to get here. Came off the pill 15 months ago, and all I have is a tiny blob on a scan to show for it. Rough month right now - due date for our angel is rapidly approaching.

 

[Amelia09]

I rather honest opinions. Your lucky at least you get periods, I don't even think about getting one now as am used to nothing. Totally agree about the whole relax and stop trying comment. My sister God love her is pain in the arse for saying this. Even if I don't say anything sis will say whats wrong with you?? and that am stressing over ttc even though am not thinking on anything.. I bite my lip soooooo much afraid one of these days I'll let rip

Yeah I guess that is a silver lining, but it's still not an ideal situation, and it's taken a long time and a lot of heartache to get here. Came off the pill 15 months ago, and all I have is a tiny blob on a scan to show for it. Rough month right now - due date for our angel is rapidly approaching.

Thinking of you,

 

[Amelia09]

So what's the chances of me ov myself if I needed meds to bring on my one and only af?? This is my 2nd cycle since Aug and am on CD40. Do I test? I had two days of cramps and stomach pains so was thinking that could be ov?The cramps was 13 days ago. What do you's think? I've given up to be honest

 

[Trishg21]

So what's the chances of me ov myself if I needed meds to bring on my one and only af?? This is my 2nd cycle since Aug and am on CD40. Do I test? I had two days of cramps and stomach pains so was thinking that could be ov?The cramps was 13 days ago. What do you's think? I've given up to be honest

There is always a chance! Do you temp by chance? I've found with PCOS is was the best way of letting me know if I had O'd or not. I also used it as leverage for doctors by showing them I had no temp rise in 60-100 days.

I understand the giving up feeling. I'm there right now. Hope it gets better for you!

 

[MrsReiver]

When I was in my epic 150+ day cycle my GP told me to keep doing HPT and OPK tests every few days, you never know when you might Ov. I agree with Trish as well - keep charting, like she says the more evidence you can produce to support your case for treatment, the better.

Odd one - I did my back in in the middle of last week, CD 9 I think so there's been no chance of BD. My temps have been all over the place - but that's understandable given I've been sleeping badly and have been taking painkillers etc.

My CM has been watery since CD 12 but not EW. However yesterday - CD15 - I got a +ve OPK test. Fortunately my back wasn't too bad. Today, CM is white and sticky. (Seriously - the things you share with strangers!!)

So how bizzarre is this - I mean the OPK is fairly conclusive isn't it?

 

[Trishg21]

Okay you guys...I know I don't post much anymore but I am DYING here.

I just got a positive pregnancy test! I haven't even told my DH yet because he is at work and I definitely want to tell him in person. I haven't wrote anything on my blog yet either. We've been trying 1 year and 4 months and this is the first positive we've gotten. I go in for blood work on Thursday morning (the earliest I could get in). Seriously freaking out right now!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7062557185_1d4c045a36.jpg

 

[MrsReiver]

Oh fantastic news! Congratulations, I am so happy for you

 

[Lemonflower]

Oh Trish

Many congratulations! You really deserve your

I'm so happy for you.

xxxxx

 

[Heidi]

Congrats Trish! Hope every thing goes well at the doctors for you x

 

[Amelia09]

Congratulations Trish, happy and healthy 9 months for you.

 

[Amelia09]

So got glucose test done last week, I HATE LUCOZADE. Have ultrasound scan now in two weeks. Was chatting to a nurse who experienced infertility problems and I asked her for advice whether we should weight a year ttc.

She told me we should keep going ttc cos it could take longer than we expect anyway and the fact that I'm in the system the ball is already rolling. Girls I knew this deep down anyway but ttc is so stressful and given the fact my af's are absent am like what's the point.

Anyway I've hard a long think about this and I think we will keep going. We'll never have enough money for a baby and the time will never be right.

The thing is my husband (whom I love dearly) is a bit of wimp when it comes to big decisions, so basically I make them and he comes along. It sounds bad but that the way he is. However, with ttc he is terrified about being a dad and the change it will make in our lives. When I told him about my advice he near shit himself and took a vow of celebacy for a few nights!!!

Anyway I think he's got over it, I just don't talk about it that much, if it happens it happens.

1st May am back with gynae specialist and she said she put me on meds then possibly clomid

 

[MrsReiver]

LOL Mr Amelia sounds like a few men I know. I think you're right though, you will be able to find reasons not to have a baby at any time in your life. If it feels right - go for it!

Fertility Friend has decided I O'd on day 16 - same day I got +ve OPK. My temps have stayed high (day 23 now) and there's no sign of PMT or any of my other pre menstrual symptoms. Really trying not to get too hopeful......

 

[Heidi]

Well i finally ovulated on cd65 which is only my 4th cycle in a year (2nd time of know ovulation), and got a today! It took exactly a year with my 1st as well!

 

[Amelia09]

Well i finally ovulated on cd65 which is only my 4th cycle in a year (2nd time of know ovulation), and got a today! It took exactly a year with my 1st as well!

OMG what fantastic news. Massive congrats. Quick question how do you know if you've ov? What method do you use? The reason why I ask is that af has gone awol hopefully will be put on meds to make me ov and I haven't a clue how to use opks?

 

[Amelia09]

LOL Mr Amelia sounds like a few men I know. I think you're right though, you will be able to find reasons not to have a baby at any time in your life. If it feels right - go for it!

Fertility Friend has decided I O'd on day 16 - same day I got +ve OPK. My temps have stayed high (day 23 now) and there's no sign of PMT or any of my other pre menstrual symptoms. Really trying not to get too hopeful......

Mrs Reiver it's so hard trying not to think about it and not to get your hopes up. Fingers crossed for you. Is there alot of work involved in doing opks?? I think I need to start if am going to be put on meds make me ov

 

[Trishg21]

Congrats Heidi!

 

[MrsReiver]

Congratulations Heidi!

Amelia - no work at all, just like doing an HPT. You don't do it with first morning pee though as you naturally produce LH overnight. I set my mobile alarm for 10am and do it then.