Stopping BCP to TTC***Updates & Progress/Noted Changes Since Stopping BCP***24BFPs***

[DentDoc16]

I didn't have it but did feel cramping. Its funny because I joked to my husband that I could feel my egg implanting and I actually may have lol

 

[Mintastic]

Thanks ladies. When I saw a little blood this morning I was excited since it is perfect timing for ib. Getting discouraged now though as it is getting heavier. Only good sign I am holding onto is I don't have any cramping - maybe a light twinge if anything and normally with AF I would have major cramps by now. Not sure how hopeful to be at this point.

I don't even care about not getting BFP after 1-2 cycles I just don't want to have only a 6-7 day luteal phase!

 

[mkyerby16]

Fx'd Mint! I was the same as pretty much everyone else, no bleeding but at about 6dpo I had cramps for a couple of hours and then a sharp pinching pain. I keep telling DH the baby is going to be where I felt that pain at but he doesn't believe me of course he's also still shocked that we got pregnant so fast. Apparently in his logic he really thought it would happen the 2nd cycle lol

 

[DentDoc16]

Mint- Yeah, that doesn't sound like a regular period (hoping that it's not!) I think implantation bleeding can be a little heavier for some people. FX'd for you!

 

[Wtbam]

at about 8 weeks onwards I had a pinching/heavy feeling on my left hand side. I was sure the baby was attached there..... I could feel the exact spot! anyway, at the scan they found it right in the centre!

 

[mkyerby16]

Hope everyone is well! It's been quiet on here! I'm good but my pregnancy symptoms seem to be increasing and I've now also got sore boobs, acne, and I'm starting to feel queasy off and on.... nothing too horrible yet but I'm afraid of what's to come. My Grandma is doing much better and made it out of surgery without any issues so we hope to see her on Monday. We're still going to try to hold off on telling her though and will make another trip the following week to tell her and my aunt that I'm very close to that lives there also. I cannot wait until my mom's bday on Thursday when I tell my parents and sister!! It's been a hard secret to keep! My biggest fear is that I'll tell them and we'll be all excited and then something will happen, but I'm trying to ignore that thought and be positive and happy.

 

[cdex67]

Mkyerby that's great to hear about your grandma! And as crappy as it may be, increased symptoms is good! Very happy for you

Afm- I don't know how some of you girls deal with 50-60 or even 200 day cycles. I'm on cd48 and I'm going nuts here. Still no signs of anything really. Although this morning I seem to be able to smell everything and everything smells bad. Yesterday morning I had a quick wave of nausea and last night I ate some pickles which I LOVE, the same kind I always have, and they tasted so bad. I'm trying not to look into it though. I feel like I should be doing opks or trying to track something but I think it would just add more stress.

 

[DentDoc16]

Awe I'm sorry your cycle is being so frustrating! Hopefully this one will be over soon and you can move on!

 

[Mintastic]

That does sound so frustrating cdex. I also hope your next cycle starts soon. You should probably try charting when that one starts so you know if you O or not - also it is helpful if you end up going to the doc you will have some info for them.

AFM,
No idea what to think anymore. Had 2 days of medium flow, one day of spotting and now nothing. Probably chalk it up to more side effects of coming off BC in May. My periods off BC have always been 6-8days and about 5days on it. I never got any cramps at all or a headache so it definitely wasn't a normal period but I do think it was too heavy and red to be ib.
Maybe it was a very early loss?? No clue. Silly body not doing things that make any sense.

 

[CrazyCharlie2]

Cdex- my dr told me that opks my first cycle off bcp would be helpful in figuring out when I could expect af. She also told me to call if my cycle went over 40 days without a positive opk. Have you talked to the dr yet?

Sorry about AF mint!

Afm- my progesterone results came back normal. And it should have shown a significant change if I had ovulated. So I'm going in for another test Friday. If that one comes back with us the normal range I think we will be going the medication route. I'm really not looking forward to another cycle that I don't ovulate. Nothing like your body pretending it's still on bcps......

 

[twinkie2]

oh charlie!

 

[CrazyCharlie2]

Thanks twinkie ♡ I'm feeling really down today. I'm getting frustrated and feeling like I'll never get my baby.

 

[Wtbam]

I'm sorry Charlie You might not remember but when I came off BCP I had exact same thing.... from memory the progesterone has to be over 10 (is it?) to show ovulation, and mine was under 1. Then, I went back 7 days later for a repeat test, still under 1. It was heartbreaking thinking I had ovulated and counting 1DPO... 2DPO... 3DPO.... and then back to nothing. So I can sort of understand how you feel, to an extent.

Keep strong hun, this is all part of your journey to get that little baby in your arms.... it will be worth it when you get it. xx

 

[cdex67]

Cdex- my dr told me that opks my first cycle off bcp would be helpful in figuring out when I could expect af. She also told me to call if my cycle went over 40 days without a positive opk. Have you talked to the dr yet?

Sorry about AF mint!

Afm- my progesterone results came back normal. And it should have shown a significant change if I had ovulated. So I'm going in for another test Friday. If that one comes back with us the normal range I think we will be going the medication route. I'm really not looking forward to another cycle that I don't ovulate. Nothing like your body pretending it's still on bcps......

Thanks guys. Charlie, I had a positive opk on CD23 and it's cd49 now so either I didn't ovulate or I'm pregnant and it's not showing up yet, which I doubt...I stopped opks after that cause I was told to stop after the first positive.

Edit**
Charlie I just read the rest of your post and I'm really sorry you're dealing with that. I hope that things change soon for you.

 

[cdex67]

Feeling like AF MIGHT be coming today which would actually make me really happy. I'm feeling a little crampy this morning and my legs ache like they do with AF. Fingers crossed.

 

[Mintastic]

Fx cdex!

Good luck with your appointment coming up Charlie!

 

[CrazyCharlie2]

Thanks ladies! I'm feeling a bit better today.

Wtbam - yes I remember and I'm trying to stay strong. She didn't give me the number just that it was within normal range. I'll get a copy of the results on Friday when I go in for my second test.

FX for you cdex!

 

[CrazyCharlie2]

So I'm feeling pretty good tonight. I got allergy testing done (turns out I'm allergic to everything that grows in summer) and I'm feeling some cramping and my boobs are a little sensitive. Which means maybe something is actually working! ? I'm hoping so!

How is everyone doing?

 

[twinkie2]

Ugh, that doesn't sound like fun Charlie, but I guess I'm glad you know so that you can take something to help!

 

[cdex67]

Well...day 50 and still no AF. Some nausea this morning, and I'm stuck in a stuffy car that smells bad for over and hour. It's quite uncomfortable. Feeling pretty irritable and a little crampy. Not really feeling like AF cramps like yesterday, more just tight and heavy. It's been a week and a half since my last test, so thinking maybe another one in a few days if AF doesn't show...