The 'OFFICIAL' Ex Mirena Thread

[pdmcd17]

so wierd fertility friend said i ovulated on fri (God it would be nice) however only my temps were up and my cervix position was medium, my opk was neg and the CM was sticky.

Ironically i now have the bipahsic etc lines on my chart. I dont think FF was correct (maybe it's a sales pitch to switch to the vip.

But i really really do wish it was true that I had ovulated.
I have a bunch of new physical symptoms though Im hungry alot lately and when i do eat even a little Im so full (like after an all you can eat buffet) and im tired. I wish it was pregnancy but its most like pms (I did do a preg test a few days ago and BFN)

I needed to vent this is so hard waiting to get a cycle or a BFP\
Baby dust to everyone

 

[MEGARICE03]

Stopping by to say hey! Hope all you ladies are doing well. I know our bodies are all over the place nowadays but we will all get there with a little patience and some PMA?! xoxoxo

 

[pip7890]

Hi Megarice!

Here's to PMA!

Pip x

 

[lucyoz34]

Hello girls xx Glad your still poking around megarice, PMA is def the answer!!

pdmcd17 i think FF is a helpful tracker, but not much beats you listening to your body. We don't all follow the same pattern x

Hey to all the newbies, this is a fab site, and great thread, I hope it helps keep you all positive. Mirena affects us all very differently but we all get back to normal eventually, though it doesn't always feel like it.xxx

Love and hugs to everyone.xxx

 

[MadiMommy12]

Hi girls! I'm new here. Have searched and searched for good info on this topic and this seems to be the best place!

I'm 21 years old. I have a 3 year old daughter and my fiancee and I are TTC # 2.

I got my Mirena March of 2008 so I had it for almost 3 years. Just got it removed January 28th, 2011. We've been DTD every day since! Also have been taking PNV. My problem is I never, ever had a period while I had the Mirena, not even spotting. So I'm having a hard time knowing when to test and what not. Before the Mirena, I had a normal 28 day cycle. So, from January 28th, today is day 28 and no sign of AF. Took EPT's and all BFN. Just wondering if anyone else's experience has been similar or if anyone has some advice for me.

Thank you!

 

[lucyoz34]

Hey madimommy12, welcome to the thread! Congrats on being 'post removal'!!
To be honest everyones experiences seem very different post mirena, some return to relatively normal cycles straight away, and some girlies find they're irregular for a while. I fell pregnant immediately pos mirena, after 6 years no period, but then I miscarried at 14 weeks, so something p'haps wasn't ready, hard to say. But your body has been through it a bit being 'controlled' by hormones for three years, so it might be worth giving it a cycle to sort itself out. You might not have a normal cycle yet hun, totally frustrating I know lol, but it will happen when it's ready, you'll get there! Lots of PMA!!!!
Sorry I cant be any more help. Keep us posted though, FX'd for a healthy BFP really soon!!xxxx

 

[lucyoz34]

How is everyone???? Very quiet lately!! Must all be busy xx

 

[MadiMommy12]

Thank you Lucyoz! Sorry to hear about your angel. I've heard so many stories about ladies miscarrying after Mirena but doctors still say they can't link the two together. It's still sad either way. Are you guys trying again? If so, good luck!

I wish I would have looked into Mirena before I got it. I had no idea it would mess up your cycles. When I got it removed, the doctor told me to get to practicing! I guess I should have asked more questions. The wait is definitely the worst!

I spotted for 2 days a little less than a week after I got it out. But I was told to not count that as a period. Is that true?

 

[Calasen]

I'm good AF just left so DTD now hoping to catch that bean

maddimommy - i had 6 months of nothing post removal bu tit does regulate eventually

to all

 

[lucyoz34]

Thanks hun, we are trying yea, but just letting it happen really, not getting so stressed about it!
Its hard to say whether it was a mini period bcos you've got no idea if you've ovulated, which you will do before you period. What I found helped me figure out what was happening was to temp every day and plot it, Fertility Friend helps you do that and indicates by your daily temp whether you've probably ovulated, it also tells you when your most likely to be fertile. Its just useful, and kinda helps you focus on something other than when your gonna test/bd/ af next!!!
As for mirena, I think what it does on the whole is great, and when its removed, the chemicals and hormones are gone immediately, which is also good. The pill and depo an stuff lingers in your system for a long time and can mean that the wait to conceive is longer. Also you cant complain about three years with no period!!!!!lol
Dont stress too much hun, it'll happen when its ready x give FF a look at though, lots of usefull info! xx

 

[MadiMommy12]

Definately not complaining about no AF for 3 years. But now I can't wait for it to come. Funny how things change! Haha.

I've heard horrible things about people's experience with Mirena. Google is horrible! Seems like no positive things are ever recorded there. I was so scared when I first started researching. So thank you guys for all of the positive stories! I have a ton more hope now!

Lucyoz - Keep me posted!

 

[lucyoz34]

That's the thing tho, you only ever hear the bad stories! Think of how many thousands of ppl who've had the mirena, with no problems. Youd never hear their stories. If it caused detrimental problems to our fertility, then it wouldnt be licenced.
I was completely naive when I started ttc'ing post mirena, it was this site that clued me up!! Loads of support and advice x

Good luck trying hun, lots of patience, I hope it happens soon for you! X

Hey calasen, fx'd this cycle is your lucky one x!x

I'm not sure where in my cycle I am yet, hopefully O isn't too far away, keeping an eye on temp an cm xxx

Love and hugs xxxx

 

[cliqmo]

Hi Ladies, I just wanted to say how much I love the attitude in this thread, you're such a positive bunch!!

 

[Calasen]

Cliqmo - do you have a tea cosy on your head in your piccy?? I love the piccy and its driving me mad

 

[cliqmo]

Cliqmo - do you have a tea cosy on your head in your piccy?? I love the piccy and its driving me mad

Well spotted!! Yes it is It is from the Emily Bond range which I LOVE, but for £30 it seemed such a waste just to keep it in the kitchen my sister thinks I'm a bit eccentric and took the photo

 

[MadiMommy12]

I made an account with FF. I don't know what to do about charting because I can't tell them the last time AF came. What to do, what to do?!

 

[Calasen]

I love it Cliqmo!!! and its sooo cute tooo why waste it on the tea pot or shop shelf?

Madimommy i had the same problem honey but then i messed up the entire thing so i can't help sorry

 

[pip7890]

I made an account with FF. I don't know what to do about charting because I can't tell them the last time AF came. What to do, what to do?!

If it is stopping you charting, and haven't had a bleed or anything, why not just put the date you had the mirena removed. Hopefully AF will be along soon. Once that happens you can ask FF to disregard this first cycle for calculating average cycle lengths and predicted ovulation dates etc.

Pip x

 

[lucyoz34]

Also madimommy ff will tell you when it thinks you've ovulated regardless of what date you put in. You could use today's date as a starter. It will go by your daily temps and any other info you put in, like your cm, it's quite clever!! X

 

[MEGARICE03]

Hello my ladies! Welcome to the thread, Madimommy.. Let me tell ya, the first month is the worst post mirena!! I expected to get prego right away and I too had the same concerns as you. After each month that went by I was forced to be more patient. It's pretty common for you to start noticing some 'symptoms' that would be normal in your cycle and confuse them for 'pregnancy symptoms' Lots of us experienced some nausea, tender or sore breasts.. For me it was more of wishful thinking. Some women regulate and catch their eggy immediately while others it just takes a while. With or without the Mirena a couple's TTC journey may take up to a year? Some maybe more??? I would think as you mature in age your body goes through all types of changes and your cycles could possible have some changes too. BUT it is an incredible journey and I think it really helped me to start using OPKS bc my cycles were SOOOO long. Then I discovered my cycles average about 37-39 days. Crazy!! But it helped me have a piece of mind and stop the guess work. NOW I'm on my 5th cycle after mirena and NTNP at this time. Just taking the pressure off for a little bit. I honestly don't even mention it to my DH now. This is easier said than done, and everyone has to kinda go through it, but with patience you'll get there! The greatest thing was being able to vent and express all my concerns with these wonderful women who have helped ease the stress and have helped me cope. It's just the most wonderful thread ever!! Hope you stick around and we can do the same for you. GL girlie