TTC #1 Newlywed Off BCP Frustrated

[VivaLaMrs]

Hello Everyone!!

Here is a summary of my crazy cycle & tidbitts:

On April 09, 2016: I married my best friend
Sometime before we moved - I finished off my BCP

On April 19, 2016: We moved to Las Vegas

My withdrawal bleed: 4/23/16 - 4/29/16
DID NOT HAVE A PERIOD FOR 121 DAYS
First menstrual cycle after BCP: 8/22/16 - 8/26/16
Mid-cycle spotting: 9/14/16-9/17/16
MORE Mid-cycle spotting: 10/12/16-10/16/16
And I am still waiting for AF

Since I really want a little one, (like everyone on these boards) I have been symptom spotting... Trust me, I was excited with the spotting - since I thought it could be IB. So, I took a test - And another test - And another test - And another test -

I figure this is just my body trying to get back to normal - whatever normal is... I just settled in and finally have medical insurance with my job and will be making a doctor's appointment soon!!

 

[WishnandHopn]

121 days, yikes that must have been frustrating! I really hope it is implantation bleeding this time, but from what you described, are you sure you're ovulating? If you're having an anovulatory cycle it could be breakthrough bleeding. Since you're over 60 days with no AF, your doctor may be able to prescribe something to bring on AF. Hope you can get a doctor's appt soon to figure out what's going on!

 

[VivaLaMrs]

Well - still no menstrual cycle and

I realized that when I "should" have my period, I spot instead. Very light, very pink and then gradually gets lighter. I do not think I am ovulating.

Sadly, my doctors appointment is not until mid/end-January to see an OBGYN for the first time. I guess my hopes of getting a before Christmas is becoming a distant wish.

Keeping myself busy at work but I would love some good news. I guess I will have to just wait it out.

 

[tikatika]

Aw! Coming off BCP can be a process from what I've read on here. Have you tried ovulation tests yet to see if you're ovulating as your body regulates? I'm getting them to see when I ovulate to actually best prevent pregnancy for now, until we're ready to try, and also to better learn my cycle for when we're ready. Could be another good tool in your bag?

Welcome to Vegas! My mom lives there, I visit her a lot. I'm in LA.

 

[sarah2211]

Go to your doctor. Do not leave until he tests your hormone levels and checks for PCOS.