TTC just off the pill buddies

[poppie]

Hey Ladies,

Welcome Squeal, the more the merrier! If you are going to use OPK kits I would buy the cheapy ones from Amazon or e-bay and then when you think you have got your LH surge use a more expensive one to check. I got a Clear Blue digi to check cos it's either a straight yes or no (smiley or no smiley). I'm on CD24 and being using them CD 7, very early but wanted to try and 'track' my body. Spent quite a bit on the more expensive ones at 1st but could not continue (was using them twice somedays, they're a tad addictive! lol). Let us know how you go if you decide to use them

Caroline sorry the witchy got you hun. Think it's a good idea to use OPK's everyday then you'll defo know this month when Ov has happened.

Poppi correct me if I'm wrong, but it the evil one has not shown up... you are still in the running for a BFP? Fingers crossed!

Bjbarracas cramp sucks!!!!!! Hotwater bottle helps me.

Think I've Ov last nite/today as I not got any twinges now. Presuming that bloomin AF doesn't show..... big presumtion I know! When do you think I should test??

Well think I should go and prep myself to lure my OH for 3rd day in a row. Don't think he knows what has hit him recently before ttc we were a 1-2 times a week kinda couple

xxxx


P.S sori for lack of smileys comp is playin up. Grrrr!

Hi Babycakes

yip still waiting for the , nothing this morning yet.....but not getting my hopes up I have absolutely no symptoms to make me think I could get a BFP thats why im holding out on testing, going to test tomorrow or thursday

to all

 

[squeal]

Thanks for the great replies! I shall take a look on Amazon today and see what I can find.

My withdrawal bleed started today so by the weekend the fun can begin! I'm quite excited but I am very doubtful that I would get pregnant straight away.

I know this sounds like a daft question, but do any of you do anything in an attempt to keep the sperm inside you? Last night we had sex and as soon as my OH pulls out I can feel it trickle out (sorry if TMI!), do any of you actually elevate your legs to keep it in?

 

[Caroline:-)]

Sorry for all the spelling mistakes, grammar, text speak above. I'm shattered - 1st day back at work after being off for 6 weeks and I couldn't sleep last night.


xx

We know why you're really shattered babycakes It's all that

Ooooh, you never know Poppie. Fingers crossed you you!!!!

Squeal, I do tend to stick a couple of pillows under my bum/hips just to raise them slightly and stay there for half an hour or so... don't know if it's really necessary, but worth a go - and besides, it's an excuse to lie in bed reading my book!!!

 

[poppie]

Hi All

So i caved this morning and tested.... BFN .... yet still no expecting her any day now, as that is what happened last month.

to all and thanks for you thoughts and positive energy, we will just have to catch the next cycle.

 

[squeal]

Sorry for all the spelling mistakes, grammar, text speak above. I'm shattered - 1st day back at work after being off for 6 weeks and I couldn't sleep last night.


xx

We know why you're really shattered babycakes It's all that

Ooooh, you never know Poppie. Fingers crossed you you!!!!

Squeal, I do tend to stick a couple of pillows under my bum/hips just to raise them slightly and stay there for half an hour or so... don't know if it's really necessary, but worth a go - and besides, it's an excuse to lie in bed reading my book!!!

I shall give that a bash then! There won't be any reading for me, my OH just likes a good cuddle and chat afterwards! Around what CD do you tend to O? I'm going to try get him to BD every other day if possible! He seems to think I won't be up for that though! We shall see, maybe he doesn't realise how much I want a baby!

 

[Caroline:-)]

Sorry for all the spelling mistakes, grammar, text speak above. I'm shattered - 1st day back at work after being off for 6 weeks and I couldn't sleep last night.


xx

We know why you're really shattered babycakes It's all that

Ooooh, you never know Poppie. Fingers crossed you you!!!!

Squeal, I do tend to stick a couple of pillows under my bum/hips just to raise them slightly and stay there for half an hour or so... don't know if it's really necessary, but worth a go - and besides, it's an excuse to lie in bed reading my book!!!

I shall give that a bash then! There won't be any reading for me, my OH just likes a good cuddle and chat afterwards! Around what CD do you tend to O? I'm going to try get him to BD every other day if possible! He seems to think I won't be up for that though! We shall see, maybe he doesn't realise how much I want a baby!

Yeah, reading tends to be if we've BD in the morning... in the night yeah, cuddles are better

How is everyone today?

 

[alli.s]

hey everyone! just thought i'd pop in, i just came off the pill a little over a week ago finished withdrawal bleed and tried on CD4 for me. i'm hopeful maybe it happened since i dont see my OH till next week. Hoping maybe u guys could help me out for end of this month... i'm due sept 9 and i will probably be late i just don't when to test.. after 2 weeks or longer

 

[squeal]

hey everyone! just thought i'd pop in, i just came off the pill a little over a week ago finished withdrawal bleed and tried on CD4 for me. i'm hopeful maybe it happened since i dont see my OH till next week. Hoping maybe u guys could help me out for end of this month... i'm due sept 9 and i will probably be late i just don't when to test.. after 2 weeks or longer

Hey,

You're the closest person I have found so far as in only coming off the pill last week! I came off my pill last week too and am now on my second day of my withdrawal bleed. I don't know when to test either, I probably won't bother unless I don't have a period for two months as I can't afford to keep buying tests! Also, I have no idea how long it will be until I get my first real AF, it could be 28 days, it could be 50 days!

 

[alli.s]

hey everyone! just thought i'd pop in, i just came off the pill a little over a week ago finished withdrawal bleed and tried on CD4 for me. i'm hopeful maybe it happened since i dont see my OH till next week. Hoping maybe u guys could help me out for end of this month... i'm due sept 9 and i will probably be late i just don't when to test.. after 2 weeks or longer

Hey,

You're the closest person I have found so far as in only coming off the pill last week! I came off my pill last week too and am now on my second day of my withdrawal bleed. I don't know when to test either, I probably won't bother unless I don't have a period for two months as I can't afford to keep buying tests! Also, I have no idea how long it will be until I get my first real AF, it could be 28 days, it could be 50 days!

i hear a lot of people go back to normal cycle after, or hit a peak of fertility so i could be preggers right now and just not know it but all in all i'm not testing unless its been more then a week and having symptoms if no symptoms. I just have pain but i have no idea what its about

 

[Bear79]

What a relief to find this thread after a lot of searching for a thread where those of us who just recently came off the pill can vent!

My last pill was June 19th. I got married on May 1 and decided to start trying not long after as I am turning 31 in September and if I want 3 kids, I better start now!

You really learn a lot once you begin TTC. My first cycle after being off the pill lasted 39 days and I am now on day 19, taking ovulation tests every morning, and getting nothing! Can be frustrating but I don't want to get obsessed over this so I am just trying to remind myself that it can take some time for my body to adjust after having been on BC for 6 years.

People have warned me that it can take years for your body to get back to normal, I try not to listen to them as I don't believe they are the experts. Think of the stories you hear about women getting pregnant on the pill!

Anyways, nice to find you all, look forward to hearing more of your stories and progress and learning from all of you

 

[Caroline:-)]

Hi alli, hi Bear

Bear, I'm just a few months older than you, I turned 31 in June. It gets really scary when you think about how long it takes some people to conceive doesn't it... Especially when you get to our age!!! So I'm really trying not to get myself stressed over it... I don't think these sort of boards help sometimes - obviously there's a higher proportion of people on here taking a long time to conceive than is representative of people overall - I'd say people are more likely to join sites like this if they're having problems, and also those who do take longer obviously stick around here longer!!!! So I'm trying hard to look at it sensibly like that before I drive myself mad with worry!!!!
I came off the pill 18th July (after almost 10 years) - so a month after you... currently on my first 'real' AF and then my first proper month of TTC!!!!
Babydust to us all

 

[babycakes1982]

Hi Girls!

Welcome alli and bear

Alli, u said u have pain hun. Where/what does it feel like? Just wondering if it may be ovulation. I experience it on Mon, dull achy back, slightly cramp but pressurised feeling in my womb area and v.bloated. Think it was a sign of ov cos i got a +ve opk on the Sun. Sex felt different too, more sensitive inside tmi!

Bear here's a +ve story. This is for you too Caroline! My friend 31/32 came off the pill sept last year. Fell preg late dec and now is due sep 3rd this year. Similar situation from another friend who is 33. She has a happy and healthy 6month old at the moment. So let's keep +ve that our bodies are going to give us a bundle of joy soon!


Poppi, u still hangin in there this cycle? Here's some dust to keep you going


Wel, think im on the 2ww. Would presume I Ov on mon due to pains etc and the +ve OPK on the sun. So think that makes me on 3dpo? We on sat, sun, mon so Fxd. Goin to test at the end of Aug as long as AF doesn't show before.

On a slightly different/but kinda related note my OH thinks he has a urine infection. Any tips?
xxxx

 

[squeal]

Hi Girls!


On a slightly different/but kinda related note my OH thinks he has a urine infection. Any tips?
xxxx

He needs to get himself to the doctors so they can prescribe him some antibiotics to clear it up. Cranberry juice is meant to help and take away the sting, but definitely get to the doctors. Hope it clears up soon as it's not a nice thing to have.

 

[natalies1982]

hi all can i join you?

i took my last pill 23rd july, i had my normal break bleed 26th july and nothing since ive been using OPK which i think was showing i was about to ov last week but i run out of sticks lol

im now on CD25 and just waiting to see what happens ive bought a clearblue fertility monitor to use with the hope it works as well as it did last time i used it.

i have 3 children, my daughter is 8 and my 2 boys and 6 and 2

 

[alli.s]

Hi Girls!

Welcome alli and bear

Alli, u said u have pain hun. Where/what does it feel like? Just wondering if it may be ovulation. I experience it on Mon, dull achy back, slightly cramp but pressurised feeling in my womb area and v.bloated. Think it was a sign of ov cos i got a +ve opk on the Sun. Sex felt different too, more sensitive inside tmi!

Bear here's a +ve story. This is for you too Caroline! My friend 31/32 came off the pill sept last year. Fell preg late dec and now is due sep 3rd this year. Similar situation from another friend who is 33. She has a happy and healthy 6month old at the moment. So let's keep +ve that our bodies are going to give us a bundle of joy soon!


Poppi, u still hangin in there this cycle? Here's some dust to keep you going


Wel, think im on the 2ww. Would presume I Ov on mon due to pains etc and the +ve OPK on the sun. So think that makes me on 3dpo? We on sat, sun, mon so Fxd. Goin to test at the end of Aug as long as AF doesn't show before.

On a slightly different/but kinda related note my OH thinks he has a urine infection. Any tips?
xxxx

i hope its ov pains... i BD'ed on the 16th and a little after midnight on the 17th and probably wont be able to until the 24th and i'm still getting weird pains

 

[Conina]

Hi ladies can I join you? Came off pill at the end of July and had my withdrawal bleed as usual. Then 2 weeks after that had a v heavy, brownish CM which I'm thinking was O, had been BDing the few days before so you never know But I think it'll be easier to know what's happening and when to do what next month when things have settled down

 

[babycakes1982]

Hi Natalie and Conina,

So recommend a CBFM. Think I'm going 2c how it goes for a few months but may invest in one. Did you fall preg easily with your other children?

Conina keep us updated on any other changes that happen.


Alli think it maybe Ov pains too.

Squeal, he is always reluctant to go to the Docs but I'll give him a few more days to see if it clears up naturally. If not I'll start the nagging... ahem I mean encouragement to see his doc xxx

 

[natalies1982]

my 1st child was staright away took a week (i know as it was the only week we dtd and i got preg), my 2nd took 6 months and my 3rd took 5 months then i started the clearblue trial (so i got the monitor, sticks and pregnancy tests free) and i got pregnant the first month of using it which is why ive bought one this time round.

i had extremly bad pains last week i was quite worried but they stopped when i assumed i ovulated so now its just wait and see.

 

[Conina]

Oh and by the way thanks everyone for making me feel old - I'm 34!!! But on the other hand my mum was 40 when she had me so lets hope these things run in the family!!

 

[amandad192]

Conina, I'm going to make you feel even older now...

Hi all, I'm Amanda and I'm 18. I have a little boy who is coming up 7 months. OH and I have decided to start TTC so Liam can have a little brother/sister. I took my last pill yesterday. My OH is 25 and wants to join the army so we want to have our second child as soon as possible so he can join the army afterwards.

I have no idea about these OPK's you're all talking about, I'm hoping to just relax and let nature happen. I don't mind if I fall pregnant straight away, and don't mind if it takes a little longer.

Good luck all and I hope you all get your BFP's fast!