New to this...

Eshirls

My husband and I have just started ttc. I took my last active pill on May 16 and we have not used any form of protection since. (My doctor said there is no need to wait a few cycles and you are actually more fertile right after stopping.) What I am wondering is should I test if af had not shown up by Tuesday(6/17) when *i think* it's due? Or should I wait longer since my cycles might be off from stopping the pill? I know it is not likely to get pregnant this soon but since it is possible, that is probably all I'll be able to think about until confirmed one way or the other! 

Eshirls

Thanks for taking the time to answer! No I haven't started charting yet, we're trying to keep things laid back and not stress, but I'm thinking it would be a good idea to chart so I have a better idea of what's going on with me. Other wise I'll probably stress about not knowing.

jnnfrrose6

Eshirls said:

Thanks for taking the time to answer! No I haven't started charting yet, we're trying to keep things laid back and not stress, but I'm thinking it would be a good idea to chart so I have a better idea of what's going on with me. Other wise I'll probably stress about not knowing.

I found charting to be less stressful because I had an idea of when to expect AF based on knowing when I ovulated. Otherwise you're just going in blind with no idea when to expect AF and therefore if it's worth testing or just a longer cycle.  That to me is more stressful. 

DenaMaree

My favorite method when not wanting to chart, temp, etc is if you get your cycle then the first day your done with your cycle we start bedding that night and every other night thereafter. We will try that method for a few months and if we aren't pregnant then we will start doing clear blue ovulation kits. I do know my body well enough to know I have 31 day cycles so for me I wouldn't test until its been 31 days.