Not sure where to post this...

WLJ2

I'm not sure where I should post this but I need to clear my mind. 

I have been with the same person for about seven months. And have been on bc pill for the last four months. I missed two pills this month about two weeks before my expected period. We had unprotected sex yesterday. Neither of us want a child right now and I think the odds of conceiving a very low. The guy I am seeing thinks I should take the plan b one step pill to be safe. I have mixed feelings on this. I feel like it should be left in gods hands. But at the same time I feel guilty for forgetting my pill when we took a mini vacation. I know plan b is not a form of abortion but it almost feels the same to me. And I think that is why I am having a problem with this decision. 

Any advice is welcomed. Good or bad, positive or negative I would just really like to hear someone else's opinion on this.  

KdgTeacher

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

purplepeanut6

KdgTeacher:

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

100% agree. 

littlewest1

Why would you post something about an unplanned and unwanted pregnancy in the Trying to Get Pregnant board?  What answers do you expect to get here?

WLJ2

KdgTeacher:

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

Based on what I have read if taken within 24 hrs it is 95% effective. Within 72hrs it is 89% effective. So it should still be an option to consider, right? 

KdgTeacher

WLJ2:

KdgTeacher:

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

Based on what I have read if taken within 24 hrs it is 95% effective. Within 72hrs it is 89% effective. So it should still be an option to consider, right? 

I guess.  Truth be told I know nothing about Plan B as I've never been in a situation where I'd need it.

Your OP made it sound like this happened 2 weeks ago (or around there). 

 

StarBe

That is 100% a personal choice - I personally would never take plan B. Also, given the dates I say it is slim to zero that you're KU but every cycle is different even if you're "regular"... next time pack some condoms...

ps: just be mindful some ladies on here have been trying for years to get pregnant your post will get mixed responses.

dreambydaylight

most likely you will have nothing to worry about. not that there isn't a minescule possibility but, the pill is designed to prevent ovulation. it can sometimes even take months after stopping the pill to restart your hormones and ovulate again.

Then again, I can't tell you how many people I know who ARE NOT TTC and get KTFU on "accident"...

dreambydaylight

StarBe:

That is 100% a personal choice - I personally would never take plan B. Also, given the dates I say it is slim to zero that you're KU but every cycle is different even if you're "regular"... next time pack some condoms...

ps: just be mindful some ladies on here have been trying for years to get pregnant your post will get mixed responses.

 

This exactly!

purplepeanut6

WLJ2:

KdgTeacher:

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

Based on what I have read if taken within 24 hrs it is 95% effective. Within 72hrs it is 89% effective. So it should still be an option to consider, right? 

From your post...you said you missed two pills two weeks ago? then had sex yesterday? did you stop taking pills from two weeks ago until yesterday?

Also, look up the effect of plan B. Ive heard it is horrible for your body 

beachbum4304

Wow. I'm disgusted that you would post this here to women that are TRYING to get pregnant. 

strawbrrysmile05

purplepeanut6:

Also, look up the effect of plan B. Ive heard it is horrible for your body 

I have never personally taken it, but I do have a friend who has. When she took it, on top of the guilt she felt afterward (feeling like you that although it claims not to cause an abortion, it feels like the same thing in your heart), she got very very ill with it.

And also, I second (or third at this point) the pp who said to be very careful how you word statements as there are women on here who are trying to get pregnant, and some have had difficulties so this may not be received in the best manner here.

WLJ2

purplepeanut6:

WLJ2:

KdgTeacher:

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

Based on what I have read if taken within 24 hrs it is 95% effective. Within 72hrs it is 89% effective. So it should still be an option to consider, right? 

From your post...you said you missed two pills two weeks ago? then had sex yesterday? did you stop taking pills from two weeks ago until yesterday?

Also, look up the effect of plan B. Ive heard it is horrible for your body 

Missed the pills this past week. But the timeing is about two weeks before I should get my period. 

Pinkjellybeans1983

beachbum4304:

Wow. I'm disgusted that you would post this here to women that are TRYING to get pregnant. 

This. You must have some pretty big balls OP, to come to a TTGP board and talk about the possibility of preventing the pregnancy because you were being irresponsible. 

GermanGirl2007

Maybe I am feeling nice today, but this post didn't really bother me.

OP, I am still somewhat confused about the timing, but it is probably a reading comprehension fail on my part.

My opinion is this:  If you are not ready to be pregnant at this time, then find a secondary or alternate form of birth control going forward, since it is clear that reliably taking the pill is a problem for you.  (Was for me too....so I switched.) I suggest looking into the ring or the patch, or an IUD. Also, contrary to popular belief, preventing pregnancy is not the sole responsilibity of the woman in the relationship, so talk to your guy about doing his part too.

That said, what's done is done. if you aren't ready for kids, I would take the Plan B pill ASAP and find a better form of birth control while you are at it. A day or two of feeling sick is a small sacrifice in comparison to a lifetime of raising a child that you don't want and aren't ready for.

NatalieHolmes

Is this MUD? I can't believe you are on the Bump with an account and don't want to get pregnant, why would you have an account? Us who are trying to have a baby don't want to read about someone who is not on this board.

KdgTeacher

GermanGirl2007:

Maybe I am feeling nice today, but this post didn't really bother me.

That said, what's done is done. if you aren't ready for kids, I would take the Plan B pill ASAP and find a better form of birth control while you are at it. A day or two of feeling sick is a small sacrifice in comparison to a lifetime of raising a child that you don't want and aren't ready for.

Me too.  I must be slipping and getting soft!

 

lamo1210

I suggest a form of birth control that you don't need to remember at all or as often. After you find out if you are pregnant or not.

purplepeanut6

WLJ2:

purplepeanut6:

WLJ2:

KdgTeacher:

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

Based on what I have read if taken within 24 hrs it is 95% effective. Within 72hrs it is 89% effective. So it should still be an option to consider, right? 

From your post...you said you missed two pills two weeks ago? then had sex yesterday? did you stop taking pills from two weeks ago until yesterday?

Also, look up the effect of plan B. Ive heard it is horrible for your body 

Missed the pills this past week. But the timeing is about two weeks before I should get my period. 

ok got it. I say wait it out. chances are your not pregnant, and if you are there is adoption or within these 9 months you'll realize you want the baby. Either way, be careful in the future.  

PrimRoseMama

I am not entirely sure why you picked a board that people want very much to be pregnant to talk about Plan B. anyways, you are here & so I will answer your question. A year before DD came along (she was a birth control fail baby by the way) I was not prepared to get pregnant. I was on Depo at the time, but my appointment was rescheduled for the week after I originally planned it due to a family emergency in my doctor's family. Long story short: I took plan B after the condom broke with my boyfriend at the time.

I would not ever do it again. It made me violently ill (vomiting, cramps, diarrhea & headache for two days afterward). I was not pregnant, but please be aware that if you go with plan B it could make you feel like poop. I also had some guilt associated, but my boyfriend at the time was a drug-addicted loser who didn't treat me well. I woke up & bailed the abusive relationship. It was absolutely the best decision for me at the time. 2 years later I am married to a wonderful man with a beautiful daughter. If you feel that Plan B or Abortion (if it's too late & you are pregnant) is the way that works best for your individual situation then you are the only one that can make that call.

Many people may react very negatively because your audience is women who want to be pregnant ASAP. However, not everyone is ready for a surprise BFP. My own experience with surprise pregnancy was a real emotional roller coaster. People will judge you but you are the only one who has to look yourself in the mirror.

I would suggest another form of BC (Seasonale worked for me until I developed a reaction to it. Now I have Mirena) & use condoms. Good luck. It's a tough situation to be in. 

tinkitty

GermanGirl2007:

Maybe I am feeling nice today, but this post didn't really bother me.

My opinion is this:  If you are not ready to be pregnant at this time, then find a secondary or alternate form of birth control going forward, since it is clear that reliably taking the pill is a problem for you. 

That said, what's done is done. if you aren't ready for kids, I would take the Plan B pill ASAP and find a better form of birth control while you are at it. A day or two of feeling sick is a small sacrifice in comparison to a lifetime of raising a child that you don't want and aren't ready for.

This. Especially the bolded. I took Plan B before because I was stupid and didn't realize I couldn't get pregnant like that *snaps fingers*. It didn't make me sick at all.

nessahm

GermanGirl2007:

Maybe I am feeling nice today, but this post didn't really bother me.

OP, I am still somewhat confused about the timing, but it is probably a reading comprehension fail on my part.

My opinion is this:  If you are not ready to be pregnant at this time, then find a secondary or alternate form of birth control going forward, since it is clear that reliably taking the pill is a problem for you.  (Was for me too....so I switched.) I suggest looking into the ring or the patch, or an IUD. Also, contrary to popular belief, preventing pregnancy is not the sole responsilibity of the woman in the relationship, so talk to your guy about doing his part too.

That said, what's done is done. if you aren't ready for kids, I would take the Plan B pill ASAP and find a better form of birth control while you are at it. A day or two of feeling sick is a small sacrifice in comparison to a lifetime of raising a child that you don't want and aren't ready for.

I couldn't have said it better myself. 

I had to take Plan B twice a few years ago while I was in college. I did feel bad about it at the time and it did make me feel a little sick and messed up my cycle for a couple of months. However, I'm not regretful because I was definitely not ready to have a child at the time.

Please note, Plan B is not a form of abortion. Do your research.

If you're not ready to have a child, you need to seriously consider your options. As someone else said, this is a very personal choice.

Personally, I would not be swayed by personal beliefs on different methods of birth control because at the end of the day, noone is going to deal with the consequences except for you. Good luck.

 

BrittKav

I think you should take the Plan B. Morally, if you are okay with BCP, then you are okay with Plan B- they work the exact same way. Plan B will not get rid of an embryo that has already implanted. It will usually stop you from ovulating, and it may prevent a fertilized egg from implanting- but so do BCPs.

beth9409

GermanGirl2007:

Maybe I am feeling nice today, but this post didn't really bother me.

OP, I am still somewhat confused about the timing, but it is probably a reading comprehension fail on my part.

My opinion is this:  If you are not ready to be pregnant at this time, then find a secondary or alternate form of birth control going forward, since it is clear that reliably taking the pill is a problem for you.  (Was for me too....so I switched.) I suggest looking into the ring or the patch, or an IUD. Also, contrary to popular belief, preventing pregnancy is not the sole responsilibity of the woman in the relationship, so talk to your guy about doing his part too.

That said, what's done is done. if you aren't ready for kids, I would take the Plan B pill ASAP and find a better form of birth control while you are at it. A day or two of feeling sick is a small sacrifice in comparison to a lifetime of raising a child that you don't want and aren't ready for.

lob

WLJ2:

KdgTeacher:

Based on timing it doesn't sounds like Plan B is a viable option for you.  You'll hve to wait and see what the consequences of your actions are--whether they be positive or negative.

Based on what I have read if taken within 24 hrs it is 95% effective. Within 72hrs it is 89% effective. So it should still be an option to consider, right? 

I don't know the exact %s,  but I think you can still take it.  I would.  I did once in the past.  I hope you get the outcome you want.  Hugs.  I remember that being stressful.  

Akiesha

Pinkjellybeans1983:

beachbum4304:

Wow. I'm disgusted that you would post this here to women that are TRYING to get pregnant. 

This. You must have some pretty big balls OP, to come to a TTGP board and talk about the possibility of preventing the pregnancy because you were being irresponsible. 

 

Spookster

why would you post this to a bunch of women TRYING TO CONCEIVE..WTF.

Bbelle88

You have up to 72 hours after unprotected sex to take it.

If you've already ovulated it won't help but what it will do is prevent ovulation if it's about to happen.

If you're not prepared to have a child I would get the pill and take it. It's not going to do anything if you're already pregnant, it will just prevent ovulation if it hasn't ocurred yet and is about it. So there's nothing to feel bad about.