That was a close one

CarolineEmma

So I haven't had my cell phone on me a lot this past month for various reasons and as a result missed four pills in my last pack when I normally never miss. I had some breakthrough spotting and thought I may have somehow gotten pregnant but now I have my full on period so I know that didn't happen.

 

I do however believe that I did ovulate because this period is not a birth control pill period. I'm having my normal cramps and my normal non pill obscene amounts of clotting and bleeding so I'm pretty sure this period is the real thing. 

 

The funny thing is now that we know there was a chance there DH and I are kinda bummed that I'm not pregnant! But It's for the best that we wait a few more months, especially since I have my first dentist appointment in over 5 years in a few weeks so getting pregnant before that would be kind of problematic. I NEED to go to the dentist. 

Ooglybear

thekikimonster:

I'm confused how you not having your cell phone around directly correlates with you missing birth control pills.

I'm guessing she sets an alarm on her phone to remind her to take the pill..?

 

megemoney

thekikimonster:

I'm confused how you not having your cell phone around directly correlates with you missing birth control pills.

Agreed.  Do you HAVE to have a reminder EVERY day?  I think taking a pill every day is something that is hard to forget.  That is, unless you are new to taking a pill everyday.  Is that the case?

megemoney

CarolineEmma:

But It's for the best that we wait a few more months, especially since I have my first dentist appointment in over 5 years in a few weeks so getting pregnant before that would be kind of problematic. I NEED to go to the dentist. 

You can go to the dentist while you are pregnant. In fact you should not avoid the dentist because you are pregnant.  You should still get regular cleanings.  Just let them know that you are pregnant, when you are that is.  

BoopADoopBetty

megemoney:

thekikimonster:

I'm confused how you not having your cell phone around directly correlates with you missing birth control pills.

Agreed.  Do you HAVE to have a reminder EVERY day?  I think taking a pill every day is something that is hard to forget.  That is, unless you are new to taking a pill everyday.  Is that the case?

I had to have a reminder or I would forget. Between work, classes, and every day activities, the last thing on my mind was to take a pill. Even now I forget to take my Met and vitamins daily.

kelle017

BoopADoopBetty:

megemoney:

thekikimonster:

I'm confused how you not having your cell phone around directly correlates with you missing birth control pills.

Agreed.  Do you HAVE to have a reminder EVERY day?  I think taking a pill every day is something that is hard to forget.  That is, unless you are new to taking a pill everyday.  Is that the case?

I had to have a reminder or I would forget. Between work, classes, and every day activities, the last thing on my mind was to take a pill. Even now I forget to take my Met and vitamins daily.

I actually had a reminder on my cell phone and dh had one on his. There were times I would have forgotten if not for it. 

megemoney

kelle017:

BoopADoopBetty:

megemoney:

thekikimonster:

I'm confused how you not having your cell phone around directly correlates with you missing birth control pills.

Agreed.  Do you HAVE to have a reminder EVERY day?  I think taking a pill every day is something that is hard to forget.  That is, unless you are new to taking a pill everyday.  Is that the case?

I had to have a reminder or I would forget. Between work, classes, and every day activities, the last thing on my mind was to take a pill. Even now I forget to take my Met and vitamins daily.

I actually had a reminder on my cell phone and dh had one on his. There were times I would have forgotten if not for it. 

All of this really surprises me.  Maybe I am just neuroitc about my health and medications.  

Mysterious_wife

jessuhmarie:

I suggest a journal or a blog or maybe a friend? This isn't your diary, sweetheart.

Yay TTGP shows up to say what can be posted. 

gogadgetgo

Mysterious_wife:

jessuhmarie:

I suggest a journal or a blog or maybe a friend? This isn't your diary, sweetheart.

Yay TTGP shows up to say what can be posted. 

At least I recognize the OP.  You, my dear Jessuhmarie, not so much.  I'm with MW.  Thanks for letting us know how BOTB should be run. 

MsCraftsy

I'm in the phone reminder camp as well. It was fine the days I worked but on my off days I'd loose track of time. I would find myself lost in a project, look at the clock see it was 1 pm and then look back at the clock and it was 3 pm. So, I set a phone reminder to make sure I didn't forget while busy

atcwag

Wouldn't it be easier to, say, put them by your toothbrush and take first thing in the AM or right before bed?

PrimRoseMama

I must admit the first thing I thought when reading this was,"Wait, what does her phone being MIA have to do with not remembering to take her pills?". 

MsCraftsy

atcwag:

Wouldn't it be easier to, say, put them by your toothbrush and take first thing in the AM or right before bed?

 

See, that would be fine for some people if they have a set schedule. I wake up and go to bed at different times due to my work schedule. I'm always awake at 2:00pm no matter what shift I work or what cycle I'm on. So, I found that to be easier to work around.

But I never missed days at a time. I remembered to take it that day but wanted to make sure I was taking it at the same time.