Going off BCP for first time in 8 years!

specialerin13

Hi ladies! First timer here! The DH and I originally planned to wait till July, but his Dermatologist wanted him to go on Accutane so instead of starting that drug (since it can cause birth defects) we are going to try once this pack ends. My last pill will be Mar23! I actually started a prenatal at the beginning of this month, so I'd be on it for 6 months prior to trying, but life happens and plans change.

Anyways... what should I expect? Will my AF maybe last longer, I know everyone is different but will I O two weeks after? Or can it be whenever? I'm actually heading home to see my family and friends that weekend and wont be back till the 2nd, if I drink while I am home will it affect my eggs? We are not telling anyone! Everyone has been on our butts for years on us to have kids, so we really don't want to act suspicious especially this early in the game, and it's my gf's bridal shower and we always drink when we're together, mainly wine. 

Thanks!

mrsrichey11

It takes a while for cycles to regulate once you're off the pill. Everyone is different! When it comes to drinking, you will be fine. GL 

HorseLover11

I never got a normal cycle and its been two years.  I am now ovulating around day 30. I was on bcp about 12 yrs

herecomesthesun

I was regular right away and I was on BCP 12 years.

*Mrs*Rohrbaugh*

I was regular right away after being on BCP for 9 years. It just depends on the person.

Make sure you check out the newbie link at the top of the MB. It has a lot of great info that will help you better understand your body and everything TTC.

Welcome and good luck! 

specialerin13

Thanks!!! I will defiantly read the newbie section! Oh and just curious, my husband says he thinks we should just do it everyday, anyone know if that can actually work? haha I just worry his sperm count wont be high everyday. We're also reading what to expect before you're expecting and babyproofing your marriage. Any other books you ladies recommend?

mrsrichey11

specialerin13:

Thanks!!! I will defiantly read the newbie section! Oh and just curious, my husband says he thinks we should just do it everyday, anyone know if that can actually work? haha I just worry his sperm count wont be high everyday. We're also reading what to expect before you're expecting and babyproofing your marriage. Any other books you ladies recommend?

 

Taking Charge Of Your Fertility is a great book.

Also, having sex every day would get pretty tiring, don't you think? =]

The best thing you can do is start charting, use Fertility Friend, get a basal body thermometer, some wondfo ovulation tests (you can get those on Amazon for dirt cheap).