New & Nervous!

AmericanUKBride · April 2009

Hello all! I am 40 as is DH. We have been married for 3 years and have just (finally) decided to TTC.

I have seen my OB and had a transvaginal US (questionable fibroid) which she said looked good. It woke us up to the realties and made us decide we need to quit stalling and just go for it. Anyway, she also wanted me to have a mammogram (baseline due to my age.)

I've been on BCP for years now and she had said that she wanted me to have 3 cycles off before we TTC. But my gut says to try as soon as possible (I'm not getting any younger!) I have a preconception appt for bloodwork, etc in a couple weeks. I plan to have my mammogram right around that time too.

Here's my dilemma: I'm due to start my next pack of BCP this week. Should I take them one more month & have the mammogram done? Or would it be alright to have the mammogram in 2 weeks? (about the time I'm ovulating?) Does it take time for the hormones to get out of your system?

I'm scared of doing the wrong thing but I'm anxious too. Sorry for the long post but thanks for reading!

shyntrue · April 2009

Welcome!

It took me 5 months to get my period after I went off BCP. If I were you, I would go off them now. Everyone is different, but I have read several posts from others who have gone 5 months to 1 year to get regular again after going off BCP. I'm 41 and this is only my 2nd cycle after finally getting AF again in March.....

I wouldn't wait any longer...

mimi525 · April 2009

Hi and welcome. I will be 40 in May, ttc for 2 years and I just wanted to wish you luck in whatever you decide to do.

ToshaGirl · April 2009

Hello and welcome! This is a great board.

Pitch the pills - STAT. Can take some time to regulate a period.

Good luck!

AmericanUKBride · April 2009

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice!

I have no idea where this journey will take us or how long of a wait we are in for, but it's nice to know there's a board like this full of people who are willing to share their experiences.

Now I guess I need to call the pharmacy and tell them to cancel my auto-refill! Big Smile

ToshaGirl · April 2009

AmericanUKBride:

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice!

I have no idea where this journey will take us or how long of a wait we are in for, but it's nice to know there's a board like this full of people who are willing to share their experiences.

Now I guess I need to call the pharmacy and tell them to cancel my auto-refill!

LOL, yes get that cancelled. Have you read Taking Charge of your Fertility and thought about charting?

Those were the single two best pieces of advice I got from here, and I really recommend both!

AmericanUKBride · April 2009

No, I hadn't heard of that book before. Thanks for the heads up. I'll pop into the bookshop this weekend and pick it up.

As for charting, I guess I'll wait and see what happens once I'm off BCP.

Jeesh, there's so much to figure out! Thanks again for all the helpful comments.

QE2 · April 2009

Hello and welcome! You'll find a lot of helpful info here. Everyone is really supportive. Good luck.

FrannyS · April 2009

Go off the BCP! I would not wait!

When I was younger my OB said to wait TTC a few month after going off BCP because your lining is still thin and you chance of miscarrying is higher. However, starting to try at 38 she had another opinion due to my age (and actually sent me right to the RE after only trying for 3 months). Sadly we've been trying for a year now but I do not regret going off BCP and starting immediately. I was so excited to get my first AF so I could start tracking/testing!

Good luck!

LizzyB11 · April 2009

I agree with Cathy! You absolutely need TCOYF! It is the most informative book you can have when trying to get pregnant. And charting is sooo helpful. No stressing over a "late" period, and you can have information ready to show your doctor if needed.

I would go off the pill now. My OB told me that we just needed one period after BCP before we could start trying. I wish we'd started trying sooner, but can't go back in time. I just encourage others to try sooner now! Maybe I'm getting pushy in my old age! Good luck!

hollymichael · April 2009

Welcome and good luck to you! Yes, as others said I would dump the BCP now.

CharBart · April 2009

I agree...no more BCP...my cycle regulated itself right away and I did O on my own too...so it is definitely worth a try considering that it may take you time to regulate.

Welcome and good luck!! Hope your stay here is short!

hav2run · April 2009

Welcome! Ditto on the TCOYF suggestion. I would go off the BCP now and just use back up protection until after your mammo. It would be just fine even if you do get a BFP in the same cycle. The dose of radiation in the mammo is small enough, and most facilities protect the rest of your body from the radiation anyway. Good luck and wishing you a quick BFP!