Off BC but not "officially trying"

laurenkath · April 2011

I'm new here and just trying to figure some stuff out. We're about ready to start TTC and I have just stopped taking BC, but would like to go a couple of months to figure out my cycle before officially trying. This sounds like a stupid question, but have others used other types of BC while in this waiting phase? It seems a little silly to actively try to stop it when we're gearing up to start trying. At the same time, I would kinda like to wait a couple months. Not sure what to do...

melissa721 · April 2011

Condoms? You should try charting with FF. Click my ticker to sign up. It will help you figure out your cycles.

SeptemberBride'08 · April 2011

Read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It can answer most of your questions. You can also use condoms.

Best of luck.

SheenaNash1 · April 2011

condoms

laurenkath · April 2011

Thanks... I'm not asking what types of BC there is. I'm just asking if other people actually USE other types while they are planning to start TTC, or if they just don't do the deed when they think they are ovulating. I see people saying all the time that they are off the pill, but not trying yet.

alh07 · April 2011

I didnt go off the pill until I knew I would be ready for a baby if it happened right away but you can chart to avoid, that way you get to know your body better but obviously if you go off the pill and dont use protection there is always that possiblity of pregnancy. Good luck!

huskymomma94 · April 2011

laurenkath:
Thanks... I'm not asking what types of BC there is. I'm just asking if other people actually USE other types while they are planning to start TTC, or if they just don't do the deed when they think they are ovulating. I see people saying all the time that they are off the pill, but not trying yet.

I would use a back-up method of birth control until you are 100% ready to TTC. Since you haven't figured out your cycles yet, you won't really know when you are ovulating/about to ovulate.

Lena122 · April 2011

My DH and I planned to start trying a couple months after I stopped taking the pill but went ahead knowing it could very well happen sooner. We didn't use another type of BC because I despise condoms and wasn't interested in looking into other barrier methods. We weren't against getting pregnant immediately so I wasn't worried about it.

If you're absolutely opposed to getting pregnant before you start trying I'd use condoms or another barrier method. If you lurk on this board you'll see that getting pregnant can be a long process but it can also be a very quick process. It's really just up to your and your DH to decide what will work for you.

ETA: Also my cycle seemed to go right back to normal after one month of being of BCP. Obviously everyone is different but it may happen sooner than you expect. GL!

melissa721 · April 2011

huskymomma94:
laurenkath:
Thanks... I'm not asking what types of BC there is. I'm just asking if other people actually USE other types while they are planning to start TTC, or if they just don't do the deed when they think they are ovulating. I see people saying all the time that they are off the pill, but not trying yet.

I would use a back-up method of birth control until you are 100% ready to TTC. Since you haven't figured out your cycles yet, you won't really know when you are ovulating/about to ovulate.

Agreed.

TrendyTina · April 2011

I'm right there with ya. I've been off BCP for over a year. We used to use condoms all the time, but now that I have been charting and learning more about my body we've just been using the pull-out method when it's during my fertile window. We'll be officially trying in 2 months. Wanting, but waiting is the WORST so I feel your pain.

Start charting TODAY (go to Walgreens and buy a BBT and CBEDOPK) and GL!

I hope you get your BFP when you're ready!

PS- We would be OK if we got pregnant now so the pull-out method is fine for us. If you are 100% not ready for a baby, make sure you use condoms.

tigerhearted · April 2011

If you're not totally ready, just use condoms

MamaWino · April 2011

I'm in the same boat. Don't *really* want to get pg til July or so but if it happens sooner, it's not the end of the world. I can't stand the thought of going back to condoms so we're pulling and praying

utilaprincess01 · April 2011

If you're really not ready to get pregnant now, you should use condoms or some other kind of protection. You never know how you're body will adjust after BC or how long it'll take. Better to be safe until you're ready.

baystateapple · April 2011

H and I are using condoms until June (I've been off hormonal BC since our wedding), and then we're going to use NFP to try to avoid pregnancy (sad face) until our anniversary in November. Although H has said that if we get pregnant while using NFP (which we shouldn't, I've been charting) he would be okay with it. I would stick with condoms for now.

amalilsweetchic · April 2011

My answer is a little different from everyone elses. My husband and I are in the same boat as you. I went off my birth control a few months ago but we don't want to actively start trying for a few more months. We are both ready for a baby and would have no regrets if we did get pregnant, but we don't want to increase the chances at this point so to say. We are just using the good ol' pull out method. Not a very effective type of BC by any means, but it does lower the chances and we don't have to use condoms. But if you aren't sure if you are ready, I wouldn't recommend this at all, because there is a higher chance of pregnancy this way than with condoms. Hope this helps.

greeneyed_bride · April 2011

huskymomma94:

laurenkath:
Thanks... I'm not asking what types of BC there is. I'm just asking if other people actually USE other types while they are planning to start TTC, or if they just don't do the deed when they think they are ovulating. I see people saying all the time that they are off the pill, but not trying yet.

I would use a back-up method of birth control until you are 100% ready to TTC. Since you haven't figured out your cycles yet, you won't really know when you are ovulating/about to ovulate.

This. During my last cycle, FF changed the date it thought I ovulated two times. The first date it picked was CD9, and the last date it picked was CD17. So if I was trying to avoid getting pregnant and thought that I'd ovulated on day 9, I might've gotten pregnant after I thought I was "safe." Definitely start charting to start getting familiar with your cycle, but don't use charting as a method of birth control just yet.

Welcome, and good luck!

kkdgirl · April 2011

My DH are not actively trying either. I have been off BC for over 18 months. We have been using condoms and the PO method once and a while. With timing we were going to try this past march. But now we are waiting until next march or when God blesses us with a LO. Good Luck to you. Use whichever method works best for you and your hubby. You just need to be aware of your body and educate yourself. read up on NFP it is a good start to informing yourself about effect sex practices to get pregnant and not to get pregnant!

kkdgirl · April 2011

kkdgirl:
My DH are not actively trying either. I have been off BC for over 18 months. We have been using condoms and the PO method once and a while. With timing we were going to try this past march. But now we are waiting until next march or when God blesses us with a LO. Good Luck to you. Use whichever method works best for you and your hubby. You just need to be aware of your body and educate yourself. read up on NFP it is a good start to informing yourself about effect sex practices to get pregnant and not to get pregnant!

*effective* not effect!

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