I Miss My BC...

navywife3752 · June 2011

I don't know about you ladies, but I MISS MY BC!!! I've been off since April when DH and I decided to start TTC. The first AF was fine, earlier than I expected. I've just started my 4th cycle being off BC and it is getting WORSE AND WORSE! Oh the CRAMPING! And the bloating! And the acne! I feel like throwing my fist into the first jaw that decides he needs to talk to me. I feel TERRIBLE

megemoney · June 2011

Honestly? No.

Your body will regulate. I am sorry that it is so sucky right now!!

kt012885 · June 2011

You are scaring me! ah. I have been on BC for 10 years and I'm making this pill pack my last one. 2 weeks and then I'm off. I am nervous for the bloating and cramping. That's why I orginally got on it 10 years ago when I was 16. Um..the acne- I know I'm gonna get that. Hope it gets better!

navywife3752 · June 2011

I didn't mean to scare anyone. I've just been really surprised at how my body has dealth with AF since I've been off BC. I had also been on for just about 10 years. Now that I'm off, it takes me right back to high school and middle school when I'd go home from school with cramps and cold sweats and just lay in my bed in the fetal position and cry until it went away. The heat really does it to me.

I never realized how much BC did for me until I stopped taking it.

Buuuuuut.... I guess there's only 1 way to make a baby, and BC isn't included!!!!! :-)

Missy0483 · June 2011

I agree!!! Although this is my first cycle off BC I've never really had "real" cramping before this month! Ugh! And feeling bloated too on and off. As soon as I realize I'm feeling better, it comes back. I'm on CD34 today. Lovely. No acne for me so far. I hope it gets better for you!

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megemoney · June 2011

I know how you feel. I went on BC because I used to have horrible periods. I had flu symptoms on top of awful cramps.

Since I have been off BC, I have only had a few that have been that bad. It may take some time, but it will get better!

blindvictory · June 2011

Honestly, I love not being on BC. My periods are lighter and shorter. It did take a while to get there, though. The first couple cycles sucked. Also, BC made me really ill, so getting it out of my system got rid of constant nausea. Hope everything regulates for you soon and that you feel more comfortable!

Buona Fortuna · June 2011

wilburbud:

Adjusting to the cramps sucks... but i dont miss it because my sex drive was significantly decreased while on it, so now that Im NOT..... Were a much happier couple

I completely agree! It's kinda like going through puberty again- without the need for sneaking around in back seats!

katiebug58 · June 2011

At first I thought it was great not taking a pill EVERY NIGHT at the SAME TIME and had no problems. This month has been pretty crappy though (5th month off). I had horrible cramps for an entire week before AF! I seriously almost called my doctor about it. I also started to break out on my back which I never even experienced in high school. What a pain! I hope this is just temporary...