ttc and my first post

mpks · July 2011

6 months ago we decided I would stop taking my pill and "see what happens". We weren't actively trying hard at first, but the last 2 months we have been charting my periods, ovulation, sex, etc. The past 3 months my periods have been varying in length, but when I do finally get them they are horrible. Cramps last 3 days and are crippling, the bleeding is extremely heavy for 5 of the 7-8 days. This month I was experiencing a bunch of pregnancy symptoms- breast tenderness, fatigue, nausea, back pain, and headaches. I didn't want to get my hopes up so I never tested, but then I started bleeding 4 days ago, it was heavy the first day with cramps only half the day, the last 3 days the flow has been lighter, and today it's barely there. Everything is different about this period. So because I started bleeding, I figured once again no pregnancy and put it out of my mind. the last 2 days though I have had back pain, headaches, sensitivity to smell, nausea, extreme fatigue, and my belly feels tight.....don't know how else to explain it. I've never in 12 years of periods felt like this. I'm afraid of disappointment and don't really wanna test again. (I had problems conceiving in the past, didn't know it until now it was a mixed blessing since I am no longer with the guy) Does anyone have any explanations?

theandersons09 · July 2011

Pee on a stick! If its negative, they were probably "phantom symptoms." If its positive well... congrats! I've only been off BCP for 3 cycles and its really messed with my body. Tons of phantom symptoms that are just like pregnancy symptoms. Good luck!