i'm new here, ttc first time! off BC and emotional.

nyc7781 · October 2011

So me and my hubby are ttc our 1st baby. i'm 30 yrs old, just stopped taking yaz one week ago and feeling sooo emotional. also stressed thinking about all that comes with parenthood. crying at everything...help!

landosmommy · October 2011

Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

AliciaS1411 · October 2011

landosmommy:
Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

this

MrsHughes1803 · October 2011

Welcome to the site, just a heads up...the next few weeks/possibly months are going to be a roller coaster ride. I just got off BC in July and after a few late periods, phantom symptoms, and BFNs I am just now getting to where everything is not so confusing and crazy. Do yourself a favor and sign up on Fertility Friend ( completely free just click my ticker) and start temping so you can see whats going on with your body. Those BCP will make everything go wonky for a while...or at least they did for me. The best of luck to you and hope your stay is short and sweet!

nyc7781 · October 2011

Thank you for letting me know i'm not alone! I know as you go off BC and the body starts (once again) producing its own hormones it makes ya kinda nuts! my hubby is wondering why i'm like this and it stinks!

MrsHughes1803 · October 2011

I never experienced any hormonal/emotional crying changes, the only thing that got me was the "missed" period. I thought " omg maybe I'm pregnant" and got all excited when in fact my body was just adjusting and AF was just coming later which is a bit of a let down, but at least with charting I can tell my O date and when and if I am actually late and see whats going on.

sydsmom04 · October 2011

AliciaS1411:
landosmommy:
Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

this

A little uncalled for.

Coming off BC can really mess with you.

landosmommy · October 2011

sydsmom04:
AliciaS1411:

landosmommy:
Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

this

A little uncalled for.

Coming off BC can really mess with you.

Well now that OP has edited her original post, yes, this does sound rude. But before she said she was unsure of finances & who was going to take care of the baby.....2 pretty big situations you want to have under control before you TTGP.

sydsmom04 · October 2011

landosmommy:
sydsmom04:
AliciaS1411:

landosmommy:
Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

this

A little uncalled for.

Coming off BC can really mess with you.

Well now that OP has edited her original post, yes, this does sound rude. But before she said she was unsure of finances & who was going to take care of the baby.....2 pretty big situations you want to have under control before you TTGP.

Gotcha. I was wondering what was so bad about what she said. Too bad I missed the original.

landosmommy · October 2011

sydsmom04:
landosmommy:
sydsmom04:
AliciaS1411:

landosmommy:
Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

this

A little uncalled for.

Coming off BC can really mess with you.

Well now that OP has edited her original post, yes, this does sound rude. But before she said she was unsure of finances & who was going to take care of the baby.....2 pretty big situations you want to have under control before you TTGP.

Gotcha. I was wondering what was so bad about what she said. Too bad I missed the original.

How do you make a siggy like that? LOL You're LO is adorable!

sydsmom04 · October 2011

landosmommy:
sydsmom04:
landosmommy:
sydsmom04:
AliciaS1411:

landosmommy:
Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

this

A little uncalled for.

Coming off BC can really mess with you.

Well now that OP has edited her original post, yes, this does sound rude. But before she said she was unsure of finances & who was going to take care of the baby.....2 pretty big situations you want to have under control before you TTGP.

Gotcha. I was wondering what was so bad about what she said. Too bad I missed the original.

How do you make a siggy like that? LOL You're LO is adorable!

Thanks! Your DS is soo cute! I use Tinypic.com. You don't have to have an account or anything and it has some cool editing tools.

landosmommy · October 2011

sydsmom04:
landosmommy:
sydsmom04:
landosmommy:
sydsmom04:
AliciaS1411:

landosmommy:
Are you sure you're ready?? Doesn't really sound like it.

this

A little uncalled for.

Coming off BC can really mess with you.

Well now that OP has edited her original post, yes, this does sound rude. But before she said she was unsure of finances & who was going to take care of the baby.....2 pretty big situations you want to have under control before you TTGP.

Gotcha. I was wondering what was so bad about what she said. Too bad I missed the original.

How do you make a siggy like that? LOL You're LO is adorable!

Thanks! Your DS is soo cute! I use Tinypic.com. You don't have to have an account or anything and it has some cool editing tools.

Thank you Ooooh! Ok, I use tinypic when I post my pics....haven't tired the editing stuff yet. Thank you!!!

Princess_Lily · October 2011

wont lie.

the first time, i wanted to be pregnant with all my heart, but i was scared. scared of everything from pregnancy to parenthood.

but, once you go through it you look back and wonder why the heck were you so scared? its actually easier, and you feel more confident, because you've been there done that.

GermanGirl2007 · October 2011

OP - You are not alone. I think that no matter how excited you are to have children there is always that "fear of the unknown." I want more than anything to be a mother, but it is such a huge life-changing thing, that it is absolutely a bit scary and intimidating at times. I think with just coming off BCP and dealing with all of those hormones going crazy, it is no wonder that you are a bit emotional.

Also, are you in NYC? Or is that just part of your sn?

happilyeverafterxo · October 2011

Welcome to the board...definitely check out the Newbie link, it will answer a ton of questions you probably already have.

I too was on Yaz and that was the worst two years of my life. I am so happy to be off of the pill and will never go back on one - ever.

I'm guessing your emotions are related to coming off of BC, just be sure you are emotionally ready for a the possibility of a baby - it can be scary, but the good feelings should outweigh the bad feelings. We all have those worries, and becoming a parent can be stressful, as can be anything in life, but it's all on how you look at things Think positive! Good luck!

happilyeverafterxo · October 2011

Oh, and one more thing...

...if you edit the original wording of your post, it is very much appreciated around here if you leave the original wording and then tell us what was edited/added below...be careful.

purplehaze11 · October 2011

DH and I are TTC our first as well. I went off b/c before this cycle, and I'm surprised at how worried/obssessive I am. I'm also nervous about becoming a mother- life will change significantly, but I think it's worth it. Right now, I'm taking things one day at a time- I'm also going to start charting next month- since coming off b/c can be wonky, and I don't want to cause undue stress.

astick725 · October 2011

I am in your same boat. I came off BC after almost 10 years of being on it in Aug, and my body has gone crazy!! Its been more than 7 wks since my last period and I have no idea when I might get some normalcy back. I have gained 5lbs (weird, I thought it would be the opposite) but not really been emotional.

I wish I had more insight, but GL adjusting, it's been a crazy ride so far.

SpartanGirl24 · October 2011

Take it easy, it might be your hormones from coming off BC. I had to stop mine last month because my pharmacist screwed up and I was emotional for almost three weeks. It has been a freakin' roller coaster ride. I would do some research on this board, I think with more information you won't be as nervous about parenthood!

Switzerland87 · October 2011

I was super emotional when I first quit taking Yaz, and it took about three cycles to get back to calm, more or less.

I cried over stupid stuff like episodes of House and Friends. All you can really do is just roll with it until your hormones sort themselves out.

However, if you're crying because you don't feel prepared for parenthood, you may want to reconsider the whole TTC thing.

nyc7781 · October 2011

Thanks! Yes it is life changing and exciting and scary all at the same time! Yes I'm in NY, live in queens.

nyc7781 · October 2011

yup, i know exactly what you mean!! i have to check out that fertility friend. right now i'm using an app on my android phone called my days which helps alot.good luck!!!

nyc7781 · October 2011

oh geez! i always had an irregular cycle before BC, so who knows what I'm going to be up against. I'm just trying to go with the flow. Good luck to u too!

nyc7781 · October 2011

GermanGirl2007:

OP - You are not alone. I think that no matter how excited you are to have children there is always that "fear of the unknown." I want more than anything to be a mother, but it is such a huge life-changing thing, that it is absolutely a bit scary and intimidating at times. I think with just coming off BCP and dealing with all of those hormones going crazy, it is no wonder that you are a bit emotional.

Also, are you in NYC? Or is that just part of your sn?

yes in queens

KNemo · October 2011

I can't be on any hormonal BC of any kind because it makes me crazy and emotional, among other fun treats, the entire time. I can't imagine the changes your body goes through when coming off of BC.

Having a baby is scary and life changing, but it is the most wonderful thing in the world. You learn how to make things work, and you just do the best you can. Even the most well-prepared person still isn't completely prepared for how much a child changes their life. And like some PPs have said, you gain so much confidence from the experience. Start charting (I just did this month) and lurk a lot on this board. I already have a kid and I have learned so much from this board! GL!

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