My DH and I just started cycle 4 of TTC #1. We have been married a little over two years. I'm 26, he's 30. I have been off BCP for over a year and charting with FF.
My first question is... How painful are your periods? CD1 is pretty unbearable for me and I am wondering if this isn't normal. I have intense lower back pain that goes through my hips and down my legs. I have even left work a few times because I can't stand to sit in my chair. It takes a number of pain pills, heating pads and moaning to get me through the day. I just want to curl in a ball and cry, but by CD2 or 3 I feel fine. Is this normal?
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I never had cramps while on BC, but since I've stopped I always have cramps. They always occur on the day before and cd 1. They are very intense. Like you, I want to ball up and beg someone to remove my uterus! Now I'm on cd 3 and I don't have the slightest cramp though..
Good luck ttc #1! We're trying for our first too..
Welcome and good luck!
As for pain during AF, I get cramps and back pain but I don't think its anything like you are describing. I dont know if I'm lucky or if its not normal to get so much pain.