Recently off B.C. could I be pregnant already?

equestriandiva · January 2014

I was reading a lot that it could take months to get the hormones from birth control out of the system, but I've been off for a month now. My normal time to start my period would've been tuesday/wednesday but now it's thursday and still nothing. I'm having some slight cramps but they feel more at my ovaries than where my monthly cramps usually are and they're MUCH lighter feeling. I feel wetter (tmi, i know) but I'm at a loss. I went off BC b/c my husband and I feel like this would be a perfect time to have our first (and since it's our first i'm a bit clueless). I've had some odd symptoms for about a week too: nausea but only twice after certain things i ate, going to the bathroom all the time and much thirstier than normal. Also i always crave sweets before my period but this time i'm not craving anything! i could care less what i eat because nothing seems appetizing. I would really appreciate any help!!!

jcsumm0 · January 2014

There is a magical stick they sell at the grocery store and pharmacy that can answer your question.

GL!!

EmeJay · January 2014

[Deleted User] · January 2014

It's only been a month, give your body time to adjust.

If you are concerned, take a test.

BankerBSN · January 2014

Being wetter totally means you're KTFU.

WolFox · January 2014

Your period was regular because you were on the pill. That's what it's made to do. Your old rules mean nothing now because your body is regulating itself. Month to month it's going to be different. You can read the newbie blog and get information regarding temping and charting.

You can also stock up on pregnancy tests because that it ultimately the only way for you to know if you are pregnant. We cannot tell you because we cannot see inside of your uterus.

If you don't get a period OR a positive on a pee stick, call your doctor.

BankerBSN · January 2014

Moist panties.

[Deleted User] · January 2014

oop Darcy beat me to it

equestriandiva · January 2014

I was going to buy a test tonight and take it in the morning when they say you have the best chance. But even before i was on b.c. my cycle was more like 24-26 days so being late is something i've never experienced

lookame3639 · January 2014

Funny when I turned a test positive I felt like I was starting my period. My cramps were actually where my uterus is not in the ovaries....why would you cramp I'm your ovaries when pregnant? That sounds more like an ovulation thing...

equestriandiva · January 2014

I would really appreciate if no one was rude on here, i'm just trying to see what other people have experienced. I've read a lot that once off the b.c. you are fertile from day one and a lot of women have gotten pregnant just from skipping a day of the pill. hell even on the pill it's not 100% effective so if you're going to be rude then be rude elsewhere

jcsumm0 · January 2014

informative=/=rude

Manateearmz · January 2014

So you just answered your question. You could, but we can't tell you if you are. Most likely you aren't.

Christ on a cracker.

Manateearmz · January 2014

And don't tell me where and when I can be rude.

equestriandiva · January 2014

BTW i do know that i ovulated 15 days ago, so i'm not ovulating right now.

equestriandiva · January 2014

And yes many of you are being very helpful and full of advice, but I don't think anyone comes on here to be bashed. Aren't we all trying for the same thing?

Manateearmz · January 2014

HisGirlFriday929 said:

lakerschen said:

And yes many of you are being very helpful and full of advice, but I don't think anyone comes on here to be bashed. Aren't we all trying for the same thing?

....a baby?

ETA: I'm just guessing because I'm not sure what you mean.

--end quote--/

I have sex for a baby.

I come here for entertainment. Today I am not disappointed.

LaDyBostonRN · January 2014

OP very curious, how do you know when you ovulated?!??

snooks721 · January 2014

equestriandiva · January 2014

Because of taking my basal temp as well as an ovulation test

norweigan · January 2014

BankerBSN said:

Being wetter totally means you're KTFU.

Imma just leave this here and let you all get the ear worm....

OP, other posters have advised some good things like the Newbie Blog and FF....Seriously, your cycles were the way they were because of the way birth control works....did you not know that?

Edit: I need a copy editor.

Darlin it's better, down where it's wetter..

Wow that seems so gross considering the original post.

TammyDoubleB · January 2014

lakerschen said:

I was reading a lot that it could take months to get the hormones from birth control out of the system, but I've been off for a month now. My normal time to start my period would've been tuesday/wednesday but now it's thursday and still nothing. I'm having some slight cramps but they feel more at my ovaries than where my monthly cramps usually are and they're MUCH lighter feeling. I feel wetter (tmi, i know) but I'm at a loss. I went off BC b/c my husband and I feel like this would be a perfect time to have our first (and since it's our first i'm a bit clueless). I've had some odd symptoms for about a week too: nausea but only twice after certain things i ate, going to the bathroom all the time and much thirstier than normal. Also i always crave sweets before my period but this time i'm not craving anything! i could care less what i eat because nothing seems appetizing. I would really appreciate any help!!!

Sounds like symptoms of ovulation. Congrats, go hump it out (HIO)! If your egg is successfully fertilized and implants properly, you should be able to turn a HPT positive within 2 weeks.

Check this out. (Edited to the fix the link)

Spookster · January 2014

LindsRockies said:

NellyBluth said:

Wow. Five requests for chart links in about two minutes. I smell a kill coming.

The bluff has been called.

Fo' real

OP - Tone down the butthurt. Also if you think this thread is mean you haven't seen shit, this is super tame.

Manateearmz · January 2014

Wonder if she is going to come back

Belou52579 · January 2014

Ok, so I've just read this out loud to two of the smartest people I know, my dogs. One tilted his head to the left and the other pee-ed on the floor. She's an excided pee-er so I guess that means you're totally preggers!

equestriandiva · January 2014

sorry if i'm a little old school with it and it's on paper, but since i'm at work i don't have it with me. i can put it up later when i'm home

Manateearmz · January 2014

So you're charting, TTC, and think you're late but you haven't POAS?

Manateearmz · January 2014

CrazyCornball said:

Manateearmz said:
So you're charting, TTC, and think you're late but you haven't POAS?
Does.Not.Compute.

EVERYBODY in cycle 1 starts peeing on things 7DPO.

Manateearmz · January 2014

In all fairness I did temp for a few months with my previous pregnancy and I used a paper chart.

ETA: I also POAS way before I ever thought I was late

Pintobean39 · January 2014

I'm so excited to see a paper chart, I've never seen one. I can't wait!!!

Eta: not one that anyone has actually done, I've only seen them in books.

equestriandiva · January 2014

jefa621 said:

lakerschen said:

sorry if i'm a little old school with it and it's on paper, but since i'm at work i don't have it with me. i can put it up later when i'm home

Check out fertilityfriend.com (you can click my ticker for a quick link to take you there). Most uf us use the FF site for charting. Sign up, and you should be able to enter all your temps and other info. Then you can use the sharing feature to link your chart here. FF is nice because it does the calculation of your O date for you.

Thanks i'll go on here when i get home so i can post it for everyone.

I haven't gotten to the store yet without my husband there to buy a stick, that's why i'm getting it tonight. I've seen where some women surprise their husbands in a cool way and i can't really do that if i'm buying a HPT in front of him, i also don't want to get his hopes up if it's BFN

TammyDoubleB · January 2014

lakerschen said:

Because of taking my basal temp as well as an ovulation test

Since you're doing this manually, are you absolutely certain you are able to interpret this since this is only your first month TTC? Also, you do know that the second line on the ovulation test has to be as dark or darker than the reference line, right?

I'm really curious to see your chart and pics of your ovulation tests since you're kind of new at this. You may just be misinterpreting things.

equestriandiva · January 2014

TammyDoubleB said:

lakerschen said:

Because of taking my basal temp as well as an ovulation test

Since you're doing this manually, are you absolutely certain you are able to interpret this since this is only your first month TTC? Also, you do know that the second line on the ovulation test has to be as dark or darker than the reference line, right?

I'm really curious to see your chart and pics of your ovulation tests since you're kind of new at this. You may just be misinterpreting things.

I didn't take a pic of the ovulation test because i've seen where some couples have tried for years and so that didn't seem relevant to me, but yes based on the instructions that came with it (since i just started tracking, etc) it did say i was ovulating. But perhaps i read the chart wrong, but i guess that's something you all can help me figure out when i get the chance to post it.

And yes to those who commented, this is only my first chart. I wasn't sure if being on b.c. would effect the temps at all, so i just started

nikiz628 · January 2014

cruelsound said:

So, if the plan was to buy a test tonight anyway, I don't understand the point of this post. But whatever, my ass is eating nachos for dinner.

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nikiz628 · January 2014

To the OP,

https://img.techpowerup.org/111215/something-smells-fishy-and-it-certainly-isnt-fish.jpg

ngolimento · January 2014

OP, I hurt on behalf of Excel that you think you have to get home and get paper to chart.

Manateearmz · January 2014

I really want to be nice. I really do.

Manateearmz · January 2014

jefa621 said:

Manateearmz said:
I really want to be nice. I really do.

I don't know why I am since she was flagging people and demanding we not be rude earlier.

End quote

Because you're a better person than I am.

Manateearmz · January 2014

Mark my words, She is going to come back waving a positive pee stick in our faces with no chart.

MultitaskingmMom · January 2014

Damn. Can't believe I missed this gem.

MultitaskingmMom · January 2014

cruelsound said:
So, if the plan was to buy a test tonight anyway, I don't understand the point of this post.

But whatever, my ass is eating nachos for dinner.

Nachos! Thanks, Cruel. Now I'm making DH take me for nachos tonight.

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