New here and TTC - OV spotting question

BMPNAB · September 2016

Hi Ladies,

I love being a part of a community like this. I have been reading every thread I could about this but haven't found a whole lot. This is my first month off BCP (7 year user) and I have no idea if I actually O'd this month. I have an app to track and on day 14 right when I should have O'd I started bleeding...it really bummed me out and I told DH that I read it could just be ovulation bleeding and we should still try. The spotting only lasted about 2 days mostly brown in colour (but also CM mixed in it seemed) it was enough to need a panty liner one of the days. And of course we BD all around those days so I am hoping some stroke of luck means I had ov bleeding and there's a baby trying to make its way down there

But I also am very prepared this process can take a while! (I'm going to wait to see if I miss AF before I start testing, which is 7 days from now) One thing is I have been having all of these BSC feelings that I'm bloating and hungry and crampy....but I guess these could just be symptoms of coming off BCP as well.

I was just wondering if other women experienced ov bleeding off BCP and if they still were able to conceive?

Thanks!

lulu1180 · September 2016

Welcome to the community! This kind of question is perfect for the WTO/TWW threads. If you haven't already, I would suggest reading izza2's newbie guide as it answers a lot of questions. Also, if you're not already, you should start temping as that is the only way you can really confirm O when you see a temp shift. Finally, I highly suggest you pick up a copy of Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It is a wonderful and eye-opening read about your body.

BMPNAB · September 2016

Ah I see, thank you! I guess I am unable to delete a thread once I start it?

laurad75 · September 2016

Hi @BMPNAB. Welcome. Most of the women on this board are working on TTC so you may not get an answer regarding if anyone was able to conceive. That being said, spotting is not abnormal and could be due to a number of things. I am about 8 months off from BC and still trying to find my normal so you are not alone. For the first time this cycle I actually had spotting right before ovulation. It will probably take you several months to learn your cycle patterns.

I have several recommendations for you. First of all, read Taking Charge of Your Fertility and buy a basal thermometer to start temping in the morning. This will help you track your cycles and the temp shifts that help navigate where you are in your cycle. Also, buy some ovulation predictor kits so you can get an idea of when you are about to ovulate allowing you to have sex on your most fertile days. Finally, lurk around here a little more and join our WTO thread while you figure out where you are in your cycle. This is a great community of women who are sharing our experiences and supporting one another. I hope you join us and your stay is short.

laurad75 · September 2016

lulu1180 Its like we have the same mind!

lulu1180 · September 2016

OP, it's suggested you not delete a thread so that other users can learn from it! This is a wonderful community full of caring and supportive women. We are all working toward the same goal and have the same frustrations. I agree with @laurad75 to lurk a bit more and please do join in on the daily threads until you figure out where are you in your cycle.

As an FYI, most people use fertility friend to chart and it is very user friendly. If that is not the app you are currently using, I would suggest downloading it. And any time you have a question or want someone to stalk your chart, you put that under CS/Q.

Again, welcome!

SaphireSweetie88 · September 2016

Welcome @BMPNAB

I hope you get the answer you're looking for

This community will be a great help to you and support as well but one thing to remember (and you'll be reminded if you forget - I myself have been lovingly reminded before) - give support to get support

BMPNAB · September 2016

trying to get the hang of it! Thank you ladies!

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<div class="QuoteText">Hi Ladies,

I love being a part of a community like this. I have been reading every thread I could about this but haven't found a whole lot. This is my first month off BCP (7 year user) and I have no idea if I actually O'd this month. I have an app to track and on day 14 right when I should have O'd I started bleeding...it really bummed me out and I told DH that I read it could just be ovulation bleeding and we should still try. The spotting only lasted about 2 days mostly brown in colour (but also CM mixed in it seemed) it was enough to need a panty liner one of the days. And of course we BD all around those days so I am hoping some stroke of luck means I had ov bleeding and there's a baby trying to make its way down there ;) But I also am very prepared this process can take a while! (I'm going to wait to see if I miss AF before I start testing, which is 7 days from now) One thing is I have been having all of these BSC feelings that I'm bloating and hungry and crampy....but I guess these could just be symptoms of coming off BCP as well.

I was just wondering if other women experienced ov bleeding off BCP and if they still were able to conceive?

Thanks!</div>
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QFP

As PPs have said, mid-cycle ovulation spotting is not unusual. You did the right thing by, "when in doubt, HIO." Go ahead and intro on the weekly newbie thread and try posting in the daily TWW threads, until AF arrives, in which case you would switch to WTO.

Please thouroughly read the Newbie Thread, consider picking up a copy of TCOYF to read, and try using the search tool on the bump when you have questions you feel have likely been addressed before. Creating lots of individual threads is frowned upon unless they are fun GTKY type that engage the whole community.

Also, keep lurking and Welcome!!

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