[Hopolka]

Hi ladies,

First, I want to say you all have been so so wonderful throughout my journey so far. Second, I want to just say....this sucks! Ughh. So AF hasn't showed and the spotting has virtually stopped, however, my temp dropped .01 this morning. But, I don't trust how accurate that was because they've been a little erratic anyway and I'm not sure I'm temping correctly. I don't have a BBT thermometer just a plain old "ReliOn" from Walmart.

The other thing I wanted to address, or well rant about, was that no matter how much I temp or use OPK's I just feel not "in tune" with my body. Coming off NR(BC) has put my body in shock. It's like it doesn't know how to operate on it's own. I just feel like there's something I'm not doing. I exercise regularly, I've never been a picky eater...I LOVE veggies and fruits. My DH and I have been trying to BD more consistently. I'm just puzzled. And bummed. I don't feel like my cycles are far off but maybe some guidance on temping or something would help? I don't know. Anything really at this point....DH just keeps telling me to be "patient" and I responded, "That's easy for you to say." I suppose I see his point, but it's really hard to when you know you're perfectly healthy and you still don't get what you want. *humph*

[SLP83]

Did you stop using BC just before you starting trying? Sometimes it can take your body a few months up to a year to regulate again. For me it took about 7 months to start seeing a regular pattern. It doesn't mean you can't get pregnant in that time, it just means your body makes it a little trickier.

[Diamond2009]

[Hopolka]

I stopped taking my BC in Nov. but I wasn't on that particular brand very long...I guess I just hoped it would come sooner than it has. Wishful thinking huh?!

[JuneBugsMom]

I hope it happens for you soon. How many years were you on BC for?

[Hopolka]

Originally Posted by JuneBugsMom

I hope it happens for you soon. How many years were you on BC for?

I have been on BC for roughly 5 years. I've used OTL, OT, Desogen, and lastly Nuvaring. I hated the pill...the only reason I started it was to regulate my cycles and the reason I went thru three different kinds were because I kept experiencing break thru bleeding. Then, I took a break for several months because I was frustrated with it not regulating my system like they said it would and started NR in 2011. I guess I just suspected since nothing really worked for me and I was on NR less than a year it wouldn't be that difficult to get PG. But you guys are probably right...it will probably take a couple of months to get my cycles regulated again. A girl can be hopeful though, right?!

[MAS1313]

I am sorry you are discouraged... TTC really is work. I wish you lots of luck

[swtneka]

Fx u get your bfp soon

[LoriLou35]

I just scoped out your chart...and your DH is right. I think once you temp for a month or so (at least a full cycle), you may start to see a pattern. I think it is too soon to be bummed just yet. Good luck!

[caseya001]

NR was horrid for me.. gave me bartholin cyst... i think NR is very bad.. I got many friends that had bad reactions to it.. But only one friend that does good with it..

[Hopolka]

Originally Posted by caseya001

NR was horrid for me.. gave me bartholin cyst... i think NR is very bad.. I got many friends that had bad reactions to it.. But only one friend that does good with it..

I suppose I wasn't on it very long to truly judge whether or not it worked but it definitely made me less moody and I didn't have any breakthrough bleeding. I was also just inconsistent about taking the pill because my schedule varied. Sorry it gave you a cyst...I hope everything is okay now.

[ericswife11]

Im sorry I can relate. I was very anxious to jump right in to ttc and getting pregnant right after I came off BC. I did fall pregnant but lost the baby. it was awful. I dont think my body was ready for it. I know it super sucks but its still really early and maybe this cycle is all yours! Maybe your body just needed these couple of moths to adjust. not that it sucks any less. anyway I hope we can both be in the Nov DDC together. By the way you picture is beautiful!

[JuneBugsMom]

I'm sorry for all the BC problems. I have zero experience with "Proper" BC, I used the pull out method when i was a teenager.... Thought pregnancy couldn't happen to me since i didn't get pregnant for 3 years on that but then i started dating a new guy and i guess he has good swimmers because first time BDing i got pregnant ><.... After my DD was born i went to Condoms..... Condoms suck bad too lol tmi

However..... NOV DDC SEEMS PERFECT! imagine the awesome newborn autumn pictures =D

Sorry i'm in a good/hyper mood!

[ericswife11]

I agree about the November DDC. It is perfect not too hot not too cold and there are some really cute maternity clothes for fall. =]

[Hopolka]

Haha. Yeah Condoms do suck. DH and I never used them when we started dating (4 years ago) Oops... but now that we're married and we actually want babies it seems that much harder lol. How does that work right?!

Today is a better day though. I had my melt down/reflection day and now it's time to tackle this charting/BDing/etc. like it's going out of style . Cheers to a new cycle and hopefully some awesome Fall maternity pictures!!

P.s. Watch this video it'll make you giggle (Tehe) hilarious laughing baby in tub teasing wiener dog (dachaund) - YouTube

I LOVE baby laughs. They make my heart melt.