[MN0104]

Okay...so here's my long and detailed question...I was on Loestrin 24 for about a year and ortho tri cyclen before that for about 10 years...I recently missed several pills (about 4) the end of the 1st week of my pack and the entire 2nd week, so I just threw them away...My husband and I have unprotected sex every day and recently decided we are ready to become parents....As of late, I have been experiencing some mild tugging (best way I know to describe it) in my lower abdomen...mainly the left side...not painful at all...I did have some breakthru bleeding the first two days I was off BC, but haven't had even a hint of it since...my boobs feel heavy, but not necessarily sore...I've now been off BC for about 10 days...could we be pregnant? Also I've had a bit of nausea, but not sure if that's related to being prego. I was prego once before, had a miscarriage, several years ago....this somewhat feels the same...but I'm kinda worried I may have some false hope...

Any feedback would be wonderful!

[britchick1984]

Judging by your explanation, it's certainly possible that you might be pregnant, but no one can really give you a definite answer except for your doctor or a pregnancy test. I am 28 weeks pregnant, and was off BC for about a month when we conceived. I took two pregnancy tests - one about 6 days before my period was due, and another when it was a few days late, and both were negative. DH and I were very disappointed, yet two weeks later I still hadn't got my period so I took another test, and the third time was the charm! I did feel nauseous around the time I took the second test, and never again after that. My boobs started to feel really heavy around the time I found out, which was about 6 weeks.

I wish you the best of luck and hope that you get your wish! Just remember everyone is different, so the best way to find out for sure is to take a test or see your doctor. And if it turns out you're not pregnant, it's always fun to try again!

[MN0104]

Thank you! I'm hoping that we are...but then again, if we aren't...we can always continue to try! I think I'll wait a few more days and take a test...fingers crossed!