Counting Days - cheers! I think I'd read your thoughts on another thread - you should work in marketing! Our friends had much the same thoughts and neither of them knew if it was ferning for sure or not. Sounds all too hard. I've started using Ovuplan strips (as of yesterday) so hopefully they help to detect the big O.
Juststarting - hang in there. It can take a while for your periods and cycles to return to normal after coming off the pill. I know it's frustrating but you just have to be patient. Give it a little longer and if you're still concerned see your GP. If you want to start testing to find out if and when you ovulate, try ovulation kits (cheap on the Net) and start charting (taking your temps daily) on Fertility Friend. This site has LOADS of useful information too so read, read, read. Fingers crossed your cycles get their act together sooner rather than later!
looks like i spoke to soon! my period arrived last night.. it's sad because i'm not pregnant (but its only early days)- but a good sign that my body is getting back to normal in preparation for things to come! thanks for the advice
Ah, AF made her entrance. That is a bugger but as you say, it gives you something to work with now. If you're a bit of a control freak like me and want to know what's going on with your body, I strongly suggest you start charting. Grab yourself an BBT (basal body thermometer) and OPK's if you like. Log all your info on a site such as Fertility Friend and you'll be amazed how much you learn about yourself.
Enjoy the journey - I hope it's short and sweet!
Last edited by Taurean; December 18th, 2008 at 01:18 PM.
Hi - just wanted to add my 2 cents worth! I stopped taking the pill in April after being on it with no periods for about three years (as a hormonal treatment for endo). It took about six weeks for my first AF, which dr said is normal. He suggested waiting at least 2 months before ttc also, and I've read to wait until you have two 'normal' cycles off the pill before trying.
Also, I've used Maybe Baby everyday for about the last three months and have had one day of full ferning in all that time! BT this month confirmed O too (which happened on that one day of full ferning) My dr said the idea behind it is fine (and said CM also does the ferning thing too!). I'm guessing that an awful lot of people (me included) fall into the category of 'those that Maybe Baby isn't suitable for' ie low oestrogen levels etc
I know it's easier said than done, but be patient and good luck!
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