I was on the pill for 12 years ... I didn't get AF back for over 6 months, and even then AF was all over the place (duration and regularity). Approx 10 months after coming off the pill I went to my GP to suss out why AF was so out of whack, was immediately referred to a FS as I wasn't ovulating properly and I was put on Serophene (like Clomid) tablets. I was pregnant within two months (with a little help from hubby).
My advice, for what it's worth, is that if you have any trouble with AF coming back after going off the pill, go get it checked out. Great to see you've had so many posts about gals getting pg so quickly after finishing with the pill!
First an update on my doctors appt last night. He was totally unconcerned about the irregularity of AF at the moment. He said its completely normal after coming off the pill, and my stressing about it probably makes it worse. With my wedding only 2 months away, he also said that the added stress (even though I dont think i'm stressed!) is also a factor. And its as if my body is determined to prove him right, I think I am ovulating today (ferning with MB, and mucous). Hopefully AF will grace me with her presence soon
All that being said, I also bought some Vitex last night as suggested by Raven - thank you, I never knew such a product existed until you mentioned it!
Gecko, glad to have someone on the journey with me too. Hope all goes well when you take your last little pill!
Hi All
I was on the BCP for 10-11 yrs with very litle break. It took us 12 mnths TTC, but I never did any CM or temping etc - more go with the flow and not knowing heaps. My cycles were HUGELY irregular - first AF 14 wks after coming off pill, thren about 10-12 weeks for a couple and finally about 6 weeks... so I was not v likely to get preg!! I also travelled heaps for work and was v stressed... so what were the chances really!!! i was about the start getting 'scientific' about it all when we got preg...
This time around, have just stopped bf and have been on the mini pill...just finished that too... no AF yet so i went to chinese dr (acupuncture and herbs) to get cycle regular and then help TTC. i got my period 1 week after taking herbs... so now looking to regulate then shorten cycle and TTC in the next few mnths. I highly recommend herbs/acupuncture to get things regular and prepare and help with TTC.
FWIW my chinese dr mentioned that being on the pill for a longer time without breaks may help rather than hinder comapred to someone who stops and startsall the time....
Never the less i think the others have a point in regards to the chinese Dr (acupuncture and herbs) to get cycle regular to help TTC, i guess we should keep that in mind as it seems to work... i will see what my AF is up to once i get rid of this one fingers cross she is not coming back ...
Who knows if everything goes well with the both of us we will be "belly buddies" for 9 month , really like that idea so keep me updated how it goes
Up date in my front: i took my last "active pill" last Sunday so technically i should be taking the sugar pills ( which i am not ) for this week and start again with the active one on Monday, but i woun't - instead i will keep my DH busy TTC hihi and
I just has an "OMG, can't believe we're really doing this!" moment. In one post I read it said you are most fertile the month after finishing the BCP, so you and DH might just get lucky! I've got my fingers crossed for you!
I've been reading quite a bit about accupuncture and herbs this week too, and agree they could be the go. As I said in an earlier post, I bought some Vitex (Natures Own Brand) and have been having 2 capsules every morning this week. Hopefully it will work its magic soon, and i'll be as regular as clockwork!
I've also started 'charting', I bought a BBT thermometer and registered on fertility friend. Whoever knew ttc was going to be so technical!!!
Ok, that's where I'm at right now..... Let me know how you're going
Funny that you say that, as i have a lot of the OMG moments in fact every time go home from work ... in the car once my work brain has switched off ...
thinking gee i am really doing this ...
i think it will really ring true after my AF has left the building ... and my DH gets "to be Lucky" i try to keep it "casual" if that's the right word to use as i don't want him to feel under pressure nor that the entire thing gets too technical... there is plenty of time for that if it's not going to happen as fast as i would like to...
Once we start trying after the weekend it will REALLY hit home !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will go to the shops though and have a sticky beak at that Vitex you are taking as i also consider getting the blackmore conceive well tablets ... won't be getting a thermometer as yet though
- so let me know how you are going with all that ...
How awesome would it be if we fall around the same time
You just reminded me, I forgot to mention that I am also taking the Blackmores Conceive Well. They are quite a mouthful, but contain all the necessary vitamins we need. I also have DF on the Centrum Multi Vitamins, can't hurt can it???
And yes, that would definitely be awesome!
Ok, time to get on with the weekend. Have a good one
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fingers cross she is not coming back ...
so technically i should be taking the sugar pills ( which i am not ) for this week and start again with the active one on Monday, but i woun't - instead i will keep my DH busy TTC hihi and 
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