Anyone here on BB fallen pregnant whilst using the withdrawal method?

Hi girls, has anyone here fallen pregnant whilst using the withdrawal method? What are the chances?
As you can see from my sig, we plan to start TTC in a couple of months, so I came off the pill in march to give my body some time to get into the normal rhythem of things. We have used condoms (sorry TMI) but we had run out and used the withdrawal method twice.
The last day or so I've noticed I've had sore boobs, an occasional cramping feeling in my uterus and I've been headachey. I just looked at the calender and worked out that we probably DTD about 1.5 days before ovulation. I am currently about 10 dpo. I have a longish cycle so AF is not actually due for another 6 days.
I know the chances would be pretty damn slim, but these symptoms have got me thinking about it :)

Yep, I highly UNrecommend it as a form of contraception...

fingers crossed for you charliesmum!

I hope it is what you want!

Might be worth getting an HPT CM. I think the only way it really works is when it's the "I'm having withdrawals from not having sex" method.

PMSL Mataray!

charliismumma - your man will most likely let out a little bit of love uice well before he is ready to "explode".

So, yes, it can happen - fingers crossed for whichever way you want it to go!!

Sure have just look at my signature!!! But wouldn't change it for a thing to be honest. :lol: No harm in using this method but be prepared to have more kids sooner that is if you are extremely fertile and all your partner has to do is tougch you to get preggas Lol! ;)0

Hi,
I've never been on the pill and have only used the withdrawl method. We've been married for 14yrs and our pregnancies have always been planned. I'm not saying it's fool proof because accidents do happen, I suppose we've been very lucky. I'm seriously thinking of going on the pill now though, because our family is complete and we've decided we won't be having any more.
Regards,
Dianne

*ahem* (points at DD1 in signature)

That was a 5 minute quickie, withdrawal method as we didn't have time to grab a condom, while a house guest was in the shower...

withdrawal method? nope this isnt the best way to go if u dont want to fall pregnant so ill say congrats already :) let us know wat happens!

LOL Michael!

Very possible by the looks of comments!

I noticed in your sig...MACS....whats that if you dont mind me asking?

Mother Assisted c/s

DD was our little 'withdrawal method' surprise. DS2 was our 'on the pill but had gastro earlier in the month' surprise.

Hi everyone,

thanks so much for your replies.
:lol: Mantaray, and I do have a HPT but it's still a little too early to test. I'll have to wait til sunday.

Hmm, so even though it was only a twice off, it does seem like it could be possible hey, especially as Michael pointed out :lol:. But then again, it's worked a treat for Dianne.

Kimbaz, yeah a MACS is a maternal-assisted caesarean. Basically where the mum gets to lift bubs out of the incision and onto her chest herself - after the OB has delivered the head and shoulders of course. It's my back up plan if I can't VBAC.

Awesome!!! All the best for either plan :D

How funny, the way memory plays tricks on you...

Now that I recall, we didn't actually pull out when Molly was conceived. We thought it was an infertile time and we just went for it due to the aforementioned house guest being in the shower and opportunity knocking.

So, I guess, chalk one up for the withdrawal method, and scratch one for rhythm... LOL

Thanks Kimbaz :)

Haha Michael. Did DW correct you on that one?

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We thought it was an infertile time and we just went for it

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Me too ;)

Used the withdrawal method heaps in the past (when I was young and foolish and also old enough to know better) and never had a PG occur from it. Don't tell this to any 16yo's you may know :redface:

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Thanks Kimbaz :)

Haha Michael. Did DW correct you on that one?

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Nah, a few brain cells fired off when I saw Molly walking past and I remembered the occasion. Let's face it - it was kind of memorable.

Gotta thank that house guest for showering at just the right time hey Schmickers :lol:

Just a quick update guys. I dusted off the old Maybe Baby as I had remembered reading that if you get the ferning pattern past ovulation that you could be pregnant. Well I wacked some saliva on it and sure enough I had full ferning 11 DPO. SO I decided to get a HPT which was neg, however I should have known better than to test this early as I didn't get a BFP with Charli until 16 DPO and even then it was a very faint line.

I'm kinda excited now. I hope I am utd.

Congratulations and hope you get your :BFP: have been reading all your posts and you all have given me a good laugh. can't wait to hear what happens will you test at 16 dpo?

Hi Neane, Yes I will test again at 16DPO. I will be tempted to do it again before then though I'm sure - I am such a shocker when it comes to being patient. Lucky I just ordered a pack of 10 HPT's on the internet :lol:

A friend of mine fell pregnant using that method and several weeks in went on to miscarry. She's now using other methods.

Don't get too excited about the ferning on the MB, I used to get ferning for several days before AF was due but I was never pregnant in any of those cycles.

We use to use the withdrawel method before deciding the start TTC. No pregnancy occured that I know of.

I hope it's a BFP for you if that's what you want :)


May I be a little selfish and hi-jack the thread for a second?.....

Has anyone conceived whilst being on top?

with DD#1 I was on top (this was after months of me laying down with legs up the wall etc to no avail), with dd#2 Dh thought he was dreaming it, but I THINK I was on top that time too. Dh had been away during my "fertile" period so we thought we were safe. Well suprise suprise. We weren't and so there was only a 11.5 month gap between my girls!. DS was doggy style from what I remember. That was a once in the cycle thing so I do remember that one quite well...

Thanks katkins

I only ask because DP and I hardly ever do doggy or missionary. We do sometimes, but not at the end when he 'pops'. I always lay down for atleast 30min afterwards and try and raise my bottom a bit. To be honest, I don't really like doggy very much.

I'm just starting to feel pretty doubtful (refer mood)