Not really TTC, well maybe....

My DH and I are not really TTY, but lately we haven't been careful either - especially during my O eairler this month. I got my AF on Sunday and was kind of upset - guess I am having baby fever.

Ever since I stopped the pill, which was in February, I can feel when I O and my AF is extremely painful. My cycle is also very out of wack too - 38 days last month and 24 days this month. Is any of this normal?

TIA

Re: Not really TTC, well maybe....

Sure. The pill helps periods stay lighter and less painful. So when you go off they are back to being really painful again.

Re: Not really TTC, well maybe....

The pill masks the symptoms of a normal period. It wont be the same as before when you were on it. My periods are gruelling and my mood swings are horrible.

Re: Not really TTC, well maybe....

Hey girly!! You sound like me.

Re: Not really TTC, well maybe....

You might want to chart your cycles, mainly when AF comes and when you think you O based upon CM/temps. This will help you keep track of things and detect potential problems to bring up with your OB/GYN. If you are really ready to TTC or are just curious about when exactly you O, you can use OPK's

Re: Not really TTC, well maybe....

Hey Carissa,
I stopped the pill in May and my first cycle was 36 days and then 29 days. I guess it is normal to be abnormal when you first get off the pill. I keep track on mymonthlycycles.com It really helps!