3 months off pill, late period

[Charliemn1]

So finished bcp beginning of June to ttc. Had normal withdrawal bleed then first period 33 days later. Had sex every couple of days but didn't really expect anything to happen first month. Was quite pleased period was only a little delayed as took it as a good sign my cycle wasn't completely messed up. Then second month again had sex every couple of days but period surprised me by coming on day 26. Again not too concerned as still fairly regular. So in August though as it was 3rd month we might have a chance to conceive. So again had sex to try and time with ovulation (for either 26 day cycle 33 day or anything in between). Now on day 36 and no period. Had light brown spotting on day 25 and weird almost cramps for past couple of weeks. Maybe reading too much into it but thought it might be implantation bleeding. As period was late took test on day 33 but it was negative. I don't know what to do. Stupidly been googling and find things that range from saying I'm still not ovulating to I'm pregnant but not enough hgc to trigger positive result. I know I'm probably being impatient as it's only been 3 months but I would have hoped that cycle would have regulated by now.

Anyone been in similar situation and have any advice or anything?

Sorry for long post but need to get it out

 

[candymycandy]

It sounds like your cycles still aren't regular in terms of length so you still may have been too early to test. What day are you on now? What test did you use? x

 

[Charliemn1]

Day 36 and used clear blue digital. Was thinking I was maybe too early but trying not to get my hopes up. Trying to wait another week when it'll be day 42 and test again

 

[xMillie]

I'd say your cycles probably aren't back to normal just yet, they can take months sometimes.

Also, Clear blue digis are not very sensitive so maybe try a different test or just wait a bit longer and see what happens xx

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

I had a similar experience after 2nd cycle ttc usually a regular 28/29 day cycle and out of nowhere had a 37 day cycle. I was the same testing every few days and not knowing what to think. This was then followed by a 23 day cycle last month. I pretty much put the long cycle down to things settling down or potentially a very early loss that didnt stick which has given me hope that can at least get that far.

Hang in there. Sorry can't help much else other than to say you 're not alone! Xx

 

[Charliemn1]

Really hope it isn't an early loss but I suppose it would at least mean I can get pregnant. Trying not to think about it til next weekend. Telling myself to be patient. Good to be able to talk to people who are going through it too. Other half doesn't really understand how I'm feeling. Said it's only been three months. I wasn't expecting to get pregnant by three months it's the fact that at hasn't arrived that is bothering me more. As I now worry something is wrong and it is frustrating as if it had come on time we could now be trying this month.

 

[candymycandy]

Nothing is wrong I'm sure, BCP can mess with your cycles completely. It may just be a particularly long one this month or fx you're pg. Get an early response one like Superdrug or FRER x

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

Really hope it isn't an early loss but I suppose it would at least mean I can get pregnant. Trying not to think about it til next weekend. Telling myself to be patient. Good to be able to talk to people who are going through it too. Other half doesn't really understand how I'm feeling. Said it's only been three months. I wasn't expecting to get pregnant by three months it's the fact that at hasn't arrived that is bothering me more. As I now worry something is wrong and it is frustrating as if it had come on time we could now be trying this month.

Totally understand charlieann I felt the same stuck in limbo. Was almost relieved when af came as meant could move forward. I don't know for sure but an early lost egg was all I could think that would delay af by so long for me as always been regular otherwise. I came off the coil in Feb but we used condoms for a couple months as agreed to start trying in June after straightening out finances a little. But tbh by about April had become ntnp at least on a few occasions. I still only think of us as having been trying for 3 months so into cycle 4 now. I've always been realistic and didn't expect it to happen straight away but that little voice inside you still says that it could. And we all like to listen to that voice x

 

[Charliemn1]

Thanks guys

So have maybe been a bit rash. Made an appointment with Dr for Saturday. Thinking I'll test again before and if it is negative I'll get blood test or advice or whatever and if by some miracle it's positive I can tell Dr and get ball rolling on maternity appointments etc. Was gonna wait til end of month but don't think i can. If at comes before then I'll cancel it

 

[Charliemn1]

So af turned up this afternoon. But disappointed as more time went on the more I started thinking maybe I was pregnant. But also a bit relieved as at least I know where i am now and can focus on next month.