oh no, another late period thread! :)

[Tulips]

Hi ladies,

I know we've been over this 100's of times, but I can't seem to find a post that really matches my situation. A few knowledgeable words would be greately appreciated)))

My last cycle was 25 days (first non-pill cycle), and and now I'm on day 31 and still counting. Over the past 4-5 days I've been feeling as if AF will be there any second (even been wearing a towl just in case) but she never seems to get on with it! I'm really unsure about this, because I have no pregnancy symptoms what-so-ever and don't really want to put myself through the emotional roller coaster of taking a test without at least having one measly symptom to blame it on!

So what do you make of this, ladies..? Should I carry on being rational and thinking "unstable cycles after the pill, period pains = AF otw", if so how many days should I give it before actually testing? (pinching my own boobs to see if they are sore is getting a bit old!)

Your thoughts greatly appreciated!

~Tulips

 

[smurf]

Hi Tulip although its been about 5 years since I've been on the pill - it never really agreed with me - I do remember it did take a few months for my period to settle down into a regular cycle sorry if this is not what you want to hear. A lot of the girls here who have come off it say that their periods were very erratic for a few months so it could be just that. But remember is not everyone has early symptoms of pregnancy so there is always a chance if you can possibly do it I'd say wait another week and see if AF makes an appearance and if not then test. For one thing it will save you some money I was ttc for 6 months before my bfp and spent a small fortune on tests.

I'm keeping everything crossed for you.

 

[Tulips]

Hello, and thanks for the reply!

Am now on day 36, and AF is still a no-show. That being said I still don't have any symptoms, expect from 1 x sore nipple, but I don't really think that counts! ha-ha!

I had about a week of quite strong period-pains, expecting her to show at any minute - but that has also stopped now.

Bottom line is we still don't think I'm pregnant, but we have now ordered some cheapo ebay tests to try later in the week just to be sure!

~Tulips