starting the pill...and wedding songs...

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Registered: 03-27-2004
starting the pill...and wedding songs...
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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 6:19pm
hey, i was just wondering how long you have to take the pill for before it starts working. i'm getting married in january, so when would i need to start taking the pill? and then how do i go about getting the perscription for the pill? yeah, i think that was it...oh, but i am trying to find a song i want to walk down the isle to and i'm just having a heck of a time finding anything i like. if you're married what song did you use? or what have you heard that you like? any ideas at all are welcome. i just can't think of anything...thanks a bunch all. i appreciate any responses.

~zdk~
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Registered: 04-25-2004
Fri, 09-17-2004 - 7:40pm
Congrats on your upcoming wedding! If your getting married in January, If I were you I would start taking the pill by Nov/Dec at the latest! Go to your DR. and tell them you want birth control. As for wedding songs, it really depends on you, what you like etc. You can do the traditional wedding song, (whatever it is, when the bride walks down the aisle) but it's really a matter of what you like! I personally like a song by Enya, I think it's called "Only Time" ?? But I'm not sure. That's the song I want played when I walk down the aisle. (Whenever my honey and I actually set a date, that is! :) good luck!
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 09-17-2004 - 8:40pm
the earlier you can start the pill,the better I'd think...It would give your body a chance to "get used to " the hormones and all....Some are effective from day one and others take a full monthly cycle before you're protected....I have always liked "Amazed" by LONESTAR as a wedding song....It's what I would have used in my wedding if I would have thought about having a song....I get my prescriptions from an OB/GYN-they do a medical history and a short exam and explain the different types of birth control and which they think would be best for you.....
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 09-17-2004 - 9:53pm
Hi zdk_dancer, welcome!

Congratulation on your upcoming wedding.

If I were you I'd start now. You are going to have to go to your doctor or a clinic and get the pill. Once you start taking it, it can take 2 or 3 cycles for your body to become adjusted to the hormones in your pills. If you start now you should be good to go by January. Since you are just starting hormonal birth control you should read the posts in the FAQs about how the pill works, how to take your pills correctly, common side effects and irregular bleeding issues. There is a lot of good information there for a beginner. If you have more questions, please ask. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill