Started my pack late...

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Registered: 11-11-2005
Started my pack late...
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Mon, 02-19-2007 - 12:16pm

I FINALLY got a good routine for taking my pill and I was supposed to start a new pack at 8 o'clock last night; however, I went to the pharmacy to refill my prescription only to find that the doctor had not called it in like she said she would. This means that I will be starting at about noon today when I can make it to the pharmacy.

I know this is an important pill, and I should probably use backup, but I'm really sensitive; I've been using the sponge as backup, but I'm afraid it's promoted yeast infections in me. I can't even use regular soap or scented liners or the most harmless lubricants (they cause me to swell up in a pretty unpleasant and painful way :-) Neither of us has used condoms in years and really don't want to...And normally I'd just abstain for 7 days, but this is kind of an important week...

I guess I'm wondering-- How bad is 16 hours late in this case(I take Low Ogestrel, with 30 micrograms of estrogen), and does anyone have other back-up suggestions?

Thanks!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 4:28pm

Hi amalie79, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 11-11-2005
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 4:54pm

Yep-- Probably should have checked sooner. But I didn't. My father passed away 2 weeks ago and I haven't been exactly myself, not to mention I've been taking care of my mother and little sister, who is still in high school, and driving back and forth to their house since then. Getting my pills wasn't the first thing on my mind, considering my doc has always been reliable. I have been basically gone from my own life with my partner and his daughter since November and now I am trying to regain a hold of my personal life, including my sex life.

I asked about the time frame because, depending on the authority, some people say 24 hours is a missed pill, some say 4. Just looking for another opinion on the matter.

I have always come to this site for help and advice and I have never been talked down to the way I just was. I recognize that an unplanned pregnancy could be a problem, which is why I asked these questions and why I asked for some advice on other devices that might not be as irritating (literally, to my sensitive skin) as other things I've tried. I have tried some things that leave me unable to walk because I am so swollen. I didn't say I'd be having unprotected sex regardless-- I asked for advice and for help, not a lecture. I also find your little speech offensive, given the fact that you know nothing about whether an unplanned pregnancy would be devastating or not-- we already have a 9 year old, and I would like to have another. Now's not precisely the time, but it wouldn't be devastating either-- in other words, I am not a 13 year old just learning about BC. And, "This week really would be special if you ended up conceiving. Think about it." was snide and snarky.

I am so disappointed in this site; I just can't believe that this was the response I got from you. In future, you might bear in mind how little you know about a person's situation before you judge them and try responding to a request for help instead.




Edited 2/19/2007 5:04 pm ET by amalie79
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 5:45pm

      Jill