My body is very confused! Big ????
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| Thu, 07-31-2003 - 3:23pm |
I am in my first month off of the pill (after about 7 years). I actually started another pack for the first couple days (I think 4 days), but then decided to stop as soon as DH and I made our big decision. A few days later, I got a "period". I was told that this is just withdrawal bleeding from going off of the hormones. So, just in case, I decided to count that as C1 CD1. Yesterday was "CD17", and I had some spotting in the afternoon. So, my mind was racing...was it ovulation bleeing? implantation bleeding (prob too early) ? Well, by today, it seems to have turned into good ole AF. I have had some PMS symptoms for the past few days.
So, what do you ladies think? Should I restart my count? Wait to see how many days it lasts? Could ovulation bleeding be this heavy, like AF? Any possible way that I ovulated over the past couple weeks?
Sorry I have so may questions! I know that being on BCP makes things weird, so I'm TRYING not to be too hopeful too soon.
Thanks so much for your advice (and reading my long message),
Becky
TTC #1 C1 CD18 or 1

Chances are your body is confused and you started your AF earlier. I never heard about the withdrawal bleeding, but you may be right. The implantation bleeding is usually much lighter than normal AF. Normally it takes up to 3 cycles after you go off pill for your body to get back to normal. It is unlikely that you could get pregnant so fast in the first month, but if you want a peace of mind you might want to do a home test. If it's negative, then start your count and BBT and have fun!
Good luck!
kate
Thanks,
Becky