Question for moms

Hanni
Hanni Posts: 158 Member
edited September 19 in Chit-Chat
How long did it take you from stopping the contraceptive pill until you got pregnant?

My mum said it took her 2 months only. This is my first month and my period is late. I should have had it today and should have felt abdominal pain days before, but nothing... when I did a test it was negative :frown:

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  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    That's different for everyone. It took me 7 months. Some of my friends, the second they stopped, they got pregnant. I have one friend going on 2 years of being off BCPs & she still hasn't gotten pregnant.

    When I went off BCPs, my cycles went nuts (from anywhere between 22 & 46 days). If you still don't see your period in 4 or 5 more days, you might want to take another test. Do you have any other symptoms of PMS?
  • Hanni
    Hanni Posts: 158 Member
    Oh dear I hope I dont have to wait as long as your friends... :frown:

    No I dont have other symptoms. Usually the light tummy cramps is all I get. But nothing so far. :ohwell:
  • GraceKelly
    GraceKelly Posts: 7,378
    I got pregnant almost instantly! But imo, if you were supposed to start today, it may be too soon for the test to pick up the pregnancy. Or your hormones are out of whack and your period will be too. Be patient, if no period in another week, test again. Good luck!
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Oh dear I hope I dont have to wait as long as your friends... :frown:

    No I dont have other symptoms. Usually the light tummy cramps is all I get. But nothing so far. :ohwell:

    I hope not, too! She's been tested for everything under the sun & it keeps coming back "normal". :ohwell:

    Give yourself some time to get used to being off BCPs. I know it is frustrating & you want it to happen now, but your hormones sometimes need time to figure out what they're doing. Try not to worry about it too much (easier said than done, I know I know).

    Good luck to you! :flowerforyou:
  • Hanni
    Hanni Posts: 158 Member
    Thank you, both.


    I guess I have to be patient ... will have another test if it doesnt turn up.

    Fingers crossed :smile:
  • Jfowro
    Jfowro Posts: 6
    I got pregnant the first month with my first child and then it took almost 9 months with my second. You just never know. Their birthdays are only 2 days apart so maybe my body only likes being pregnant in the summer, lol.
  • naugustyniak
    naugustyniak Posts: 836 Member
    I got pregnant with both of my kids while ON the pill. First time I was on antibiotics (this was 21 years ago and I don't think that was widely known then) the second just happened. I was that lucky 1% that it didn't work for. :laugh:
  • JWalker514
    JWalker514 Posts: 87
    It took us 9 months after going off the pill. But it is different for everyone. Good luck! Sending baby vibes your way!:smile:

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  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    If you can't get preggers by the end of the year you may want to go to a fertility specialist (most of the time it's because your mans' little men just aren't swimming). My hubby and I haven't used birth control ever...we only have one kid (I had her when I was 18)....I'm now 24 and still no other baby. It all depends upon genetics. Anyhoo....wishing you 'luck' :blushing:
  • loreeb18
    loreeb18 Posts: 1,221 Member
    I went off the pill in October and got pregnant in December. I took several pregnancy tests each week :laugh: but I didn't get a "positive" until the day I should've started my period.
  • Hanni
    Hanni Posts: 158 Member
    It took us 9 months after going off the pill. But it is different for everyone. Good luck! Sending baby vibes your way!:smile:

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    thank you thats sweet x
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