I went off the pill last month, and while DH and I are still "preventing" for two months, our method (pull & pray) is not exactly effective. As I've mentioned before we wouldn't be devestated if we got pregnant now, but timing would be better later this summer.
If I were still on the pill, today would be the day that I'd get my period. Since it's my first month off the pill, I clearly didn't expect to continue to have a perfect 28 day cycle. But because I am hypothyroid, it would be important for me to know as soon as possible if I were pregnant. At what point would you take a test if it were you, just in case, if you didn't get your period soon?
If you're not charting, it might be worth it for you b/c you need to know as soon as possible.
W/DD, I tested and got a positive at 10 DPO (which would've been one day before my period was due.) That's probably still a tad on the early side for most people, but I was 28 d. cycle with snoozingly boring regularity.
ETA: I was on the pill for several years and my cycle snapped back to its previous regularity immediately. Again, I know that's not the case for most, but I was expecting an adjustment period of a month or two, but it was back immediately.
Post by curbsideprophet on Jun 7, 2012 18:02:44 GMT -5
How regular was your cycle before you went on the pill? If you had a typical length prior to being on the pill I would probably wait a couple of days after that and then test.
Since you need to know right away I would start charting so that you have a better idea of when to test. If you ovulate late you could be testing for weeks when you really do not need to.
I bought a pack of the Wondfos from Amazon and they'll arrive tomorrow. If I don't get my period by tomorrow, I'll test.
As far as I remember (it was almost 9 years ago), I had pretty regular monthly periods before I went on the pill. Plus, I'm just kind of a control freak, so I'll probably be nervous until it comes!
I am thinking about charting once this period starts. Last month would not have been very accurate. Too many late nights and drinking with my best friend's wedding festivities. This month will likely be a bit more normal.
If you don't want to chart right away google the Sperm Meets Egg Plan. It's based on the assumption of a normal cycle and is basically charting for lazy people/people who wake up at different times or mouth breathe. Good luck!