joannqn Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 So, we moved Saturday, and I was dumb enough to pack my pills in a box. I ended up missing both Saturday and Sunday's pills. I've done the necessary doubling up on Monday and Tuesday night, but.... The missed pills were on day 14 and 15 of my cycle. I had thought I was on day 21 and 22 so I agreed to have teA with DH unprotected. So...what are the odds I'll get a nasty, I mean, wonderful surprise in a few weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Very possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Quite possible -- but don't freak out about it too much at this point, unless you have something you could consider doing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Eh....not as bad as you might think. BCPs work on many levels. Not only do they supress ovulation, they also make cervical mucous too thick for sperm to travel through and they thin the lining of the uterus so that attachment of a fertilized egg is almost impossible. Even if you hadn't doubled up on your pills, and you had a fertilized egg from your "encounter"....it's pretty unlikely that it will be able to attach and grow. You should be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidbits of Learning Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I think it depends on how fertile you are honestly. I have 4 kids and only 1 that we were trying for and not using birth control. Just be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I did pretty much exactly what you describe....my surprise will be three in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 I think it depends on how fertile you are honestly. I have 4 kids and only 1 that we were trying for and not using birth control. Just be prepared. Well, lets see... I conceived 2 weeks after I quit birth control, which I had been taking for 6 years. I miscarried that one and conceived 2 weeks later. My others were all conceived the month we decided to have a child or the month after. That seems pretty fertile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidbits of Learning Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I did pretty much exactly what you describe....my surprise will be three in December. My surprise from the pill just turned 9. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 For me, it would've been a "done deal". :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidbits of Learning Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Well, lets see... I conceived 2 weeks after I quit birth control, which I had been taking for 6 years. I miscarried that one and conceived 2 weeks later. My others were all conceived the month we decided to have a child or the month after. That seems pretty fertile. Are you still taking the pill? The reason I ask is b/c it can cause problems if an ...er...accident occured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Honestly, I wouldn't be too worried. Obviously, it depends on your fertility. All 3 of my kids were conceived during the first month of stopping BCP *completely*. However, I had many occasions when I forgot pills and doubled up later, sometimes 2 consecutive days on more than one occasion during the same month, once for 5 consecutive days, and nothing happened. Of course it's worth taking a pregnancy test if you end up being late, but I wouldn't be terribly worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Do you know when you usually ovulate, pre pc taking? I ask because a lot of women don't actually ovulate on cycle day 14... I myself usually ovulate between day 18 and day 21, and I have a good friend that routinely ovulates on day 9. Personally, I wouldn't really worry unless you noticed yourself swimming in good quality cervical mucus. Then you might have a surprise :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 If it were me, I'd be thinking of baby names, ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 IME, how likely a couple should worry is in direct proportion to ready they are. The less ready = the more likely. If dh is unemployed, the great wall of china used as a barrier probably wouldn't be enough. My attempt at humor. I wouldn't continue the BCP. Wouldn't want to risk anything happening to a newbie in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 IME, how likely a couple should worry is in direct proportion to ready they are. The less ready = the more likely. If dh is unemployed, the great wall of china used as a barrier probably wouldn't be enough. My attempt at humor. I wouldn't continue the BCP. Wouldn't want to risk anything happening to a newbie in there. :iagree: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I vote to flip a coin. ;) I have not had a BCP "whoops", despite having to double up now and then, yet I've conceived immediately after stopping the pills, while EBFing, while miscalculating ovulation vs. potential sp*rm life, while having an IUD, and after being careless exactly ONCE and only having one fallopian tube. So, on one hand, I have a lot of trust in BCPs. On the other, I know my trust is often misplaced. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Well, lets see... I conceived 2 weeks after I quit birth control, which I had been taking for 6 years. I miscarried that one and conceived 2 weeks later. My others were all conceived the month we decided to have a child or the month after. That seems pretty fertile. Where do we send the baby gift? :lol: Here's hoping it turns out they way you want it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I would say there's no need to freak out yet. But don't worry, there will be plenty of time for that later. ;) (I'm so jealous, I'd love to be that fertile! We've been "trying" for 14 years and have only managed 2 pregnancies. Funny how differing life experiences can color the same situation so differently, isn't it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I conceived my first on the pill without missing any. I haven't had much luck with any other method either. I didn't plan to have this many kids. They really did just happen. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I conceived my first on the pill without missing any. I haven't had much luck with any other method either. I didn't plan to have this many kids. They really did just happen. ;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 :grouphug: :glare: you will have to update us in a few weeks....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'm probably not much help...I missed 4 days during a kitchen remodel, and now I have a 4 yr old. :) This was after taking the pills properly for 8 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well, it looks like I'm starting my period today (5-6 days early) so I think I'm safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 And we were just getting excited. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 They really did just happen. Thanks for the confirmation. :D I grew up thinking that's how women got pregnant. Reproduction was NEVER discussed. It must be a family trait - just a few years ago I read my grandmother's journals and seveal times she wrote that a mother cow "found" a calf! Also, there was no mention of anyone expecting a baby, just that someone had a "stork showers." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (I'm so jealous, I'd love to be that fertile! We've been "trying" for 14 years and have only managed 2 pregnancies. Funny how differing life experiences can color the same situation so differently, isn't it?) I thought similarly. I always think, "Well, I'm never that lucky, but I've known other people who have been." ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well, it looks like I'm starting my period today (5-6 days early) so I think I'm safe. If you really are bleeding early then it may be implantation spotting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 You *could* call your OB/GYN & ask for guidance on emergency contraception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 If you really are bleeding early then it may be implantation spotting. That's actually the first thing that came to my mind as well. The *ONLY* time I've ever had a super-early "period" was when it turned out I was PG with my oldest. I had 3 days of red bleeding but then my basal body temps were still elevated a week into my "new" cycle. So I tested and sure enough, it was positive. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 If you really are bleeding early then it may be implantation spotting. My first thought too! Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Implantation spotting four days after conceiving? I thought it was just spotting/period from the hormone withdrawls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Implantation spotting four days after conceiving? I thought it was just spotting/period from the hormone withdrawls. Implantation bleeding is usually 6-12 days after. Most likely, you are correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Implantation bleeding can occur a week to a few days before you're period should appear. It usually brownish red rather than bright red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Okay, you may or may not know this, and this may or may not be helpful, but just in case! If you are familiar with cervical fluid changes (wouldn't recommend this if not) then if you have creamy and often yellowish cervical fluid after ovulation (usually dries up) that can mean you are pregnant. This has been true for me and I've known just after ovulation! Then I usually have implantation spotting too, so I have always know before with an early preg. test to prove it! Every woman can be different though. Here's some more info. http://www.justmommies.com/articles/cervical-mucous-pregnancy-symptom.shtml I am not familiar with bc pills but it def. sounds like the hormonal flucuation could be very likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 So...what are the odds I'll get a nasty, I mean, wonderful surprise in a few weeks? :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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