Changing BC Start day - missed period?

[peach3450]

I have been on birth control pills for several years. I have always had normal periods. I originally had a Wednesday start day and always got my period on Saturday. Last month, I decided to switch my start day from Wednesday to Sunday just because Sunday seemed like a more natural day to start a new pack (therefore, I started a new pack the day after my period started, 3 days early). During that month, I accidently skipped two pills at different times, but took 2 pills the next day each time. Other than that, I took my pills on schedule the entire month. My husband and I used a condom every time we had sex as a backup (I am really not in a position to get pregnant right now).

In the past when I had a Sunday start day, I used to get my period on Wednesdays. So this month I expected to get my period either on Wednesday or Saturday (if my body had not adjusted to the new start day yet). I had PMS Thursday and Friday and expected to get my period one of those days but didn’t. By Saturday I was cramping throughout the day and kept thinking I was getting it, but it didn’t come. This has continued for the last 3 days and now im starting to worry. I swear every few minutes it feels like my period is starting but it isn’t. I have had mild cramps throughout the day.

Even though I hadn’t gotten my period, I started a new pack on Sunday because I didn’t want to mess up my cycle anymore. I should also add that I was under A LOT of stress on Thursday and Friday.

So my questions are:
- Could I have totally messed up my cycle by pushing my start day back? How long will it take to return to normal?
- What are the chances I could be pregnant, given that my husband and I used condoms EVERY time and I took my pill correctly for the most part?
- Is it possible that my period was just late due to the new start day and stress, and my Sunday pill is preventing it from coming on late?
- If my pill did prevent it from coming, can I expect to still get it in the next few days, or did I skip it?

Sorry for the long post. Thanks for your help!



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[lolapop3]

I used to mess around with my start date a lot so that I could avoid my period during certain events and stuff and I find it can screw up your period a lot.

Stress can definitely affect it and since you were using condoms I would say you are not pregnant.

Give the new start day a month or two more to regulate. If you are still experiencing all this wonkiness, I would see a doctor.