Stopped Pills, Pregnant?

[Princess81]

I stopped my pills last month.  My last period was on 11/9/07  I stopped the pills a little after that.  I had bleeding again that started on 11/18 that only lasted until 11/21.  Because of the pills before I was usually due on 12/7 which was last Friday.  The Monday before that I had some cramps like my period was coming.  It only lasted a couple hours.  No sign of my period yet.  I know after stopping pills this may happen.  Also I've been getting these little slight twinges/sharp pains way bellow my belly button (close to the hairline) as well as some slight pain on my right side mostly, sometimes my left.  I tood a preg. test this morning and it was neg.  I don't know when I should test or if it was too early or not.  It is hard to tell since I just stopped my pills.  I also have more CM than usual.  I don't know,but if anyone can help I would really appreciate it.

Thank you!

[njeosys]

The Pills probably just messed with your body. I know they're intended to regulate cycles and prevent pregnancy but when you come off of them, your body (which has been so dependent on them) goes on strike. So you might or could be pregnant, or it might just be you coming off the Pills.

I wouldn't recommend getting back on them again. While they're effective while you use them, they can have devastating effects on your body later.

[hatewaiting]

Here's my story - hope it helps...I got off the pill 2 months ago and had the exact same symptoms as you.  The CM is more than usual b/c the pill causes you to be drier than normal.  I had sore breasts, major nausea in the morning and throughout the day, felt very bloated, and hungry all the time and emotional.  The tough thing is, most of the signs of pregnancy are also the same as symptoms from the transition of getting off the pill.  On the pill i was always regular...got my period every tuesday at 2 pm on the fourth week.  Then on my first cyle off the pill, i didn't get my period until 44 days after the last one!  I thought i was pregnant, i was so late...i felt pregnant but i wasn't.  Looking back, i thought i would get PG right away b/c i was on the pill for 12 years so you naturally assume you'll get pregnant b/c you tried your hardest NOT to get pregnant before.  PLUS, its hard to figure out your cycle...the first one is the worst b/c you have no idea if you even ovulated and aren't familiar enough with your "non-pill" cycle to confidently interpret your symptoms.  So, wow this is long...but I just went through this...I am not saying you can't be prego....you may very well be right now...it happens to a lot of women.  But it's just hard to tell during your first month off the pill...plus, I do have to warn you, if you've been on the pill for a while, that first period is a monster one!!  but it's just natures way of preparing you for a healthy pregnancy.  good luck!  This is my second month and I do have to say...the fun in getting pregnant is in the trying!  Best of luck!

[Princess81]

Thanks for your help!  Do you think some of what I mentioned are symptoms along with the following...lower back aches, more tired than usual, cry alot easier lately, can't eat right after getting up, and a little nausea?  I also had this cold that was different than any other cold.  It was just in my nose.  Usually I get a sore throat or something else with it and I felt completely fine except for my runny/stuffy nose.  It only lasted a few days.  I know it is hard to say b/c those same things can be completely unrelated.  It is really hard b/c I just want to know one way or the other.  I've never been pregnant before.

[kris777]

Hang in there!  I quit taking my pill on Oct. 20th (in the middle of my cycle) and had cramping on Nov. 5th and 6th but no period.  I had negative tests several times over a few weeks because I swore I was pregnant and finally got a positive on Thanksgiving.  I never even got another period...........I just got pregnant!  It's totally possible for you to be pregnant already like what happened to me--it just may be too early to detect.

[shandi83]

i'm in the same situation as you i'm waiting a week before i take another one you should do the same or even wait alittle longer because of the pills