Missed birth control

So my son is 6 months and I just got on the pill 2 months ago (so this is my 2nd cycle). Last cycle I missed a pill and was over 3hrs late taking some of the rest (crazy schedule with a baby, lol) so my period came early but I didn't realize at the time that it was my period, I just thought it was break through bleeding. Anyway, after the bleeding stopped (5 days) I wasn't sure if I should start a new pack or wait for the next Sunday when I would've originally started the new pack (sorry if confusing). To sum it up I went about 4 days with no birth control until I started the new pack on Sunday, only problem is I forgot to run to the Pharmacy to pick it up so didn't take it til Monday night (and late at that). Did good for rest of week until Saturday I missed because out w/family and pills at home (stupid, I know).

So I was about 4 days late starting and missed 2 pills in 1st active week. I've had sex multiple times with my husband between now and then but we didn't start using condoms as back up until a week ago (and my "period" started about 3 weeks ago).


Hopefully my period will show up on time next week but I'm very nervous. I started getting PMS symptoms such as bad breakout and major heartburn maybe 4 or 5 days ago. Your experience or advice/opinion would be appreciated as to possibility of pregnancy, etc.


P.S. Please NO HARSH COMMENTS, I'm usually good at taking the pill but things are hectic with a teething baby, work, and so forth.

[HeatherLF16]

I understand I have an 8 month old baby (my only child) and the same things happen to me I will miss one or take one late here and there because it gets so hectic.  I used to take them for 11 years before my son and never missed one, now I seem to mess up on them all the time.  I know the more you mess up on the pill the less effective they are and of course the more of a chance you have of becoming pregnant while taking them... so instead of them being 99.9% effective that percentage goes down to like 80% and so on (I don't know the exact numbers I am sure the pill pack has an insert of somesort).  Good you are using a back up now....I don't mean to scare you, but I think you will probably just have to wait and see.  It is so hard to tell because PMS and pregnancy symptoms are so similar.  Good luck to you!

[mamaof4410]

Anytime you miss pills theres a chance of pregnancy. I would take a test, if it's negative wait a week and test again. The pill should not effect the result of the test.

[baileybob]

hey the chances are pretty high sure your ment to use a back up for 3 month wen starting your pill til it gets control of things the only thing u can really do is wait an hope if your taking the pill u can still have a period as its a forced one not a natural flow so give it a week or so an do a tes tif u have symptons gud luck!

[HeatherLF16]

I understand I have an 8 month old baby (my only child) and the same things happen to me I will miss one or take one late here and there because it gets so hectic.  I used to take them for 11 years before my son and never missed one, now I seem to mess up on them all the time.  I know the more you mess up on the pill the less effective they are and of course the more of a chance you have of becoming pregnant while taking them... so instead of them being 99.9% effective that percentage goes down to like 80% and so on (I don't know the exact numbers I am sure the pill pack has an insert of somesort).  Good you are using a back up now....I don't mean to scare you, but I think you will probably just have to wait and see.  It is so hard to tell because PMS and pregnancy symptoms are so similar.  Good luck to you!

[FreshLove]

Thanks for responding everyone.

@HeatherLF16: glad I'm not the only one, lol.
I think I will wait until Sunday and if period is a no show take a test.

[FreshLove]

Well still no period, tested on Monday because was getting worried (04/04/11) and negative. Hopefully it shows up by Sunday or I'm testing again.

[FreshLove]

Still no period!

[FreshLove]

Phew...period finally came. Though I must've ovulated because my period/symptoms are never this strong on bc.

[mamaof4410]

Thats good. I bet you feel relieved with being so busy with your little one. Hope all is well.