Hi everyone, i am new to this.
My honeymoon is very soon, and i really want to start trying for a baby.
I am currently taking the pill, and my last packet is due to finish in a few days. I dont really want to start taking a next packet, but, i really dont want to have a period on my wedding or honeymoon.
Can anyone tell me if they have been in a simmilar position? I dont know if i should just take the next packet and leave it till we get back, we are just desperate to start trying!!
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Hi Loppydoo.

Welcome to BE!!

Lots of girls here are in a similar position so am sure you'll get lots of replies.

I waited until the end of a packet to stop taking it as it can be easier to predict OV and AF (although still not very accurately) if you've had your last withdrawal bleed after finishing the pill. However I don't think there's anything to stop you ditching the packet half way through. My Dr told me that apparently you're super fertile immediately after taking the pill as your body goes into fertility overdrive. I didn't believe him then 3 weeks after taking my last one got my BFP!

good luck honey

xx

4+6

thats a tough one hun, depends on how you feel really, but a you only get one honeymoon and could be your last hol before baby i'd say enjoy it and be comfortable, so keep taking pill so af doesnt join you, and then stop them as soon as you get home, itll only mean waiting a few more days xx

Thank you so much for the response, that has really helped me!!
I think i will start my next packet and then halfway through stop. Although i have hear that you shouldnt do this.
It will be when we get back from honeymoon, but hey, we can still have fun ;\)
xx

This was my exact problem!

Was due period on the day before my wedding, so took 5 pills from the next packet. Ditched it halfway through. My withdrawal bleed was 40 days after the previous one, but it didn't count as a 'proper' cycle because of when I took the pills, if you see what I mean. After that, everything settled to 30 days pretty much straight away, give or take a couple of days here and there. I don't see why stopping half way through a packet is bad, probably only if you fall pg that month as it'd be difficult to work out due dates, but I might be wrong!

Have a lovely wedding and honeymoon!

Em 15+6 x x x

Do you have 3 weeks on one week off? If you do then just skip your next week off and take two packets together and it will shorten the time til you can stop your pill. Don't know if thats any help. I did when I was getting married so i knew i wouldnt get af (fake one) during my wedding or honeymoon.

Lemon cupcake, that is the best idea! thank you so much, i never even thought about that. And it means i dont need to have a period this week, even better! Thank you!
xx

Hello! Welcome to BE hun. Where are you off on honeymoon?

Hey, im of to spain, cant wait for the heat!! I am so happy i found this site, its excellent and everyone is so friendly and helpfull.
I am so broody, i need this to keep me sane, think im driving my fiance crazy.:lol:

Oooh lucky lucky you jetting off to the nice weather!!

This forum is fab - everyone is great and i think talking on here does take the pressure of the OH's a bit...we just obsess and brood together!!

Will you be ttc on the honeymoon?

Congrats on the forthcoming wedding too - lots of us are getting married, it's so exciting!!

No thats the only annoying thing, i will still be on the pill, i just dont want to risk getting af on honeymoon! Im going to stop the pill when we get back, then start trying. I think ill just do it as it comes, i dont really know if i need to wait a few months till i settle into a routine with my period again, but to be honest i dont think i can wait!!

x

Hi loppydoo

sorry a late late in replying... I've started to play around with my pill packets so that af doesnt get me on honeymoon too! Like you I was v confused as to whether to try and get a few cycles pill free out of the way before ttc or not, but gone for the latter. Now everyone is different, but the last time i stopped the pill (Mercilion) my first few cycles were fairly normal, then went super long. So after a chat with my doc we're starting ttc as soon as i stop the pill (aka trying for a honyemoon baby). Although some other on here have started with long cycles that get shorter.

Good luck for the wedding, you must be getting excited now?

Today i actually manged to convince myself that i was pregnant, i think im thinking about it way to much, its such a strong feeling though i cant describe it, im sure you know what i mean!
Very excited about wedding, but also so so so nervous!!!
I am dreading the walking in and everyone looking at me!!ops: