TTC and confused about physical symptoms

[jenn.erin]

I went off BC in January after eight years to begin the TTC process, we were very careful until after two cycles without the BC. Have always had regular periods, 29 day cycle like clock work since I was 13, and constancy in heaviness/cramping. I have had very light red spotting without any cramping for the last two days when I should be having a normal period. I took a pregnancy test a week ago with negative results. My mother had several early pregnancy terminations and this seems to be rather common in my family. Because of the way my healthcare is managed getting a blood test any time within the next month is out of the question. I am wondering if anyone sees any familiarity in my symptoms. Thank you.

[mother of seven]

some women the cycle go a little crazy after being on BC have you talked to your doctor

[ZsaZsa]

I went off BC in April of 2010 ( after being on it around 16 years) and my cycle didnt normalize until August/Sept 2010. We then got pg in Jan 2011, but had a mc ( this was filled with sadness, but also hope that we now knew we could get pg).
You could be experiencing early pg signs or your cycle getting back into the swing of things. When I went on BC when I was 15ish...I had 28-30 day cycles....when it normalized when I was 31ish...I now have 24-26 day cycles. Your body does change.
It took us a year to get pg after our mc and then we found out it was twins! I know you have heard this, but it will happen just not when you expect it! Hey, maybe you already are pg Baby Dust!

[ZsaZsa]

I went off BC in April of 2010 ( after being on it around 16 years) and my cycle didnt normalize until August/Sept 2010. We then got pg in Jan 2011, but had a mc ( this was filled with sadness, but also hope that we now knew we could get pg).
You could be experiencing early pg signs or your cycle getting back into the swing of things. When I went on BC when I was 15ish...I had 28-30 day cycles....when it normalized when I was 31ish...I now have 24-26 day cycles. Your body does change.
It took us a year to get pg after our mc and then we found out it was twins! I know you have heard this, but it will happen just not when you expect it! Hey, maybe you already are pg Baby Dust!

[jenn.erin]

Thank you all for your thoughts and experiences. Turns out I am expecting!

[ZsaZsa]

Yahoo!! Are you due in Feb? If so, you should join the due date room ( of really whatever month!) congrats!