Missed Pills! Could I Have Ovulated?

I went away for 2 nights, I totally forgot to take my pill both days. When I realized this was when I started spotting.
Yikes!! So I just didn't take them and let my period come. It lasted way longer then my normal period (on pills). I started up again the following Sunday. My husband and I didn't have any sex. (husband not to happy about that...LOL)
Anyway, I felt this was the safest way to go, rather then doubling up and stuff that can throw you even more off.
Good luck.

yes, you could have ovulated!

I doubt that you would have ovulated that early, but you never know! I have switched my start days on the pill by delaying the new pack for a day or two at a time (the doctor told me that shouldn't change the effectiveness of the birth control and it hasn't). 3-1/2 days may be pushing it a little. I think they say that you need to be on the pill for one week before it is effective (when you start the first time). Starting 3-1/2 days late may make you like a "new starter" so you may not be "protected" that first week on this new pack. So, all that to say, I would guess that you probably will not get pregnant, but there are no guarantees! Plenty of people get pregnant even while taking the pill consistently! I would get some early response pregnancy tests and start checking!

http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/3pregtesstri.html
these test strips are supposed to detect super early (within a few days of conception - much earlier and much less expensive than the ones you get at the store).

Good luck and happy waiting!

I got pregnant with my son while on BC pills, and like another poster said...everything happens for a reason! Didn't miss any though, it just happened while I was being treated for other stuff.

Good Luck and call you doctor to be sure.

Deanna

I don't know about ovulation, but it sound like you should try the Nuvaring. It's amazing! You put it in one day and three weeks later take it out. No ring for a week and then replace with a new one. It is so nice not to have to think about it! I love it and it's also what my OBGYN's use.

It's always possible - I did the same thing, had sex once during that ovulation period, and ended up pregnant! :o) (Just a couple months sooner than we'd planned!)

oops...............I missed one pill and took it the next day and I was surprisingly pregnant from that............
It turned out to be a Blessing for sure, one that was not planned and never would have happened had I not goofed and missed a pill.............
FYI....I still had my periods and had no clue that I was pregnant until 4 months.................Nothing happens by chance. This child is a complete joy and I believe nothing happens by chance in this world.

YES! I would not have unprotected sex until you get your next period and get back on track with the pills!! Everyone's body/fertility is different but some people get off track by just missing one day or even taking it in the evening when you normally would take it first thing in the morning!! Seriously, I have a friend that was traveling and the time zones messed her up so she took it late (the same day just like 10 hours later) and she got pregnant. Not worth the risk, unless you don't mind getting pregnant! :-)

Ha! This is exactly why I have a 1 year old son now! Yes, it is possible. Good luck and just remember, everything happens for a reason :)

I would get the morning after pill ASAP, and I would take it. It will work up to 72 hours after intercourse, and it will prevent a pregnancy (if that is what you want). You can get it by going to any pharmacy and asking the pharmacist. Or you can get your dr to prescribe it, and it would probably be cheaper. Ihave taken it twice, and it has not made me sick or anything. NOw I am pregnant with my second.

I'd suggest back-up for the rest of the month and next month too just in case.

My 3rd child is the result of missed pills. It was during the time of the L.A. Riots and I didn't go to downtown to pick up my prescription. I missed about a week, but then when I got the prescription I took two a day until I caught up......Surprise! It didn't work. I am thrilled with my daughter, BTW.