When di my period officially start?

[{Dakota}]

I have been on the pill since I was 14 years old (now 28) with the exception of a month here and there throughout the years.

When I finished my packet last month I decided to stay off indefinetely, but as a rsult of always having when I have my period dictated to my, I'm not too clued up on the natural cycle.

Over the weekend I could feel the swelling and bloating that comes with getting a period, so knew it was on its way and last night when I went to the loo before heading for bed, there was 1 tiny spot. Today it's a normal period, rather than just a spot.

So, for the benefit of me recording in my diary when I started this month, do I put it in as last night or today since it started "properly" today?

[littletimmy]

OMG! You started yound didn't you? I don't think I had even kissed anyone by the age of 14

[{Dakota}]

Just because I was on the pill at 14 doesn't mean I was sleeping with anyone LOL

I went on because my period were really heavy and painful, doc told my mum the pill would be the best way to go because I was coming up to exam time and it would interfere.

I was sat down and well warned I'd be in serious trouble with mum and dad if I slept with anyone hahahaha

[blade1834]

I would put todays date in the diary

[girlygirl]

I would say today but I'm not an expert!!! :o)

[littletimmy]

Sorry.It wasn't meant in a nasty way anyway.Still glad to hear that you were only on the pill because of the pain though.

[Drisgirl]

Thats strange {Dakota} cos I was the same as you and I had to get my GP to write a note saying why he had put me on the 'birth' pill (mum still says that to this day).I was mortified when she read it.I agree with the others I would go by today - although I didnt think you would go back into a normal period right away.Suppose it depends on the pill you were on - I thought it would be light for at least the first month.Times have changed tho - cos I cant remember the last time I was on the pill - I've been spayed - LOLI

[{Dakota}]

haha as only good bitches (girl dogs incase that was starred out) are Dris!

Yes,. I was surprised at me even getting one this month too, I was expecting nothing for a couple while body adjusted.

Oh well, can't keep up with the medical wonders these days!

[Drisgirl]

Well thankfully Dakota I dont have to - I just have grandhildren to look forward to:)I'm sure you'll be OK - everyone is different.I'm just glad I'm just about past that stage - anyone else - I do feel for people younger than me cos thay dont know whether they are coming or going.Although I shoudnt say -and sorry Dakota I'm not hi jacking your thread - but my daughter doesnt even get them cos she gets an injection - and theres her poor mum going through nightmares trying to get rid of them - I know some will know what I'm talking about!!

[{Dakota}]

Ah but there will come a time when your daughter will want to stop taking a contraceptive completely when she's settled with someone she wants to have babes with!

So you can have your giggles then!

x

[Drisgirl]

OH no - dont say that - shes just out of nappies (well in my eyes) LOL

[mickeyflip]

the first day is the first full day of bleeding. Therefore meaning Monday, not the Sunday night.