As previously mentioned, and per my FET booklet instructions, I started my BCPs on Wednesday, December 2 and continued taking them until Wednesday, December 23. However, on December 22 I noticed I was going to be taking my last pill so I checked and rechecked my FET booklet, manually counted the days on the calendar (more than once), and eventually gave a call to my RE's office at 2:37 in the afternoon. Naturally, I had to leave a voice message. In my message I gave specific details about my discovery and that it was ok to leave a message on my phone if I missed their return call. I asked if there had been a mistake since a pack of contraceptives only contains 21 active pills, or if I needed to take one additional pill for a total of 22 pills this month.
And, naturally, I missed their return call at 3:51 pm. As I anxiously checked my voice mail, I was irritated to hear the nurse did not provide any answers whatsoever to any of my questions. She just said something about how the office was closing in nine minutes and to give a call back when I was able. ARGH!!! So I called them again bright and early the next morning at 7:40...they weren't open yet and weren't accepting voice messages. Of course. I called back again at 9:24 in the morning - at my desk at work, mind you - and someone actually answered! So I had to explain the whole situation all over again. At work. Yay.
The nurse said my booklet was correct; I did indeed need to take 22 BCPs this month in order for the timing to match up for our transfer date. She even counted the days out loud on her calendar while on the phone with me just to be sure herself. After all that, plus some more explaining on my part, it still took her a moment to realize I needed another prescription of pills ASAP. Luckily, I mentioned I had a pack on hand at home from about two months ago when I thought I was going to be starting my FET cycle but didn't. I asked if the brand of pills mattered (because my brand at home was different from the brand my RE originally prescribed - things are very specific in the IVF / FET world) and she said no. She breathed an audible sigh of relief - I'm pretty sure I did too - then she went on to explain I may see some spotting or get my period after my pills were done. Spotting - ha! I almost laughed at that; I knew I would not be so lucky. I thanked her and we hung up. Whew! Crisis averted!
And, naturally, I missed their return call at 3:51 pm. As I anxiously checked my voice mail, I was irritated to hear the nurse did not provide any answers whatsoever to any of my questions. She just said something about how the office was closing in nine minutes and to give a call back when I was able. ARGH!!! So I called them again bright and early the next morning at 7:40...they weren't open yet and weren't accepting voice messages. Of course. I called back again at 9:24 in the morning - at my desk at work, mind you - and someone actually answered! So I had to explain the whole situation all over again. At work. Yay.
The nurse said my booklet was correct; I did indeed need to take 22 BCPs this month in order for the timing to match up for our transfer date. She even counted the days out loud on her calendar while on the phone with me just to be sure herself. After all that, plus some more explaining on my part, it still took her a moment to realize I needed another prescription of pills ASAP. Luckily, I mentioned I had a pack on hand at home from about two months ago when I thought I was going to be starting my FET cycle but didn't. I asked if the brand of pills mattered (because my brand at home was different from the brand my RE originally prescribed - things are very specific in the IVF / FET world) and she said no. She breathed an audible sigh of relief - I'm pretty sure I did too - then she went on to explain I may see some spotting or get my period after my pills were done. Spotting - ha! I almost laughed at that; I knew I would not be so lucky. I thanked her and we hung up. Whew! Crisis averted!
