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I’m absolutely kicking myself for this, I get my shot through telehealth and I wasn’t warned about the effect on oral BC, I’m usually the type that researches absolutely everything I take but this time I just didn’t, I guess because since they didn’t mention it I didn’t think it would be a problem. I found out about this a few days after I was intimate with my husband and so from what I’ve read it was basically unprotected since my BC won’t have worked. Too late for a plan b and the copper IUD is not an option for me because I don’t react well to it, so I’m sick with worry, I already have a young child and am in no position to have another.

I will be switching my BC method asap, but of course it can’t reverse what’s already been done. For context I am on a micro dose (1.5 mg) and have been for almost a month, so I don’t know if that changes anything. I will say I haven’t noticed a difference in how other medications I take are absorbed, I also take an edible occasionally and I’ve noticed zero difference in how long it takes to kick in so it gives me hope that maybe my gastric emptying isn’t slow enough to delay my BC too significantly? I don’t know, just things I’m telling myself for reassurance. It also took 1.5 years to conceive my first child so we’re not the most fertile of couples but I can’t exactly rely on that being the case again.

Sorry for the long post, I’m just sick with worry right now and so mad at myself. I would greatly appreciate any stories from anyone who was in a similar situation and DIDN’T end up pregnant.

I’m absolutely kicking myself for this, I get my shot through telehealth and I wasn’t warned about the effect on oral BC, I’m usually the type that researches absolutely everything I take but this time I just didn’t, I guess because since they didn’t mention it I didn’t think it would be a problem. I found out about this a few days after I was intimate with my husband and so from what I’ve read it was basically unprotected since my BC won’t have worked. Too late for a plan b and the copper IUD is not an option for me because I don’t react well to it, so I’m sick with worry, I already have a young child and am in no position to have another.

I will be switching my BC method asap, but of course it can’t reverse what’s already been done. For context I am on a micro dose (1.5 mg) and have been for almost a month, so I don’t know if that changes anything. All the studies I read about used 5mg. I will say I haven’t noticed a difference in how other medications I take are absorbed, I also take an edible occasionally and I’ve noticed zero difference in how long it takes to kick in so it gives me hope that maybe my gastric emptying isn’t slow enough to delay my BC too significantly? I don’t know, just things I’m telling myself for reassurance. It also took 1.5 years to conceive my first child so we’re not the most fertile of couples but I can’t exactly rely on that being the case again.

Sorry for the long post, I’m just sick with worry right now and so mad at myself. I would greatly appreciate stories from anyone who was in a similar situation and DIDN’T end up pregnant.

I’m absolutely kicking myself for this, I get my shot through telehealth and I wasn’t warned about the effect on oral BC, I’m usually the type that researches absolutely everything I take but this time I just didn’t, I guess because since they didn’t mention it I didn’t think it would be a problem. I found out about this a few days after I was intimate with my husband and so from what I’ve read it was basically unprotected since my BC won’t have worked. Too late for a plan b and the copper IUD is not an option for me because I don’t react well to it, so I’m sick with worry, I already have a young child and am in no position to have another.

I will be switching my BC method asap, but of course it can’t reverse what’s already been done. For context I am on a micro dose (1.5 mg) and have been for almost a month, so I don’t know if that changes anything. I will say I haven’t noticed a difference in how other medications I take are absorbed, I also take an edible occasionally and I’ve noticed zero difference in how long it takes to kick in so it gives me hope that maybe my gastric emptying isn’t slow enough to delay my BC too significantly? I don’t know, just things I’m telling myself for reassurance. It also took 1.5 years to conceive my first child so we’re not the most fertile of couples but I can’t exactly rely on that being the case again.

Sorry for the long post, I’m just sick with worry right now and so mad at myself. I would greatly appreciate stories from anyone who was in a similar situation and DIDN’T end up pregnant.

I’ve been on tirzepatide for almost a month now (1.5 mg) and I take oral birth control (Opill), I had no idea it lowers the effectiveness of birth control pills and just recently learned this so now I’m feeling pretty worried. I did have sex recently and I’m due to ovulate at some point this week but I will be taking a plan B and changing my birth control method asap, I’m still scared of a pregnancy scare though. Has anyone else been this situation, and do you think the fact it’s a micro dose could have less effect on the absorption? In an article I read it said the effectiveness of birth control pills was reduced by 20% after a 5mg dose, which is a lot higher than what I’m on.

I’ve been on tirzepatide for almost a month now and I take oral birth control (Opill), I had no idea it lowers the effectiveness of birth control pills so now I’m feeling pretty worried. I did have sex recently and I’m due to ovulate at some point this week. I’m going to be a nervous wreck until my period comes I’m sure. I will also definitely be switching birth control methods now that I know this. Has anyone here gotten pregnant in this situation? I’d like to believe the risk is low but honestly not sure.

ETA: I’m also on 1.5 mg right now which is basically a micro dose, not sure if that changes things but I’m hoping it may interfere with the BC pill less because it’s a lose dose.

I started tirzepatide almost a month ago and I take the mini pill (Opill), I was unaware tirzepatide lowers the effectiveness of the pill and now I’m worried. I had sex yesterday and just found out today, according to my app ovulation is 4-5 days away. Should I take plan b now or will I be okay? Am now looking into other forms of birth control.

I’m a younger SAHM in my mid twenties with a 16 month old daughter. We live in a really rural area and even though I know there’s some other moms near me who also stay home I haven’t had any opportunities to meet or talk to them, so it can get pretty lonely. I know it’s probably a long shot, but if there’s any other moms who’d like to chat or even become friends I’d love to hear from you! I’ve tried to reach out to others before but I usually don’t get a reply back so I’m not hopeful but thought it’d be worth a try!

A few months ago I found this cute little toy keyboard at Salvation Army for like a $1, seemed brand new so I thought it was a steal. I don’t know what make or brand it is, I can’t find any markings on it. Anyway, after my daughter stops playing with it for a few minutes it has a weird little kid’s voice that says “bye bye” every time, which is part of the design, it’s not paranormal or anything, but the spooky thing is it will just randomly keep saying it every once in a while. If I leave it on it seems to have a mind of its own, you’ll hear “bye bye” on and off constantly and then sometimes the keys will sound like they’re being pressed but no one is near it.

It’s probably completely harmless and just maybe a bit broken, but I think it’s quite creepy all the same. I forgot to turn it off last night and heard “bye bye” as I was going to the toilet at 3am, that was a little unnerving I will say 😅.

We haven’t officially told anyone we’re not planning on having anymore, my daughter is still quite young so we’re not getting the questions yet, but I do plan on answering honestly if I am asked. I really don’t think most people would care too much, as they shouldn’t because it’s not their business, but I know who will be complaining (MIL).

She’s made it very clear she has something strongly against people who only have one child (not surprising as she’s an extremely judgemental, petty person). When I was pregnant a relative asked me in front of MIL if I’d want to do this again, to which I made a comment like maybe not as I feel content with the idea of just one, cue MIL interrupting me with a massive spiel on how selfish it is to only have one kid and that they need siblings, it’s wrong, blah blah blah.

Then at Easter this year one of her nieces was there with her only son, a three year old, who was hyperactive and wild as most kids that age are. Well, MIL would not stop making comments like “you can tell he has only child syndrome” and “this is what happens when you don’t give him siblings”, it was downright mean and unnecessary. Needless to say, she’s made her opinion very clear, so I’m sure we’ll hear allll about it when she finds out we’re OAD. Don’t really care as I don’t like her and we’re low contact anyway, but Jeeze, why people feel almost personally offended by the fact you don’t live life the way they think you should is so bizarre.

I just took my first 1mg shot on Friday, so far I’m not really feeling anything different. My appetite is the same, I’m finding it a bit easier to stay within my calorie deficit but I could definitely eat more if I let myself. I was talking to someone else who’s on a different glp-1 program and they said 1mg is a really low starting dose and not enough to make a difference. I am intending to up my dose to 2mg on the third week, but she made me feel like I was wasting my money on 1mg. What are other people’s experiences with this? It’s what I was prescribed to do when I signed up so I don’t know if everyone is started on 1mg or not.

I took my first shot of 1mg on Friday, so it’s not quite been a full week yet. The differences I’m noticing are pretty subtle, I don’t feel my appetite has decreased by much but I do find myself being more accepting of my calorie restrictions which I really struggled with before. I find it easier to exert my self control and say no to a second cookie, but my appetite is still the same, like I definitely don’t forget to eat like I’ve heard some people say.

Im hoping to lose 20 pounds of breastfeeding weight (I’m 5’5, 156 lbs) in four months (all my budget will allow right now) so I’m hoping I’ll start to feel a decrease in appetite soon, but I know I may not be the type to lose a bunch of it in the first month. I realise I may get flack for using it short term but I need the extra help to reach my goal and I’m not ashamed to admit that.

I have been given permission to increase to 2mg by the third week so I probably will. So far no bad side effects thankfully.

I’d like to hear other people’s experiences of their first week!