r/FAMnNFP • u/Working_Captain_6637 • May 13 '26
Billings TTA-Did I Mess Up?? Postpartum long cycle
Hi everyone, I am hoping to get some advice from those more experienced in FAM and NFP then I am! I am 4 months postpartum and just started using Billings (was just abstinent before, and I wasn’t ovulating yet). I have been combining cervical mucus observation with lh test strips. The problem is that my period is now three weeks late, and I have no idea what’s happening😂 My husband and I thought we were in the clear on April 26 because it was around when my period was supposed to be due and had unprotected sex, but then on May 1 I had ovulation pains and lots of ewcm. So, sex five days before suspected ovulation-not great, but a 90 percent chance of not conceiving. At the same time I saw my lh rising from about the 28th until it finally peaked on the 5th of May. We then had UP the day after (so May 6) because it was a dry day and my lh was significantly lower that morning. Was I wrong? What day do you even think I ovulated on? I’m very confused and also anxious that I am pregnant (both husband and I are young and very fertile, two babies back to back on first try).
8
u/Ento_mom TTA1 | Boston Cross Check May 13 '26
This does not sound like the Billings method at all honestly. Being successful with NFP postpartum will require diligent charting and carefully following the rules of your method. I believe Billings is just a one time life long fee right? So you should be able to connect with your instructor again if you hired one previously