3 months on BCP or Vitex, which is better for pink?

[maidentomother]

I have been pretty set on the Vitex, but since I took a break from it for 2.5 months, it may delay O again the first month or two. Plus, while when not taking anything, my cycles are usually 28 days, they can and do vary and I've had a few longer cycles (31-35 days, plus one 41 day one my first month on Vitex) since I began swaying, I think at least partially due to dietary changes (especially going from 60% fat to 20-30%). Right now, if my next 3 cycles are close to 28-30 days, and I keep Oing around CD18, I will O around Dec 4th. The timing is important bc I am aiming for a due date as close to Sep 1st as possible, and I'd like to keep any potential late due dates around the 1st of the month if I don't conceive my first cycle trying. (Yes, I know all this planning is uber-boy-mommish, but I'm set on this. I'm trying to get the planning out of my system in advwnce of TTC.)

If I take BCPs for 3 months, the timing will be perfect, and in the past I have always Oed in a timely manner coming off them. Probably bc I usually O on the pill anyway, or did 10 years ago. The pill dries me out much more thoroughly than Vitex & diet, so there is that, too. And I could maybe get clomid (I'd try 25mg, and I'd try to get monitored) to further assure the timing. Or maybe I could take Vitex while on the pill? I'm afraid if I started Vitex right after stopping the pill, it might delay O.

Or maybe I should TTC while ON the pill, if I can confirm I still O on it and do for those 3 months? Ladies, what would you do if you were crazy like me?

I know I'm totally overthinking this, but I also know I will skip a month if the timing isn't right (I have already) and since I want Sep 1st, Oct 1st, Dec 1st, or April 1st approximate due dates only, I don't have many chances in the year as is. And of course, trying to sway pink my hardest would be nice, too.

[kaseybaby]

I wouldn't bother trying to TTC on the pill, it will be a waste of your timing.

[maidentomother]

In the past I have, that's why I considered it as an option. I would definitely only try one month, if I didn't conceive right away I'd go off the pill.

But now I'm thinking Vitex + pill would be best for my 3 months, then go off the pill but stay on Vitex for my attempt month. If it is safe to take them together?

[atomic sagebrush]

WE don't have the data to say for sure but my gut instinct is that BCP sway harder than vitex.

would not TTC while taking pill as odds of conception/successful pregnancy are low

[maidentomother]

Alright then, the pill it is. It will be less stressful for me, too, to know the timing will work out. I'll have a bit more leeway if I O late coming off the pill. Thank you!