### Human:\nhow critical is it to take birth control at the same time every day? . my schedule is hectic and changes. i don't really have a set time that i do anything except put my kids to bed so i have been trying to take my pill right after. unfortunately sometimes i go right to bed because i am exhausted and i forget to take my pill until morning.\n\n### Assistant: missing a bcp for a few hours is not usually a problem. missing the pill for a day or two. or three can be an issue. do the best that you can. put your birth control pills with your toothbrush and you are more likely to remember.