1st cycle with clomid

[SPJD]

welcome maybebaby! no lectures from me - I just didn't know you could order prescription medication online. I wish you the best and hope everything runs smoothly for you. I am happy to hear you have a plan in motion and a 'just in case' plan in the event that you have some wacky side effects. Since you won't be monitored by a doctor, will you be using opk's? Temping?

plsbpositive - i too have had quite a few side effects from Clomid. The cramping for sure - i start to feel it after i have finished my pill days (cd 3-7) and I feel them more and more as I near ovulation, and then again as I am nearing the end of my cycle. To me, it is a good sign the medication is stimulating the ovaries to do what they are supposed to do. I have also had minor lower back pain that happens fairly infrequently - might feel it once or twice a day for 5-10 mins at a time. The cramping/lower abdomen tenderness and bloating are the side effects that are most pronounced for me. I also tend to feel a little nauseated but I do have a sensitive stomach.

From what you have described it sounds like all is working well and that your side effects are par for the course. (i.e. normal considering how the medication is meant to work) - the stuffy nose could be a coincidence - changing of the seasons or lowered immune system (especially if you are feeling the stress of TTC) can cause that. My RE told me any very painful cramps or nausea to the point of vomiting, and dizziness are causes for concern. As are visual disturbances - she said blurriness should be reported. I am no expert but what you have sounds mild and normal. Because this is your first cycle don't be shy to call in any questions or concerns you might have. I did that my first cycle cause, like you, I was concerned that I was having what I felt were alot of side effects on only 50mg of Clomid. My RE told me that it is a good thing that I am responding well to the lowest dose and that as long as I feel that I can manage the side effects there is no reason to stop treatment

I hope that offers you some reassurance. Best of luck this cycle! Not long until you can test!

 

[MaybeBaby1013]

Thanks for the welcomes! You can order certain prescription meds from Mexico because they don't require a prescription there. You can also travel there and bring home meds if you wanted to. I used a reputable website and googled the reviews (all good) to make sure it was legit. I got the website from another TTC board that I just lurk on. I will be using OPKs, I would love to temp but I get up all different times in the morning as I have problems sleeping.

Who is taking their clomid at night? I can't remember if it was in this thread or another where someone said it helps lessen the effects. I think I'll try that.

 

[tryn2Bamommy]

Welcome maybebaby.

I took my clomid at night and saw no side effects. I took each night at around the same time.

Update on my progress: today was my day 21 testing, she said everything is looking good and should have the results of my bloodwork by tomorrow. I may have to go back in for more bloodwork depending on my levels she thinks my levels may not be where they need to be at day 21 since i ovulated later than the norm. Crossing my fingers this is my month. If its not she wants me to try taking the clomid days 3-7 so i ovulate closer to day 14. I'll keep you guys updated.

Any updates?

 

[SPJD]

I had my CD14 u/s and b/w today and need some advice

so I must have been spoiled by my last sonographer - she told me last month that i had 2 follicles that would likely release - confirmed where they were located (but not the size).

I had a different sonographer today and she wouldn't even tell me what my endo lining thickness is let alone if i had any viable looking follicles. The strange thing is that I have been feeling tenderness and cramping on my left side today but it didn't look like there were any follicles on that side - i am cd14 - could they have released already? And again from what I could see on the ultrasound it looked like there were 2 on the right ovary that were fairly large. Is it possible to release eggs from both ovaries but at different CDs?

Last month I felt cramping on the left side and so I wasn't surprised to see the follicles on the left. This month I had the same feelings on the left but no confirmation of follicles on the left ovaries - instead it looked like follicles on the right but I have had no tenderness or cramping on the right! Bah! I left that appointment so frustrated!

Any thoughts? Advice?

 

[plsBpositive]

Maybebaby, I took it at night. I didn't have any side effects while taking it. But right after taking it, I had breakouts, and large one as if I'm going thru puberty again. And right after ovulation, I'm getting signs & symptoms of PMS. I don't usually have PMS but now I'm having cramps, bloating, constipation and sore nipples. But each body reacts differently to the meds. Mine was probably the worst. I was ordered clomid for low progesterone, I think this is my body's way of balancing estrogen and progesterone.

Tryn2bmommy, how did your blood work go? I'm already anxious, mine is scheduled on Monday.

SPJD, Have you confirmed ovulation via opk? As far as I know, ovulation is signaled by the release of an egg. If two eggs are released at diff CD, that could mean ovulation happened twice. I'll ask my dr about this on my next appointment. I'm also curious about this.

 

[SPJD]

plsbpositive - I haven't used opk's since going on Clomid. Because my RE's instructions are pretty strict and I go in to get b/w done to confirm ovulation on day 21, I don't see the point. My doc only wants us to BD every other day because of DH's sperm counts. The only benefit of using opk's would be to know exactly when 'o' occured, but it wouldn't change our BD schedule of CD 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20.

In terms of ovulating from both sides of your ovaries, I have read this is possible but that it has to happen within 24 hours of each other, otherwise the follicles that did not release within 24 hours of the first one(s) get reabsorbed by the ovary. From what I have read, it is not possible to ovulate at different times within your cycle. So you couldn't ovulate from your left ovary on day 14 and then your right ovary on day 17, for example.

I did have an opportunity to talk to my doctor's assistant today about the pain I am feeling on the left side, although the ultrasound showed viables follicles on the right side and suggested it could be referred pain. i.e. I am feeling the pain that is actually originating on the right side, on my left side. Apparently it can happen with this sort of thing, though it is more commonly seen in other ailments or conditions (i.e. pain felt in the neck and or shoulders of someone who is having a heart attack) - referred pain is not the same as radiating pain though. So perhaps this is the reason for the pain on the left. She did mention that if the pain gets progressively worse/severe that I should go to emerg since its likely not related to my reproductive system at all. They took a closer look at my u/s to see if anything looked suspicious or 'off' and could not see anything out of the ordinary. (I have had an ovarian cyst in the past that expelled itself with AF, but they could not see anything out of the ordinary)

So I guess it's a wait and see game again. I just hope that my b/w confirms ovulation this month. I may just crack and buy an opk this month to monitor more closely since it does seem to be different than last month and now i am worried i won't ovulate at all this month. *sigh*

 

[tryn2Bamommy]

Well my bloodwork came back and my doctor wants me to come back on tuesday and repeat thd bloodwork because she say no spike in my levels. She told me it could either mean i ovulated late or not at all this month. If my new bloodwork comes back the same then i will be put back on provera and up my dosage of clomid. Feeling a little defeated right now, i guess i wanted to believe i would somehow be the 1 in 5 that gets pregnant on the first month. Ill keep you guys updated on my final results.

 

[zelly1]

Hi ladies, hope you don't mind me joining in.

I am also on my 1st month of taking clomind after trying to conceive for apprx 2.5 yrs, I am on CD4 and taking clomind CD 2-6. Have a scan on 14 April to see if they have worked. I take mine in the morning about 9ish and no side effects

Good luck ladies, I have know a few people to get PG taking it, one conceived twins!!!

 

[SPJD]

Well my bloodwork came back and my doctor wants me to come back on tuesday and repeat thd bloodwork because she say no spike in my levels. She told me it could either mean i ovulated late or not at all this month. If my new bloodwork comes back the same then i will be put back on provera and up my dosage of clomid. Feeling a little defeated right now, i guess i wanted to believe i would somehow be the 1 in 5 that gets pregnant on the first month. Ill keep you guys updated on my final results.

So sorry to hear about your disappointing appointment. If you are used to irregular cycles that are longer in length it is possible that you ovulated later. Also, what days were you prescribed to take Clomid? I know days 3-7 induce ovulation closer to day 14, but days 5-9 can cause ovulation to occur later - closer to days 17 or 18.

However, do keep in mind that even if you didn't ovulate this month, the doctor can increase your dosage - please try not to feel defeated. (I know this is so much easier said than done - I guess I just know how you feel and wish I could say something more comforting to ease the disappointment and frustration)

If memory serves me correctly, you were only put on 25mg of Clomid? I know that my RE referred to 50mg of Clomid as the 'lowest dose' - but maybe that is the lowest dose that my clinic starts with. I am sure your doctor will increase your dose if you didn't ovulate this month.

Please keep us dated on your next appointment. Let's hope it reflects the right numbers for ovulation **BIG HUG**

 

[SPJD]

Hi ladies, hope you don't mind me joining in.

I am also on my 1st month of taking clomind after trying to conceive for apprx 2.5 yrs, I am on CD4 and taking clomind CD 2-6. Have a scan on 14 April to see if they have worked. I take mine in the morning about 9ish and no side effects

Good luck ladies, I have know a few people to get PG taking it, one conceived twins!!!

Hi Zelly! Welcome! (of course we don't mind you joining in!)

Keep us posted on your progress and best of luck with your upcoming scan!

 

[FrenchieCA]

Hi ladies! This is a great feed so far, and I'd love to join.

I am only on CD4. I will start my second round of Clomid tomorrow. The first round worked (with ovulation), but still not BFP. We timed everything right, so it's a little frustrating. Trying to stay positive and be happy that I actually ovulated (the first time in 8 months!).

Besides trying to BD on the right days, anyone have any tricks to boost chances once we start ovulating? I ordered Pre-seed to try this cycle since the Clomid dried up cm. Hopefully that will make a difference and bring on a nice BFP!

Good luck everyone!!!

 

[plsBpositive]

Tryn2bamommy - just hang on there. Maybe the dr tested you early that's why the results where not showing ovulation. Since this is your first of clomid, your dr might re-adjust your dosage on your second round if ever there is a need for one.

Zelly1 - hello there! Feel free to update us with your progress and make sure you post any side effects of clomid or symptoms prior to or post ovulation.

FrenchieCA- glad that you ovulated on your first round! How I wish we will all have our clomid success stories in the next few days. Same as with you, I also use preseed from CD 12-18. Also I make sure that I exercise regularly to relieve stress. When you're ttc, you are most definitely under a lot of stress so make sure that you practice stress relieving techniques.

Maybebaby- have you started using clomid?

SPJD - did you get your bw results? How was it? I do hope that it confirmed ovulation.

As for me....I'm on CD21, 7DPO
1DPO til 5DPO - cramps
5DPO - 6DPO my bowel movement has been off. It's like I do it every after meal. Sorry for TMI!
6DPO til now - creamy CM and I always have the wet feeling down there.
Now I'm a bit stressed with all these signs and if they mean anything! But it seems those are inconclusive. The definite confirmation of pregnancy is missed period and confirmed BFP. 2ww really sucks!

Also, I just did my progesterone bw and the result was 24.5. The nurse said that they prefer it over 12 and since mine is higher than that, it is conclusive that I ovulated with 25mg clomid. I will try to hold testing until 10DPO. I advised DH to try and stop me from testing until Friday. I'm wishing that our prayers will be answered this cycle and will have a healthy pregnancy. I will include you guys on my prayer!

 

[SPJD]

plsbpositive - happy to hear you def ovulated! the two week wait is the worst, but you are halfway there Your progesterone levels are good - keeping my fingers crossed that this could be your month!! good luck with waiting until Friday to test!

in the meanwhile, try to keep busy! now that the weather has warmed up here in Ottawa I have started taking walks which helps me to destress and keep my focus away from all this madness! The fresh air def helps too! I also have started to try some new dinner recipes (healthy ones!) which has also proved to be a good diversion.

I am currently only CD18, my b/w to confirm ovulation is this Thursday and my follow up for both appointments (u/s and b/w on CD 14, and CD 21 b/w) isn't until Monday (a week from today). The good news with the delay in my follow up appointment is that when/if I get the confirmation I have ovulated, I won't have to wait that much longer to test. My follow up on Monday will be CD25.

It will be interesting to see what happens this month - felt different from last month so I am a little worried I didn't even ovulate. But I have heard the effects of Clomid are cumulative and symptoms can vary. I also think if I did ovulate it was on the opposite side this month (last month follicles were seen on the left, this time I think only on the right).

How is everyone else coming along with their cycle?

 

[SPJD]

Hi ladies! This is a great feed so far, and I'd love to join.

I am only on CD4. I will start my second round of Clomid tomorrow. The first round worked (with ovulation), but still not BFP. We timed everything right, so it's a little frustrating. Trying to stay positive and be happy that I actually ovulated (the first time in 8 months!).

Besides trying to BD on the right days, anyone have any tricks to boost chances once we start ovulating? I ordered Pre-seed to try this cycle since the Clomid dried up cm. Hopefully that will make a difference and bring on a nice BFP!

Good luck everyone!!!

welcome FrenchieCA! what dosage of Clomid were you started on? I also found that CM was less than normal once on Clomid. I didn't use PreSeed this month though. Perhaps if its another BFN this month, I will give it a go next month. I have read someone get a bad reaction from it and that's the last thing I want 'down there' at such a crucial time, so I have been nervous to try it.

Best of luck on round 2! I am currently CD18 on my second round of Clomid.

 

[SPJD]

... have any of you had a flushed red face on Clomid? I am not talking about a full on hot flash with sweating, but just a flushed face that feels warm to the touch? I am currently CD18 and I have felt this all day today - its been pretty steady on all day, with only some reprieve this evening.

Could this be Clomid side effects or something unrelated?

PS - even took my temp a couple of times and my temp is normal - no fever

 

[plsBpositive]

... have any of you had a flushed red face on Clomid? I am not talking about a full on hot flash with sweating, but just a flushed face that feels warm to the touch? I am currently CD18 and I have felt this all day today - its been pretty steady on all day, with only some reprieve this evening.

Could this be Clomid side effects or something unrelated?

PS - even took my temp a couple of times and my temp is normal - no fever

I experienced hot flashes (no sweating) but it last just for a few seconds. I forgot what cycle day it was. I thought it was because it's warm here in texas. I googled and they stated that 10% of women taking clomid experience this side effect.

The most noticeable clomid side effect on my end were the cramps! Cramps that were alleviated by going to the bathroom (TMI). And now I'm being paranoid and wondering why the cramps are gone? They said cramping is a sign that the uterus is growing, etc a sign of pregnancy. I'd endure all the pain, just to get pregnant!

Too bad I can't get any fresh air around here. We've got high pollen alert in our area! Me and DH were out on tha track on the weekends. And now I've got a runny and itchy nose. But still, I wouldn't trade my texas heat for your snows!

 

[FrenchieCA]

Hi ladies! This is a great feed so far, and I'd love to join.

I am only on CD4. I will start my second round of Clomid tomorrow. The first round worked (with ovulation), but still not BFP. We timed everything right, so it's a little frustrating. Trying to stay positive and be happy that I actually ovulated (the first time in 8 months!).

Besides trying to BD on the right days, anyone have any tricks to boost chances once we start ovulating? I ordered Pre-seed to try this cycle since the Clomid dried up cm. Hopefully that will make a difference and bring on a nice BFP!

Good luck everyone!!!

welcome FrenchieCA! what dosage of Clomid were you started on? I also found that CM was less than normal once on Clomid. I didn't use PreSeed this month though. Perhaps if its another BFN this month, I will give it a go next month. I have read someone get a bad reaction from it and that's the last thing I want 'down there' at such a crucial time, so I have been nervous to try it.

Best of luck on round 2! I am currently CD18 on my second round of Clomid.

Thank you =)

I started on 50mg for the first round and just took my first pill of my second round last night. Fingers crossed it works again!!

EKK I didn't know there were side effect of pre-seed. I didn't use it the first round, and was hoping that was the missing link to getting a BFP. Now I'm skeptical.... Will probably try though.

Good luck to you too!

 

[plsBpositive]

Hi frenchieCA!

Did you get any side effects with your 1st round of clomid?

 

[SPJD]

@Frenchie - I wouldn't worry about getting a reaction from PreSeed- I am overly cautious just because I am hypersensitive to medication / new skin care products. I am sure you have nothing to worry about

@plsbpositive - LOL about your texan heat vs our snow! While I do love snow (in moderation!), I wouldn't mind trading in some of our cold temps for warmer weather in our winter months. Ottawa had the coldest winter in 20 years this year. So glad the spring temps are here

thanks for the info about the "hot flushes" side effects - perhaps I am feeling the side effects more which is why they are lasting longer - nothing to be concerned about most likely. I def have been having cramps too - they usually start withing a few days of my last clomid pill and last all the way until ovulation has occurred.

Last month, I had cramping around CD 25 and I just knew they were signalling the beginning of AF - just felt too familiar to be anything else.

I hope your cramping is due to implantation and growing uterus and not AF ! KMFX

 

[MaybeBaby1013]

Nope I didn't start the clomid yet! Still waiting for my prescriptions to come via mail. Then I have to start with provera. Looking at probably testing for BFP in May.