3rd Times a Charm***Round 3 of Clomid (TTC#1)

[Hope1409]

Hope- I has an hsg. I was so nervous from reading all the posts online about how horrible it is, but for me it wasn't bad. Just some mild cramping - a minute or two of mild discomfort. It's really not that bad but I have heard it hurts when you have a blockage.

Thanks for that. I really hope I don't have blockage. I think it's more of what they are doing and inserting "down there" that's mentally freaking me out more than the actual cramping pains. How long did the whole procedure last for you? Did you have a lot of spotting afterwards? When were you able to bd again? Sorry for all the questions lol.

 

[ItsMyTyme]

Finally decided that I am quitting TTC for right now... I know I know its still early but my Dr. has pissed me off completely... How is it that the one job that he needs to do he cant do! he hasnt tested me and doesnt listen and i have to complain to get his full attention now on top of that he cant put in a prescription.... GRRRRRRR... so aggravated!

 

[sasha0430]

Hope..I have also had HSG done...it was not too bad...it takes few minutes once they have the tube in...I started to cramp when they started to push dye through...I do not get very bad cramps on my period so I guess it could compare to very painful period cramps...To undue blockage they push dye in with more pressure to try to unblock...before you go take some tylenol...do not take anything that contains aspirin...I have taken tylenol before then after the procedure...I was able to drive myself...I also remember being very tired after wards and sleeping for the rest of the day (procedure was at 1:30pm) and all night...went back to work the next day...you can start bd as soon as you are up to it…I did not spot at all..I did have to wear a pad because dye keeps leaking out for about a day…let see what else…o yea you want to schedule it for a day or two after your period that way process of ovulation has not started…If I think of anything else I will let you know…that was my experience and everyone is different..I agree with notoptimistic I was scared after goggling HSG because so many said it hurt something horrible but just think we are doing this to have little bundle’s of joy and when they are ready to come out I bet it is going to hurt more then and HSG…no sure since I never had kids but from what I have seen on tv and in delivery room when my friend had a baby I say it is pretty painful…but you forget about it…same as HSG..I really cannot remember how much pain I was in…well I wrote to much..good luck hope and hopefully you get BFP this month so that you do not have to have HSG…

 

[brooksbaby]

Finally decided that I am quitting TTC for right now... I know I know its still early but my Dr. has pissed me off completely... How is it that the one job that he needs to do he cant do! he hasnt tested me and doesnt listen and i have to complain to get his full attention now on top of that he cant put in a prescription.... GRRRRRRR... so aggravated!

Sorry you are feeling so discouraged. I'm new to this thread, so I don't know your background, but is there any way you can get a new doctor?

I have had irregular periods my whole life and after many many useless doctor visits, I finally found a doctor who takes the time to listen to me, who has a clear plan, who gives thorough instructions (I'm about to start my first round of Clomid and she typed out step by step instructions for the entire cycle). I also know from the get-go that she'll only do 2 rounds of Clomid for me before doing more testing to see if I have tubes blocked + DH's SA. She said if everything is fine there, they'll do one more round of Clomid before sending me to a fertility specialist.

Maybe take a month "off" and work on finding a new doctor (if that's an option for you)? Best of luck!

 

[ItsMyTyme]

there is an option but TTc-ing has taken over my life and i feel like BDing is nothing but a chore. BUT my husband is going into to the army so were just going to destress ourselves and take a step back and work on our options when we can see a fertility specialist

 

[egg muffin]

Hi everyone out there!
I'm sorry for not being in touch as we were gone on our holiday. So today's my date n AF should be here anytime,btw no symptoms so far,n I'll be starting my 4th round of clomid 50mg when they come.
Any good news from u ladies after third cycle?
Hope 1409 so ur going to Have an IUI now. Best of luck.
My FS gonna put me on clomid for 3 more months now before they do an HSG , I mean huh??

Baby dust to all!!

Xxxxx

 

[Hope1409]

Welcome back! Im sure your holiday was a nice getaway from all this ttc stuff. When do you plan on testing??? This could be your month!! As for me, i went to my doc last week and he ordered an HSG so i go for that on Monday. So july is going to be a natural month and if still no bfp, hes gona do a few more rounds of clomid with added progestrone and if that dowsnt work, i move on to IUI. As if all this isnt hard to deal with, i find out my cousin is pregnant which was unplanned! I couldnt stop crying yesterday! I just pray my time comes next and soon!!!

 

[egg muffin]

Oh sweetheart pls don't feel down . I believe n have a strong hope that our time isn't too far now,though a part of me inside does feel hopeless at times.
I just tested now n it was a bfn . I started crying . I don't understand what's not letting it happen. It's a really very long waiting game. Holiday was quite good n I even forgot bat this ttc'ing thing.
I really feel depressed on coming to know ppl who conceive without even planning. I don't understand how it happens may be its the God or may be they just publicise they weren't trying but it happened in order to gain cheap attention .

Anyways,waiting for Af now. May be coz of no clomid this month they're gonna be late?
I hope ur HSG will be all fine n bring u a good news without having to go into IUI

xx

 

[sasha0430]

hey Hope1049...hang in there...i completely understand your feelings...I go through that a lot...some days are worse then others...

AFM...this was my fourth round of clomid and I have gone to have my 21 progesterone done and this month it came 8.4 or something...so she said that I did not ovulate...so I had a Margarita and my own pity party...they have referred me to RE and also she has prescribed Femera for next round...however when I called to see how much Femera was I was floored...generic is $400.00 +...That is almost as much as IUI...I am waiting to see if insurance is going to cover it...if not then I am just do not know what I am going to do...I am just so frustrated with everything now and want to scream...

GL to all of girls on here...lots and lots and lots of baby dust to all...

 

[Swtshae]

Hi all! I hope you don't mind if I join in!!!!

I sure do hope third times the charm. I started my third and final round of clomid today. The reason it's my final is because if I don't get pregnant this cycle, my OB is referring me to a fertility specialist. With the first two rounds of clomid, my progesterone levels were in the 20s and 30s so the clomid is working. I just haven't gotten pregnant yet. So I'm doing everything I can this month to get a BFP. Unfortunately, I do believe a lot of it is out of my hands.

We shall see what happens. The one main thing I'm doing different this month is using preseed. Has anyone tried that? I hear clomid creates a hostile environment for the sperm and that the preseed can protect the sperm more. I don't know if it will work, but it's worth a try.

Anyone doing anything different this month? Good luck ladies!!

 

[Hope1409]

Hi all! I hope you don't mind if I join in!!!!

I sure do hope third times the charm. I started my third and final round of clomid today. The reason it's my final is because if I don't get pregnant this cycle, my OB is referring me to a fertility specialist. With the first two rounds of clomid, my progesterone levels were in the 20s and 30s so the clomid is working. I just haven't gotten pregnant yet. So I'm doing everything I can this month to get a BFP. Unfortunately, I do believe a lot of it is out of my hands.

We shall see what happens. The one main thing I'm doing different this month is using preseed. Has anyone tried that? I hear clomid creates a hostile environment for the sperm and that the preseed can protect the sperm more. I don't know if it will work, but it's worth a try.

Anyone doing anything different this month? Good luck ladies!!

Hi and welcome! Your situation is similar to mine in that clomid makes you ovulate but you just haven't gotten a bfp yet. I did 4 rounds with no bfp so my doc ordered an HSG for Monday morning. So this cycle will be a natural one and if no bfp again, he's going to try a few more rounds of clomid with progesterone and then refer us to a specialist for iui. I am praying to the baby gods that the HSG and the natural cycle is my ticket to a bfp! I always use Preeseed and love it. Don't use too much as it can get really messy. GL

 

[ItsMyTyme]

Hello ladies, Friday I decided to let my Dr. go. Here is why...
1. It's been 6 months in and I have yet to be tested!
2. I was put on medication without being tested to see if I NEEDED it.
3. He hasn't listened to a word I have said about not a single scare or positive test in the 10 years I have been with my hubby
4. He didn't put the order in for my hubby's SA we had to wait an hour after our appointment time to get the order.
5. My 21 day progesterone test was suppose to be on the 6th (Friday) and again he didn't put the order in for that so I couldn't go.
6. and it is now a month after he was suppose to put in my refills for metformin.

So I start round 5 on my own and hoping that I get my money back because he has done NOTHING to help with the TTC process. So That is what is happening with me lately. Hopefully everyone is doing better than I am and I am praying for your BFP's. With the hubby going into the army we can take a little time off and then go see a specialist and wont have to worry about how we are going to pay for this visit or that test! GL to all you ladies and heres to hoping you have a nice stress-less round of clomid!

 

[Swtshae]

Hello ladies, Friday I decided to let my Dr. go. Here is why...
1. It's been 6 months in and I have yet to be tested!
2. I was put on medication without being tested to see if I NEEDED it.
3. He hasn't listened to a word I have said about not a single scare or positive test in the 10 years I have been with my hubby
4. He didn't put the order in for my hubby's SA we had to wait an hour after our appointment time to get the order.
5. My 21 day progesterone test was suppose to be on the 6th (Friday) and again he didn't put the order in for that so I couldn't go.
6. and it is now a month after he was suppose to put in my refills for metformin.

So I start round 5 on my own and hoping that I get my money back because he has done NOTHING to help with the TTC process. So That is what is happening with me lately. Hopefully everyone is doing better than I am and I am praying for your BFP's. With the hubby going into the army we can take a little time off and then go see a specialist and wont have to worry about how we are going to pay for this visit or that test! GL to all you ladies and heres to hoping you have a nice stress-less round of clomid!

I am so sorry to hear. I know you feel like you wasted months with him, but everything happens for a reason. Just find yourself a better doctor! In the meantime, keep doing what you're doing to get your healthy baby! Good luck to you!

 

[Swtshae]

Hi all! I hope you don't mind if I join in!!!!

I sure do hope third times the charm. I started my third and final round of clomid today. The reason it's my final is because if I don't get pregnant this cycle, my OB is referring me to a fertility specialist. With the first two rounds of clomid, my progesterone levels were in the 20s and 30s so the clomid is working. I just haven't gotten pregnant yet. So I'm doing everything I can this month to get a BFP. Unfortunately, I do believe a lot of it is out of my hands.

We shall see what happens. The one main thing I'm doing different this month is using preseed. Has anyone tried that? I hear clomid creates a hostile environment for the sperm and that the preseed can protect the sperm more. I don't know if it will work, but it's worth a try.

Anyone doing anything different this month? Good luck ladies!!

Hi and welcome! Your situation is similar to mine in that clomid makes you ovulate but you just haven't gotten a bfp yet. I did 4 rounds with no bfp so my doc ordered an HSG for Monday morning. So this cycle will be a natural one and if no bfp again, he's going to try a few more rounds of clomid with progesterone and then refer us to a specialist for iui. I am praying to the baby gods that the HSG and the natural cycle is my ticket to a bfp! I always use Preeseed and love it. Don't use too much as it can get really messy. GL

Hi! When I got my HSG back in April, the doctor that performed it said that many women are known to get pregnant after having the procedure because it flushes out their systems (only if your tubes are open). I hope this works for you.

Yeah, my OB said that if this round doesn't work then I'll be referred to specialist and will discuss the IUI's. I was a bit devasted when I heard that news. I can't believe it has to come to that. I'm hoping this is the month though. Especially with using the preseed. I'm hoping that makes the difference and protects the spermies! I was told to really on use it around my fertile time and to use half of what the directions call for. I PRAY THIS WORK!

 

[Hope1409]

I really hope the HSG shows everything is clear and working. I will let you ladies know how it went...please send positive prayers my way

Itsmytyme it's a good thing you changed your doc. Hopefully this new one will lead you in the right direction and closer to your bfp! Last year after I had my mc, I kept insisting on tests. My doc just kept saying "you fell pregnant once, so we know you have no trouble getting pregnant"....well 4 months later I went back and had to insist on the tests and that's when we found out I had weak ovulation Nd he gave me clomid. Had I not been pushy about tests, I would probably still be trying without the knowledge that I have now About my progesterone. Just be persistent with this new doc and make sure you get what you want!

How is everyone else doing? It would be great to hear some bfp news from you ladies, even if it wasn't the third round

 

[notoptimistic]

hope1409 - good luck with the hsg - I am sure you will do fine!

Itsmytyme - Totally understandable to ditch your doctor. My doctor tested us for everything (blood test, hsg, ultrasound) before putting us on clomid/iui cycles. I mean, if your tubes are blocked, for example, no amount of clomid or other fertility treatments are going to help.

swt- Just think of it this way, clomid with iui will give you a better chance of success than clomid by itself! By the way - the clomid/iui's are really nothing to be worried about - they are so quick and usually pain free (I say usually because for some reason they had trouble getting the catheter into me twice so I had a little light cramping during two of my three iui's)!

Hope/everyone: After three failed clomid/iui cycles I am moving on to IVF. I go in next monday for a blood test to confirm ovulation then start daily injections (luteal lupron protocol). A few weeks ago my doctor reviewed with me all of my options and his opinion was that I should skip right to IVF rather than do more iuis (adding injectables). We agreed with him. I didn't want to do injectables with iui because if I am going to have to inject myself I want it to be for something that will be more likely to work out. IVF success rates are somewhere in the 40 - 45% range for people in my age group (under 35). He told me that clomid/iui's really only have a 10-15 percent success rate and that he felt the 15 percent was overstated. He also told me that iuis with injectables has a 15-20% success rate, but that he felt the 20% was overstated.

 

[ItsMyTyme]

Thanks ladies! We went in this morning to work on getting our money back since he hasn't done a thing and we FINALLY got the results of his morphology and its sad to say that we wont be having any kids anytime soon until his semen improves. He has to see a urologist about the morphology. They told us that he had amateur abnormal sperm morphology. So I am full of tears on all this wasted money and wasted hopes! So someone please give me some good news that at least one of you or even more have gotten their BFP!

 

[Swtshae]

ItsMyTime, first. Keep your head up. I am sorry to hear about the sperm, but glad to know that you have a reason behind the fact that you haven't conceived yet. The good thing about sperm is that it can get better over time so see what they urologist have to say to make those spermies good baby makers.

Good luck and I hope and pray that I have good news for you this month!

 

[StayHopeful]

Hi ladies, I'm back after my break. It was good for me to take a break from B&B and tracking everything fertility-related for the sake of my mental health, but AF showed yesterday and it was just as devastating as usual. So I go back to my doctor on Mon and I'm assuming I'll start round 5 of Clomid on Tues. I'm feeling like this will never happen for me... This month is my last chance for a before my would-have-been due date.

 

[Swtshae]

Hi ladies, I'm back after my break. It was good for me to take a break from B&B and tracking everything fertility-related for the sake of my mental health, but AF showed yesterday and it was just as devastating as usual. So I go back to my doctor on Mon and I'm assuming I'll start round 5 of Clomid on Tues. I'm feeling like this will never happen for me... This month is my last chance for a before my would-have-been due date.

Oh I can only imagine how tough that must be! How long were you TTC when you got your first BFP? Taking a break from the blogs/websites are sometimes helpful. I find myself more relaxed when I'm not logging in daily and everything. I hope you get your BFP this time around. Good luck.