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

[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.

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.

I got my first BFP the first month we started trying, right after coming off the pill. But then when I went in for a six-week scan after my MC, they discovered I hadn't o'd yet and I was diagnosed with PCOS and put on Clomid. Including the month with my BFP and MC, we've been trying for 8 months now. I just never thought that it would take so long this time around since it happened so quickly the first time.

It was definitely helpful to take a break, but I almost felt stressed out because of it at times. Since I wasn't temping or doing opks or anything, i kept wondering if I had actually o'd. I think this time I'll at least do opks, temping probably won't work very well because I'm on my summer break and my sleeping schedule is pretty erratic. But hopefully opks will at least give me a little bit of peace of mind.

 

[StayHopeful]

I keep seeing this on a lot of forums, but I don't know what it means. What is an hsg?

 

[Swtshae]

A HSG (can't remember what it stands for) is a procedure where a balloon is inserted in you uterus and ink is used to see if you have open tubes or not. You get immediate results from the procedure which I found helpful when I had mine done back in April. I had a HSG as part of the fertility process before I was prescribed the clomid. I'm sure it's used to help doctors determine which direction to take to help conception occur. If you have closed tubes, clomid wouldn't be very helpful as the sperm would never meet the eggs.

I don't temp for the same reasons. I'm on summer break so I don't have any sort of schedule. Though I think it would be useful and helpful, I feel it would be another stresser in my life that will just add to the pressure of getting pregnant. I pray to God that this is the month. If I don't get pregnant this month I'll be recommended to go to the fertility specialist where they will consider IUI's. Financially, I don't want to do that. Plus my tubes are open, my husband's sperm is good, I just need help ovulating. I just don't know what to do!!!!!! I am trying preseed this time around. Hopefully that helps!

 

[StayHopeful]

I'm in a similar boat, I think this is the last month before my doctor refers me to a fertility specialist. DH got tested pretty early on and his little swimmers are fine, the only problem we know of is my PCOS. I do ovulate (we only know that because of my first BFP since that happened before we were going to the doctor all the time), but it's not regularly so I've been taking Clomid to help with that. I'm afraid that IUIs are our next step too and I'm really worried about the increasing cost. We've been using preseed since the beginning, I really like it. FX and for both of us this month!

 

[egg muffin]

Hi ladies, hi @stay hopeful be hopeful, it will happen when it's written. I too have PCOS.diagnosed at the age of 19. Now im 24. So this month being a break from clomid,I'm more than a week late with AF , n have tested thrice n all BFNs. I don't understand y is it that.
So I'll test again for the last time in a couple of days n start taking my 4th cycle of 50mg clomid.
So stressed n so desperate.

anyone got their bfp ?

 

[Swtshae]

I'm in a similar boat, I think this is the last month before my doctor refers me to a fertility specialist. DH got tested pretty early on and his little swimmers are fine, the only problem we know of is my PCOS. I do ovulate (we only know that because of my first BFP since that happened before we were going to the doctor all the time), but it's not regularly so I've been taking Clomid to help with that. I'm afraid that IUIs are our next step too and I'm really worried about the increasing cost. We've been using preseed since the beginning, I really like it. FX and for both of us this month!

Thank you! I finally used the preseed today (I'm in the fertile period and was told to use it only at that time) and I liked it. I only used 2g of it because I hear it's so runny and can be messy. My hubby didn't even know. I just told him we were trying something new this month to help get our BFP.

Please keep me posted with things!

 

[StayHopeful]

I don't use the whole amount either, usually between 1-2g and then a little bit on DH too (sorry, TMI). I didn't know you were only supposed to use it during your fertile period, do you know why that is?

FX this month!

 

[Hope1409]

Welcome back StayHopeful, you have been missed!!! Sorry I have been mia for the last few days. Getting the results from my HSG really hit me hard last week. I had panic attacks which I hardly ever do, I lost a good 8lbs cuz I cant eat anything and I have been feeling tender twinges on my left "bad" side since the procedure. The only good news we got was that DH semen analysis was great!!! So at least I am the only damaged one My obgyn told us to try naturally 2 months before seeing an RE, but dh and I want some clear answers on my mixed results so we are going tomorrow morning to talk with an RE to see if she can shed some light on my situation. I am praying to God that it is not as bad as I think it is and that there is options for me to explore before I resort to IVF.

No clomid this cycle for me (or until further notice) so I am not sure if I have ov or not. I use opk's but I have dh look at them because I don't want to know what day I ovulated because then I will just mind f*ck myself in symptom spotting. I got the ewcm 2 days ago, but I feel like I haven't o'd yet. I am under so much stress, I wouldnt be surprised if I don't o at all Oh and on a even sadder note....last year on this day I got my BFP and now look where I am

 

[MLupian]

Hey Ladies,

I am in a similar boat. I am new to the site but about to start my 3rd round of clomid.

1st round was 150mg 5-9 (since I was diagnosed with PCOS). Didn't work to help me ovulate.

2nd round 200mg 5-9 ovluated for the first time ever!

I am now 17dpo and no AF. Keep testing and OB advised me to test again on the 20th before I take clomid. Should I insist for bloodwork or just take the clomid?

I have had cramps and lower back pain off and on for the past 5 days but no sign of AF. My bbs are killing me as well. That has never happened to me but I have read that it could happen especially since I did finally ovulate.

 

[StayHopeful]

Hope, I am so sorry to hear about the mixed results from your hsg and I hope your visit to the RE is helpful! I can't imagine how you must be feeling today, my would-have-been due date is getting nearer and I'm dreading it. We are all thinking of you and have our fingers crossed for you! I know that your next is right around the corner and that this time, it will stick! I was really upset yesterday when my doctor mentioned going to an RE, but my best friend pointed out that it's a good thing, this is a person who can help DH and I reach our goal of becoming parents and can explore options with us that our regular OB can't. We're here for you!

MLupian, I have PCOS as well and I've had super sore bbs every Clomid cycle. My AF has been right on time each time but it's been very light, so my doctor has wanted to be safe each time and has ordered bloodwork before I start another round of Clomid. From what I understand, taking Clomid while pregnant can cause birth defects. It's completely up to you, but I think if it were me I would insist on bloodwork just for the peace of mind.

 

[Hope1409]

Thanks Stayhopeful. I really hope the RE sheds some positive light because if I get any more bad news, I think i will just lose it! This month I wasn't on clomid because of my scheduled HSG and today I am cd17 and still haven't ovulated. I am not sure if its from not being on clomid or if its all the stress I have been under this past week. It just never ends!!! Why is it that those of us that want to be parents so badly have it the hardest. I just don't understand the "big plan" sometimes and I am really scared of the unknown.

 

[StayHopeful]

What you're feeling is completely understandable. It's so hard watching other people become parents so easily and we want it so badly! I'm having a hard time being positive about this month. I keep thinking that it hasn't happened for the last 8 months, what's so different about this one?

 

[Swtshae]

What you're feeling is completely understandable. It's so hard watching other people become parents so easily and we want it so badly! I'm having a hard time being positive about this month. I keep thinking that it hasn't happened for the last 8 months, what's so different about this one?

Yup. I feel the same way. Then I tell myself to lay off the blogs and sites because it only gets me more anxious, but I find relief in being on here and knowing there are women out there that is going through the same thing I am. I hope, wish, and pray this is our month. I got a positive OPK today. Coincidentially we BDed last night and this morning. We were out last night having drinks so that set the mood ; ) Normally, I try to not BD too much so his sperm can be in good supply, but I'm thinking this time around we're just to have more BDing. We're going to have to go at it again before the day ends. I may even try tomorrow too and the next day. I'll try whatever! I like the preseed. It's been nice having the extra moisture down there ; )

Keep me updated and I'll do the same. Baby dust everyone.

 

[Hope1409]

So ladies my RE appt was today. She looked over my HSG films and concluded that the next step for us would be IVF. But of course before that I would need to have the surgery where they look at the tubes and if they need to be removed then they remove it. Once that is done, I can start the IVF plan which is a loooong one! Not to mention expensive

I really don't understand why this TTC journey has brought me down this route, I don't think I will ever understand. I am just numb right now and just want to fast forward everything to when I am holding my bundle of joy in my arms.

 

[Swtshae]

So ladies my RE appt was today. She looked over my HSG films and concluded that the next step for us would be IVF. But of course before that I would need to have the surgery where they look at the tubes and if they need to be removed then they remove it. Once that is done, I can start the IVF plan which is a loooong one! Not to mention expensive

I really don't understand why this TTC journey has brought me down this route, I don't think I will ever understand. I am just numb right now and just want to fast forward everything to when I am holding my bundle of joy in my arms.

Oh I'm so sorry to hear! I know it must be tough right now and I'm sure there is nothing I can say to make you feel better. The good thing is you've been pregnant before so you know you can get pregnant. It's just a matter of when and what method will give you your BFP again. Yes the IVF's and everything are more expensive, but before you even think about all that just try to process the information you were given today before you make any decisions. Also speak with your mate about it because I'm sure that will make you feel better.

Again I know the news must be devastating, but don't give up!!!! Good luck and please keep me posted with everything!

 

[MLupian]

Hey ladies,

Sorry for stalking and jumping in. So sorry to hear about your situation Hope . I am currently on AF and about to start my 3rd round of clomid. Hopefully this is it for us. After this my OB said we need to move on.

 

[egg muffin]

No AF no BFP this month , starting 4 th cycle 50 mg from Tom

 

[MLupian]

No AF no BFP this month , starting 4 th cycle 50 mg from Tom

Sorry to hear that! Hope the 4th cycle is it for you!

 

[StayHopeful]

Swtshae, good luck this cycle! I definitely agree with you about preseed. I'm on CD 7 and in the middle of taking Clomid, so I won't worry about OPKs for another few days. I've been o'ing around CD 17, so it will probably be the same this cycle.

Hope, I'm so sorry about the news that you got at your appointment today and I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. Just know that we are all here for you.

 

[Smileyz]

Hi,

I have been reading from this website since my husband and I started trying in January. My cycles were a little shorter then usual and I haven't had the easiest pds. I was diagnosed with didelphys uterus and I have two cervixes. We started really charting and all that good stuff in march. My Gyno put me on clomid days 3-7, estradiol days 8-12 and progesterone days 17-next cycle or continue until complete if no period occurs.

I feel like I'm always stressed that it is nt going to happen for me and I am finishing up round 2 and I just want to know if anyone else has taken all these other pills? Anyone experienced with estradiol or progesterone?

Baby dust to all !