anyone else starting clomid next month, or can share their clomid experiences?

[MummyDonz]

First raspberry leaf tea drunk and it wasn't too bad at all. Think I'll drink it up until ovulation.

 

[Starbunny711]

As far as red raspberry leaf tea goes, I've always heard that you should only drink it UP to ovulation, but not afterwards, as it can cause contracting muscle movements of the uterus that aren't optimal for implantation, etc., but I could be TOTALLY wrong, LOL. The interwebs are not always accurate with such information, LOL.

I'm on CD5 today. I'll be taking my third dose of clomid in about an hour. So far, no headaches, but been having hot flashes off and on and have been sleeping like a ROCK at night and having a really hard time waking up in the morning. I think I'm getting off easy on the side effects, LOL.

Yeah, my periods off BCP have been crazy short and light. Last cycle, I only had a 2 day period and it was LIGHT both days (I have a thin uterine lining). This time, I had 1 light day, 2 medium days, 1 light day (mostly spotting) and it looks like I'm done now. Short as well, but better than the last one. I think that's why I'm having to take all the estrogen to build up a better lining.

FX for us all!!!

 

[MummyDonz]

My specialist didnt mention anything about estrogen. He was hopeful that clomid alone would work. I hope he's right!

 

[Trina86]

Hi ladies,
Best of luck on the new cycles!!
I'm on CD 20 without any spotting or sign of AF, which for me is a miracle because I have been having such short cycles so an extension on the cycle is a small improvement already. I am having day 21 progesterone bloods tomorrow, hopefully I ovulated!
I have had on and off ovary cramping for a few days now, especially on the left side. It is hard to know if I did o or not, but my ovaries are certainly doing something, hopefully they are working as they should.
all around!!

Trina

 

[steph_466]

Thats exciting Trina good luck! Let us know how the blood tests go when ya hear back

Last clomid pill tomorrow for this cycle!! Crazy depressed today. But no headache like the rest of the days? Damn hormones sometimes!! I wanted to just stay in bed and cry but of course I had to work today. Even if I didnt I doubt dh would let that anyways. Hopefully tomorrow is a good day!

 

[hopefulfor1st]

Hi guys! I have an appointment next week with my doc about starting clomid again, super excited!!
If AF arrives before then I have one dose leftover from last year I can take, but that would be a miracle I've had 1 AF (which was a chemical pregnancy) 2 months ago and before that nothing for years!! My 8 month old was conceived on my first 50mg round- hoping to be so lucky this time! So where are we all up to on here? So excited to have someone to talk to I don't wanna discuss it with friends no one knows we are ttc again already!

 

[Starbunny711]

Good luck, Trina!

Woohoo, Steph! You're almost done! Hang in there!

Good luck with your next clomid cycle, Hopeful!

Wow, you conceived your son on your FIRST round of 50mg clomid!!! That's amazing news! I truly hope we're so lucky. That'd be awesome.

I'm taking my fourth pill in about an hour. Tomorrow will be my last day. Had a mild headache yesterday evening, but the main thing about clomid for me is the HOT FLASHES. Holy moly. They have been hitting me harder and harder. I've also been extremely lethargic, sleepy, and tired feeling. My ovaries (or ovary area) feel like they're doing something. Not hurting or cramping, but I don't know... Hopefully they're gettin' busy making a follicle or two!! lol

FX for all of us!

 

[hopefulfor1st]

I was extremely lucky I didn't really notice any side effects to clomid except I was abit warmer over all which is good cos I'm normally always freezing so hubby was happy to have me agree on the aircon temp for a week!

 

[LoveCakes]

Hey hopeful, it's great to hear about success, hope you are as lucky this time!

 

[Starbunny711]

Is it normal to be having painful twinges in the abdomen//ovary area on CD 6? (4th day of clomid, taking it CD3-7). It seems like it would be too early for ovulation pains and they aren't terrible, but does this mean stuff is going down in there? That'd be great if good follies are growing.

 

[bumble333bee]

Is it normal to be having painful twinges in the abdomen//ovary area on CD 6? (4th day of clomid, taking it CD3-7). It seems like it would be too early for ovulation pains and they aren't terrible, but does this mean stuff is going down in there? That'd be great if good follies are growing.

Hi Starbunny, I am on my second round of 50, and am on my 5th day on Clomid. With both cycles I have had the same painful twinges on both sides. Really uncomfortable. I *think* it is normal, as I have read that a lot of other people have had the same issue.

 

[Starbunny711]

Hi Starbunny, I am on my second round of 50, and am on my 5th day on Clomid. With both cycles I have had the same painful twinges on both sides. Really uncomfortable. I *think* it is normal, as I have read that a lot of other people have had the same issue.

Thanks, Bumble! Yeah, things were pretty uncomfortable yesterday night and now I just took my last pill, so I'm betting they'll be pretty uncomfy today and maybe tomorrow. I'll deal with it, though. Especially if it means they're working properly!

 

[MummyDonz]

I'm worried it won't work for me this cycle just because I haven't got pains yet although I I ly just had my last pill yesterday and didnt start getting pains until 4 days after last pill. I'm probably worried about nothing.

 

[Trina86]

Well, shit. I had my day 21 progesterone blood work done yesterday, and got a call today (at work and I cried my eyes out after) that my progesterone was only 1.4. So didn't ovulate-they were looking for anything over 10. I can't believe I didn't o even on clomid. To say I'm devastated is an understatement. Never mind that I'm obviously not pregnant or going to be this cycle, but seriously what is WRONG with my body! I felt so optimistic too because I am on day 22 and still no spotting or any sign of AF. For the first time in a year I am just praying my AF shows up soon so I can get started on next cycle. They have upped my dose from 50mg to 100mg day 3-7.
Sorry for the negative post, I am just having a really hard day. I know that some people end up ovulating on a higher dose, so I hope that's the case for me.

 

[Starbunny711]

Oh, Trina. I'm so sorry to hear that! Maybe you'll ovulate late? If not, hopefully the higher doses will really, REALLY work well for you! Hang in there!

 

[Trina86]

Thanks Starbunny. Maybe I will ovulate late, maybe not. I was quite optimistic the 50 mg would make me o. Fingers crossed 100mg works out!

 

[LoveCakes]

Hey Trina, looks like 50mg didn't work for me this cycle either. If I don't get AF by day 35 (which is unlikely) I'll be on to 100mg. Here's hoping it does the trick for both of us!

 

[skarcm2010]

Hi Ladies - I have PCOS and am on my 2nd round of Clomid (50mg on CD5-9). Today I had my u/s for follicle check. It appears that I have 2 follicles that are half way to where they should be. My doc has ordered a 2nd round of 50mg Clomid (2nd round for this cycle) to be started tonight. I then have another u/s on Tuesday to see if the extra Clomid helps. If not or if I don't get pregnant this cycle then my doc is switching me to Femara.

Trina - I feel for you and hope you have more success on your higher dose.

Lovecakes - hoping the higher dose works for you as well.

 

[steph_466]

Thinking about you Trina! Sorry the 50 mg dose didnt work Keep your hopes up that it will next month One step at a time hun!

 

[Trina86]

Hey Trina, looks like 50mg didn't work for me this cycle either. If I don't get AF by day 35 (which is unlikely) I'll be on to 100mg. Here's hoping it does the trick for both of us!

Hi Lovecakes, good luck on the increased dose! What cd are you on? I'm on cd 23 and don't know when to expect AF. Keep me posted on how things go!