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

[lulu8254]

no luck this month... onto round 3 in a couple of days. hoping others have had more luck than me

 

[eyemom]

Sorry lulu, hope 3rd time's the charm.

 

[lulu8254]

thanks eyemom...

 

[jo247]

Hello, I am new on here. I due to start Clomid tomorrow (cd2-6). I was told I needed a tracking scan cd 9-12 but hospitar can only see me on cd 14. Just wondered whether that is ok? I know some people take Clomid days 3-7, would that be better if scan is later? Have no clue what to expect x

 

[jo247]

I am starting my first round of Clomid tomorrow. I have been put on 100mg cd2-6. I was advised to have tracking scan between cd9-12 but hospital can only do cd14. Does anyone know if that is a bit late or whether I should take Clomid cd3-7 instead perhaps?

 

[eyemom]

Hi Jo! Welcome! I have no idea how to answer your question really, but I wanted to at least respond. I am on a different dose/schedule altogether, so I have no relevant personal experience. If there's still time, maybe try calling your Dr's office to see what they say? I am not being monitored, and it seems like it would probably be different for ladies who take it earlier in the cycle. But when I was prescribed to take it CD 5-9, my Dr said I should ovulate within 5-7 days of taking the last pill. (I've heard others say 5-10, maybe.) Again, I doubt that would hold true when you finish your pills on CD 6, but still I wonder if it would cut it close? On the other hand, maybe they schedule these scans all the time and they know what they're doing??? But you don't want to miss what they're looking for.... Sorry I'm no help. Good luck!

 

[lulu8254]

ah I'm the same Jo, I am taking them on CD5-9 and not being monitored at this stage, I've done two cycle and the earliest I've ovulated is CD18 which was 9 days after taking my last tablet. I would take eyemom's advice and call your drs office or even the place doing the scan and talk to them about your concerns. good luck with it.

 

[QueenKingfish]

Jo,

Welcome! For sure call your doc - sometimes they can call and get you in when you need to be (there are always spots open for emergencies and urgent scans).

AFM, I'm feeling pretty out. CD 27 (usually 28-29 with the Metformin) and I've been having cramping the past few days and a tinge of pink to my cm. Any other symptoms I've had are either my general AF symptoms or could be just the Clomid. Praying AF holds off until Monday & the Drs office is open on the holiday so I can get my Rx for round 2 on time.

 

[lulu8254]

hi ladies..
just checking in to see how everyone is doing? I got my + OPK this morning, early on CD14 fingers crossed that is a good sign....

 

[SPJD]

Thank you QueenKingFish. I had no idea. I will try to keep hopeful and work on eating clean and taking vitex in the meantime.

I wish you all the greatest of luck!!!!

Anyone making diet changes or other lifestyle changes to help succeess with clomid ?

I have started going back to the gym - 4 to 5 days a week (3 days resistance training, 2 days cardio, then alternate the following week).

Have also been limited processed/junk food (refined sugars, simple carbs) and eating much more of the healthy stuff - lean proteins, veggies, fruits, low fat dairy as per my GP's and RE's recommendations.

I have just started my first cycle - tomorrow will be Day 5 (take third pill of 50mg Clomid).

 

[lulu8254]

ahh so after getting a positive opk on CD14 I am still yet to see a temp rise, considering I'm on CD20 I'm going to go ahead and guess that I won't be ovulating this month.
so that's three cycles done which means I'm off to the specialist. I need a referral first and the earliest I can get into my drs is the end of March which seems so far away. then there will be the wait to see the specialist. this is a never ending waiting game.

sorry ladies, just needed to unload

 

[eyemom]

so sorry lulu

 

[RedRose19]

Im on day 3 of clomid so far and no side effects I hope it stays that way

 

[lulu8254]

thanks eyemom! I'll keep moving forward, I'll get there someday, someway

ooh hopefully it stays that way. this month has been the worst for me. the other two weren't too bad. I had a stack of hot flashes, moodiness and sleeplessness for all three but the last time it was like the intensity of them doubled. fingers crossed it won't be like that for you

 

[SPJD]

So I thought I would update everyone on my first cycle of Clomid.

Good news - the 50mg dose helped me to ovulate - I was being monitored by my RE - day 14 of my cycle I went in for an ultrasound and they were able to see 2 follicles (one 17mm, the other 21mm) both on the left ovary. On day 21 I went back for more blood work and that confirmed that I had ovulated. Endometrium wall was at 10mm which I was told was good and healthy for implantation (should there be a fertilized follicle).

Bad news - Everything about this first round of Clomid was successful EXCEPT for the fact that I did not get pregnant.

So my husband and I move onto our 15th month of TTC our first child. I am feeling sad and impatient, but am trying to keep hopeful considering the medication is doing what it is supposed to be doing.

Any words of encouragement? I am CD #1 of Round 2 and need a cycle buddy so I don't drive myself crazy!

 

[eyemom]

Round 2 did it for me. I was so discouraged after my first round, I felt like nothing was ever going to work. Even though rationally I knew it could take a few more tries. Hope this works for you, and soon. It's encouraging to know your body is doing all the right things! Wishing you the best.

 

[RedRose19]

Sorry hun im sure the next round will be for u, have u tried concieve plus or pree seed I was told by my doctor clomid can make cm in some women hostile, I used concieve plus except one ofmthe nights id tons of ewcm I thought id chance without it! I really hope this cycle is for u! Im currently 8 dpo so im sure ill know soon if ill be joining u in round 2

 

[SPJD]

Thank you eyemom and redrose - I needed that It's funny how some days you can feel super hopeful and optimistic and other days it all feels hopeless and you worry if you will ever be able to conceive a child. Yesterday was definitely one of those not so great days.

I haven't tried preseed or any products like that but I can def say I noticed less CM in my first round than I would normally have - it wasn't absent and there were no issues with our BD but it was definitely less. It could definitely improve things! Thank you for the suggestion.

One thing I am excited about is if we do get pregnant from round 2, we will have a baby around or on Christmas and I very much like the idea of a Christmas baby

One question - did anyone have lighter than normal periods while on Clomid? I am used to much heavier periods however, some of my cycles were 40+ days, whereas it seems Clomid has regulated me back to 28 day cycles. Perhaps that could be why?

 

[RedRose19]

Yeah I noticed even my af while on the clomid, it was about a day shorter ajd nlt extremely heavy like normal. I think its a good sign its working

 

[RedRose19]

I tested today and it was neg feeling so down