Clomid Buddies (moved to LTTTC board)

[Ask4joy]

Thanks for the feedback ladies. I totally agree that I should wait at least a year before doing something that invasive. I think I'll just ask my doc to do the hsg by itself for the time being and maybe ask to be referred to a fertility specialist.

Belle - I've been wondering the same thing about implantation and auto-immune responses since my CP in June...especially now knowing DH has above average swimmers! Still hoping that it's going to happen any month now.

 

[2much]

For you ladies who've had a Clomid AF, was it heavy? I'm so use to light AFs.. I've had heaps of back pain and cramping too

Yes mine was heavier- but it did end faster (I did start another round of Clomid CD3-7 again, and AF was gone by CD4 which is early for me).

I'm really feeling anxious about possible endo surgery. I've read it takes several weeks to recover and no longer be in pain. Not to mention, being under and being cut open in my lower abdomen in several places makes me very uneasy. I'm wondering if I should get a second opinion before going ahead with it. I know people who have had it done and then conceived the next cycle...I just hate not knowing if it's necessary (there's no way to confirm endo without laparoscopic surgery.) I don't have painful sex (one of the major symptoms) but the first 2 days of AF have always been very painful (mostly back pain).

Joy- I had a laparoscopy back in 2009 due to suspected endometriosis. I did not have endo, but the recovery took me longer than the "couple of days" the doctor said. I hate how they downplay procedures, ugh. Everyone's different, but it took me probably two weeks to walk normally, my abdomen hurt so badly. I know the incisions make you nervous but only one of mine was/is visible. It's right under my belly button and I'm not a fan of it. But it isn't bad at all. The other incision is along the pubic line and it's so tiny.

I managed to not test today- tomorrow is my official test day. After my faint line yesterday I guess I just felt like it would be crushing to get a BFN, lol. I know that sounds so pathetic but I just can't deal with another let down right now. My boobs hurt SO bad, which is a symptom I've never had before. I can barely wear a bra. I need ideas how to deal with this! LOL.

 

[sarah2211]

I have an autoimmune disease and they are quite common in my family. I tried to find out more about whether it could be effecting our chances but my specialist wasn't really that interested. I know that Lupus can cause MCs. I've also read that our bodies can sometimes treat sperm like foreign invaders and attack them. I'm not sure what the likelihood is if you don't have an autoimmune disease that this is happening.

Thanks 2much. I hope mine is shorter! First Clomid tablet tonight. FX for when you test next.

The post coital test would be so odd! Do they inseminate you? Or do you BD at the clinic? Or BD and drive there quickly? All the options are awkward!

 

[Norelisa]

Temp drop.. Af will soon be here, hopefully less painful than usual as I've read that the progesterone I got can help make a less painful period.. Fingers crossed!! Last time my period was only three days (normally 5),so will be interesting to see what happens this time.

Considering Chinese herbs this cycle, but need more googling as I'm not sure one cycle is enough.. Haha any knowledge, please share!

 

[sarah2211]

Awww I'm sorry Norelisa hopefully it's not too painful. All I know about Chinese herbs is that you shouldn't mix them with Clomid.


Also, about autoimmune infertility, BD when you're not in your fertile window is meant to help. The more 'familiar' your body is with the swimmers, the less likely they are to reject them.... apparently.

 

[Rawan]

Sarah-yeah I think if this cycle of femara still gave me bfn...I might consider just trying on our own for awhile and see how it goes

Belle-I guess I should be more patient like you and not jump to all the possible medication right away since it doesn't increase the chance the much anyways

2much-fingers crossed for you! Hope this is the cycle for you!

Norelisa-I am sorry to hear about that. Good luck on next cycle!
I don't know too much about Chinese herbs, but just check to make sure they don't have any interaction with the medication you are taking.

I guess I am a little bit impatient...partly due to my age...I am 33 already...feeling my biological clock is ticking...and the pressure...ttc is just very stressful...

 

[BelleNuit]

Norelisa if you decide to do Chinese herbs go to an acupuncturist who specializes in infertility to make sure you get on the right combination because they can have different effects on your body depending on what you take. You could do more harm than good if you take the wrong mix! I started Chinese herbs this cycle and I'm planning to take them for 3 cycles. They reduced my pms symptoms which was awesome. I also got O cramps with them so I think I had a stronger ovulation on them.

Rawan it's tough when you want a baby and you want it now! It's probably just a matter of time. Any cycle now I'm sure

FX 2much!

 

[Buckeyegirl86]

Hello Ladies! I am on my third round of clomid. First round on being on 100 mg. I also use the ovidrel shot. We have been ttc for over 2 years. They diagnosed us with unexplained infertility. I am Rh- and have 2 genetic mutations. We have had two miscarriages (2007 & 2008).

 

[Nita2806]

Norelisa - i agree with the other ladies, if you decide to use chinese herbs, rather see someone who knows about it. And i would not mix it up with other fertility drugs, such as Clomid.

Rawan - thinking of you, its really hard to want a baby and see AF showing up each month.

Afm - going back to work today for the first time in a week, not really feeling much better but i am bored out of my mind at home. Decided also not to go back to the doctor today, and just give my body some rrst from antibiotics and painkillerd and see if this bug works itself out. My CM is back to being thicker and creamier, so i guess my fertile window has gone now, and DH decided not to BD yesterday as he wants me to get better first before we try again. Important thing is to see if i am actually Oing again, my blood test is friday so we will know by next week tuesday then.

 

[Nita2806]

I would just like to vent a little: this morning both my mom and grandma assumed I was pregnant because I am sick for so long, the more I tell them I am not the more they say no but it is possible and they were also sick when they got pregnant. Well, I wish I was...but I know 100% that I am not Ugh - P.S. they don't know that I am taking Clomid or that we are TTC, we arent telling them because we know they would get obsessed and I really cant cope with that too.

 

[Norelisa]

Awww I'm sorry Norelisa hopefully it's not too painful. All I know about Chinese herbs is that you shouldn't mix them with Clomid.


Also, about autoimmune infertility, BD when you're not in your fertile window is meant to help. The more 'familiar' your body is with the swimmers, the less likely they are to reject them.... apparently.

Sarah-yeah I think if this cycle of femara still gave me bfn...I might consider just trying on our own for awhile and see how it goes

Belle-I guess I should be more patient like you and not jump to all the possible medication right away since it doesn't increase the chance the much anyways

2much-fingers crossed for you! Hope this is the cycle for you!

Norelisa-I am sorry to hear about that. Good luck on next cycle!
I don't know too much about Chinese herbs, but just check to make sure they don't have any interaction with the medication you are taking.

I guess I am a little bit impatient...partly due to my age...I am 33 already...feeling my biological clock is ticking...and the pressure...ttc is just very stressful...

Norelisa if you decide to do Chinese herbs go to an acupuncturist who specializes in infertility to make sure you get on the right combination because they can have different effects on your body depending on what you take. You could do more harm than good if you take the wrong mix! I started Chinese herbs this cycle and I'm planning to take them for 3 cycles. They reduced my pms symptoms which was awesome. I also got O cramps with them so I think I had a stronger ovulation on them.

Rawan it's tough when you want a baby and you want it now! It's probably just a matter of time. Any cycle now I'm sure

FX 2much!

Norelisa - i agree with the other ladies, if you decide to use chinese herbs, rather see someone who knows about it. And i would not mix it up with other fertility drugs, such as Clomid.

Rawan - thinking of you, its really hard to want a baby and see AF showing up each month.

Afm - going back to work today for the first time in a week, not really feeling much better but i am bored out of my mind at home. Decided also not to go back to the doctor today, and just give my body some rrst from antibiotics and painkillerd and see if this bug works itself out. My CM is back to being thicker and creamier, so i guess my fertile window has gone now, and DH decided not to BD yesterday as he wants me to get better first before we try again. Important thing is to see if i am actually Oing again, my blood test is friday so we will know by next week tuesday then.

I was planning on visiting a chinese hospital here, but to be honest, unless my tubes are blocked, I think for us, it would be more beneficial if my husband did some more changes. We KNOW his sperm is of super bad quality, and he has started making some small changes., like not so much alcohol anymore, and he has started eating sunflower seeds. (which seems to be " a lot!" already for him, and he gets all grumpy if I try to talk to him about trying something for better quality swimmers.. He refuses to take supplements, so not really sure what I can do other than trying for some healthy dinners at home.. for lunch I don't have much say, but I know he eats quite healthy.. aaaaargh! I won't take clomid this month, for sure. I don't think I'll take it again because of the bad sinus infections.. I will rediscuss with my RE in January, I think. I might still go to this chinese hospital, but will discuss with hubby first.. Do we try Chinese medicine at all, or do we go for IUI?! At least with IUI they will do a "Sperm wash" to take out all the healthy sperm... I am worried since he has so much "waste" that they block the healthy swimmers,.. but our RE had faith in us if we tried by ourselves.

I have to discuss also with hubby wether I do another ultrasound this month, if my lining isn't thick enough, then there is no way I can get a sticky bean... but we won't know without the US.

I would just like to vent a little: this morning both my mom and grandma assumed I was pregnant because I am sick for so long, the more I tell them I am not the more they say no but it is possible and they were also sick when they got pregnant. Well, I wish I was...but I know 100% that I am not Ugh - P.S. they don't know that I am taking Clomid or that we are TTC, we arent telling them because we know they would get obsessed and I really cant cope with that too.

I try not to tell anyone either, some people know, some people know we struggle, but mostly we pretend he is out travelling at the crucial times.. though we do what we can so that he travels before and after.. but it makes it easier not telling.. Its sad to hide it, we shouldn't have to feel ashamed.. but that is how I feel.. we are not able to make a baby like "everyone else"...

 

[MsAC]

Hey guys I'm back. I just finished my last day of my first round.

What to expect to happen now? I know ovulation but did any of you feel different after your first round?

I'll be opk testing for the next week or so, hoping to have an on time ovulation this month!!! 😁

 

[2much]

Buckeye- welcome! At least I don't think I have seen you here before/lately. Sorry about your MCs. Hope your third Clomid round goes well! Congrats on the Buckeyes win last weekend! That was a nail biter.

I'm officially 14dpt today, so I POAS again. Still a faint positive! Was hoping it would darken but not stressing about it since I am about 12-13dpo. Will call my RE today and see, but they told me to test on Wednesday and I am an overachiever...lol.

 

[Babydust28]

As some of you know from my last cycle I was as getting rocky temps... this month's seems even rockier... any advice?

 

[MsAC]

Just did my temp, I did temping religiously for the first 3 months we were trying.

Didn't understand how to properly do it, and just gave up when my results never added up.

Reread up on it and started temping again last month. So hopefully, now I can see true spikes and true drops.

First opk test was negative, but that's okay I'm hoping to O on CD14.

I read on the internet that I should be BDing every other day after our last Clomid pill, but when we first started trying my doctor said we shouldn't go at it until we get a positive O test.

What are you doing? Do the bodies hit the floor right after your last pill? Or do you want til you get a positive test?

(We may look into the trigger shot if this doesn't work, so we can take the guess work, and wait game out of it.)

 

[Babydust28]

Just did my temp, I did temping religiously for the first 3 months we were trying.

Didn't understand how to properly do it, and just gave up when my results never added up.

Reread up on it and started temping again last month. So hopefully, now I can see true spikes and true drops.

First opk test was negative, but that's okay I'm hoping to O on CD14.

I read on the internet that I should be BDing every other day after our last Clomid pill, but when we first started trying my doctor said we shouldn't go at it until we get a positive O test.

What are you doing? Do the bodies hit the floor right after your last pill? Or do you want til you get a positive test?

(We may look into the trigger shot if this doesn't work, so we can take the guess work, and wait game out of it.)

As soon as af has gone away we bd either every day or at least every other day x

 

[2much]

Just did my temp, I did temping religiously for the first 3 months we were trying.

Didn't understand how to properly do it, and just gave up when my results never added up.

Reread up on it and started temping again last month. So hopefully, now I can see true spikes and true drops.

First opk test was negative, but that's okay I'm hoping to O on CD14.

I read on the internet that I should be BDing every other day after our last Clomid pill, but when we first started trying my doctor said we shouldn't go at it until we get a positive O test.

What are you doing? Do the bodies hit the floor right after your last pill? Or do you want til you get a positive test?

(We may look into the trigger shot if this doesn't work, so we can take the guess work, and wait game out of it.)

I did the trigger...but we BD two days before trigger, day of trigger, day after trigger. I imagine you'd want to test for O in a similar manner? Ask your RE? They'd know your SA and know if every day is too much due to quality or if that is not a concern.

 

[BelleNuit]

I thought for sure AF would be here this morning, but just more spotting. Spotting today is lighter than yesterday. If AF doesn't show today I will be officially late. But not getting my hopes up. I'm sure it will start this afternoon

 

[BelleNuit]

AF is here, c'est la vie

 

[Ask4joy]

Uhg, sorry Belle!