Clomid Buddies (moved to LTTTC board)

[Rawan]

Norelisa-hope you can find something similar to preseed in Thailand! I never heard about using egg white too...

Ask-I think it depends on the person for the trigger shot...for me, it's around 10 days, and Ovidrel is out of my system...

Weebles-at first I tested around 6 dpo, and there was a faint 2nd line on hcg test, 9 dpo very faint line, 10 dpo no line at all, so I think the trigger shot was out of my system around 10 days, I just tested again this morning still no line, feeling kind of discouraged, because me and dh bd at the right timing this time, thought I would have a good chance this cycle.
Anyone knows how accurate are those easy at home hcg test (testing strips you can buy at Amazon)? I've been using those cheaper ones for the past few days. I am going to use first response around dpo 12 to confirm again...
Also, anyone's clinic still do 21 day progesterone test to confirm ovulation after the first cycle? My clinic told me they only do that on first cycle, so they didn't do it for this cycle...but I feel if I don't get bfp this cycle, I would like to do a day 21 prog test for next cycle to confirm ovulation after the fertility med and trigger shot...
Let me know what you think, thanks! Good luck everyone!

 

[Weebles]

My OBGYN isn't doing any monitoring other than the scan I had on cd14 to check my follicles. They're waiting for me to call and let them know if I need a clomid refill or a prenatal appointment. I think Ovadrel not working is very rare so I'm just happy not paying for labs. I'd only worry if there wasn't a temp rise or a positive opk. Also, I've read Ovadrel corrects leutal phase defects so I wouldn't worry about progesterone levels either.

 

[Ask4joy]

I hope the nauseousness is a good sign for you, Weebles!!!

 

[Carrie221]

New Member here... I'm currently at the very beginning of my first cycle of Clomid and hoping for the best. My "friend" came a couple days early which is putting me slightly out of whack. According to my blood work my levels are all where they are suppose to be. I will be doing Clomid combined with IUI with donor sperm.

I go back to my doctor in a week and a half for my ultrasound to check to see if I have any eggs ready.

Kinda curious after reading through why doctors prescribe the Clomid on different days what is the main difference between starting on day 2 and day 5? Also why are some people having ultrasounds on day 10 while others are day 13 or even later?

Thanks

 

[Babydust28]

Hi Ladies

I'm on day 2 of temping and clomid.
I'm on 100mg to be taken cd2-6. This is my first cycle on clomid.

I'm not sure why my temp shot up this morning, will have to see what tomorrow's temp is to see whether it was just a blip or what.

So what side effects have you all had with Clomid and how soon did you start getting them?
X

 

[2much]

CD 6 on Clomid and checking back in to say hi.

Feeling crampy today, which is mildly annoying. Still hinted at hubby to BD and got shot down. If I give him too much info about the process he gets turned off and says "I hope you don't become one of THOSE crazy ladies...." Just feeling discouraged tonight and had to rant. Of course he knows what's going on, but I pick and choose what I tell him. I feel like I'm dealing with a second hormonal woman here, LOL.

 

[Rawan]

I am just wondering if Ovidrel definitely makes you ovulate...because I didn't feel much pain after the trigger...

My OBGYN isn't doing any monitoring other than the scan I had on cd14 to check my follicles. They're waiting for me to call and let them know if I need a clomid refill or a prenatal appointment. I think Ovadrel not working is very rare so I'm just happy not paying for labs. I'd only worry if there wasn't a temp rise or a positive opk. Also, I've read Ovadrel corrects leutal phase defects so I wouldn't worry about progesterone levels either.

 

[Rawan]

I didn't have much side effect from clomid, I guess I was lucky! Hope you won't experience much side effects too!

Hi Ladies

I'm on day 2 of temping and clomid.
I'm on 100mg to be taken cd2-6. This is my first cycle on clomid.

I'm not sure why my temp shot up this morning, will have to see what tomorrow's temp is to see whether it was just a blip or what.

So what side effects have you all had with Clomid and how soon did you start getting them?
X

 

[Ask4joy]

Welcome Carrie! Not sure why I did cd4-8. They scheduled me for s cd3 ultrasound to check ovaries for cysts and then told me to start clomid the next day. Had my 2nd ultrasound cd13. I think cd12 is typical but that was a Sunday.

2much - I started having hot flashes on my 2nd day of clomid but they have subsided (lasted maybe a week). That was my only side-effect really other than feeling a bit more emotional/tearful.

Rawan - are you temping?

 

[Rawan]

I used to temp orally, but I found the temp not very accurate/consistent, not sure if it's the thermometer or that I wasn't temping at exactly same hr each day. Anyone temp orally and still get accurate temp? My thermometer gives me one decimal point only, is that enough? Also, how much increase do you see after ovulation? Thanks!

Welcome Carrie! Not sure why I did cd4-8. They scheduled me for s cd3 ultrasound to check ovaries for cysts and then told me to start clomid the next day. Had my 2nd ultrasound cd13. I think cd12 is typical but that was a Sunday.

2much - I started having hot flashes on my 2nd day of clomid but they have subsided (lasted maybe a week). That was my only side-effect really other than feeling a bit more emotional/tearful.

Rawan - are you temping?

 

[sarah2211]

I failed to respond to my first round. Doctor has upped my dose and I'll start 100mg on CD3-7. Currently on the third day of Provera to bring on AF.

 

[2much]

I am just wondering if Ovidrel definitely makes you ovulate...because I didn't feel much pain after the trigger...

My OBGYN isn't doing any monitoring other than the scan I had on cd14 to check my follicles. They're waiting for me to call and let them know if I need a clomid refill or a prenatal appointment. I think Ovadrel not working is very rare so I'm just happy not paying for labs. I'd only worry if there wasn't a temp rise or a positive opk. Also, I've read Ovadrel corrects leutal phase defects so I wouldn't worry about progesterone levels either.

My doctor said Ovidrel makes you ovulate in 12-48 hours within receiving the shot. Who knows. Lots of info out there...

 

[Rawan]

Good luck on your next cycle Sarah! Hopefully next one will be the one!
I am wondering if weeds have anything to do with this cycle...because before my fertile window DH just came back from business trip from Amsterdam...and I read that weeds can reduce male fertility....anyways just feeling kind of down to see bfn again...used a first response this morning
I guess onto next cycle!

I failed to respond to my first round. Doctor has upped my dose and I'll start 100mg on CD3-7. Currently on the third day of Provera to bring on AF.

 

[Weebles]

Hi Carrie! Clomid staring on cd3 tends to make more eggs for more chances and clomid starting in cd5 tends to make less eggs but of better quality. I'm 34 and even though all testing was normal egg quality might be the issue given my age so I'm guessing that's why I was told to start on day 5. I think it just depends on what your OBGYN thinks will be more beneficial for your situation.. It might have to do with your cycle length as well.

Hi Babydust, clomid made my temps jump! I had side effects, headache, neck/backache, and hot flashes.. They started the very first day and lasted a few days after I stopped too. The backache I got was the worst for me.

2much, my hubby had a hard time too and it was sooo frustrating! It made him feel pressured and then things just wouldn't work. I ended up telling him that I'm just naturally more in the mood during my fertile window and I'd want to do him then anyways and for some reason that worked and it hasn't been an issue since. Sometimes it's easy to overlook how sensitive men really are.

Rawan, I think it almost always does. As in ovadrel not making you ovulate is extremely rare. I didn't have painful ovulation from it either and as I was kind of expecting that I was waiting for it. Maybe it happened while we were sleeping? I also kind of have sore ovaries after ovulation and this month I don't.. It crossed my mind that what if all these other months my ovaries didn't release the egg and that's why they were sore, from the follicles. Ahh, so much to speculate on. Just trust the trigger!

Sarah, what a bummer. I think if I don't get a bfp this month I'll be even more upset than usual. :: I hope you get AF soon and that the increased dosage your next cycle does the trick for you.

 

[2much]

2much, my hubby had a hard time too and it was sooo frustrating! It made him feel pressured and then things just wouldn't work. I ended up telling him that I'm just naturally more in the mood during my fertile window and I'd want to do him then anyways and for some reason that worked and it hasn't been an issue since. Sometimes it's easy to overlook how sensitive men really are.

Good point Weebles, thanks for the advice! I know I had mentioned to him that I'm naturally more in the mood during the window, but I guess now that there is more invested (ugh lol) he probably feels pressured. Poor guy. I am trying not to overshare with him. Glad I have you ladies.

P.s. I got my way this morning, after all, haha. I know it is a "waste" because my trigger shot is 10/18, but I still want to have fun this cycle (mostly for his sake, lol).

 

[Rawan]

Weebles-hopefully like you said, I should trust the trigger
maybe it's my af almost coming, I am extra emotional tonight. Sometimes I feel this bfp is never going to happen...everyone around me is getting pregnant...maybe i am one of those unexplained infertility...
I really feel like crying....
Btw, for temping, is one decimal point accurate enough? Anyone temp orally? Thanks!

Hi Carrie! Clomid staring on cd3 tends to make more eggs for more chances and clomid starting in cd5 tends to make less eggs but of better quality. I'm 34 and even though all testing was normal egg quality might be the issue given my age so I'm guessing that's why I was told to start on day 5. I think it just depends on what your OBGYN thinks will be more beneficial for your situation.. It might have to do with your cycle length as well.

Hi Babydust, clomid made my temps jump! I had side effects, headache, neck/backache, and hot flashes.. They started the very first day and lasted a few days after I stopped too. The backache I got was the worst for me.

2much, my hubby had a hard time too and it was sooo frustrating! It made him feel pressured and then things just wouldn't work. I ended up telling him that I'm just naturally more in the mood during my fertile window and I'd want to do him then anyways and for some reason that worked and it hasn't been an issue since. Sometimes it's easy to overlook how sensitive men really are.

Rawan, I think it almost always does. As in ovadrel not making you ovulate is extremely rare. I didn't have painful ovulation from it either and as I was kind of expecting that I was waiting for it. Maybe it happened while we were sleeping? I also kind of have sore ovaries after ovulation and this month I don't.. It crossed my mind that what if all these other months my ovaries didn't release the egg and that's why they were sore, from the follicles. Ahh, so much to speculate on. Just trust the trigger!

Sarah, what a bummer. I think if I don't get a bfp this month I'll be even more upset than usual. :: I hope you get AF soon and that the increased dosage your next cycle does the trick for you.

 

[Ask4joy]

Hope the 100mg does it for you, Sarah!

Weebles - I am thinking that may be my issue too...that it just takes longer to get a good egg the older you get. Both of my grandmothers had children at 40 so I'm hoping I got those good genetics!

Rawan - I temp orally. A basal thermometer that measures two decimal points is best from what I've gathered.

 

[sarah2211]

Thanks ladies. I hope 100mg does it too. It seems even harder when you're on fertility treatment but still don't ovulate. I get it when I wasn't taking anything. My doctor was so confident that at 50mg we'd be pregnant in no time. I just hope this makes me ovulate so we at least get a chance to try.

 

[Norelisa]

Well, egg whites isn't really first choice, haha but after a long Google search it seemed to be the best bet for us (actually found some old forum threads about it!) . But today I'm travelling out to the ONLY pharmacy in Thailand who currently stock conceive plus.. A rather bad decision seems like, with lots of traffic due to the passing of the King yesterday here in Thailand.. Next time I'll order online and hope it makes it in the mail!


Oh.. And didn't I get a big nice positive opk today since husband is away in China?! Hopefully we won't miss the window when he is back tomorrow night. I get so annoyed at his job sometimes, no point in me taking clomid if he won't be around anyway.. :/

Ps: I'm not followed up at all. I went to the Dr in June and ended up doing an u/s. Then my husband went to check his products, then I went back end of September where he asked me for how many months I wanted clomid (stupid me said 2 months) and I had to start the very same day (cd2).

 

[Weebles]

Sarah- it's only a matter of your dr figuring out what is going to work for you.. And that's going to happen.

I'm hoping for those good genes too Ask! My mom had both my brother and I in her late 30's.

I'm currently 8 days post trigger and still have a faint line still on the first signal 88c Walmart tests. I thought it would be gone for sure by now.