Clomid buddies?

[krissie328]

Anyone else starting clomid? I am on my second round ttc #2. The first round was in August and I did not ovulate.

I would love some buddies to wait it out with.

 

[krissie328]

Anyone?

 

[robinsonmom]

Waiting for AF so I can start my clomid. Pick up prescription tomorrow. Can't believe how inexpensive it is.

 

[krissie328]

Yea, I think a months supply was $8 for me.

 

[abanana2010]

Me i did 50mg cd 2-6 and also doing trigger 5000ius with lh surge.. going on cd 8

 

[robinsonmom]

picked up clomid 100mg today. thought I was starting off with 50mg surprised its 100mg, waiting for AF I have to induce it since I am very irregular. how long have you ladies been trying? me 3 years my DD will be 9 this year.

 

[krissie328]

We started ntnp in November 14, started ttc in May. So 14 months or so. My DS is 18 months.

 

[Jenn95]

Hi, hope you don't mind if I jump in! This month is my first month of starting Clomid 50mg, I'm really nervous, but excited as well. A little over two months ago I had gotten a BFP, only to lead to a gut wrenching chemical pg. it was very upsetting, but I'm trying to stay positive. Hopefully 2016 will be our year!

So today I am on cd5 my doc told me to take the Clomid from Cd5-9. I was thinking to start it this evening, but what do you ladies think? I'm a worrier! Especially with side effects and all that, I get nervous! I have heard of women who have been on clomid with no issues and then horror stories! And I have heard Clomid can cause insomnia, so I definitely don't want that to happen! So it's either take the Clomid now or before bed haha. my doc says it doesn't really matter as long as I try my best to take it at the same time every day. I'm just nervous! I'm glad to have you other ladies though, to stick it out with wishing lots of to us all!

 

[krissie328]

Hi Jenn!! I am really sorry about your cp. Was it from a natural cycle?

I would take it right before bed. I do that and I have had no problems. I do wake up about 3 with some hot flashes towards the last couple days on the pills but that has been all. I don't tend to get to many side effects from clomid other than that. And my bbt tends to run high.

I am currently CD 8 and just waiting to ovulate now. I took it days 2-6 and so I should ovulate mid-late next week.

 

[Jenn95]

Thanks Krissie, it was hard but got through it with the support of my DH. It was from a natural cycle. AF is always crazy for me I can go months without seeing her face then out of no where AF comes. I wasn't on any fertility meds at the time. DH and I have been ttc for over 2 years now, and the past 6 months we have been trying to just have a mind set of "whatever happens, happens" and we both are very much into "natural remedies" and such to aide in pg. I tried losing all the extra weight I needed to, and continuing eating healthy. I just didn't want to go to a fertility doctor, I guess I was still in denial about everything, that their could be an issue. So I finally broke down after this cp and went to a fertility doc. I have always suspected I had PCOS, because it runs in my family. But now its confirmed (darn!) I was surprised how nice the fertility doc was, and understanding, nothing personal against him, lol, but living in NY most doctors are always "serious". He was really patient and suggested we try Clomid this cycle. So, a little reluctance later and I decided to give it a shot. I want a little one so badly and I feel like it will never happen! I will do just about anything at this point! :/ I'm rambling now, I'm sorry! Thats fantastic!! Lots and lots of to you!!! Hoping you get your sticky bean!!

 

[krissie328]

I completely understand. We spent over 8 years TTC our son. I think I tried nearly every natural remedy. But in the end our first round of clomid we conceived. To my knowledge it was the first time I had been pregnant. I'm pretty sure I didn't ovulate at all during those years. I also have pcos.

 

[elliecain]

I'm on day 2 of Clomid and this is the first time I've taken anything. I also had a really heart wrenching cp after 7 months of trying naturally. It's been another 6 months since then and I finally went to a specialist. The NHS one said there is nothing wrong and we should be patient. Since I'm approaching 39 now, I decided to go private for a second opinion and the specialist has given me Clomid 50mg.
I've not had any symptoms yet (except my tongue feels odd) and really hopeful I won't get any. I'm already an emotional mess from so many unsuccessful cycles and I have slight hypothyroidism with low bbts so hot flushes would probably just make my temps normal!!!

Anyway, good luck and keep sharing the symptoms!

 

[krissie328]

I had a big wave of emotion yesterday. But I managed to get through it without crying.

 

[Jenn95]

Elliecain- so sorry to hear about your cp I'm also on 50mg Clomid and on day 2 as well. I don't know if it's all in my mind but I seem a little depressed it started yesterday about 4 hours after I took the Clomid. I will be taking the Clomid tonight before bed instead of during the day to try and rest through the emotional times I'm having right now! I just want to be done with the 5 days of this. I know that sounds horrible, I'm just nervous and excited, it's weird haha.

Krissie- I'm really sorry you were feeling really emotional! Glad you are feeling better today!

 

[Jenn95]

Oh, was also wondering... Are either of you ladies using a trigger shot or just Clomid? And was wondering your thoughts on both with and without. I have super long cycles anywhere from 38-55 days, yeah crazy, and I am worried about ovulating late! I hear of women who have mature follicles but they never mature to eggs and release on their own. So I'm worried! And the $ is pricy for the trigger shot. But I also don't want to have another cycle of disappointment. I don't know, I'm conflicted!

 

[robinsonmom]

Hello Ellie & Jenn. I am just waiting for AF to start my clomid, I made up my mind to take it at night since hearing all the horror stories of symptoms. Jen I know what you mean about feeling nervous excited. I feel the same, like getting on a new rollercoaster ride when you know its a thrill but your kinda afraid of heights. Lol

 

[Jenn95]

Robinsmom- Hi there!! yes, exactly like that type of nervous excited!! Yeah, yesterday I took my Clomid at 3pm, today, no no no. I have decided to take it in the PM. Since yesterday was my first day in not to worried about waiting it out a few hours for today. I took it at 9pm, now 11pm. So getting ready for bed now, thank goodness. I know what you mean about the horror stories! I shouldn't have googled lol! Yesterday I was an emotional wreck, maybe just AF getting to me, but I'm usually not like that, so MAYBE Clomid? Not sure, either way, I think PM is a good choice for sure! I also had a headache ALL day, hopefully that stops because I know so many people have that as a side effect. But hey, if I get my sticky bean it is ALL worth it!! Are you using a trigger shot or just Clomid?

 

[krissie328]

I just use clomid. My first round when I got pregnant with ds I also only used clomid.

I guess one nice thing with the trigger you would know when you will ovulate. But I'm not sure how many people really need it.

 

[robinsonmom]

I am only using clomid..for now.. I get blood work done on cd21 If my OB doesn't see that I oed then trigger it is!

 

[elliecain]

I'm just using Clomid as I already ovulate without it. This is more to get a really good egg/more than one to give the sperm the best possible chance. Neither of us have any issues, except I'm slightly hypothyroid and taking thyroxine.

I'm booked in for an us scan on cd12 to check on the eggs and lining. I'll do this for 3 cycles max then look at other options.

So far no symptoms. I take it at about 4 and I feel lucky that I've not have any symptoms. I've read that this may be because I have normal cycles so the hormones aren't actually being changed for me. I hope the rest of you get through it ok.