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I have a question...posted in TTC forum also


A few years ago when my husband I an started TTC I was charing temp, CM, OPK's and so on. I never got a temp spike, I was always very flat, around 97.5 to 97.58.

I started charting again because I was starting a round of Clomid. My temp the last few days has been consistent. 97.58, 97.55, 97.56, 97.53 then yesterday and today it has shot up to 97.86 and 97.88. No condition changes, I sleep in undies and a tank top every night, windows close, ceiling fan on, same comforter etc etc.

I'm wondering if the Clomid could affect my temp?? I am only on CD8 right now and I went to the doctors on Monday and had one follicle at 12mm so I don't think I have O'd at this point?? Also, yesterday I had some light pink spotting when I went pee, which I never have had before.

 

[bird24]

hey all

goodluck taking the clomid i hope it works for you all

it worked for me the first month i used it and my 21 day bloods came back that i didnt ovulate too, but i ov'd later and got my bfp a week after i was expecting AF....just make sure you keep all month as you never know when you might ovulate

fingers crossed for you all

xx

 

[Missus_L]

Its nice to hear about success stories as it keeps you in the right frame of mind. I will take your advice on board!

 

[reallyready]

bird24
Wow, I had never heard that. I am now on my 3rd cycle using C. and my doc wants me off it if we don't conceive this month. I'll be sure to take your advice this month and hope for the best!

 

[reallyready]

bird24
Wow, I had never heard that. I am now on my 3rd cycle using C. and my doc wants me off it if we don't conceive this month. I'll be sure to take your advice this month and hope for the best!

 

[helen1234]

i ovulated day 21 this month and have been doing rudeys everyday since cd8 lol, i have worn my oh out, my fs last yr told us to do the deed everyday instead everyother day, and the day a ovulated i did it 3 times in the one day, i thought the first would have been the best the extra 2 times were just a bonus shot.
i have got high expectations only because clomid worked for us last yr and we have a 6 month old from clomid.

jenn, i dont do the temp thing so cant really comment i use the cbfm and find it worth its weight in gold, if i hadnt used it this month i'd have most certainly missed ovulation as it was 5 days later than last month

x

 

[brooklyn1]

Hi ladies,
I'm on cd13, took the clomid last week on from day 4-8, so now I'm just waiting (impatiently) for ovulation. This waiting for ovulation seems to get to everyone, so at least I have company here.
Here's my question- has anyone done clomid with IUI? That's what I'm doing, but the procedure is a little confusing. I'm supposed to wait until I get a positive opk, then go in with dh the next morning for the IUI...sounds simple when you're in the doctor's office, but now I'm really worried that I'm going to miss my window somehow. It's stressful because you're not supposed to bd the two or three days before the IUI so that the sperm count is nice and high when we have the IUI. But if I don't know when I'm ovulating, then I'm not sure how to time that.
Just wondering if anyone else had figured out a good rhythm for this whole thing or had any words of advice...

 

[reallyready]

Hello Brooklyn1
I'm on CD 16, my 3rd cycle of Clomid and second cycle of IUIs. My doc did it a little differently. She had me come in on days 13 or 14 to do an u/s to look at the follicles and then on the 2 months where we did the IUIs she would have me come back later that afternoon after DH got a chance to go to the lab or the next day.
I have read that Clomid messes with the OPK, so you might want to call her about that. I have gotten positive on the OPK for three days in a row now and yet my temp has not yet spiked (which could be anovulation or could be the Clomid, I'm not sure).
Maybe ask your doc if you could make love every other day which should be okay for the count, I'd think.
Good luck!

 

[brooklyn1]

thanks reallyready- that's what I was thinking as well and what I'll probably do this week. I wish my doctor had a clearer protocol for clomid and IUI, but I think it will work out to be nearly the same thing that you are doing- they told me to come in on friday which will be cd15 even if I haven't gotten a positive opk yet, and then I guess at that point they'd give me a trigger shot if the follicles look good- then do the IUI the next morning- we'll see. Did your doctor give you a trigger shot, or did they wait for you to ovulate on your own?

 

[reallyready]

Dear Brooklyn
Interesting you should bring up the trigger shot. My dr. has not mentioned it and has never done it. Last cycle after seeing my follicles on day 13 she did two IUIs that week but then this cycle she saw me on day 14 and did one IUI and did not ask me to come back. I actually called her today because my temp is still down (meaning I haven't O'd, right?) so I left her a message asking if I should come back. What is the trigger shot? Have you used it before? What is the technical name?
It sounds like mine is using u/s to give her an idea of my predicted ovulation date while yours is using the OPKs. Who knows!
If after this cycle, I may be looking for a new dr in NYC. Can you recommend yours?
Is he/she kind and supportive for the TTC difficult upper 30s crowd?
xx

 

[BizyBee]

Hi girls! I never really had any side effects because I took it right before bed. I did occasionally feel light-headed if I didn't fall right asleep, but it wasn't bad. Hope you feel better taking it at night too.

Emily, hope you O'ed late and that's why your levels were so low.

 

[Kiki09]

Felt really crap since taking Clomid, started taking it sunday night, last tablet tonight, however, took tablet last night before bed as usual and not had any side effects today?? a bit worried in case its not going to work lol, at least with side effects I knew that something was happening lol had cramping all day yesterday and today feel 100%, though temp was up this morning, will see how it goes..

so hope we get lots of BFP's for us Clomid girls this month!

 

[brooklyn1]

hi reallyready,
These places all seem to have a slightly different way of doing things, but none seem to be particularly clear or patient-centered...
I think the trigger shot is called hcg. When I started clomid, the doctor told me that I may ovulate on my own, or they may have to trigger ovulation. I'm assuming that if I go in on Friday as they asked and I haven't yet gotten a positive opk that they'll give me the shot. I'm not looking forward to it, but at least that way I'll know approximately when I'll ovulate.
It is frustrating that they gave you the iui and you haven't yet ovulated- I was thinking that that could easily happen to me as well. Let me know how the doctor responds to your message.
And if anyone else has any insight on this whole clomid/IUI thing, that would help us get a sense of whether either of these procedures are typical or even work...
In terms of doctors in nyc for the late 30's crowd (I'm there too, 38), my doctor is part of the columbia center for reproductive care, and they are good- very efficient, almost like a factory (which is both good and bad)- they seem to have a lot of experience with our age group, but they are not exactly supportive- not a lot of individual attention there (but what doctor gives that now a days?) I've heard that RMA is really good, especially for IVF- I may switch to them if it comes to that.
hope that helps!

 

[BizyBee]

I'm going to see the FS today! I am excited and nervous to hear what he has to say. I've already had an HSG, but I'm scared that he'll say I need a lap & dye. I want to know how long I can take Clomid before moving to the next step (whatever that may be). I'm on my 4th round now and really hope this is my cycle, but I also have to be realistic.

Brooklyn, Clomid and IUI are often used together. Depending on the Dr., you may get follicle scans to make sure your follicles are growing. Some may give you a trigger shot to stimulate O, others may assume by the size of the follicle that you'll O on your own. Good luck!

 

[Sling78]

Hi everyone, I’m new to this site. I've be TTC for 2 years having found out I have PCOS and Endometriosis. I had a laparoscopy in Jan 08 and then laparoscopic ovarian drilling March 09. The only side effect i've had on clomid is headaches and some dizziness. I’m currently on my 5th cycle of Clomid and I’ve also been seeing a specialist in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) - I have to drink herbal tea in the morning and evening. I also have acupuncture fortnightly. Since taking the herbal tea I’ve been having regular periods (I used to have 4 a year) and my progesterone levels have shot up. I'm thinking of trying IUI if nothing happens this month as i'm becomming so frustrated, does anyone have any advice on going for IUI?

Sending you lots of baby dust xx

 

[reallyready]

Sling78!

Good for you with the balanced approach you are taking. I was using acupuncture with herbal teas until it got to be so expensive for me, but I'm thinking we may pull some $ out of savings for it for the next 3 months because it is certainly less expensive than IVF (which is maybe where we are headed if we take Dr. advice)

I had two IUIs last month and one this month and am hopeful this month but still as realistic as I can be.

The IUI is quick and did not hurt. One time the Dr poked my uterus though and I cramped and spotted a bit, but the other two times I didn't have any problems.

Please keep us posted on your progress.
Good luck!

really ready

 

[reallyready]

hi reallyready,
These places all seem to have a slightly different way of doing things, but none seem to be particularly clear or patient-centered...
I think the trigger shot is called hcg. When I started clomid, the doctor told me that I may ovulate on my own, or they may have to trigger ovulation. I'm assuming that if I go in on Friday as they asked and I haven't yet gotten a positive opk that they'll give me the shot. I'm not looking forward to it, but at least that way I'll know approximately when I'll ovulate.
It is frustrating that they gave you the iui and you haven't yet ovulated- I was thinking that that could easily happen to me as well. Let me know how the doctor responds to your message.
And if anyone else has any insight on this whole clomid/IUI thing, that would help us get a sense of whether either of these procedures are typical or even work...
In terms of doctors in nyc for the late 30's crowd (I'm there too, 38), my doctor is part of the columbia center for reproductive care, and they are good- very efficient, almost like a factory (which is both good and bad)- they seem to have a lot of experience with our age group, but they are not exactly supportive- not a lot of individual attention there (but what doctor gives that now a days?) I've heard that RMA is really good, especially for IVF- I may switch to them if it comes to that.
hope that helps!

Thanks, I'll look for RMA! and thanks for the info on the trigger shot.

 

[Wshng4Baby]

This is my 7th month TTC and my 1st month with Clomid. I had very irregular periods the first 6 months so I went to my OB/GYN who also is a fertility specialist and she offered me 100 mg Clomid for days 4-8. I took it in the morning.

I had about every side effect in the book! I took my last pill on Sunday, but I suffered with bad headaches all day long, extremely bloated, gained about 3lbs, very minor pains in my lower abdomen, nausea, dizzy, hot flashes.. etc. etc. It was awful! But I am hopeful that it means it worked. I am on CD 12 and have been doing OPKs and haven't gotten a positive yet (although I haven't done one for today yet). Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Oh, and I go in for a scan on CD 19 (was supposed to be CD 21 but that is a Saturday and she wasn't there on Friday) to determine if I have PCOS. I also had blood work on CD 3 and CD 10 and have to get some on CD 21 this cycle.

 

[Kiki09]

I'm going to see the FS today! I am excited and nervous to hear what he has to say. I've already had an HSG, but I'm scared that he'll say I need a lap & dye. I want to know how long I can take Clomid before moving to the next step (whatever that may be). I'm on my 4th round now and really hope this is my cycle, but I also have to be realistic.


Hi Bizybee wondered how you had got on at the FS today, hope it was good in that you got some answers

 

[helen1234]

hope you got on ok bizy.

hope every ones getting on well, is there anybody testing soon, i'm testing on mon/tues i think i ovulated late so will test later i think
x