clomid club

[lisaf]

I'm finding this discussion of white CM interesting. My first cycle of Clomid (first ovulatory cycle that I even knew what CM was and checked) I had textbook CM patterns including bone dry after ovulation.
My second cycle, things got a little looser, more days of fertile CM, but creamy CM immediately after ovulation and all the way up to AF (I also got a yeast infection - first one in my entire life - during the 2ww which was probably due to the high estrogen from the Clomid).
This third cycle, the pre-0 CM pattern got even looser, and seemed to me to be much less fertile/egg-white and just plain watery instead. The post-o CM was very abundant and creamy (no infection this time though).

I thought my body had responded so well to the Clomid the first time and was blaming my body on getting sloppy, lol, but now I'm thinking there is a cumulative effect of Clomid and its changing my CM to be less helpful. Any thoughts on this gals?

 

[babyloulou]

I haven't managed to get hardly any EWCM or watery at all so can't help!

 

[dizzikel]

I'm finding this discussion of white CM interesting. My first cycle of Clomid (first ovulatory cycle that I even knew what CM was and checked) I had textbook CM patterns including bone dry after ovulation.
My second cycle, things got a little looser, more days of fertile CM, but creamy CM immediately after ovulation and all the way up to AF (I also got a yeast infection - first one in my entire life - during the 2ww which was probably due to the high estrogen from the Clomid).
This third cycle, the pre-0 CM pattern got even looser, and seemed to me to be much less fertile/egg-white and just plain watery instead. The post-o CM was very abundant and creamy (no infection this time though).

I thought my body had responded so well to the Clomid the first time and was blaming my body on getting sloppy, lol, but now I'm thinking there is a cumulative effect of Clomid and its changing my CM to be less helpful. Any thoughts on this gals?

Who would have thought CM could be so interesting lol! Not sure what to think now...it looks as though everyone responds silghly differently!

Ollie: Congrats on the clear blue digi!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Hi Dizz,

I was one of those ladies who never say cm at all...that is before clomid....I couldnt control it I wore a panty liner almost through the entire cycle. I am on my second round now and hope that I have tons of the ewcm but if not I have preseed in my dresser drawer...hahaha.

Lisa- you have done 12 cycles of clomid?? I didnt think they allowed anythign more than 6 months. Have you had all of the fertility testing done as well?

 

[babyloulou]

I always thought you couldn't have more than 6 months too- but at my last appointment my FS said after these 6 months are up if I haven't got my BFP he might give us an extra few months on a high dose to see if a boost helps before we have to move to IVF- so I might be having 9 cycles of it!?!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Ive done plenty of cycles of it, on and off, lower dosage, higher dosage. this month I did 100mgs with metformin because I have PCOS. For the dryness that you all are experiencing are you taking guanefisin with the clomid? I take mucinex daily like the week after I finish clomid. Also you know that you O about 5-10 days after your last clomid pill. I think if I had not been charting I would have missed my O this month. All the websites said I was to O this friday but from temping I found out that I actually O'd last sat/sun. From the looks of my chart after 13 months TTC this might finally be it. Good luck ladies

 

[babyloulou]

Yes I take it religiously mrskcbrown- but it still doesn't do much for me. I'll keep trying though

 

[lisaf]

Ive done plenty of cycles of it, on and off, lower dosage, higher dosage. this month I did 100mgs with metformin because I have PCOS. For the dryness that you all are experiencing are you taking guanefisin with the clomid? I take mucinex daily like the week after I finish clomid. Also you know that you O about 5-10 days after your last clomid pill. I think if I had not been charting I would have missed my O this month. All the websites said I was to O this friday but from temping I found out that I actually O'd last sat/sun. From the looks of my chart after 13 months TTC this might finally be it. Good luck ladies

Wow that chart look amazing! Fx'd!!!!

 

[ttcbaby117]

mrskcbrown - that chart is looking really good...I have everything crossed for your bfp!!! When will you test??? I am thinking of taking the robitussin this month to help with my cm..can anyone tell me what the recommended dose is and how long I should take it for it to help?

Thanks!

 

[Rudeollie]

Mrskcbrown! What a great looking chart...........Definatley fingers crossed all round for this cycle honey xxx

 

[babyloulou]

You can follow the dosage on the bottle (although it ius supposed to be safe to take up to 20ml 4 times a day- but try a lower dose first). Start taking it a couple of says after Clomid. You should aim to be taking it for at least five days before ov- and for one extra day after ov to be sure. Stop once ov is confirmed. xxx

 

[ttcbaby117]

oh ok thanks loulou - I am taking my last pill tonight so I will start on the robitussin tomorrow.

 

[caz & bob]

were is everyone its boaring tonight xx xx

 

[Rudeollie]

Caz Im just out the bath and off to bed........Ive got pregnancy horn and need by bed wink wink xxx

 

[caz & bob]

aw night hun xx xx

 

[caz & bob]

night all cy tomorrow xx xx

 

[Rudeollie]

Nighty night sweets xxx

 

[bbdreams]

Hey girls... I am getting ready to start 100mg of clomid tomorrow. The last round on 50 mg I had horrible insomnia. Does anyone have any advice on what I could do to prevent the insomnia?

Mrskcbrown- your chart looks AMAZING!

 

[babyloulou]

Well i don't know how to prevent it bbdreams but I can probably make you feel better by saying I had it the first cycle but then not the second so you might not get it again xxx

 

[kcw81]

hey you guys I have not posted for a while but here I am in need of a little advice:
BD frequency - what would you do?

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I am on CD15 and just had my first EWCM yesterday on CD14. Last cycle I had about 3-4 days of fertile quality CM.

I am negative on the OPKs each day including yesterday and today so far. I am testing about 3 times a day now that the EWCM showed up. Anyway, I am wondering if you would BD every single day once EWCM shows up, or would you do every other day during EWCM until OPK is positive, then everyday. No sperm count issues I am aware of although DH gets tired after about 4 days straight of BDing.