Clomid/Femara Testers - TTC #1!

[kerrbear7183]

Hey ladies! I haven't been on this thread in a little bit. When is everyone testing?

 

[Smiler82]

Oh louimum so sorry your c-section caused so many problems. I had no idea that could happen. I think it sounds quite good though, to have one child who is independent enough for you not to worry too much about him whilst you concentrate on a baby

MrsElsie yeah sometimes it can get a little lonely but I'm the kind of person who's quite happy in their own company anyway so I find it easier than some people would. My first year I worked so hard, too scared to turn any jobs down and had zero social life. But this year I've joined a few clubs and stuff and made new friends. Before, I just socialised with people from work and often all you end up talking about is work! But now I hang out with people who do all different things and it's good I'm also trying to branch out into other stuff I could never do in my office job, but still related to my industry. So it's good to have a little more freedom

Starlight you had any scans yet? Can't remember when you start having them, sorry! Am getting a little nervous for mine on Friday!

Is anyone else having trouble with low mood? I can't tell if it's clomid or just having a few bad days Can't shake off the mood for some reason.

Kerrbear how is everything with you? Are you due to test soon? I'm only on CD 9 so a while yet. Will be using OPKs for the first time ever soon though, so in that sense I will be testing next week haha

 

[Cbuslady]

May I join in for some support and advice???

TTC #1 since January of this year...
LMP-9-18-12
1st Round of Clomid (50mg) Taken CD 3-7
Positive DIGITAL OPK on CD 10
Progesterone drawn 7 days later- <0.5 (clearly a false +OPK d/t the Clomid)
CD 21 Progesterone just in case we missed something- 0.7
Kept using Digital OPKs............
CD 23 & 24 big fat smiley face +OPK's.

Seriously, this late on Clomid? I had lot's of CM and twingy cramping that whole week too. Now before the clomid my cycles were a little wack but averaged about 36 days.

I went in on CD31 (7 days past my REAL positive OPK for another Progesterone level, results were 6.6. Doc said she believes the kit was right and I most likely ovulated. We did BD'd both days I had the +OPK's and we used Preseed.

She says to just stay at the 50mg dose but I'm not sure I like the 6.6 reading. I don't think I really have any preggo symptoms. I will test tomorrow (CD37, about 12dpo) but doubt it will be a BFP with a 6.6 progesterone level at 7dpo.

What do you think??????????????????

Last thought...could my level be lower because it was so many days after the last clomid pill? I know they like it above 15 with a "medicated cycle" but is the medication still in my system that many days later?

 

[Starlight2012]

Smiler - you getting anxious for your scan on Friday? I will go for my first scan this afternoon in about an hour! Am trying to to expect too much since it is only CD8 My mood has been a bit better past couple of days but last week I was feeling pretty blah so not sure if its just me or the clomid? (I like to blame the clomid ) hehe.

Cbuslady - welcome! I also O'd late on my first clomid cycle (around CD20-22), and I believe some laides on here O'd even later then that, so it it seem that it is is not uncommon for that to happen on clomid especially if your cycles are a bit longer to start! Sorry that I am not sure what a "good" progesterone level is as my doctor just tell me things are good or bad and never gives me numbers...haha (which maybe I should ask about next time). FX for you for a BFP!

 

[kerrbear7183]

Oh louimum so sorry your c-section caused so many problems. I had no idea that could happen. I think it sounds quite good though, to have one child who is independent enough for you not to worry too much about him whilst you concentrate on a baby

MrsElsie yeah sometimes it can get a little lonely but I'm the kind of person who's quite happy in their own company anyway so I find it easier than some people would. My first year I worked so hard, too scared to turn any jobs down and had zero social life. But this year I've joined a few clubs and stuff and made new friends. Before, I just socialised with people from work and often all you end up talking about is work! But now I hang out with people who do all different things and it's good I'm also trying to branch out into other stuff I could never do in my office job, but still related to my industry. So it's good to have a little more freedom

Starlight you had any scans yet? Can't remember when you start having them, sorry! Am getting a little nervous for mine on Friday!

Is anyone else having trouble with low mood? I can't tell if it's clomid or just having a few bad days Can't shake off the mood for some reason.

Kerrbear how is everything with you? Are you due to test soon? I'm only on CD 9 so a while yet. Will be using OPKs for the first time ever soon though, so in that sense I will be testing next week haha

Everything is going good. I ovulated on Sunday (CD22) which is a litte later than I had hoped. I had +OPKs on CD17, 18, and 20. I didn't take any on CD19 so it may have been positive then, too. My ovacue monitor confirmed ovulation on Sunday so I will be testing on or around 11/4. I'm really hoping I get my BFP. I had a dream the other night that I was complaining to my mom about being bloated and nauseous and she told me I was pregnant. I don't ever remember my mom being in my dreams (of any I actually remember). Maybe it's a sign? lol.

 

[horseypants]

ok - thanks guys - i was getting quiet cause i expected to o by now and yeah, maybe im experiencing a bit of the low mood. it seems like i'm getting more irritated by other people not following rules than i normally would - not usually my style to have that righteous streak. welcome, new ladies ....adding you to post #1! ....and kerrbear, love it! sounds good

 

[kerrbear7183]

Thanks! I just hate the waiting to test part.

 

[louimum]

hey girls im also feeling quite low. feelin hopelesss and down. i just get sooooo scared its never goin to happen. i dont know how ill move on with no babies etc. maybe its me feeling sorry for myself or maybe its the clomid haha. i just cannot imagin ever ever gettin a bfp after 4yrs.
ive just noticed your from california horseypants. how amazing. )

 

[louimum]

cbuslady so sorry i cant advise you hun. its my 1st month on clomid so its all new to me xxx

 

[kerrbear7183]

hey girls im also feeling quite low. feelin hopelesss and down. i just get sooooo scared its never goin to happen. i dont know how ill move on with no babies etc. maybe its me feeling sorry for myself or maybe its the clomid haha. i just cannot imagin ever ever gettin a bfp after 4yrs.
ive just noticed your from california horseypants. how amazing. )

I'm sorry you're feeling this way. We haven't been actively trying for very long, but were NTNP for 4 years before we really started trying. I have times where I get down and feel like it's never going to happen. It's a hard thing to go through, especially for a long time. I hope you get your BFP soon!

 

[horseypants]

Hey guys, I think I'm having a serious I-must-be-a-serious-jerk day, but if you already have children, please go to the other very similar thread. This thread is for TTC #1. If you are a mom already, this isn't the right thread for you because freaked out psycho bitches like me will get jealous and freak out for three days straight that there is nowhere they can go to be freaked out that they will never be mothers like they always imagined. It isn't you. It is me. If you have kids, please go here instead. https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/ttc-after-loss/1252081-you-starting-clomid-got-experience-5.html Again. This thread that I'm typing this post on right now is TTC #1. Read the title. Read the first post. Ok. I have done all the damage to society that I am doing today. I refuse to do any more and am banning myself for the rest of the day. Go to the other thread if you already have kids. Do I make myself clear. If you are really ttc #1 and can not handle the reality that everyone else but you apparently gets to be a mom, please stick with me here if you are not disgusted and turned off by my outburst of rule fascism.

 

[Starlight2012]

louimum - sorry that you are feeling so down I definitely have lots of moments when I feel sad and helpless but the little bit of hope keeps me going. When we all get our BFPs, it will be sooooo amazing!!!!

 

[louimum]

im so sorry ive offended anyone. i honestly didnt realise xxx good luck everyone

 

[MrsElsie]

Hi Cbus Lady
Clomid does stay in your system for a long time so it may still be working. It looks like I'm O'ing on CD21 having taken clomid Days 2-6. My FS was particularly interested in the fact that I got pregnant (although MC'd) the month following the month of the clomid cycle in Feb, as he said that the drug could have had something to do with it even thought it was the month after. Also to make it more complicated I've read that some people's cycles get shorter each month on the same dose, so you might find that if you stick to 50mg your cycle gets a bit shorter. Good luck with the test tomorrow, keep us posted.

Louimum and horseypants, sorry you're feeling down. Horseypants thank you for warding off the lucky ones you're quite right this thread is for ttc#1s! There's a thread that I loved reading through which i still have saved, as it makes me smile. I know nothing can ever substitute being a mummy but it does cheer me up a bit (until you get to the bit where someone narks someone else off!!). Dont know if this link is going to work...

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p.../705768-love-dealing-infertility-because.html

Sending lots of hugs your way xxx

 

[MelHK]

Hi can I join in please! I've only just signed up here and already think its great. I've been ttc for nearly 2 years. I have PCOS and this is my first month of 50mg clomid days 2-6. Docs think I do O on my own but its all over the place so hoping the clomid might bring it into line! im on cd13 and hoping for a positive opk soon..

Has anyone else been having major hot flushes everyday?? I was hoping they would go away when I finished last tablet but they are still going strong.

 

[moose31]

HI!! Cycle 19 TTC #1. Starting first round of clomid on friday (CD5-9) would love to join you ladies
GL

 

[Starlight2012]

MelHK & moose 31- welcome!! Looks like you're both new to clomid? I am just on CD8 of my 2nd month.

Hot flashes - the first month on clomid I got lots hot flashes while on clomid up until the week after! I hope that they end soon for you MelHK

This month, I didn't really get any hot flashes and my dosage was uped to 100mg, so maybe my body is getting used to it?

Today I went in for my first follicle scan and it showed lots of little follys, with the biggest being 9mm on the right side. I am REALLY hoping that follies grow on my left side this month because I have a right blocked tube - who knew this would be so complicated??!!

Mrs Elsie - thanks for the link to that thread. It definitely put a smile on my face!!

 

[louimum]

well i wish you girls all the luck in the world. i honestly didnt know that this was ttc numb 1 and dont truely understand what difference it makes. ive been going thro this hell for 4yrs now. hoped to make friends in the same boat as other people dont understand.i thought id found some support here. all the best xxx

 

[MrsElsie]

well i wish you girls all the luck in the world. i honestly didnt know that this was ttc numb 1 and dont truely understand what difference it makes. ive been going thro this hell for 4yrs now. hoped to make friends in the same boat as other people dont understand.i thought id found some support here. all the best xxx

Hi Louimum
I wish you lots of luck on your journey too. You're right it is hell to go through, and i didnt mean my comment (about warding off people with a child) to upset you, which i clearly have done. The difference is that i dont know if i will ever be able to have my own child, and not knowing that makes me turn in to a bit of a jealous monster when i see others who do have one or more. I am ashamed of feeling this way but i feel this thread allows me to be honest about this without upsetting others (hopefully!). I'm going to lurk on the other thread that horseypants has linked above as I'd love to see you get your BFP at last. Take care and i hope we can stay friends x

 

[louimum]

of course xxx good luck. i appologise again everyone