Clomid...Hoping 3rd Times a Charm

[beaglemom]

Also...it may make for nice make up sex later

 

[ERosePW]

Beaglemom, I am totally loving you right now. THANK YOU for all the positive words!!! That helped me so much. It was such a bad day, and my spirits were really down. In between all the emotions and sobbing and fighting, I was also having many negative thoughts.... Like, crying over not getting prego after all this time, fear of ending up childless, so many more fears and worrying. It was really bringing me down, when before I've been feeling like this was gonna be my month. Your words helped me realize it was probably just a clomid side effect, and that all is still well. You're probably right, it could just show that the med is doing it's job by making my hormones surge really good, and that makes it worth it every side effect. Thank you again beaglemom! I can't thank you enough. After reading your comments, I'm feeling optimistic about this cycle once again.

As for you, with your intense O pains again, and the fact that success in the 3rd round seems very common, I've got a good gut feeling about you for this cycle.

EDIT:
Oh, and luckily we were able to work through everything and get our BDing in today, whew! And now that we know that everything that happened today was probably from the clomid, we both understand it and will be able to manage it better if it happens again.

 

[moni77]

Another high on my monitor...CD 17 & started getting highs on CD 10...no peak. I am not really too concerned. I will keep giving it a test strip until I hit low again. The only aggravation is without a peak, I have no idea when I ovulated. I guess it is still possible I haven't...but I doubt it. One of my test strips had 2 dark lines...but I am not sure what day that was. I think when I get a low, I will just pick the day in the middle & call that O day. Can't just have a normal cycle?

I only got highs this cycle as well. Weird. Since I took the ovidril shot on Tues the 3rd that means I ovulated on the evening of the 4th. I am guessing I missed the surge - after it was still high on Sat I gave up for the cycle and stopped POAS.

 

[beaglemom]

I am still high today. It's crazy. My husband thinks my monitor is broken. But the stick still has a faint second line. I should just stop testing as well but I am also getting more cm off and on. I'm about 85% sure I've ovulated but I hate to stop testing just in case. Gonna try to get some baby making in tonight. So that is 10 straight days of high. Weird.

 

[beaglemom]

Erin, glad you guys got through the crazy and that I can keep you positive. I'm not always great at keeping myself positive...usually better at doing it for others...so glad I could help. My husband has to deal with me for about 2 days during AF. Kind of nervous at the kind of pregnant lady I will make.

 

[beaglemom]

I got my blood drawn this morning. The nurse had sent me another email while I was in the waiting room (I did not have appt, was just walking in). Anyways she said my dr did want to talk to me so we are keeping the Jan 6 appt. I feel so much better now. I hope to get some great results on my bloodwork. I also asked them to check my progesterone. I also feel good that my dr wants to talk & not just ship me to the IVF clinic. I really like her & I think the slow responses lately were just a result of busy times & holidays.

I also wanted to let you ladies know I have sent my husband to buy Brazil nuts. I have heard a lot on these forums they help with implantation. Couldn't hurt & it is right around the time for me to be eating them. Good for sperm count, too. They say about 5 a day. Anyways...I am feeling good & trying to be positive. I hope my dr really listens to me. I want to try more drugs before moving to IUI or IVF. I may need a specialist for that...not sure.

Anyways...just trying to keep the positive vibes going through December!

 

[ERosePW]

Interesting about all the Highs on the monitor for you ladies. But beaglemom, you felt O pains pretty intensely, so maybe you just missed the surge like moni was mentioning. I'm learning that those surges can sometimes come and go quicker than I ever thought. I dont use the monitor, but my CB Digital OPK gave me my smiley yesterday morning, and I tested again at 7pm last night, and it was already gone. There was another month that I tested in the morning, and it was negative, so I tried again that evening around 8pm, and there was the smiley! It was gone by the next morning, so if I hadn't tested that evening, I would've never seen a smiley at all (which I think happened last month). There used to be some months that I would get a smiley 2 days in a row! But more recently I've noticed it's shorter...not sure why that is, unless since the clomid makes the hormone surges so much stronger, maybe that forces egg release quicker, which in turn makes the LH die down quicker since it's no longer needed after egg release. Total speculation, as I have no clue, lol!

It's really too bad that we don't have Home Progesterone Tests for after O. Hehe! Then nobody would need to chart BBT to confirm O. I bet they'll come out with that someday.

beaglemom, I feel TONS better today. It was crazy how emotional and sensitive I was yesterday. That was the worst I've ever been in my entire life, I can honestly say that.... and I find it interesting that it was only for one day, and it was the same day as my LH surge, along with the headache and just feeling "off" in general. I didnt experience that on the 25mg dose. Like you said though, I can probably look at them as good signs, since it def means my hormones are through the roof.

 

[beaglemom]

Yeh that all makes sense...the lh was in your system...and the hormone increase just effected your body. I know the short surges happen...just weird this is the first month out of 4 or so I have no peak. I am glad we were keeping up when I first got a high though. I think there are some clear blue tests that work similar to the monitor where they tell you like 3-4 days in advance when to expect the lh. Not sure if they are the same ones you are using.

 

[beaglemom]

I just ordered another reading from Suzy Rayne. I saw her name on another thread. She is in the UK. She predicts conceive month & year. I am anxious to see what she says. This could get addicting.

https://www.psychicbabyreadings.co.uk/default.html

 

[ERosePW]

I just ordered another reading from Suzy Rayne. I saw her name on another thread. She is in the UK. She predicts conceive month & year. I am anxious to see what she says. This could get addicting.

https://www.psychicbabyreadings.co.uk/default.html

Oh wow, the year too! I'm almost too nervous, lol! So when will you get your reading?? Can't wait to hear! How fun!!

 

[savvysaver]

Just stopping by to say hi! I miss chatting with everyone! I leave for my vacation tomorrow and don't know if I will get a chance to check in.

Erin, so glad you got your smiley this time! Sorry about the side effects but at least you know it was working!! Hope you got a lot of BDing in last week and the next few days!

Beaglemom, hoping for the best with all the high days! Looking forward to seeing your second reading!

Is MissStacy or Allison around? Hope everyone is doing good this cycle.

Have a good week and stay positive!

 

[beaglemom]

Savvy, Did you receive your blood work results?

I got another high today. I have decided to stop testing. I think what may be happening is the monitor did not detect a peak, & now it is just asking for sticks until that is achieved...I think it will just continue to give me a high. But I think that is weird. You would think my hormone levels would have gone down & then it would register a low. Dunno...anyways...if no prego this month, I will be investing in more strips. I have my amazon cart full of opks, monitor tests, & hpts.

 

[allisonmh]

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been MIA from all the threads, had a busy weekend. AF is still dragging out, day 6 now. Ugh. I've been religiously drinking my tea though so hopefully this'll be a good month! I should get my other reading today so I'll post it for y'all whenever it comes! Hope everyone is doing well!! : )

 

[moni77]

I did a suzy reading back in October... this is what I got:


Your reading reveals that your conception news will come in the month of February 2014 from a cycle that starts in January. The baby shows as a girl and the expected birth date is in the month of November 2014 with attention being paid to the date of the 4th. I can also see a further child in your future, another girl, born in mid 2016.

I wish you and your family every happiness for the future.

Suzy


I was hoping February was too far away and it would be sooner - its looking more likely now though!

 

[beaglemom]

I did a suzy reading back in October... this is what I got:


Your reading reveals that your conception news will come in the month of February 2014 from a cycle that starts in January. The baby shows as a girl and the expected birth date is in the month of November 2014 with attention being paid to the date of the 4th. I can also see a further child in your future, another girl, born in mid 2016.

I wish you and your family every happiness for the future.

Suzy


I was hoping February was too far away and it would be sooner - its looking more likely now though!

Feb isn't that far away

I am actually a little nervous for it to be so exact...I know it is not a proven thing or anything, but I do believe some people have a gift.

 

[allisonmh]

Wow, I've never seen one that was so specific! Conceiving in January is only next month! Good luck!!!

 

[moni77]

Wow, I've never seen one that was so specific! Conceiving in January is only next month! Good luck!!!

Yeah, but when I got it in October I was like that is soooo far away! And now it is almost here. For Feb news it will be 2 more cycles though...

 

[allisonmh]

Got my reading...

I hope this reading finds you happy and healthy. I also appreciate your patience. When I connect with you, I feel you are very patient. TTC can be a very happy yet frustrating time, especially when it doesn’t happen right away. I feel you are very intuitive, but you often don’t believe the messages you are getting, like that you will have children. You have built up some self doubt and at times view ttc as more of a process instead of enjoying the time with your partner. Remember to date, hold hands, and keep the intimacy going.
As far as fertility, I feel your ovaries are functioning. I feel your estrogen is a tad high, your prolactin is normal and your FSH level is normal. I feel you should add a B6 100mg to your pre natal vitamin. B6 is known for regulating estrogen and lengthening your luteal phase. I see your tubes are open and clear. I feel your uterus is healthy, but I feel your uterine lining could be thicker. I also feel your progesterone level is a bit low and your luteal phase is too short. I feel your luteal phase needs to be at least 12 days. I feel you should ask your doctor to check your estrogen and progesterone levels. I also wonder if you have just come off birth control? I feel as though your body is steadily adjusting.
I see January as the month to conceive, find out or give birth. I see a girl. This little girl is going to be very loving, compassionate and emotional. She will have a huge heart and at times will be taken for granted. She will learn early on in life who are her real friends. I feel she will also be a home body. She will love her family. She will have a strong connection with any siblings and her grandparents. I feel she will adapt easily to school and will make many friends. I feel she will enjoy dance and cheerleading. She will be very “girlie” and will love to shop for clothes. I feel in high school she will thrive academically and will be in the Honor’s Society. She will have a steady boyfriend or two but no one special till after college. I feel she will earn a degree in psychology or social work in college. I feel she will love to work with children. She will marry in her late 20’s and will have 2 children.

 

[moni77]

wow that is a very detailed reading - where is that from?

 

[beaglemom]

I received my email from Suzy. Stay tuned. I will post later tonight. I am still at work & also want my husband to read first.