Clomid round 3 anyone else?

[HowarthHopes]

Cntrygrl- I have been testing the trigger out since the day after I had the shot. So yes I have been getting positive hpts so I know the shot is in my system and worked. I was concerned because I wasn't getting positive opks or a temp rise so I didn't know how to confirm ovulation let alone what day I ovulated. But this morning I had a good temp rise and a very positive opk so I'm thinking I ovulated yesterday which would put me closer to the 48 hour mark after the shot. I am feeling much better about it now. I think it was just something new and I didn't quite understand when I was supposed to ovulate or how to figure out when I ovulated.

How is everyone doing??

I am (I think) 1dpo today/ CD 16 so obviously nothing really going on yet. This is going to be a long 2 weeks. I'm going to do my best not to symptom spot but sometimes it's so hard not to.

I'm glad to hear that the trigger shot worked and that you o'd!! That's one step closer to a BFP! I agree that it is better not to symptom spot, as it can drive you crazy! But I know it is easier said than done. I just wish I could take my own advice LOL! Thinking of you while you're in the 2ww, and fingers crossed you get your BFP soon x x x

 

[star25]

Good news noele, hope the 2ww doesn't drag, hope it's first time lucky for you with the trigger shot

Howarth, how many medicated cycles are you doing?

 

[HowarthHopes]

Good news noele, hope the 2ww doesn't drag, hope it's first time lucky for you with the trigger shot

Howarth, how many medicated cycles are you doing?

I'm on my 3rd round of Fertomid (generic of Clomid in South Africa). My DH started on his first round of Fertomid to improve his spermies
If we don't get a BFP this month, we'll continue on the meds until about November/December, and if still no luck we will do IVF. We just have to save up a little, as medical aid here doesn't cover fertility, and is cash only, otherwise we would've done IVF already.

I see you are waiting to start IVF, do you know when yet? I've heard such positive stories about IVF. I am so excited for you!! Keep me posted. I would like to learn more about the leading up to IVF and the actual procedure itself x x x

 

[cntrygrl]

Howarth-- Too many cycles of Clomid can actually start to permanently affect your uterine lining as well as fertility. You should only do about 6 cycles and then take a break from the Clomid.

 

[HowarthHopes]

Howarth-- Too many cycles of Clomid can actually start to permanently affect your uterine lining as well as fertility. You should only do about 6 cycles and then take a break from the Clomid.

Shew, I didn't know that! Thank you so much for your advice! If I don't get a BFP this month, I will definitely only try another 3 cycles on Clomid, maybe even take a break in between the months?

 

[star25]

You could do 3 more cycles then have a break, thats what I done, looking back I wish I hadnt done another 3 cycles after the break as it was a waste of time, I was hoping to get a miracle bfp but knew deep down it wouldnt work
I should have my first ivf appointment within the next 2-3 months, I'm looking forward to it, had enough waiting now, just hope it works first time, this cycle is funded but will pay for
More if it doesnt work. Ive been reading up on it so much just so I understand the procedure better as I always forget to ask questions and want to know I understand what they are talking about so I have more of a clue so I'll definitely keep regular updates on here!

Hope you get your bfp before you have to try different treatments, are you 8dpo now?

 

[HowarthHopes]

You could do 3 more cycles then have a break, thats what I done, looking back I wish I hadnt done another 3 cycles after the break as it was a waste of time, I was hoping to get a miracle bfp but knew deep down it wouldnt work
I should have my first ivf appointment within the next 2-3 months, I'm looking forward to it, had enough waiting now, just hope it works first time, this cycle is funded but will pay for
More if it doesnt work. Ive been reading up on it so much just so I understand the procedure better as I always forget to ask questions and want to know I understand what they are talking about so I have more of a clue so I'll definitely keep regular updates on here!

Hope you get your bfp before you have to try different treatments, are you 8dpo now?

Thank-you Star Yes, I am now 8DPO, and counting...
I've basically been using the Clomid to increase my eggs and to try and O on both sides, because I only have one tube, and I thought it would work for me, but alas I am still waiting for my BFP. Although my Doc also picked up that my thyroid was out of wack again, which can apparently affect TTC. So this month, my thyroid is back on track, and I felt different on this 3rd cycle of Clomid, in that I had quite hectic cramps at 1DPO on both sides, which normally I only get a slight twinge or two from my tubeless left side (I still have both my ovaries). I don't think I have ever known so much about how my body works, until DH and I started TTC LOL
Are you still on Clomid until the IVF, or are you taking a break from the meds until you have to start with all the IVF shots etc. . .?

 

[star25]

This is my second month off of Clomid and wont be doing anymore of anything until the ivf, I just keep thinking I have an issue with something like implantation so the ivf wont work, I'm
Just been negative as think I'm getting too scared to get my hopes up!

 

[cntrygrl]

Howarth-- You're Welcome. I did a total of 6 cycles of Clomid. The last 3 being with IUI and trigger shot. Then we finished that in July of last year and my Gyn referred me to a Specialist. We didn't do any meds til January when I started the injectables and we got lucky on the first cycle.

Star-- Don't worry they will give you everything you need to support a healthy pregnancy. My meds were all the same as if I was doing IVF. They also had me on a baby aspirin a day and progesterone after confirming pregnancy. They may have you start as soon as the transfer. I can't wait to see how many follicles you get

 

[star25]

Thank you cntrygrl, that makes me feel better as I never looked at it like that about them giving you meds needed to help also because the monitoring will obviously be a lot more than when on Clomid, I'm just scared of the disappointment but I'll just have to stay positive and remember even if I worry it wont Change the outcome, how are you feeling?

 

[cntrygrl]

I'm feeling pretty good. No complaints from me.

 

[HowarthHopes]

Hi Ladies,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend?
Yesterday afternoon on 10DPO, I finally got my BFP on the ClearBlue Digi Test!!!!!! I am so happy, I just started crying when it said 1-2 weeks Pregnant! And then after about hour of exhilaration, worry started to kick in... I don't want to go through another ectopic pregnancy... Anyway, my husband has told me to stay positive and to visualize that we will be having a happy healthy Baby in 9 months time *fingers crossed*

I am holding thumbs that you all get your BFP's soon!!!!!!

 

[Dannixo]

Hi Ladies,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend?
Yesterday afternoon on 10DPO, I finally got my BFP on the ClearBlue Digi Test!!!!!! I am so happy, I just started crying when it said 1-2 weeks Pregnant! And then after about hour of exhilaration, worry started to kick in... I don't want to go through another ectopic pregnancy... Anyway, my husband has told me to stay positive and to visualize that we will be having a happy healthy Baby in 9 months time *fingers crossed*

I am holding thumbs that you all get your BFP's soon!!!!!!

Congratulations!

 

[cntrygrl]

Congrats Howarth. I'd like to tell you that the worrying stops, but as moms I think it's built into us to worry.

 

[Noele0002]

Howarthhopes- Wow! Congratulations on your BFP That is wonderful news! When will you he going in for your beta? Wishing you a h&h 9 months!!

 

[Noele0002]

AFM- Nothing going on... Today is 5dpo and I already know that it is going to be a LONG week. I am still testing the trigger out of my system and today it was really faint at 7 days past trigger. Yesterday I had a lot of hotflashes while at work but that was only 4dpo so I am assuming it was just left over meds in my system. Other than that absolutely nothing going on... Feeling a little discouraged but I know it's too early to feel that way. Maybe because it's Monday lol

Star- How are you doing? Your appointment is tomorrow right?

Dannixo- How are things going with you?

 

[HowarthHopes]

Thank you to you all for your lovely messages. Today has been a really confusing day, as I decided to test again this afternoon with another ClearBlue Digi, and it came up as "not pregnant"! How does this happen!? I drink a lot of water when I'm at the office, and today I consumed about 1,25 litres before I tested at lunchtime. Do you think this could have affected the reading?? Anyway, I stopped past the lab on the way from work to get my blood work done, so I should get my results by tomorrow afternoon. I'm just hoping and praying it's a viable pregnancy!

 

[HowarthHopes]

AFM- Nothing going on... Today is 5dpo and I already know that it is going to be a LONG week. I am still testing the trigger out of my system and today it was really faint at 7 days past trigger. Yesterday I had a lot of hotflashes while at work but that was only 4dpo so I am assuming it was just left over meds in my system. Other than that absolutely nothing going on... Feeling a little discouraged but I know it's too early to feel that way. Maybe because it's Monday lol

Star- How are you doing? Your appointment is tomorrow right?

Dannixo- How are things going with you?

Yup, Monday's really suck! But please don't get discouraged. I'm holding thumbs for you Noele!!

 

[star25]

congratulations how, that's fantastic news! Try not to worry about the not pregnant as you did drink a lot of water, also everyone says you can't get false positives so I don't see why you would get a 1-2 weeks on a digi if it wasn't true, sending you a happy and healthy 9 months, stay positive

Noele, it is early days for you so try not to feel discouraged, a lot easier said than done I know but you have a really good chance this cycle, just hope the 2ww goes quick for you and you get your bfp

It is my appointment tomorrow, I don't think it will be a very interesting one but at least it will be another step closer to starting the IVF
Im CD26 today and nothing going on. I have had some white cm though so hoping this means I have ovulated, probably late around day 20 again , also had 2 days of am aching chest (though not actual boobs) so hoping this was ovulation related

 

[Dannixo]

I'm okay, only dtd 4 days before a + opk since we have been so busy with work and foster care classes. So not holding out much hope.