Clomid symptoms

[brooklyn1]

about the FF thing...I actually bought 90 days of the VIP but I think I'll stop after it expires in a few days. I think it's a good thing to have for a few cycles, but then you get the hang of it and it seems to give you pretty basic information (like whether you got the dates right for intercourse) that you could calculate on your own. I'll let you know the difference when my membership expires in a few days!

 

[reallyready]

Question- I know you've said before that you'll be referred to a FS after this cycle, but what kind of doctor are you seeing now? I think you said it's your gyno, but is she a fertility specialist as well? Just wondering since it seems like she's doing a lot of fertility treatment with you. Did she also do all of the baseline testing and all that?

I went for my day two blood test and scan to start clomid round two today. Everyone is right about clomid making af really short- I am so surprised, seems like it's only going to be two or three days.

Hi Bklyn
She is my OBGYN, yes. She did all my tests last year (everything cleared) husbands tests (also clear) and sent me to NYU med for the tubes dye test (all clear) and then we started the 50 mg clomid but she said just three rounds, two rounds with IUI, but she is sending me on to FS after this cycle because I guess she is at the end of the road with me, she didn't do blood tests each cycle though, just at the beginning.

Cheers for the beginning of round two for you! xxx

 

[Kiki09]

sorry Milliemoo, lets hope she goes missing on your next round...

I am 11 dpo today and not going to test until fingers crossed Friday! but dont hold out much hope to be honest, just have that feeling that AF is going to show...

I hope we get to see a least one BFP on this thread this month!!

 

[MillieMoo]

I really hope this is it for you! That would be sooooo great!

I can't wait until friday! Come on BFP!!

 

[Kiki09]

Dont think it is, my temps are creeping back down, this mornigs was taken 40 mins earlier than normal as my dogs woke me up so not sure what the "real" temp would have been but I jsut dont "feel" that I will see that BFP... but wont give up till AF shows or I get to test on Friday!

 

[reallyready]

Hey Kiki
I don't know, your temps look fine to me, you're on day 12 and they are still up there. Hang in until Friday, just two more days. Xing fingers for you!

You'll see from my chart https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/23ed9e
that my temp has been steadily decreasing, it's still above the cover line only because of the progesterone I've been taking, I'm sure of it.

Tomorrow is my last day to fulfill my doc's request. Then I'm sure by the weekend AF will show up. Looking forward to a pillow and some silence, but need to get through my work week first.

Psychologically, this week has been a disaster for me.

xxx
RR

 

[brooklyn1]

kiki, your chart does look good- as you all said to me, it's not over till its over- although I do know what you mean when you say you're not feeling like this is it. I wonder if we will feel it when it's our month?

Reallyready, I'm sorry this week has been hard. You'll know one way or the other tomorrow...and you can just hibernate for this long weekend if you want to.

 

[Kiki09]

I did a 10miu this morning, not with FMU but 2nd one and it was a big fat BFN, I just feel that AF is on its way too, and am sure the 10miu should have shown BFP by now.. I am gutted but I kind of knew, no symptoms, other than AF feeling which is not usually due for another week but clomid can change that..

Like you this week I have really struggled, now just want the AF to show instead of giving me heaps of signals so that I can move on....

 

[MillieMoo]

Sorry about your BFN! Boo!

I always feel that its best that she just shows her face and then you can get on with the next cycle! (Not that i want her to show her face for you!) I hope she doesn't!

 

[smidgen]

Hi Folks

I am new on here and just found this thread - it's great to hear what everyone else is experiencing on clomid.

We have been trying for 25 months now, was referred by own GP to local infertility clinic who did day 21 test, the dye test to check tubes and was told I am not ovulating as day 21 blood test came back as 25. So started on clomid near beginning of Aug. Did CD3 - 7 - had terrible symptoms - a migraine for the whole week, hot flushes, terrible stomach cramping but perservered. Bd'ing every other day for the whole month. Today is Day 29 and still no sign of AF. Usually comes day 26-28. Have been sick yesterday and today and have really sore nipples. Did a HMT yesterday, well did 2 infact - both negative. Do you think the sore nipples, vomitting etc could be related to clomid?? This is so confusing and frustrating - just want to get on with next cycle of clomid if AF is coming soon!

Vee

 

[reallyready]

I did a 10miu this morning, not with FMU but 2nd one and it was a big fat BFN, I just feel that AF is on its way too, and am sure the 10miu should have shown BFP by now.. I am gutted but I kind of knew, no symptoms, other than AF feeling which is not usually due for another week but clomid can change that..

Like you this week I have really struggled, now just want the AF to show instead of giving me heaps of signals so that I can move on....

Dear Kiki
I'm so sorry about the BFN.

I think I might become a CM and CP watcher now and wait until 15 DPO from now on before testing. It's just too stressful testing every morning and getting that rejection first thing.

I thought at first there were no tests in the US that detected less than 20 miu but I just found that First Response detects as low at 6.5 miu.

Anyway, please keep me posted, I'll be watching out. From how my eyes are feeling, I'm guessing AF will arrive by Saturday. Though I prefer THAT to this suspended week of freakishness and wonder and wtf-ing.

Hey, does anyone get "period eyes" It is what I call it when my eyes feel really heavy and tired, mainly in my bottom lids there is a burning feeling like I haven't slept in AGES.

Seriously challenged staying positive today, but still trying!
RR

 

[Kiki09]

Thanks Reallyready, my temps have gone up again this morning so thought I would try another internet 10 miu test but got another BFN!!! before clomid i was on 32 - 37 day cycles, so that would mean the witch should be due to show 8th September onwards, so if I want to kid myself I could say its still a bit early to test lol but on the other hand I had really bad AF pains last night when I went to bed and was 100% certain the witch would be here this morning, but as yet, no sign of her, she just playing with me!

First response have a 6.5miu, that is good, is that in general or just where you are? I may have to buy a proper test over the weekend if the AF has not shown..

 

[reallyready]

Boooooo for the BFN, but you're on day 13. I would wait and test again in two days. How do you handle the early testing? You must have a stronger foundation than me cause I put off taking until 15 dpo because I cannot handle the BFN. It's too disheartening.

Today is "the" day I've been waiting for all week to test. 21 dpo. I had my last test in the drawer and it freakin' malfunctioned. Ha ha. It's some trick by the gods on my patience. Well, I'll buy some First Response on my way to work and hold my pee for a few hours.

Oddly, yesterday was such crap that I actually feel lifted today. Almost joyous. The sun after the storm. Pshthhhhhhp. Maybe just cause I don't have to wait anymore.

I googled yesterday for most sensitive tests and got an article done by CBS so it is likely they were probably covering US tests only. But search it for UK and see what comes up. I'd read somewhere else that in US you couldn't find a test under 20 miu, but I guess that was wrong.

xxx
RR
https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/23ed9e

 

[Kiki09]

21DPO! that is amazing willpower! I think I end up testing because i keep seeing all these BFP posts at 11dpo or 12 dpo and think that well, if I am then it should show! I do find it hard, really hard when I see the BFN but I can't stop myself, its a case of well, if I am not then I can focus on the next month, rather than hold false hope I guess!

Its fate that your test malfunctioned! like something is making you wait till later so that you have a stronger reading,.. oooh keeping everything crossed foryou! when would your AF be due? I have to pop out to the supermarket, now do I buy a "proper" test or admit defeat and accept that these AF pains are infact just that and stop wishing!

Will keep checking back to see if you test later, your chart does look promising!

xx

 

[brooklyn1]

Hi ladies,
Kiki, I'm sorry about the bfn, but reallyready is right, you've got a few days to wait and see what happens. How long are your cycles without clomid? I don't know if that has anything to do with what's happening on clomid, but I guess it could help to anticipate around when af is supposed to come.

I'm with Kiki, and I definitely test on day 12 or 13- mostly because it seems like that's when the majority of pregancies are detected. But clomid may change things since it extends your cycle, so we should all probably aim to test no earlier than 14. It's hard!

Reallyready, I'm glad you're feeling on the other side of the crappiness today. I do think that at some point, knowing is better (even if it's a bfn) than staying in limbo. At least when you know what's going on you can start planning for the next steps. Keep us posted today, I'm thinking about you!

 

[Kiki09]

Hi ladies,
Kiki, I'm sorry about the bfn, but reallyready is right, you've got a few days to wait and see what happens. How long are your cycles without clomid? I don't know if that has anything to do with what's happening on clomid, but I guess it could help to anticipate around when af is supposed to come.

I'm with Kiki, and I definitely test on day 12 or 13- mostly because it seems like that's when the majority of pregancies are detected. But clomid may change things since it extends your cycle, so we should all probably aim to test no earlier than 14. It's hard!

Reallyready, I'm glad you're feeling on the other side of the crappiness today. I do think that at some point, knowing is better (even if it's a bfn) than staying in limbo. At least when you know what's going on you can start planning for the next steps. Keep us posted today, I'm thinking about you!

Hi Brooklyn1, my cycles before clomid were anywhere from 32 - 37 day cycles, so in theory I should be due to see the witch from the 8th onwards....

I just have all the signs AF is coming..will have to wait and see!

 

[MillieMoo]

Come on ladies! I really want to see a BFP from someone here!

Good luck to you all! fx'd!

 

[reallyready]

Hi ladies
The drama continues!
I got to work and waited til 11 am to test. BFN.
I called my dr. and faxed my chart.
She called back and asked me to come in for a blood test. So I go in for the blood test and when she came by to see me I said, "What's going on? Have you ever seen this before? I mean I'm 8 days beyond my expected AF, with two BFNs to show for it, so come on already!"
She said she'd seen it before, that she just had someone pregnant with this same type of situation. (Please god, please! I was thinking) However, she said not to get my hopes up too high, that we have to wait and see.
She said my chart looks good so I need to just wait ONE MORE DAY. Ha ha.
I asked her "What about the prometrium? Isn't that keeping my temps up?" and she insists that I would get my period anyway even if taking prometrium. At this point, it is so absurd that I'm laughing (for the moment, I'm sure I'll cry at another point, who knows) The waiting just keeps going and going. Anyway, so tomorrow I'll have the answer from the blood test.
Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts you all.
xoxo
RR

 

[brooklyn1]

that is crazy reallyready! I'm almost tempted to search on the internet myself to find out about what prometrium can do in terms of delaying af... but I'm sure you've done loads of research... Does what she's saying match with things that you've read about prometrium? Something is certainly going on!
Just one more day to wait. I'm crossing everything for you and I hope that this it!
xo

 

[reallyready]

Bklyn, It's totally nuts.
For research of course I've found nada, not one example. Sure plenty of people who find out they are pg later after BFNs but not coupled with the prometrium variable.

Yet, I have read repeatedly that prometrium will delay AF. My normal cycle is 28-32 days, so 38 is over the top late. I keep saying that its the prometrium. I am really trying to not let my hopes get up. I think I'm being a bit of a wet blanket actually, but do you blame me?

xxx
RR