Clomid

[uwa_amanda]

Hi ladies! I am in the same situation as a lot of you so I thought I would jump in here as well. Hope that's okay! I too am on round 2 of clomid, have been ttc for 17 or 18 cycles now. I'm so frustrated with it that I can't even keep track of how long we've been trying. DH is also frustrated. He finds it hard to 'perform' on schedule. I am trying to take a more relaxed approach to BDing and just have fun and enjoy it again! Reading 50 shades of grey definitely helped! But DH sees it as a chore and says he feels so much pressure. It's very difficult.

Also, My temps are all over the place and I don't know why for sure. Night waking? Inconsistent sleep patterns?

I got blood work done my first clomid round to check progesterone, it was excellent (yahoo!) and since that number was so good my dr told me there was no need to check it this cycle. I am on 50mg. I definitely get ovulation pain for several days like some of you. It is painful all the time during that part of my cycle but especially when BDing and going to the bathroom. Does anyone else notice that?

Thanks for listening!

OMG...That book was something else! I read that one in about a week and then went out and bought the second one. I wanted to know what happened! Haven't finished it yet though...

 

[millianaire]

Hi hun

this month was my second round on 50mg of clomid, i was put on 2-6 by doc but this month due to reasons i took 3-7 and now im pregnant, do not give up, im still in serious shock ive had 5 miscarriages normally with meds so im hoping this will stick
clomid can work but try changing the days a bit i was scared coz it wasnt docs orders but its worked hope this helps have my fingers crossed for you

xxxx

Hi all,
I'm new here but have read some really inspiring threads and hope that I can be of some help to people and hopefully get some reassurance and friends on my journey

TTC since Jan 2010
2011 - U/S no problems
HSG showed blocked R side
DH all clear
Gynae seems certain that I am O but 21 day bloods not high enough :-/

First round of Clomid March 2012 BFN, April BFN.
Now into 3rd month and on CD12. Taking Clomid CD 2-6
Thermometer didn't arrive again today so still can't chart temperature and I think it will be too late this month.

All seems so real now, seeing it written out. After 1st BFN on Clomid, started loosing hope. I try to stay occupied in anything else but it just runs my life especially when I'm sweating so badly from the Clomid!!!:

So, I'm a bit worried that my Gynae hasn't ordered bloods whilst I'm on Clomid. What happens when I get to the end of 6 months still no BFP!?

Thanks for reading, good luck to you all, I really wish you all the best!

 

[mojo86]

All I hear recently is how good this 50 shades of grey is!! I really must get a copy lol!!
Well, my fourth month on clomid and AF got me dont think im going to carry on with another month, any hope I had has well gone!!
Hope all you ladies are getting on better than me!!
Baby dust xx

 

[Teasel]

All I hear recently is how good this 50 shades of grey is!! I really must get a copy lol!!
Well, my fourth month on clomid and AF got me dont think im going to carry on with another month, any hope I had has well gone!!
Hope all you ladies are getting on better than me!!
Baby dust xx

Don't give up! Never give up! There is always hope and we are all rooting for each other.

I'm in my 2ww, 9DPO so DH and I have decided I'm testing tomorrow I think I O'd anyway... OPK was faint but I've never even seen a line on OPK before...

It will happen, for all of us.

 

[mojo86]

Good luck with testing tomo Teasel!! My fingers are crossed for you!!! I have continued with the clomid this month - and I see the FS again on wednesday!! I would highly recommend the book Fifty shades of grey - AMAZING! LOL!
Baby dust to all of you xxx

 

[wonderstars]

Just finished my 3rd month of clomid and starting spotting so I know AF is around the corner. I had such unpleasant side effects (acne, emotional, headaches, hot flashes, nasty ovulation pain) that I hope it's either IUI with injectibles or IVF once we see the FS.

Sometimes clomid just isn't the right fit....

darn, that didn't make me feel any better!

 

[aoverholt]

I did my first round of Clomid 50mg this past cycle. I am currently on Day 29. I feel like I'm ready to start my AF but according to my blood work my progestrone on Day 21 was REALLY REALLY low (like below 1!). The nurse said the doctor will probably wait a week and then force my cycle again (third time) and then start me on 100mg of the Clomid. I hated how I felt on the 50mg so I'm really freaked out about the 100mg. We've only been TTC for 3 cycles now but I have PCOS so I didn't want to mess around. It's only been a few months. I cannot even imagine how women trying for years feel. My heart goes out to everyone!

Baby dust all around!

 

[Teasel]

Welcome welcome aoverholt
I'm sure there is nothing to worry about. Like you said, you have not long started trying. The next cycle could be the one! Keep the faith! It will be worth it! Think of what waits for you at the other end

Good luck and

wonderstars, it's that time again isn't it? We all get low when we don't conceive. It will happen though, it's just a shame we have to go through so many hoops to get there

Good luck and

Update on me:
BFN on 10DPO, AF due Friday so will test once more tomorrow altho I don't hold out a lot of hope as had nasty pain last 3 days
Will also call GP and ask about Progesterone levels as it was the first blood test I have had on Clomid.

 

[mojo86]

How did you get on Teasel? Any news? Did you get your progesterone levels back?? x

 

[aoverholt]

Welcome welcome aoverholt
I'm sure there is nothing to worry about. Like you said, you have not long started trying. The next cycle could be the one! Keep the faith! It will be worth it! Think of what waits for you at the other end

Good luck and

wonderstars, it's that time again isn't it? We all get low when we don't conceive. It will happen though, it's just a shame we have to go through so many hoops to get there

Good luck and

Update on me:
BFN on 10DPO, AF due Friday so will test once more tomorrow altho I don't hold out a lot of hope as had nasty pain last 3 days
Will also call GP and ask about Progesterone levels as it was the first blood test I have had on Clomid.

Thanks for the welcome! I'm just happy to have a place to go where people really understand what I'm going through!

 

[Teasel]

How did you get on Teasel? Any news? Did you get your progesterone levels back?? x

I just spoke to my GP, she's amazing and she told me my Progesterone level was over 70! I did feel the pain on my left side and had feint OPK's but never had anything on an OPK before
I was quite low as I did a test 10DPO then 12DPO and yesterday and all showed nothing But I'm on CD28 today and still no AF. Obviously I am expecting her any minute but I normally get AF in the evening on CD27.
Very confused but happy about Progesterone level. At least I know next month might be the one!

How is everyone? Where are we all now?

 

[littleone2010]

Hello everyone, can I join in?

Ive read the whole thread- good luck to all of you!

I have pcos and have been ttc for 15 months now, I have pcos and have irregular periods and dont ovulate on my own very much.
I tried clomid last july a few months after starting ttc and it sometimes made me ovulate and sometimes didnt.

I went away and lost 35lbs and now waiting for af to turn up again to start it again. Im not being monitored but while taking it I take my bbt religiously and can tell by that if/when I ovulate.

50g made me ovulate last year first cycle, 50g second cycle I didnt ovulate , third cycle I took 100g and I ovulated, fourth cycle took 100g and it didnt work again. So I decided to see if losing weight would help.. my cycles have got better but not sure if im ovulating as I have not temped in a few cycles.
So now Im waiting for af to turn up or to ovulate on my own before starting clomid again.

My GP told me to start taking 50g again but I know it will probably not work and dont want to have to wait a few months for my next af.. not sure if I should go to 100g or not? Also this gp told me to take it 5-9 where my other one said 3-7 what do you guys think?

I have 30 tablets this is my last chance on clomid before we might have to go private and try IUI or look into IVF if I dont ovulate alone or with stimulants
Wishing you all loads of baby dust please update and let me know how you get on! xx

 

[Teasel]

Hello everyone, can I join in?

Ive read the whole thread- good luck to all of you!

I have pcos and have been ttc for 15 months now, I have pcos and have irregular periods and dont ovulate on my own very much.
I tried clomid last july a few months after starting ttc and it sometimes made me ovulate and sometimes didnt.

I went away and lost 35lbs and now waiting for af to turn up again to start it again. Im not being monitored but while taking it I take my bbt religiously and can tell by that if/when I ovulate.

50g made me ovulate last year first cycle, 50g second cycle I didnt ovulate , third cycle I took 100g and I ovulated, fourth cycle took 100g and it didnt work again. So I decided to see if losing weight would help.. my cycles have got better but not sure if im ovulating as I have not temped in a few cycles.
So now Im waiting for af to turn up or to ovulate on my own before starting clomid again.

My GP told me to start taking 50g again but I know it will probably not work and dont want to have to wait a few months for my next af.. not sure if I should go to 100g or not? Also this gp told me to take it 5-9 where my other one said 3-7 what do you guys think?

I have 30 tablets this is my last chance on clomid before we might have to go private and try IUI or look into IVF if I dont ovulate alone or with stimulants
Wishing you all loads of baby dust please update and let me know how you get on! xx

Hello littleone2010, welcome to the thread!

It's so hard to tell but I think you should stick to what your GP has reccomended.
I've been taking Clomid 2-6 for 3 cycles. Still no joy so I am changing to 3-7 this time. I think it is better judging by other people's results but it all depends on your body and how you reacted before.

Did you take Clomid for your first? If so, what days etc were the charm?

Fc and

 

[littleone2010]

Hi Hun, No I conceived naturally with my first. Finding this infertilty particularly hard. I think you are right, before I just did what my last gp told me 3-7 50g then up it if I dont O.
Are you not ovulating on your current days/dose or you mean no luck as in you are oving but no bfp yet? If you are oving and what you are doing, I wouldnt change it.
Best of luck honey xxx

 

[Teasel]

It is really hard to get your head around. It's something natural that we are meant to be able to do with no effort at all and we are presented with no explanation and no baby.
It's easy to feel like your GP doesn't care or doesn't know what they are doing. It's your body after all!!
But it will work out. Relaxation and happiness is the key.

I did BBT last month and it spiked but FF didn't pick it up as O. I did OPK's aswell and they got darker but not darker than the control line. I had a 21 day blood test which I ordered myself (eep!) and my progesterone came back over 70!!
So it looks very positive for 50mg days 2-6.
Will have to see what month 4 brings. I'm really ill at the moment and working nights so shattered

 

[Forrest]

I'm hoping all turns out well for us ladies.. ttc is a PAIN!

 

[Forrest]

Teasel all the best to you.

 

[Forrest]

Ahhh!

 

[gsdowner1]

I have been ttc for over 3 years, I have PCOS I am now currently on round 2 of clomid the 1st round was 50mg i didn't ovulate but got a positive opk on cd 19 so yeah it was confusing! anyway I am taking 100mg now and hoping I will truly ovulate this time! good luck everyone!

 

[littleone2010]

Good luck dsdowner!! I hope the 100mg works for you! I'm starting clomid next cycle ( whenever af turns up) I also have pcos and don't ovulate regularly. Let us know how you get on xxx