February 2013 Testers + clomid/ Femara

[Beautifullei2]

How did you do it? I uploaded it to photobucket but can't figure it out, stupid smart phone lol

 

[stevens2010]

Hey ladies, I noticed this changed to October, I got my pos ov test cd 18 & 19 so can I be put down to test on 13th October please hun?

 

[Beautifullei2]

heres my stupid opk from last night. The one this morning is only a bit darker.

 

[typeA TTC]

Lei- remind me...did you have mature follicles and O on your last round O'd Femara?

Jenna- I think AF will visit tomorrow, making my first CD3 ultrasound on Friday. I think the injections start at day 3....but I didn't ask specifics last time. I was so busy looking at fertility specialists I didn't ask as many questions as I should. I hate when I leave the drs office and realize I had more questions.

Stevens2010- welcome!

 

[Beautifullei2]

Lei- remind me...did you have mature follicles and O on your last round O'd Femara?

Jenna- I think AF will visit tomorrow, making my first CD3 ultrasound on Friday. I think the injections start at day 3....but I didn't ask specifics last time. I was so busy looking at fertility specialists I didn't ask as many questions as I should. I hate when I leave the drs office and realize I had more questions.

Stevens2010- welcome!

Hey hun I O on my own every month. The femara was just to mature them more. I just hate poas when it comes to opks lol. I would rather just stick to temping since I atleast know how to do that well

with clomid opks were always + & now with femara I cant seem to get a + lol. I also checkmy cervix & cm & I know im in my fertile patch..just a matter of time


Wahooo for your injections & cd3 scan!!

 

[grace10209]

Hi guys, not sure if I can join you or not but Im not sure where else to go at this point.

I lost a baby in August due to an Ectopic pregnancy. I met with my RE last week and was told I can move forward with ttc again. We are going to do a medicated/monitored cycle with Clomid and Ovidrel. Now I just wait for AF to come (should be in 10 days or so), and then can start clomid on cd3.

I have never taken clomid or ovidrel before so if anyone has any experience they want to share I would love to hear it.

 

[Beautifullei2]

Hi guys, not sure if I can join you or not but Im not sure where else to go at this point.

I lost a baby in August due to an Ectopic pregnancy. I met with my RE last week and was told I can move forward with ttc again. We are going to do a medicated/monitored cycle with Clomid and Ovidrel. Now I just wait for AF to come (should be in 10 days or so), and then can start clomid on cd3.

I have never taken clomid or ovidrel before so if anyone has any experience they want to share I would love to hear it.

Of course you can join hun

Im sorry to hear about your loss but its great to hear that your RE is allowing you to start ttc again.

I took Clomid for 2 cycles & had the worst side affects from it. I got hot flashes at night & major moodiness. I guess it was bareable but poor DH hated the moodiness lol. I just switched to Femara 3 cycles ago & the only side affect I have now is minor headahces.
I don't have any experince with injections but im sure one of these wonderful ladies can let you know about their experience



Jenna since starting the goji berry I feel more alert & way more energy! I love it!

 

[grace10209]

Ya I am a bit worried about how I will respond to clomid. Meaning, moodiness and emotionally. I'm a bit of a "nut" as DH puts in already.

The effects only happen during the 5 days you are on it right? and then they go away?
I'm hoping i'll do ok.

Im very excited to start - can't wait for AF to show (so wierd saying that)

thanks for welcoming me!

 

[Jenna_KA]

Haha Lei you crack me up. But yes, your stupid OPK is very faint. I really hope it gets darker soon because it really sounds like you're gearing up! Just keep up the BD and you'll get your gold star sticker from Dr. Jenna. And I told you that juice is amazing! Gosh, I love it! I wish I could be taking it now... maybe I'll ask my Dr at my next appointment.

TypeA: I do that a lot at the Dr. Try bringing a piece of paper with all your questions on it so you don't forget! And you can always call after you leave.

Stevens: Welcome back!

Grace: Welcome! I too was pretty moody on the clomid, but that was NOTHING compared to my pregnant mood swings so consider it " warming up" and preparing your DH for what's to come. The hot flashes were the worst for me. But they went away shortly after the 5 days. I didn't monitor or do injections, but just like Lei said I'm sure one of the beautiful ladies here can help you more with that.

 

[Beautifullei2]

DH tells me the same but I THINK its from all the hormones lol.

When I was on clomid it didn't start until about the last 2 days (once it got time to get in my system) & lasted almost until AF showed. It was a while for me but if it ends in a then its well worth it ;-)

How long have you been ttc for?


JENNA I am so getting my GOLD stars from you again! DH & I have been at it ;-)

 

[grace10209]

We have been trying since March 2012 but I wasn't Ovulating unfortunately so thats why I started seeing the RE in June 2012. I am 36 yrs old, so my "age" in combo with not ovulating isn't good. lol

She ran 1000 tests and we were about to start clomid in july/August but I got my bfp on Aug 5th. Then it was ectopic

So now im ready to start again........its very scary to ttc again after a loss. but Im trying to be hopeful and think positive.

 

[Beautifullei2]

We have been trying since March 2012 but I wasn't Ovulating unfortunately so thats why I started seeing the RE in June 2012. I am 36 yrs old, so my "age" in combo with not ovulating isn't good. lol

She ran 1000 tests and we were about to start clomid in july/August but I got my bfp on Aug 5th. Then it was ectopic

So now im ready to start again........its very scary to ttc again after a loss. but Im trying to be hopeful and think positive.

Atleast now they know what to do & can do the same plan with added things to achieve your bfp this time around. I first hand don't know what its like to suffer a loss but my best friend had a few years back. She however was about 2 1/2 months & they wouldn't let her try for a year! I never understood why so long but I guess those docs know what they are talking about. She got pregnant again about 9 months later & had a healthy daughter. SHe wasnt trying to get preggers but im sure with your wonderful mix of things you will get your bfp sooner than later!

 

[typeA TTC]

Grace- I'm so sorry for your loss! I am about to start injections (not sure what kind yet) and femara. Hopefully I will get a mature follie this time (I didn't on femara alone). If I do, then I will be given ovidrel (trigger shot) to make me ovulate. I don't think the ovidrel will be that bad. It's in a pen I believe and should be just a pinch. I was hoping to get the ovidrel last month but no egg matured.

Jenna- funny thing about the piece of paper with the questions. I took them in last time. Couldn't find it when it came time to ask questions so I went off memory. Got up from the table and I had been sitting on it! Lovely!

Lei- I never got a positive OPK either. Hopefully we both get one this time. It's exhausting peeing on them all the time only to see a faint flipping line!!!!

Come on AF!!! I need her to appear tomorrow. Getting anxious!

By the way I (obviously) don't ovulate but the femara gave me twinges in my ovaries. I wondered if everyone feels this every month??? It was so strange and then I felt silly going to the dr telling him I feel something strange.

Happy Tuesday!

 

[Jenna_KA]

HAHA! Maybe next time you should write the questions on your forehead so you wont lose them
Twinges are a great sign though! It means things are moving along! Your body must have been trying to O, but didn't have quite enough juice! I got lots of twinges with the clomid, especially my BFP month I felt it the day I O'd and I usually didn't before the clomid.



Lei: Excuse my stalking, but I noticed you put + for your OPK today?

 

[Beautifullei2]

https://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s538/leiandrag/IMAG2531_zps22a985b3.jpg


Here's from today. The darker is from this morning & the other from now .

 

[Jenna_KA]

Weird.... it should be darker than this morning's not lighter..... hm...

 

[Beautifullei2]

That's why i hate them ....lts so confusing!

 

[Jenna_KA]

Haha, just keep doing your thing. Maybe the OPKs will end up being accurate. And maybe not. Either way, you'll have your bases covered and you'll have everything confirmed with your temp. Don't let those stupid little guys get to you

 

[grace10209]

Grace- I'm so sorry for your loss! I am about to start injections (not sure what kind yet) and femara. Hopefully I will get a mature follie this time (I didn't on femara alone). If I do, then I will be given ovidrel (trigger shot) to make me ovulate. I don't think the ovidrel will be that bad. It's in a pen I believe and should be just a pinch. I was hoping to get the ovidrel last month but no egg matured.

Jenna- funny thing about the piece of paper with the questions. I took them in last time. Couldn't find it when it came time to ask questions so I went off memory. Got up from the table and I had been sitting on it! Lovely!

Lei- I never got a positive OPK either. Hopefully we both get one this time. It's exhausting peeing on them all the time only to see a faint flipping line!!!!

Come on AF!!! I need her to appear tomorrow. Getting anxious!

By the way I (obviously) don't ovulate but the femara gave me twinges in my ovaries. I wondered if everyone feels this every month??? It was so strange and then I felt silly going to the dr telling him I feel something strange.

Happy Tuesday!

Hey girl, thanks for responding, yes ovidrel is what i'll do too. They had me watch these videos on it to learn how, which I did today. it doesn't look to bad at all and I think I'll do fine giving them to myself. I'll do my stomach i think, closer to the ovaries you know? lol ha ha
Oh I hope your AF comes tomorrow, then I can watch you go through the steps and I'll be right behind you! My AF should start next week Friday - please god.
yes the loss was hard, its hard because once i get another bfp, i'll be terrified until I see on US that the baby is in the right place. Oh well, Im glad I am here and you guys can keep me focused on the positive!

 

[grace10209]

https://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s538/leiandrag/IMAG2531_zps22a985b3.jpg


Here's from today. The darker is from this morning & the other from now .

OPK's are so tough, I mean you have to take it at EXACTLY the right time of day or you could miss the surge. Some sites say to test twice per day so your chances of "missing" the surge are less.
I see you are temping.............do you usually O around the same cd each month? if yes, like say you usually O around cd18, i would just bd every other day around that.
Do you have the book "Taking Charge of your Fertility" ? its really good.
I spend way tooooooo much time researching ttc. lol