Need a Clomid buddy!

[drjo718]

today's opk. Still not quite positive, although my test line never gets darker than the control when I ovulate. 3rd day of flashing smiley on CB advanced. And now I'm sick, of course.

 

[SweetPea3200]

I do but I'm suppose to get it tomorrow. If I'm ovulating this weekend it wouldnt show up on the test ?

If you haven't ovulated before the test, it won't show up in your progesterone levels. But if they test estrogen and LH at the same time, they might be able to tell you if you are right about to ovulate. This month I got a test done two days after O and the progesterone was already starting to go up! If you do think you ovulate this weekend, ask for another test 7 days after, then you'll know for sure!

 

[SweetPea3200]

YAY!!! Just got my test results and my number at 6dpo is 65!!! so happy. Going for an HCG blood test on Dec 18th as the clinic closes on the 19th for the holidays. So nervous and excited

 

[1nceUponATime]

YAY!!! Just got my test results and my number at 6dpo is 65!!! so happy. Going for an HCG blood test on Dec 18th as the clinic closes on the 19th for the holidays. So nervous and excited

Yay sweetpea! I am so excited for you! You're halfway over with the t w w as well ! Fx you got a sticky bean on your hands

 

[1nceUponATime]

drjo -- fx you'll move on to solid smiley tomorrow !

As for me, I used Cheapies through out the day and I wouldn't say they are positive yet...but they did get darker through out the day 10am 1230pm and 630pm.... I hope they get darker tomorrow. I'm still gonna get the 21 day lab tomorrow, and if fertility friend tells me I ovulate, I'll ask for more labs.

 

[drjo718]

Thanks 1nce, I hope you get your positive opk soon, too!

 

[Motherof2CA]

I got my docotor to put in orders for levels he said its best to test one week after trigger to see if I ovulated!! So far my OpKs are going lighter

 

[1nceUponATime]

Mother-- that's awesome ... I bet you did!

 

[klabro]

Hello. Can I please join your thread? I conceived my first (almost 3 years ago) on 1st cycle of 50mg clomid and metformin. I have been diagnosed with PCOS but never had any formal testing done besides blood work. I'm now getting ready to start first cycle of 50mg and hoping for baby #2. My periods did come back after my DD was born but they are getting further and further apart with this last cycle being 43 days and no luck conceiving naturally. My obgyn prescribed me clomid this time around with no testing and no blood work to confirm ovulation. I'm at a different doctor this time than the last so I'm not really sure what to expect and I'm super nervous

 

[1nceUponATime]

Klabro you can join! Good luck with your first cycle of clomid this time around. It's worked for you in the past so chances are it'll work again !

 

[1nceUponATime]

My digital went back to open circle this morning, I don't know if my surge is over.... Or if this was all a fluke. Blah.

 

[BABTTC123]

1nce- I would count those smileys as O! I hope you had been busy dtd!!
Keep testing though because I have heard that you can ovulate multiple times while on clomid!

Sweetpee- fx this means you have a little bean growing!!

Mother- I'm sure ovulated! How many dpo would you be today??

Drjo- How are those tests looking?? I hope you have been dtd as well!!

Klabro- I have pcos as well! My new doctor is a bit different in her methods as well. She did have my blood work and u/s done before prescribing me, but she had me start my first round without a period! It was pretty weird.. This time I got af on my own and I am starting my second round tonight.
Are you still taking metformin?
If so, what dose?

Afm- Clomid round #2 starts tonight! My doctor increased my dose to 150 mg ×_× oh boy! I can already sense this will be a rough month!
If I don't conceive after this month then I am blaming my husband! lol
But in all seriousness, I have a feeling that his swimmers might be having issues... We are supposed to try for 3 rounds and then get him tested to see if he might have issues with his sperm. I can think of a few things that he needs to change that will GREATLY increase our chances on his behalf. But, my doctor said to wait it out first :/

I'm still sick as a dog. I have been hacking up green stuff and voice took the bus out of town.
Throat is less sore but just as swollen. All I can do is wait to get better.

Anyone have a remody to get over colds/flus fast??
I have tried honey/cinammon/milk mix as well as gargling salt water. Been thinking about using some vicks to put on my feet and cover in socks tonight.
Apparently this will draw out toxins and make you better by the next day! I just hate socks at night and the idea of goop on my feet xD

 

[drjo718]

I have a 4th day of flashing smiley on the CB advanced. My ic opks looked darkest last night, though still not as dark as the control (but they never are). Is it possible to never get the solid smiley on the cb? My ic is lighter this morning. The bottom ic in the pic is my darkest from last night.

 

[BABTTC123]

Idk... I have never used the smiley ones because I am too darn cheap to xD
I would be safe and keep dtd at least every other day..

 

[1nceUponATime]

BAB, I use this stuff called cold ease (you spray it in your mouth, but they have lozenges and nasal mist too), its suppose to shorten the length of the cold (its basically Zinc). Other than that....I feel so much better after homemade chicken soup (boil the chicken carcass to make the broth)....all those vitamins really do something good.

drjo-- I read on clearblue's website a small percentage of women never get the solid smiley....I was doing my own research last night lol.....

 

[1nceUponATime]

I think I really did ovulate last night because I had cramps and backache and all those symptoms are gone today...and I had way more CM than I usually do. hopefully my temps go up in FF, if i can ever master taking them at the exact same time.

 

[1nceUponATime]

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I have a 4th day of flashing smiley on the CB advanced. My ic opks looked darkest last night, though still not as dark as the control (but they never are). Is it possible to never get the solid smiley on the cb? My ic is lighter this morning. The bottom ic in the pic is my darkest from last night.

https://www.clearblueeasy.com/advanced-digital-ovulation-test.php

heres the link on like what percentage of women get different smileys and stuff.

 

[klabro]

Babttc123- I'm not on metformin this time around which makes me nervous. I've heard it reduces the chance of miscarriage and I stayed on with my first pregnancy through 12 weeks. I'm considering calling back for another appointment after this first round just to discuss my worries/options as I was confused why she didn't want to run any tests and just gave clomid. I mentioned metformin to my ob and she said she didn't think it was necessary. I'm just starting to spot so I guess it's almost time for round 1 now

 

[1nceUponATime]

Today is CD 22 today, POSSIBLY 2DPO...I have not had a temp rise, but I am honestly thinking temping may not work for me because I never get a solids night sleep....and sometimes I am taking my temp at 5am and sometimes 9am. I attempt to take it at 645am every morning, but its just not working out. I am going to talk to my doctor tomorrow and see what she thinks. I have decided to not waste any more of my OPK's this month...if I didn't O, then we will start over next cycle.

Mother--How are you doing?

BAB--are you feeling any better?

DRJO-- hows the smileys doing?!

I got my fingers crossed that I ovulated and maybe my body is going to bake a bean this month

 

[drjo718]

Day 5 of flashing smiley for me CD 19. With clomid I should have ovulated between last Sunday and last friday. Losing hope now. It this didn't work then I have to see the fertility specialist.