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[lauralynn3boy]

Have you ladies gotten many side effects on SI? I am taking my last dose tonight on CD 7 and I keep increasing but don't feel any different. I am going to take 200mg tonight for my last dose. I started at 80, 80, 120, 160. So, I have slowly increased. I am so afraid it isn't working and maybe I should have started with a higher dose to begin with. So, do side effects mean it's working?? Thanks!

 

[May55]

I had no side effects at all.. I started off taking them at night then just did it throughout the day and really no change at all. Some people dont have any side effects some people had bad ones from all ive read

 

[Powell130]

I had no side effects other than sleeping really hard at night, which was a welcome side effect lol soy has worked for me twice so you definitely don't need side effects for it to work

 

[May55]

Ooh thats awesome to hear! God I hope it works !! may I ask what cycle days you took it?

 

[Powell130]

Early morning of CD 3-7 for this pregnancy and before bed CD 3-7 with my almost three year old son. My dosage is on the first page! Good luck hun!!

 

[Ttcpcos]

Just wondering for those that got pregnant did u have implantation bleeding? I'm CD 27.. I don't use opks and I didn't temp. Past 4 days I have been so moody and yesterday I was nauses. About an two hrs ago I spotted a little and nothing since i did take test and negative but wasnt with morning pee... Probably getting my hopes up....

 

[Powell130]

I didn't have implantation bleeding butnif that's what you had, you wouldn't get a positive test yet so don't get discouraged! It takes about 4 days after implantation for HCG to become detectable in your urine
Are you sure you have ovulated tho? Do you track any other signs like CM or CP? I would recommend tracking for at least one cycle to confirm you are ovulating since you have PCOS, otherwise it's just a huge guessing game with dates and everything really

 

[Dolphinleigh]

OK quick question: anyone have a heavy uterus/full feeling starting right after ovulation? and cramps/twinges/pullings that come and go? this is my third time (not in a row, but second cycle in a row) taking soy, everytime my o was early and very noticable and confirmed on opks...... this month I have felt this full feeling right away, I am 9 dpo, I know too early but took 2 hpt last 2 days, bfp of course, because I have never had this feeling and not been pregnant......... so anyone have this and get a bfp? or AF?
thanks
Jenn

 

[Dolphinleigh]

well, just couldn't wait and I had 2 frer in the bathroom, well another soy bfp at 9dpo thank you all, my rainbow baby, sticky thoughts please

Jenn

 

[Powell130]

Eeeekkkk congrats dolphin!?!!!

 

[Lost7]

Massive congratulations! I'll add you to Page 1. Could you please tell me days & dosages you took.

 

[Powell130]

Lost- how are you coming along? Did it end up being twins or just one with high HCG levels like in my case both times?

 

[lauralynn3boy]

Congrats Dolphin!!

I am hoping this is my month too after my first cycle on soy! I took 80, 80, 120, 160, and 200mg CD3-7. I am now 2dpo. I have had fullness in my uterus so hoping that's a good sign and my BD was perfectly timed so I am really hoping for a BFP! I have had fullness before though and gotten a bfn......so not getting too excited. But I would love to add to the stats on this thread as a first cycle soy BFP...especially after TTC for over 2 years.

 

[Lost7]

Lost- how are you coming along? Did it end up being twins or just one with high HCG levels like in my case both times?

Just one! I'm doing fine thank you. Ticking along nicely, cooking. I had much higher HCG than when I was even having my twins so I'm going to take it as a sign of a strong, successful pregnancy!

Tell the truth, I am still in deep shock it's happened. After 19 months of failures and 3 Miscarriages you just learn to accept it won't happen to you. I blogged the month before as it was coming to an end saying I gave up, I felt a complete failure.

There is no point in having any hope, any energy or any determination in carrying on - to fail.

Some women do TTC for years (some in excess of 10 years) and if they're as actively TTC as we were, then I really do take my hat off to them. Clearly they're stronger than we are and have been.

I only tested at 9DPO (corrected to 11DPO) because ''just in case'', we'd just split up.. Finally told the children, their reaction ''Another one?!''

Nice to see you're nearly done cooking, wonder what our First SI baby will look like?

 

[Dolphinleigh]

CD 2-6, 120, 120, 120, 160, 160 was my dosage, go tomorrow food blood reg, Friday blood drawn and back Wednesday for details, last two miscarriages occurred at 12 ish weeks but baby stopped at 8 weeks hoping to get early scan to see baby developing on schedule.

 

[Powell130]

My boys seem to have really high HCG as well. With my first they threw out the possibility of twins and this time my levels were described as "astronomical" our first is extremely healthy and strong so I think this boy will be good to go too, like his brother! I would definitely take your high levels as a sign of a good strong pregnancy and baby!! Possibly boy!
Awe cute reaction from your kids! Split up? You and OH? or did understand that wrong?
I've read sooo many stories about when could give up is when they get pregnant! Or go to a Fertility specialist and turn up pregnant already! So neat!

 

[Lost7]

Yes, we split up. I only tested PM and "just in case"... Then dropped the test and had a panic attack. Didn't change things though. We went through so much as a couple, what with Long-Term TTC & the miscarriages. It took its toll on the relationship.

 

[lauralynn3boy]

Did anyone have really bad cramping and back pain? I am having this and I am 4dpo. It is really constant and occasional twinges. I also have some hip/pelvic pain and cramping. It's like inside my whole pelvis. Is this still from Ovulation? Does it take awhile for the cramping to go away? I never have this so I am guessing it is from taking the soy.

 

[lauralynn3boy]

OK quick question: anyone have a heavy uterus/full feeling starting right after ovulation? and cramps/twinges/pullings that come and go? this is my third time (not in a row, but second cycle in a row) taking soy, everytime my o was early and very noticable and confirmed on opks...... this month I have felt this full feeling right away, I am 9 dpo, I know too early but took 2 hpt last 2 days, bfp of course, because I have never had this feeling and not been pregnant......... so anyone have this and get a bfp? or AF?
thanks
Jenn

I am feeling this exact same way! I am 4dpo. I started off day of ovulation kind of bloated and gassy and now it is major backache, cramps, twinges, full feeling all through my pelvis. Almost like my hips and whole pelvis are cramping.
What days were the worst or was it constant from 1dpo-9dpo? I am afraid to get my hopes up but your post has helped me think a little positive!

 

[Powell130]

Yes, we split up. I only tested PM and "just in case"... Then dropped the test and had a panic attack. Didn't change things though. We went through so much as a couple, what with Long-Term TTC & te miscarriages. It took its toll on the relationship.

Oh honey I'm sorry!!