Starting clomid in February... buddies?

[krissie328]

Low carb is totally the way to go for pcos along with reduced dairy. I love me some carbs too! But low carb is the only way I lose weight.

Inositol is similar to metformin in that helps increase insulin sensitivity. It's also a nutrient that apparently those with pcos don't absorb correctly. I take it with metformin as well but some people just take it alone and report good results. I buy it in bulk powder and mix .75 teaspoons twice a day into some water. It has a slight sweet flavor. The recommended dose is 4000 mg.

 

[krissie328]

https://www.pcosdietsupport.com/supplements/inositol-and-pcos/

Brandi- this website has the best info I found on why it's good for pcos.

 

[Vankiwi]

Brandi low carbs does get easier! I did paleo for a bit which is grain free, so automatically cuts out pasta, bread etc. I also did the Beach body 21 day fix for a bit and lost weight on both. Once you have gone without carbs for a bit the addiction wears off!

 

[RedRose19]

I did low carb but didn't go without either, when I got pregnant with my son years ago all I did was change everything to whole meal and tried to have smaller portions I gave up all sugar in terms.of sugar in my tea, no sweets, chocolate, and only had bread now and again but I didn't go crazy giving everything up because it's hard to stick when it's a drastic change! Start small, pick one thing give it up for a week, then add something else, change one food for a healthier option like Brown rice instead of white those.make big difference too

Today I am 1 week away from v day! I am relieved to be so close to a stage where if he did decide he was.coming he would survive, fingers.crossed he won't but still a relief to be close to it!

 

[krissie328]

I am so happy for you red!! Your pregnancy has just flown by for me.

How is everyone doing? Today is a bit of an emotional day for me so just trying to make it through.

 

[brandi91]

Krissie-thank you for that information! The article was very informative!!!!! I may look into getting some of that.

Red-Wow! I agree your pregnancy has flown by! I am excited for you!

I was just thinking how we really need some more BFPs on here!!!! We have been together for a long time now! Since February! (I'm excited for those who have gotten their BFPs!)

Thanks for the low carb encouragement, everyone! Today has been fine. I'm just thinking "baby or bread?" lol!

AFM, not much to report. Temp was up a bit today but that doesn't mean much.

 

[krissie328]

Even longer Brandi. I started this group Dec 9th. I really can't believe it's been that long. Coming up on a year really quick. I really hope we get more bfp soon!

 

[brandi91]

Gosh, it is coming up on a year fast!!!!!! I don't think I joined until February since that was when I started Clomid. I've really enjoyed everyone's company, though! The internet is a wonderful thing! It allows us to make connections with people all over who are experiencing the same things that we are.

It's so nice when my hubby/friends are tired of hearing me rambling on about it, that I can just come here and talk.

Krissie, did you O this month? I know you were thinking it was coming! I couldn't remember if you temped so I wasn't sure if you confirmed or not. Good luck!

 

[krissie328]

I have been a part of bnb since 2009 and have really enjoyed it. Infertility is horrible and it's nice to be able to connect with people that get it.

I think I o'd Sunday or late last night. So waiting to see if I get a shift tomorrow.

 

[AngelaALA]

Brandi I really hope all that stuff works and the healthy eating FX for you xx Im the same I am a proper bread fiend I love the stuff walking past the bakery in the supermarket smelling all that baking bread is like heaven for me xx when I gave it up it was hard to beging with but does get easier I still have bread but not every single day with nearly every meal Ive cut right back and only have it a few times a week now and thats my treat I enjoy it more too.

Red my god its going so so quickly before we know it your little bambino will be here so so happy for you xx

Krissie I really hope you get that temp shift FX for you xx I cant believe Ive been on this site since Jan its flown by but also been such an emotional rollercoaster I really dont think I would be carrying on if it werent for all you guys, the support on here is amazing and I couldnt get theough this difficult journey without it xx to think on my year anniversary on here Ill be starting my IVF and hopefully have a lovely 2017 baby or two xx

 

[RedRose19]

i cant believe its been that long, i was here since feb i think but cant remember i was doing my 2nd cycle of clomid i think, i wouldnt of been able to get where i am without you ladies support! and i hope every day i will come on here and see another bfp!! i know we will start seeing a few esp once the ivf gets started xxx

i cant help but feel so cross this morning at the due in feb group right now, they are talking about how 1 glass of wine here or there is ok, and good few have confessed to drinking whiskey!!! i mean for gods sake they cant give up alcohol for 9 months! are they that selfish. i mean wine is one thing, least there is some nutrients for baby, but whiskey is just pure alcohol and high content. i dont understand it but maybe im sensitive because it took me nearly 4 years to be here! sorry for the rant i just needed to get that off my chest before i explode!

i really hope those stuff help brandy, i also suggest take up a class you enjoy to help you release stress or tension, i took up zumba and i tell you was the best thing ever, not only was it high exercise but so so fun, but if its not for you try a few others see what suits you?

last night ive some how hurt my knee.. no idea how or when or why, i got up from my chair after reading my son to sleep and omg the pain, its like toothache but in my knee and traveling up and down my leg. maybe i twisted it as i got up ive no idea. i had a rough nights sleep because of it, i cant take anti inflammatories like neurofen so not sure what my options are.
i have my anomaly scan tomorrow and hopefully nothing is wrong, i hope they will tell me his weight so i can get a rough estimate what size he might be by birth.

 

[krissie328]

Oh red that's so frustrating! My July board did the same thing when I was pregnant with ds. I just could not fathom how anyone would think any amount was okay.

Still no temp shift. I'm just gonna go by opk since I've been sick. And apparently still not over it as I was throwing up last night.

 

[dogmommy]

Hey girls, I too appreciate all the support you ladies have given me. My husband jokes when he sees me checking the boards and asks how all my friends across the world are doing!

Brandi I know how you feel. As I get older I gain more weight and it's harder to get rid of. I really do see results with low carb and high protien. I just need to stick to it.

Angela I hope your tooth is feeling better. I can't wait for you to start ivf journey.

Krissie ugh I'm so sorry you're still sick. Do they draw a progesterone on you to check O?

Red that would really infuriate me too bc I've tried so hard to get pregnant and would never have a sip of alcohol to jeopardize my baby's health. What's V day mean? I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone. I can't wait for our group to get more BFPS. We are due!!

AFM I had my HSN done yesterday. It was painful bc they said my uterus is retroverted so they had to inject alot of saline. I thought my uterus was going to pop! From what they said the uterus looked good but they couldn't check the tubes. Dr said I don't need my tubes for ivf so as soon as AF is here I will start my meds!

 

[krissie328]

Dogmommy- that's great your hsg came back clear and you're ready for ivf! I'm so excited for you.

V day means viability day. It's at 24 weeks ans is the earliest doctors will try to save the baby if they were to be born.

I don't get any checks unless I get a positive hpt. It's really frustrating.

 

[brandi91]

Red- that is frustrating!!! Ugh! I can't help but feel that some women (not all) who don't have to work as hard for their pregnancies are less cautious with their actions.

Krissie-that sucks about the temp shift!!! I feel your pain, mine was right back down today. I just want to ovulate!!!!

Dogmommy-When are you starting all of your IVF treatments?

AFM, still trying to stick to low carbs. I did eat a cookie today (it was a gift). It was soooo good! Haha! I cherished it. I just wish AF would start, ovulation or not!

 

[brandi91]

Ugh, I'm having one of those nights where I'm googling too much and starting to obsess over the costs of these treatments.

I feel like this is never going to happen. The only medicine I never tried was Clomid 150 mg. I did 50, 100, 100, and then did two rounds of Femara. I didn't ovulate on any (or even get close enough to trigger). So I doubt I would respond to 150mg, but I hate to move on to these expensive treatments before I give it a try!

 

[krissie328]

Brandi- how expensive would injections be? I would think substantially less than some of the other options.

I have been thinking a lot about if femara doesn't work. I just don't know what we will do at that point. I am doubting if I did o since my temps have been getting lower. Just another frustrating cycle.

 

[RedRose19]

the injections can be expensive, they were like 400/550 euro here but we have a drugs scheme where if you sign up to a chemist you pay a max of 140 a month for your whole family so i only paid 140 and any meds the rest of that calendar month was free it worked out well for us because the trigger shot is another 70 ish euro. they tried to charge me for the puregon kit but my fertility nurse rang them up and told them its supposed to come free with the puregon drugs!!
if ovulation is your only problem or main problem the injections are the way to go because they work differently to clomid, you are given a set amount if you get follicles if not you have to wait til the next cycle where as the injections you basically keep taking and increasing until they become bigger so its kind of more likely to get nice big follicles. i responded so poorly to the clomid and the injections id massive follicles by cd 9! so im living proof some times you just have to move onto injections and it be the best thing ever!

so today i had my anomaly scan and i can breath a sigh of relief that he is healthy, measuring exactly how he should be, hes got all limbs, healthy brain heart etc he is currently approx 1lb 6oz which is perfect for his age, i was measuring 2 days bigger but they kept my due date to feb 13th. but hes coming a week before anyway.
here is a pic of the smiler we got today!
if anyone rather i not update anymore i totally understand and will stop!

 

[krissie328]

Aww what an adorable nose! Thanks for sharing red.

 

[brandi91]

No, Red, I love your updates!!! He looks adorable! So glad that he happy and healthy!

Krissie- Hugs!!! I'm really sorry about not responding yet. I can't remember...did you respond to Clomid at all?

I am definitely willing to try the injections, but even that will be quite the investment. My understanding is that it will run about 1000-2000 dollars per cycle. That is still wayyyy cheaper than the other options, so we will definitely give it a try, but we don't keep that kind of money just lying around either. I'm a teacher so my income isn't spectacular (not complaining though-I love my job!). Hubby has a great job but we also have lots of bills. So it would definitely be something that we would have to plan for.

I'm REALLY hoping that with healthy eating, maybe I will be able to start ovulating on my own.