Hi, im new to this site. Im 23 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS Last year. DH and i have been TTC for 2 years with no success. My gyn/ob put me on metformin last year and on the 3rd of this month ( Oct 2009), he put me on clomid. On the 14th he gave me a shot to force my ovaries to release the eggs, ovidrel. ( i had 2 mature ones) yesterday (26 Oct)i took a preg test n it was negative. im so disappointed , i feel like giving up coz it seems like ill never be able to fall preg. i feel so down at the moment. just waiting for my AF to start on the next round of clomid ( currently on 100mg & metformin 1000mg) we will go for IUI on our next cicle

Hi girls

Just wanted to share my excitement we have been ttc for 2 years. I have PCO's but without any PCO side effects apart from cysts on the ovaries. I took clomid days 1-5 and also used the clearblue digital ovulation test and am pregnant first time. x

hey pochahontis
I know how you feel hun its very difficult to deal with ttc. We have moved to a new thread as this one is at the end just click the link below, the woman on there are great xxx

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/774985-Clomid-Attempts-and-Successes-2?rnd=1245250772839

Hi all,
iv never left a message on a forum b4 so unsure as to what im doing... i have been diagnosed with endometriosis and have been on clomid for four months, i have recently started clomid again for one cycle since i was diag with it, im having no luck at all and am finding it difficult getting through the days now, does anyone have or know a similar story, i really need some hope, feeling so alone xxx thanks

hey rugma we have moved to a new thread, look back on the posts to one of clwc's for the new link, lauren may be pregnant xx

Hello Ladies! I just wanted to check in and see how you all are doing. Remember don't give up hope! Because when you least expect it... it will happen! I will keep all you ladies in my prayers. I am 15 weeks along now... doing very well. In 3 weeks I will be able to find out the baby's sex! I am very excited! My husband thinks it's going to be a girl, I honestly have no idea! I can't even guess! I will update as soon as I know! I truly wish all of you the very best. I know that in time everyone on here will be blessed. What will be the new thread?

Hi,

I had PCOS and was prescibed Clomid after a year of finding out what was wrong, losing 3 stone in weight, 6 months taking metformin (which I'm still on for a few more weeks) and the Clomid worked first time for me. Am 10 weeks today, still finding it all a bit surreal and can't believe that it worked first time, but it has.

Didn't have any sign effects from the Clomid, it was the Metformin that I struggled with.

Good luck and it does work!

Hello Ladies... I am back on... it was nice to be off treatment for a cycle..... I will be doing testing today to see if I ovulated on my own and prego test... but again as before my doctor is all over the place she wants to meet again and we just talked before i decided to take the cycle off... it has been to the edge... also I will be starting the Metobalic Nutrition program... it is very intense... but if I do it, It will get to the weight desired.... How are you all doing.. anyone pregnant yet.

hey ladies hope all is well.

hey stac, jus got my computer on 2day its been terrible without it lol.

moved in2 my new house and all is great keep looking about thinking is this my house lol.

more gret news is i phoned my consultant 2day and can start my clomid on monday, af came 2day after not havin 1 since february so everythin is going as planned... im booked in for a scan on the 7th July to see weather or not i have ovulated.

any news on claire, hope shes ok

Hows u stac i see u arent gettin any more clomid until u hav sumthin done... when u goin 4 it

any news from the rest of u ladies

Hi askim it depends hun, they may all release or only 1 could. How are you feeling? we have moved to a new thread its above your post as we are nearing 1000 posts and it wont go any higher xx

hey everyone quick update... i took ppls advise and want against what the doctor said and have been having looks of unprotected sex since the day i had the appointment. at the appointment i no the doc said very high change or a mulitple birth but that doesnt bother me, he said if i dont have sex until my period i def will have a period cd30 soo im on now cd 24 soo just have to wait and see what happens... im a bit neieve to how this all works, he said i have 3 massive eggs, do they get reaslised 1 by 1 or all at the 1 time???help understanding is needed lol.xxx

Hello TTC30,

Welcome.

There are some success stories dotted throughout this thread. It does work for a lot of women. The thread sort of went off tack a bit though, and was coming to its limit. Please join us on the new thread. Everyone is nice there.

I'm 30 too. I'm TTC for the first time, and it's taking a while. I hope the Clomid works for you.

I have PCOS(30 YRS OLD) my endocrinologist prescribed me Metformin (lowest dosage u start wit) but I could not tolerate it so I stopped taking it. 5months ago I started Provera (to have periods) it works well. I have 2kids(13 &6) and have been TTC for a long time now and now on Clomid 50mg 5-9 (still taking provera as well), Any success stories of conceiving?

And here is the link

I hope you all approve. xx

I didn't get those pains this month, but normally I do. All the time.

I'll go and sort that thread out now...

Thats sounds good clwc will you set it up as I am crap at that sort of thing lol. Exam went ok I think so just the wait to see if I have passed but wont find out till August, what is it with that month lol I am studying for my degree in health and Social Care with open uni.
Does anyone with pcos get pains in the ovary region through the month? I have been getting them for a couple of days just wondering if its part of my symptoms

Claire If your out there how are you hun? Hope you see this and let us know how you are xxx

I just thought. We'll need a new thread very soon. What should we call it? I think this one has gone a bit off topic from the title.

Something like "Clomid Attempts and Successes 2"?

Anyone have any ideas before we reach 1000 posts?

International Business Studies. Probably about the most useless degree I could have chosen. I could run a multi-million pound, multi-national company single-handed, but as for starting up on my own. Well, 'clueless' is the word, I think. Thankfully, I've just about got the hang of it now.

Our exams were in that format too. What are you studying? x

The way this one works is you are given 3 parts each with 3 question which you have to pick one from each part to answer, essay form so nightmare if theres no questions I know anything about lol need to hope it goes ok. Whats your degree in? xxx

I'm shattered now. I had to have a lie down! Lol. It must be my age (coupled with working out in the sun).

DP and I went to IKEA last night. That made a nice change

I've got more gardening to do this week, but other than that I have no plans.

I vowed to myself, after my degree, that I'd never do another written exam in my life. I haven't done one since (except driving theory for my motorbike). God knows if I'll ever have to do another. I don't do very well with exams. I don't revise properly, then cram the night and morning before. Not the best way to go about it! All I can say is, 'Don't forget to turn the page over!' That's experience talking. xxx

I read online that its actually a liquid stuff they insert, but as you know what goes up must come down. We have decided that if af comes naturally then I will take the clomid but not going to induce it with provera. I know what you mean about waiting, as I said to DP it will be another 2 months before we get a new treatment depending what it is so was pretty upset yesterday. Have to put it to the back of my mind though as have my exam tomrrow and feel sick with nerves, need to keep cramming. Hows you? What you up to this week? xx

How are the rest of you girls? xxx

Sounds mad. How does the air get back out again? Will you be burping for the next week? lol.

I suppose I'll know my next step by the time you get that scan. At least that's something. All I ever seem to do is wait. xx

They scan your stomach and blow air into your cervix to see if there are any blocks in your tubes, yeah hun the waiting really sucks, DP is going to come with me cos its supposed to be quite uncomfortable xxx

What is an echovist scan? My appointment isn't until 31st July. It sucks to wait all the time. x

Well ladies, I am being sent for an echovist scan before they give me anymore treatment but I am so mad because this surely should have been done before I started any treatment. So called for an appointment but there is none until 6th of August looks like I am out the game for a couple of months, I am gutted feel as if I have wasted the past few months.

Hey folie Sorry to hear about bfn hun go out and let your hair down, I plan to this weekend

clwc I will still come on, so used to having you all around, I am on CD39 and no af so know how you feel xxx

Yes, stac. Let us know how it went this afternoon. Even if you're put on another treatment, you can't leave us!!!

Still no AF for me. I think I'm about CD 36/37. It feels imminent, but who knows with PCOS?

Sorry to hear about your BFN, folie. Wait a few more days and test again, unless you get your period. Fingers crossed xx

Hi girls,

Was 14 dpo yesterday, tested BFN!!!! the witch hasn t show her face today!! really had all the symptoms and was convinced it will be positif but was prepared for the worst. I mean, i had so many BFN, that they can t upset me anymore!! just would be surprised and shocked the way round!! tonight my girlfriend ask me to go out for some drink. I would really love to!! did nt party at all since i started treatment!!just would have prefered to see af! can t help to think they are still a slim chance! what do you think?

Stacy,
Let us know what you consultant says!!it s so strange that you ovulated one month and the other no. They have to come with something stronger or adding some injectable at the treatment. Wish you an efficient appointement.

hiya
went to the nurse this morning and still no sign of ovulation, not even sure why he wanted a retest done, its the first time he has asked for it, but have the consultant this afternoon so i will let you know what he moves us onto xxx

Stac,

DP and I are OK now. We destroyed a non-functioning solar fountain to find out why it stopped working (water got in places). That distracted both of us It's good to break things sometimes. Lol. He's going to see if he can make it work again, with new parts. Then we might have some sort of makeshift water feature in the garden!

I hope the doc tells you what you want to hear tomorrow. xx

Mmmmmmm, reheated indian takeaway. Yum.

thenewsmoo I'm sure you will be fine at the consultant, but know how you feel we are going to discuss what the next step is for us so dp is coming with me, I should be revising but so cant be bothered lol xx

stac 14 - good luck 2moro.

Folie- thanks for your words of wisdom. It's so hard to relax and stop thinking/worrrying about getting preg isn't it? Lots of folk say tht to ne 2...interesting to hear it happened for u when u did stop trying tho...v. excited for u finding out the sex!

Well, off to reheat yesterday's indian takeaway fro dinner!

Seeing a cons on Tues, a bit apprehensive but have waited long enough for this appt so can't wait for it to happen on the other hand.

I have to go see the nurse tomorrow morning, thinking it cant be anything serious as the doc would have phoned me, probably just lost me test results.
Hope you sort things out with DP, men dont think sometimes do they.
I am in the middle of making dinner, but its steak pie so its in the oven, then I will have to do the usual mundane sunday night tasks, can't be bothered xx

DP and I had a BBQ last night. We invited 3 others. Plenty was eaten and plenty of alcohol was consumed. It was all over by half past midnight, so DP and I chilled out in front of America's got Talent for 1/2 hour or so before heading to bed.

Went to his parent's for lunch today. That was fun (He put me down in front of his family, and I still haven't got over it, even though he didn't realise and has since apologised)

I need a distraction now.

When is your repeat test booked for? x

it would be great but I am doubtful, i have felt sick all week but I am putting that down to nerves cos of the job and college interviews, have tests in the drawer but cant stand the disappointment, suppose i have to wait till tomorrow

What did you get up to this weekend? xxx

That is strange, stac. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they're bringing you back in to check the rise in hCG levels in you blood?

Hey ladies
How are you all? I got a letter from my gp's surgery saying I have to go in for a repeat test following my cd 28 bloods, anyone any ideas why? I was thinking they may have lost my other results.
thanks brandybaby i am so chuffed for you looks like this thread is getting luckier now, have you told the girls on the other thread, they will be so happy for you xxx

Stac14
Thank you! I will keep you all updated. I hope and pray that you all get your little miracle!

folie
Thank you so much! I am only on Tuesday I will be 10 weeks. My doctor said around weeks 19/20 I will be able to find out the sex. I cant wait... I do want to say that there is hope even when all your hope is lost. My close friends and family use to tell me that if I didn’t worry or think or try so hard on getting pregnant that it would just happen (which use to get me sooo mad!). And within two months exactly I became pregnant, as soon as I stopped trying. Its strange how things work out that way. I do hope you all the best. It most likely will happen for you... So don’t get to discouraged.

Lots of baby dust

Thanks thenewsmoo Good luck to you too. xx

HI Folie
Haven't been on for a while. Have been researching IVF as this is probably what the cons will recommend on Tues when I see him/her - u never know who u will see..

Good luck to all.

Well done MrsFlyingKebab!! and thanks for popping by to let us know. xxxx

I was prescribed Clomid after diagnosis of slight PCOS and trying to conceive for over 18months. Had irregular periods too and wasn't ovulating properly. Anyway, worked on 3rd month and dd is now 4. Still took over 3 years to conceive again naturally despite periods being much more regular after dd was born. Now 24 weeks with dd2 and just getting over the shock as we had just about given up that it would ever happen (we were leaving it up to mother nature as we were happy with one but if number 2 came along that was cool too).

Don't remember any side effects...

Hope it all goes well!!

Hello all,

Just jumping on real quick to say that the interview went OK, but I didn't get the job (found out this afternoon). Back to job hunting now.

Still no AF. xx

PS Askim. Go for it!!

O and I am on CD 16 now and just doing TTC without meds..

Hi ladies,

How are you Claire001 and Folie.. I haven't been on for a minute... but my month has been good not worrying about taking meds just metformin... I will be on treatment again next month....

How are you guys doing this month...Let me know...

Hi askim,

I also had 3 eggs this month, and my doc was very pleased about it. only 2 of them been released. But when i talk with all the girls who are monitored it s pretty normal to get 2 or 3. That what RE expect. Over 4 is too much. So if i were you i would definately go ahead!!! is your doc a RE?

Hi claire,

Really sorry to hear about your nightmare week!! but very pleased to know that everything is fine. Keep us informed with all the news.

Hi branbandy,

Wow, i remember reading your post and to read your good news bring me so much hope. I wish you a beautiful pregnancy. Do you know already what you having?

Today i am 12 dpo, had a very sore back 9 and 10 dpo, esperiencing watery discharge and since yesterday sore nipples. Was wondering if this pms with clomid. Did anyone experience this?

Hey askim
To be honest I think it is entirely up to you as if your not worried about having twins or triplets then go for it. let us know what you decide hun, think there would only be a problem if you had 5 0r 6 eggs lol xx

hey everyone, i went for my first clomid scan this morning, not good news, the clomid worked but to much! i have produced 3 eggs, the doctor said that it was to much and that i should not have any intercourse this month or it could result in twins or triplets, i got my blood taken too, have call later for the result but they said that there 99% sure that all 3 were eggs.
I really am dissppointed becos thats another month i have to wait.
I feel like i want still go ahead and try, but not really sure that i should go against the doc advise? what u think?

xxx

Hey clwc how did your interview go? I am sick of them already lol xx

My interview is at 4:15pm. I've had a whole day to get myself all petrified! Eek.

That hazard perception test is a bit too based on luck for my liking. I had to do it for my motorbike test (not for my car test). Basically, if you think there is a hazard, err on the side of caution and click lots. Don't click the whole time though, or you may get disqualified.

I had full marks for my theory second time 'round ...I thank you

(Just trying to feel full of myself in preparation for the interview. Ignore me. Lol.) xx

All good here thanks ladies, I phoned fc's secretary about appointment and she said the letter was a bit delayed as they are moving into the new building but my app is monday at 2.30 so cant wait. Had my interview for uni think it went well but dont want to get my hopes up. How did your interview go clwc?

Carly the results shoud come back quite quick, does dp go to the clinic to make a deposit? mine had to do it in the house and I had a mad dash to get to the clinic with it. I did my theory test before the hazard perception part was introduced so I was quite lucky got 34/35 so was well chuffed lol xxx

Hey stac

Im doing o.k with my lessons, im just gonna start learning manovers and i got my theory test on 3rd July i got a theory test game for my d.s which is helpful.
I still havent started clomid my consultant has told me once they receive my partners sperm test he will put me on 50mg clomid, my partner done his test and everything is o.k with him we just wait till end off August for next appointment at clinic.

Hows things with you?

Carly

Hi stac,

They were all giving in to temptation and they kept asking what CD I'm on. When I realised it was after CD 30 (though I can't be sure), I caved and tested. The HPTs I have are cheap Internet ones, mind you, but probably quite accurate. I'll leave it another few days.

I have never taken Provera (or similar) to bring on a period, and Clomid may have had an affect, but I don't know yet. I do feel as though I'll be coming on soon. I'll just have to wait and see.

I hope you get that letter tomorrow. It's good that your DP goes with you. xx

Hey lauren You must be very busy at the moment with the move. I am good thanks have my college interview tomorrow so trying to get sorted for that, then have my exam for open uni next week so have to get stuck into the revision aarrgghh lol wish it was al over.

clwc did they suggest you tested on the other thread? will af come naturally for you? I'm still waiting for my letter from the consultant for Mondays appointment so dp is stressing cos he needs to get away from work

xxx

hey claire sorry to hear u hav had a tough few days. but remember to keep positive and not 2 think the worst, have my fingers and toes crossed 4 u xo

hey stac havent got my results bk yet im up 2 my eyes at the mo wif movin house on friday here so dont really have time to chase after doctors but when i et settled in nxt week i will be ringin them cos im really dyin to get bk on them again.
how r u feelin, u any better.

hey every1 else hope u's r all well xo

Thanks Carly.

Don't worry about the BFN, Stac. I wasn't expecting any other result. It was that 'Step Away' thread's fault. lol. I can't stand interviews either. Probably why I went self-employed.

Hey clwc sorry about bfn hun, I had an interview today and wore the obligatory black trousers and top, think it well but I also have an interview for a uni course tomorrow so heads all over the place I hate interviews lol

Hey carly hows the driving lessons going? I love my car lol. When you starting clomid? Or do you have to wait till you see the consultant?

Hey Claire you will be fine hun I am certain of it but I can understand why you feel like this, its a nerve wracking time but try your best to relax.

Hope your all well xxx

Hi clwc

A friend of mine looked it up on the internet it and im thinking of buying it off internet apprentenly it helps you ovulate, my consultant says i dont ovulate like normal which is why i dont have regular periods.

goodluck with ya interview tomoro.

Carly

Hello Claire and Stac.

I'm ok. Just about to go out and de-stress by chainsawing some logs

'De-stress' cos I'm CD31/32ish and just got a BFN,and because I have an interview tomorrow (p/t telesales - groan) and don't know what to wear.

I'm sure there are millions of women with the same worries as you, Claire. I'd be just as worried, even if I was told by hundreds of people there is nothing to worry about! I hope you feel a bit more positive in the coming weeks. Try to remember the day of your BFP. xx

Hello Carly. What is Ovulex (obviously I haven't tried it) and are you going to be taking it?

Hey Stac

Im hoping that everything is ok but just so worried that there not going to able to see a heartbeat, Every yimei get a pain in my syomach im just thinking the worst and it is so exhausting, How is everyone? XX

Hi girls, Sorry i havent been on here for a while i been taking driving lessons i been trying to distract myself

Sorry to hear about your bad weekend claire everything seems to be looking up for you tho xx

Has anyone tried using ovulex before? I been told it really helps

my Partner finally done his sample and we our next appointment at end of Aug... long wait!

Hope everyone is well

Carly
xx xx xx

Aww claire what a crap weekend hun, so gla everything seems to be going the right way, how are you? probably drained with all thats went on. {{hugs}} for you xx

Hey clwc How are you?

lauren any news when your back on the clomid?

Its went all quiet on here, does anyone have any news? xxx

Hi Claire, Could you look at this thread, please? You might find it interesting. I'm sorry you had to be put through that.

Hello BrandyBaby, Very well done and congratulations! x x x

Hi Girls,

Just thought id let you no about the worst weekend of my life,

On Friday i had a scan and they said they couldnt a see a heartbeat and that they thought it was an ectopic pregnancy they kept me waiting in a ward for nearly 3 hours and i saw a doctor who done another internal and took more blood. My HCG level was at 4801 on Friday and they said to go back on sunday for some more blood tests as the HCG level should double every 48 hours with a normal pregnancy.

I went back on Sunday and had the blood tests done and the doctor phoned me later that night and said my levels had only risen to 6084 and it was definetly an ectopic and that i had to go in on Monday for another scan and then have a laparoscopy and d and c done to remove the trapped fetus

I went in yesterday with my overnight bag and prepared to have the operation and i had a last scan done and they said that its definetly not an ectopic as they can see the sac in my womb and it has grown 3.5 mm since Friday and they dont think it could be a failing pregnancy as they normally shrink not grow but they still couldnt see a heartbeat so they think my dates are wrong and i am just really early pregnant like 3 to 4 weeks so iv got to wait till next friday to have another scan to hopefully see a heartbeat. XX

Hey brandybaby I am soo happy for you and your hubby. Please keep us informed of your progress. Take care

Hope everyone else is well xx

Hello Ladies

Do you ladies remember me? My last post was march 11th. After I got my period that month I decided that there was no point to continue on this website, because I was no longer going to try and conceive anymore. I totally and completely convinced myself that I could not have children. My husband and I tried for 15 months, we tried clomid, tracking ovulation and monitoring fertility. Nothing worked. NOTHING. I gave up. I focused on my marriage, family, friends, my job and working out. Almost exactly two months later... On may 10th 2009 (mothers day!) I found out I was PREGNANT !!!! Words could never describe the joy and overwhelming feeling that God was smiling down on me!!! I just want to give some hope to other ladies that are trying to conceive. After 17 months of trying and worrying... I have been blessed. I am now 9 weeks pregnant. Good luck to you all... I truly believe the stress of my husband and I trying to conceive affected my body!

Hiya stac. I'm ok today. I think I'm CD29/30, half expecting AF. I've been doing well at not testing It sucks how the cons always keep you waiting, doesn't it. I hope it goes well for you on Monday. xx

hiya ladies
not got consultant till next monday, bit of a downer but I suppose it means I will have the results of cd 28 and 35 bloods
how are you all? xxx

Hey ladies
how was your weekend?

clwc My GP gave me clomid before I had seen the consultant and he was fine about it as I was being monitored with blood tests so hopefully yours will be ok too.

lauren are you all organised for the move? I hate decorating, everything is all over the place lol

folie I'm not sure what line of attack he is planning on, there seems to be so many options he can offer but I am glad to be getting the next step

hope your all well xxx

Stac, yes. I did have a few rum n cokes last night. It's like water to me now lol.

Hi folie. You're welcome. They keep me entertained even when I'm not in the 2ww

I won't be back on Clomid next month. I do have 5 tabs left, but I wouldn't get the monitoring, as I'm only due back at the FC on 3rd July. They'll probably be a bit miffed at my GP, to say the least. If the FC still don't seem to be taking me seriously (It's been a year since my last appt there), I'll nag them to get me onto Metformin as the first line of attack.

Lauren, I don't have children. As I have told many others, if I can't have children of my own, I'll be very grateful to adopt.

x x x x x

im feelin grand thanks stac jus wana get bk 2 tryin as soon as possible... yea cant wait to move although really dont hav the funds at the mo to get decorating or anythin but luckly enough it is a turnkey house so its painted cream which will do us for a while.... how many cycles of clomid had claire taken.

clwc wasnt as bad as it sounds, u'd do anythin when u want a baby so much so it had to b done lol...
i have pcos and have been tryin now over 2 years... fell pregnant last year whilst waitin on af to cum to start first round of clomid although had a mc at 11 1/2 weeks and nothin has happened frm then unfortunalty... do u hav any children?

Hi stacy,

It s a good thing you are going back to your consultant. Can t you ask to be monitored? like this you will know straight away from cd 11 what is happening and he also can check on cd 15 if your follicles have been released. I think if i wouldn t have been monitored i wouldn t have ovulated, because my follicles were too small, so we finish it up with some injection. You have ovulated last month so you will again with the right dosage. What cd are you on?

Hi clwc,
Thank you very much for the tip of the other thread!!very nice. So are you going back on clomid next month? this is the first and best solution for pcos. Hope you can get monitored. x
hi Askim,
welcome you will find a great support here. Wish you the best of luck x

Hi claire, please keep us posted with ur bw or us. x

Hiya lauren I am feeling much better now thanks, the consultant is getting us back in to look at new avenues. How you feeling? You looking forward to moving?

Clwc I ended up having the bottle lol but was a lovely night with dp as we are feeling much more positive since we're going back to see the consultant. Not long till your appointment now eh? Did you have a wee drink last night?

xxxx

Ouch. Sounds like a painful procedure. Hope you've recovered.

I nagged my GP to give me Clomid because of PCOS and my rapidly increasing years (just turned 30). She shouldn't really have prescribed it to me because the surgery doesn't have the facilities to monitor anything, so I stopped taking it after 2 months/cycles. I had it beginning of April then beginning of May. Now I'm just waiting for AF to arrive. I'm getting close to CD28, I think. But I stopped keeping track.

Off out shopping with DP now. TTYL xx

hi clwc, i had been on clomid for i think it was 3 months there havent took it frm january... consultant told me to stop as my smears were cumin bk abnormal so had to get a lletz procedure done were they cortorise the top layer of ur cervix and send it away to get checked so it doesnt potiently turn in2 cervical cancer and stuff, but i had it done over 2 weeks ago and still havent heard anythin... no news is gd news. so hopin when the results get bk i can start on clomid again straight away.

wot cycle r u on in ur clomid?
how cum u have been put on it?

*'nearly every Friday with my Mum', it should have said.

Hello all. I hope you're all well. I got back from the pub 20 mins ago (I go nearly every with my Mum), hence the lateness.

What procedure did you have, Lauren?

Good to hear your news, stac. I wonder what it feels like to be taken seriously Was it just the one glass of wine you had after? Hehe. xx

hey stac how r u keepin, been readin that ur pretty down at the mo... try n do sumthin nice to keep ur mind of it..
im waitin on my results to cum bk frm my procedure so hopefuly will hear in another 2 weeks and then i can get started on my clomid again, its doin my head in jus want to get started tryin again, havent had a period frm feb so gona hav to go and see my consultant and c wot she'l do wif me.
movin in2 my house nxt friday so hav lots of other things on my mind which is keepin me occupied.
I see claire is pregnant thats great news, see it does happen jus takes time
CONGRATULATIONS CLAIRE XOXO

Hope every1 else is well and keepin positive xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hey ladies

got cal from my consultant and I have to go back to see him as he says the clomid doesnt seem to be working for me at this dose, I am so happy he is taking me seriously so will call on Monday for an appointment asap yay

What you all up to this weekend? I am having a wee glass of wine since defo no baby this month giving myself a treat lol hope your all well xxx

Good luck askim hope the scan goes well hun let us know how you get on

clwc Sorry for your BFN, I am sick of seeing those.
I have an interview next week for a degree course and I am also trying to get a job but its soo hard.

baby dust to all xxxx

i have been trying to get preg for 2 years and no joy, went to fertility clinic before giving me the clomid the dr done a scan and it showed i was ovulating, the doc said that she thinks i should have no prob getting preg on clomid, few days after that appointment i took my period, i didnt start the clomid then becos i was going on holiday and didnt no what side effects i would get when taking them so i left it until i got home. On tuesay there i took my period ive been told to star the clomid on the 1st day of my period until day 5, ive got a scan next friday to make sure im ovulating and not producing to many eggs, i really hope its good news becos we really want a baby so much. Reading this site has giving me so much hope, so fingers crossed,ill keep u's posted on how my scan goes.
Good luck to everyone else.xxx

Hiya stac

I went out gardening again today. My problem at the moment is lack of stamina. I can't keep going long enough to earn any decent money. I guess I can only try my best, eh?

I've also been applying for part-time office jobs, with the hope of office work for 2 or 3 days a week, then gardening the rest. The problem is the vast amount of other applicants, and that I might be too qualified (degree and languages) for those employers to take my application seriously. They probably think I'd only be there for 3 weeks then get bored.

I told the girls on the other thread that I tested BFN today. I tested because of these weird twitches (down there) that I've been getting. I knew it would be BFN though; partly because of last month's crazy AF, and partly because DP and I haven't been at it very much at all - maybe twice in the last fortnight.

Gosh. That was a long post. It's good to get it all out, isn't it? xx

Hey ladies
I just wanted to let you know that my cd21 bloods showed no ovulation, not surprised just gutted as usual. Phoned consultant for some advice and surprise surprise he isnt in till tomorrow.

How are you all? xxx

Hey clwc you might be right, I suppose I am just anxious to get started again lol. Will see the nurse this afternoon. I know what you mean about grads it can be frustrating, I am really chuffed for claire as I know how much she has struggled. I had a look at the other thread your on 'step away' looks like fun, i havent joined yet as I don't overly test although I have been dying to this month, feck knows why lol What you been up to recently? My ds is off school today cos of the voting so I am trying to entertain him while writing a personal learning statement for uni, wow who says women ant multi-task xxx

I don't know which CD I am. I lost count. Is it necessary to start Provera on CD28? That seems really early. You won't know if your cycle has changed to 35 days, or something, because of the Clomid, or even regulated because of your weight loss!

I bet the list wasn't updated on the other thread because people got sick of seeing graduates, lol. Some days you feel annoyed by them and some days you're over the moon for them. I'm still really happy for Claire, so I'll try to keep feeling like that, especially as this thread is meant for good news xx

Hi clwc
I am on CD 27 but dont think I have ov'd this month cos the doc hasnt rang me, but have got cd 28 bloods tomorrow then I will start the provera. To be honest a bit fed up this month.
Its a bit cooler here today, went down to about 17 but it looks set to get warmer, knowing our weather it will rain lol

What CD are you? The list seems to have disappeared on both threads lol xxx

Hello folie. This should take you to the other thread. They are/have been all in the same boat and are very supportive.

I didn't take my 3rd round of Clomid this month because I wasn't being monitored, and I don't use OPKs. I'm just letting nature take its course for now. My next clinic appointment is in July. We'll see what they say then.

Hello stac. I'm good thanks. Just off for a busy day in the sunshine. It's still really hot here. Looks like it'll get to 24 degrees again. I'm not really looking forward to it, but have to earn a bit more dough.

I'm starting to get weird pains again. Perhaps they are signs of ov, but DP and I haven't BD for at least a week (he hurt his mister. lol tmi), so I don't think I'll be getting a BFP this month.

What CD are you? xx

Hey folie
thats fab that you have ov'd this month do you get a hcg shot? I am patiently waiting to hear if I have ov'd heres hoping I have lol

Hey clwc how have you been?

Just want to say again how chuffed I am for you claire can't wait till its me

xxxx

Hi Clwc,

Apparently with clomid you can ovulate from both side. Can you tell me what the other thread?really need to take my mind off the wait.

Do you have bw done every month to check ur ovulation? do you use an opk? I really hope you have or you will O this month!!lot s of baby dust xxx

Hello folie.

Congrats on the ov. I thought ovaries take it in turns each month anyway(?). There's another thread I'm on to avoid the high costs of early and incessant testing. They have some good tips to take your mind off the wait.

I still don't really know which CD I'm on, so I won't be testing for a while. I don't think I've ovulated yet though. x

hi girls,

just came back from the RE,i have ovulated from the right ovary but not from the left. The doc gave me a pregnancy test that i have to do the 14 of june. 12 days to go!! it s a killing...really have to keep my mind busy now.

Whose the next one to test?

Hi Girls

Thanks for all your kind words.

It just shows that it really does work, I was starting to really think that it just wasnt ment to happen and that i would have to start iui.

I am so happy about it and i promis it really will happen to you girls aswell, You just have to stay positive. XXX

Oh, and well done stac too!!! (For the weight loss) xxx

Wow!!! Congratulations, Claire!!! That is amazing news!!! Well done!!!
xxx

Hi Claire

Congrats to you, i know you must be over the moon, its such a surreal feeling when you see the test isnt it? I know what you mean about the anxiety in the first 12 weeks, i was the exact same, you just have to relax and take it easy for the next few weeks, you'll find the time flying in, i cant believe im 29 weeks already, just savour every minute of it!

Good luck to the rest of you hopefully you get a positive result soon xx

Aww claire That is fantastic news I am so chuffed for you. Please keep coming on to keep us up to date with your progress, {{{Hugs & kisses}}} So good to hear of someone who has gone through so much to be getting good news xxxx

Hi folie yeah I am soo chuffed for claire, we have been trying for the same length of time so its great to see that it can happen. I really dont think I have ov'd this month but I am going to keep the faith since it has happened to claire. Thanks for your support hun xxx

Hi Claire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CONGRATULATION!!!!!!!!!!!WOWWWW!!!!!!!this is GREAT news!!!!!!!
Take it easy and relax, you can t be thinking of the bad things, because you gonna go crazy!!!!!!
I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months!!!
keep us posted!!X

Stacy,
keep faith!!you see it happens!! so hope you have O and wish you to bring us another BFP!!

hi thenewsmoo ! you really should have bw done every month. How come you can check if you have O or if the dose is right for you. I recommend everyone to go to a RE. I am supposed to have ovulated sunday and i am going back to re today to check if the mature follicles we have seen on saturday have been released!what cd are you?

Baby dust to all

Hi Girls

Well done Stac thats really good that will help so much with a positive result aswell.

Clwc Good luck with your decorating

I went home last night and went out for something to eat with my partner and came home and went in the bath and stuff, At about 10pm i thought i would do a test and OMG!!!!!!!!! IT WAS POSITIVE!!!!!!!

I done another 2 this morning and the same result came up, I have just spoke to my consultant and iv got to go in for a scan on Wednesday next week but she said by looking at my results she thinks im about 6 weeks!!!!!

Im so excited but am also very worried because you hear such horrible stories about the dangers of the first 12 weeks.XX

Hey ladies
I lost 5 and 1/2 pounds so I am well chuffed the walking must be working yay lol
well i'm off for a long luke warm bath lol xxx

Hey Stac

I dont no if i have or not, I havent had any blood tests for 2 months so iv been doing it all on my own. I sometimes think i prefer it that way coz you can forget about it a bit coz your not constaintly being reminded what day your on and when you need to have things done. XX

Hello all,

I'm just checking in.

Rugama I tried Agnus Castus before. I don't think it made any difference to me.

GL for your weigh-in Stac. I've quit 'Fat Club' already... Because I need to earn money while the sun is shining (gardening), I found it really awkward to keep at it. I've still got all the bumf though, so I'll refer to them every now and then to make sure I'm still eating sensibly.

Glad you're relaxing, Claire. DP and I have been tiling the bathroom and the shower has been taken down for now, so we have to either take baths or stay dirty! lol. It's so nice chilling out in a bath for 1/2 hour or so though

Hello to folie and thenewsmoo too. xx

Hey claire
I know what you mean I seem to get on ok until it comes time for the bloods to be done, did you ov this month? I dont think i have. You dont sound like a self help book, just far more relaxed than me lol xxx

Hey Stac

Still No period! Im alright think im just really starting to relax about it and im not stressing about everything anymore and i feel much better for it,

I would just carry on with your next dose and just try and forget about it whatever is ment to happen will happen and no matter how stressed i get about it it wont change it probably just make things worse (God i sound like a self help book....Sorry) XX

Hey claire

Just thinking about it cause I was quite down this month and I suppose I am starting to think that it will never work. Dont know if I have ov'd yet as havent heard from the doc. Hows you? Have you come on yet? I'm not back at the consultant until August so a bit fed up. Whats been happening with you?

My aunt was at a fortune teller who told her I would be pregnant this year so at least that seems positive if its true lol not sure I believe all that stuff. I've got diet class today so hoping I have done well keep your fingers crossed for me xxx

Hey Stac

How are?

How come you might have a month off? X

hey thenewsmoo think it was me that asked about the clomid but thanks for getting back to me, have to hope that its worked. My doc is doing bloods every cd 21 dont know if he will keep that up though. Hows you? whats been going on with you?

How are the rest of you ladies? not heard from some of you in a while xxxx

Hi Folie

U asked whether if u r shown to ov once on clomid, do u continue to ov? I have been wondering the same thing. I definitely ov once and according to bbts probabnly ov a few more times but doesn't look certain every month I have been taking it...I think doctors should send us for ablood test EVERY cycle but they don't...instead, I have had 6 mths on tthe stuff and no joy. Bonne chance!

Hi Rugama
I have been taking a tincture of vitex agnus castus(or chasteberry) for 2 months now. It also comes in pill form. My acupunturist gave it to me to use alongside my clomid traetement. I have not really noticed any differencce and have been on clomid for 6 mths now with no success so seeing a cons again soon.
I am on CD22 today. Seeing cons inb 2 weeks and going to do lots of research into local hospitals results for IVF as this will almost certainly be our next step.

Good luck to everyone.

Hey claire
I dont think I have ov'd this month either thinking about a month off but scared in case this could be the month heads a bit wasted, any sign of af yet? xx

Hey Stac

No i havent got my consultants appointment untill 2nd July so still a bit of a wait, Cant belive im on day 36 and not feeling anything yet!

A couple of months ago i brought a batch of pregnancy tests from access diagnostic and have used them all up. Iv done about 5 this month so think its pretty much certain im not pg. XX

Natural Herb....

How does Vitex Work?
Chaste tree berry acts on the hypothalamus and pituitary glands by increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) production and mildly inhibiting the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). The result is a shift in the ratio of estrogen to progesterone, in favor of progesterone. The ability of chaste tree berry to raise progesterone levels in the body is an indirect effect, so the herb itself is not a hormone.

Lack of menstruation (amenorrhea) that is caused by a lack of ovulation, and therefore a lack of progesterone production, should result in menses when progesterone is taken. Progesterone-induced menses indicates an intact reproductive system that just isn't going through its cycle.

It suggests that the body is producing enough FSH to stimulate the ovaries, and that the ovaries can develop follicles. It also indicates that follicular production of estrogen is sufficient to cause the lining of the uterus (endometrium) to grow and that the sloughed endometrium is able to pass through the cervical opening and the vagina. Therefore it's possible that the problem is a dysfunction in the hypothalamus or pituitary glands. The ability of chaste tree to modulate the hypothalamus or pituitary then makes this herb a good candidate for treating amenorrhea (infertility). For a further discussion of this topic, we refer you to Dr. Tori Hudson's Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine

High levels of the hormone prolactin are commonly found with corpus luteum insufficiency. Vitex is useful for reducing high prolactin levels. It inhibits prolactin release by the pituitary gland, especially when you are under stress.

I will check with my GP if I can get prx for Orlistat

Hi claire Did you have to go back to the consultant? Maybe your pg, wait till the provera is done and see if af appears hun keeping my finger crossed it wont.

folie I am on CD21 so that should be about 7 dpo, what cd are you?

rugma would your gp prescribe orlistat for you? Whats the chasteberry for?

Hey Ladies,

Have any of you tried Vitex (Chasteberry).

its suppost to be really good.

Hey Stac14,

I am in California in the bay area.

Right now I have decided to take a cycle off and relax and focus on loosing the weight and going to the gym.

Hope all is well with all of you... wish you luck.

Hi Stacy,

What dpo are you? hope you have ovulated, but i am pretty sure you did, because your progesterone level of last month shows that you are reacting very well to the treatment. So really hope for a BFP!!

Hi claire,

It s always the same story with af,never show up when you really desperate for them. Hope it s coming very soon, for your new start!

Hi Girls

I am on day 35 and tonight is my 4th night of provera, I havent got any cramps or anything, I done a test yesterday morning and it was negative ( knew it would be anyway) I just wish af would hurry up and come so i can start cycle 5.

Have been feel so exhausted the past 2 days, Got homw from work yesterday and fell asleep for 1 hour! which is very unlike me and today im struggling to keep my eyes open,

How is everyone?

Folie Thats great news,

I can feel a happy story coming for someone soon! XX

Hey folie
Thats fantastic news about the folicles, hope its your lucky month
I think technically I am in my 2ww but DS was up ill last night so I havent been for my bloods yet, going this afternoon so wont know till Monday what my levels are, keeping my fingers crossed that I have ov'd too xxx

Hi girls!

Just came back from my RE, i am on cd13 and so far 3 follicles, 1 at 16mn and the 2 other at 14mn. I have a fsh injection tonight and tomorow to get them to grow a little bit bigger, and then saturday i get my trigger shot to release the follicles. I am very excited!!!! the doc says it look great and promessing!! so i ll have my all week end to do my homework with hubby.

Rugama, i wish you a lot of luck with your diet. It s the best thing to do to get greatest chances.x

Stacy, are you in your 2ww? i keep my finger cross for you.

Good luck to everyone xxx

Hey Rugma
Wow you seem to be going through loads, thats why I didnt understand the levels and as you say anything above ten means ovulation and they prefer it that way as it means better egg quality
I agree with clwc defo ask your GP about the orlistat she is right the side effects are dire, as I get it from my GP I get a stronger dose than whats in the chemist. Where you from (hope you don't think I'm nosey) I'm from Glasgow and dont get cd10 scans only bloods on CD 21 xxx

Let me explain my cycles a lil..

I take femara days 3-7 on the 11th day I make an appt for a ultrasound to check follicles sizes sometimes I have to go in atleast 3-4 or maybe less. if my follicles are at 18mm i receive my trigger shot and I
have to check the progesterone to make sure ov'd happened (week after ovulation)
hpt blood test 15days later from date of ovulation also taking metformin.

I hope I am not forgetting anything... it was the same with clomid..... although clomid worked faster on the growth of the follicle with femara I had to go 4x... (first cycle on femara)

That's why I was confused. Why are you having hCG tests every month? Especially as you are not pregnant? From that, I thought you'd had a BFP but things weren't going so well.

Alli, Orlistat and Xenical are the same meds. To save the expense, you should see if your GP or consultant will prescribe it for you. I don't take it because the side effects are a bit dire.

stac I forgot to say... I had a blood test 2 weeks ago, to re-test my thyroid levels. It came back 'normal - no further action required' xx

No prescription, I check it out on a website for PCOS and happen to find it.

Bought it yesterday kinda expensive but o well.. and yes, I will be working out and taking the pills seens i decided to take a cycle off to really dedicate time to the gym.

and the results are the blood pregnancy results not the progesterone so far i did ovulate I was almost at 10. for progesterone ....

How long have you been taking allie and how much did you loose...

No prescription, I check it out on a website for PCOS and happen to find it.

Bought it yesterday kinda expensive but o well.. and yes, I will be working out and taking the pills seens i decided to take a cycle off to really dedicate time to the gym.

and the results are the blood pregnancy results not the progesterone so far i did ovulate I was almost at 10. for progesterone ....

How long have you been taking allie and how much did you loose...

I am already on orlistat, is your GP prescribing it or are you buying it from the chemist? Be aware of the side effects as it can be really bad lol but I have lost around 2st but I would advise you add exercise as the diet alone wont shift it lol
I dont understand the way they have shown your levels is it progesterone? when my progesterone levels were 0.8 I was told I hadnt ov'd, last month they were 21.9 which indicates ovulation xxx

I have ov'd but not getting pregnant... I have decided to take a cycle off to try and relax and devote myself to the gym (Muay Thai Training).... Hopefully everything will work out soon... I will be trying something called Alli (Orlistat) supposed to be really good to help loose the weight... so ima try and get to that now...

rugma does that mean you haven't ov'd? xxx

rugama, what does it all mean? xx

BhCG Quant:

Dec 29, 08 09:50 0.8 C
Feb 04, 09 09:50 0.9 C
Mar 20, 09 09:05 0.7 C
May 26, 09 12:15 < 2.4 C

What a history..................

Results are in:

BHCG Quant
Dec 29, 08 09:50 0.8 C
Feb 04, 09 09:50 0.9 C
Mar 20, 09 09:05 0.7 C
May 26, 09 12:15 < 2.4 C

What a history... Not so good ha...

Couldn't have put it better myself xx

clwc I'm overweight but my consultant was just happy that I am making an effort to loose weight, but with pcos its soo hard as you know. But I know exactly what you mean, I have been trying so hard to loose weight that I wish I would hurry up and get pregnant so I can put the weight on for a good reason lol xxxx

Wow! You're CD 19 already!?

I almost hope I'm pg before the appt, just so I can make I'm-still-overweight-but-pregnant-anyway faces at the horrible cons woman

Hi claire
We had a wee garden party on Friday as the weather was great here, Sunday went to sister in laws for dinner, other than that not much. What about you?

Clwc It will be here before you know it, I hate having to wait for appointments, I have CD21 bloods on Thursday but to be honest I am dreading it as I'm not sure if I have ov'd this month, maybe I am just being paranoid lol

xxxx

3rd July, stac

Ages yet

hey stac,

No af yet, not really sure what it was, I did a test on Saturday morning and it was negative, should come on sometime around Thursday so just have to wait for that now,

What have you been up to this weekend? X X

Its horrible clwc i'm sure you will be ok hun, whens your app again? my dementia has kicked in lol

claire hows things with you? did af arrive early or were you just cramping?

Hows everyone else?

Hope you have all had a good bank holiday xxx

Thanks stac

I'm OK. And it's better if I hope it was just a nasty period, rather than anything else. It stopped on Tuesday, but then there was spotting yesterday. If it is Clomid, it's damn scary stuff!! Also glad I'm not the only one putting up with this... Misery loves company! lol. xx

Hi clwc
Yeah I have been, really heavy and lots of clots sorry if tmi, think the clomid can do stuff to you, if it was all bfn its probably just a bad period, hope you r ok hun xxx

Hi stac

I was wondering if you were experiencing similar symptoms. Have you been passing huge amounts of tissue too?

Hi All
Hows your bank holiday weekend?

Clwc Happy belated birthday hun, I'm 30 in August not sure of plans yet thought depends on bfp. Soz to hear about m/c your doc may be right though as my af is like this since starting clomid, try to think positive chick. Hope you have a great partyxxx

Claire It may just be af coming early, you can get pain during implantation but this tends to be about a week after ovulation.

folie thanks for info I never understand the blood results, have pains and cramping today so think I may be oving just now.

I was just wondering if you ov on clomid is it guaranteed that you will continue to ov while on it? DP got told his swimmers are satisfactory, not actually spoke to doc yet but absolutely chuffed xxx

Hi rugama,

They want it to be at 10 because under means unmature eggs or not such good quality. Anyway your month result it s about 10, so finger crossed for this month. Hope you get a bfp. x

Thanks, Folie.

My doctor said I did ovulate back in january... that is interesting... why do they want the progesterone to be at 10 ... I really am starting to get more cramps now... I was hoping on a higher note this month but no luck yet... I hope all of you have a great long weekend....

Hey girls,

Need a bit of advice,All day today iv been having ovulation like pains but im to far in my cycle to be ovulating (day 29) and im not due on till next thursday, Anyone no what this could be? XX

Hi rugama,

The convertion is 181ng/dl = 1,81ng/ml which means no ovulation. Ovulation occur over 3,5 but doctor want to see at least 10ng/ml. Did your doctor confirm ovulation in january?
In revanche 916ng/dl which is 9,16ng/ml means you have ovulated but if you get over 10 it will be better.
So don t worry about the number because obviously you are on the good road increasing your progesterone level.
Best of luck xxx

Hi Claire,

I think I miscarried very early, but I can't be sure. The bleeding stopped by Tuesday evening, so there's no need to go to the doctor (to arrange D&C). They wouldn't be able to clarify anyway. It's too late for testing.

About 30 - 35 people are going to my party. We're having a BBQ and I've arranged entertainment - Not a stripper!! - I've booked a magician and some Irish dancers It's gonna be grrrrrreat.

xx

Hey clwc

You think you have had a miscarrage? So sorry to hear that, Are you going to the doctors to get yourself checked out?

Congrats on the birthday! How many people are going to your party?

XXXX

Hi again all.

I've had a bit of a manic week this week. It was my 30th on Monday, so I've been really enjoying myself out and about, eating loads of nice stuff, and going places I've never been. It's been fab. Saturday will be the big party. Can it get much better than this?...

...Ah, yes. A BFP would make things even fabber

On a slightly lower note, I think I may just have had a MC. I'm hoping it was just the freakiest visit from AF ever, but so many things suggest otherwise. All HPTs were -ve, but this has happened to me before. Twice. The spotting, then the heavy bleeding, passing tissue, cramps, everything. I hope the doctors are right, and I'm just over-reacting to heavy menses, but they don't know my body as well I do.

I don't think I'll be taking Clomid again for a very long time

Right, bed time. Lots to do tomorrow in preparation for Saturday xx

I am on cycle day 34......and i am starting to get cramps..... man... this suckss.s.....

Hi Folie,

Yes, it's Ng/DL (916.0)please convert it and let me know I would so much appreciate it.

hi rugama,

i think your progesterone levels are ng/dl instead of ng/ml. it depends on the laboratory. But check anyway... i now how to convert the unit. i know that if have over 10ng/ml means you ovulated, and if you have more than 15, then it s great. So stacy, your level was very good last month, you are on the good road!!!

Just started my treatment last night, so far so good! let s see if it stays this way.

I haven't had chance to catch up on this thread since the last time, but I need to get it back on my list. See you all again soon...Hope you're all well. xx

This is what I have found about IUI (sorry for very long post lol) xx

What is IUI?
IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a relatively simple infertility treatment, where a small tube is used to place specially washed sperm directly into the uterus. You may know of IUI by the more commonly used term artificial insemination (AI). IUI and AI are one and the same fertility treatment.
It is cheaper than IVF
When is IUI used?
IUI may be used in some cases of male factor infertility, like low sperm counts or if a sperm donor is being used. IUI may also be used if the woman’s cervical mucus is less than ideal. Also, in cases of unexplained infertility, IUI may be tried if Clomid (clomiphene citrate) alone doesn’t help.

IUI may also be used if a couple would like to avoid the higher cost of IVF treatment. Even though IUI is less effective per cycle than IVF, a couple may be able to afford more attempts with IUI.
How successful is IUI?
In a review of studies on IUI and unexplained infertility, just 4% of women got pregnant per cycle without fertility drugs, and 8% to 17% got pregnant when fertility drugs and IUI were combined.

Though IVF success rates per cycle are much higher, IUI is significantly less expensive, and a much easier procedure. If IVF is out of your price range, multiple IUI cycles might be the better choice, depending on the cause of infertility. Speak to your doctor to understand all your options and risks.

i had read that IUI was just as good as IVF however I have since been told by a fertility consultant that they do not offer the service because it is rarely successful!! Don't know what to believe anymore. Any IUI success stories out there??

Hey Stac

Sorry i ment iui, Dont no where implantation came from. X

yes next friday 29th

Aww {{HUGS}} lucy Is it next week you see the consultant?

Claire Do you mean implantation bleed? If so this is when you bleed cause the fertilised egg is implanting in the uterous/womb usually occurs around a week after oving. It's nowhere near as heavy as a period but can last a few days. You can also get implantation pain. I think I am oving today so need to keep busy lol

Rugma my levels last month to say I had ov'd were just 21.9 so yours are really high, are they concerned you have overstimulated ovaries? Or are you preggers? They should be scanning you just in case

How are the rest of you ladies??? xxxx

Hey Ladies,

Well I had my progesterone checked yesterday afternoon and results are in... My range was 916.0 what the hell does that mean... last time I had my Progesterone lab in january it was at 181.0 and doctor thought I was going to be pregos but wasn't and now my numbers are way high does anyone know what the numbers mean.

AF has reared her ugly head again, poor me

Hey Stac

The last round i took was cycle 4, When i first saw my consultant she said that i could stay on it for 1 year as im only on it because i dont ovulate but surley if i do start to ovulate every month and still dont fall pregnant there must be somthing else wrong so not really sure what would happen, Have you heard of implanation?, X

hi stac yeah i'm ok, trying to keep thinking positive at least until AF does come lol

Hi claire
Have just finished round 4, Have my consultants appointment on 1st August so probably another 2 rounds of clomid before he will do anything else. What about you? Have they told you how long you will be on it?

Hey lucy Hope your ok hun, I saw you got bfn on the other thread. xxx

hiya guys, glad to hear you're all well. i have only bene updating the other thread so just to let you know i got a BFN yesterday, am on CD33 now and will test again on Thursday if AF is still a no show.
xx

Hey Stac

Yeah still definetly on hold, We had a look at a new development that is being built at the moment and we will probably go for a house there but they wont be ready till next June so it will give us loads of time to save up and stuff,

Is this your 4 month or 5th? How long has your consultant said you can stay on clomid for? X

Hi claire
I know what you mean, seems to be everyone else is getting pregnant and not me. But we need to stay positive as negative vibes can cause negative tests lol Hows the house hunting? Still on hold? xxx

hey stac,

I'm alright nothing much has been happening, I'm so hoping that this month works for me aswell but I don't think it will, you no you just get those feelings sometime, to be honest in starting to give up hope a little bit, x

Hi claire
I'm good thanks, on cd11 so should be coming up for oving, hope it works this month. Hows you? Whats been happening? xxx

Moo - CD 8
Stac - CD 11
Claire - CD 25
Folie - CD 3
Rugama - CD 30
Carly - CD ??
Clwc - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

How are the rest of you ladies? xxx

hey stac,

How are you? Havent heard from you much recently, Where are you on your cycle?

Fantastic folie this is great news hope you have sucessful month, good to hear you so cheerful xxx

Hi girls,

Just came back from my appointement, and had the confirmation that i am starting the treatment this wenesday cd5 till cd 9. Have another appointement on monday to check follicles. I am so happy!!!!!!!!!
This was now 4 months i couldn t try, and now i am back on track with lots of hope. Still nervous for the next appointement as he will check for hyperovulation, so if everything goes right i ll have my trigger shot the very next day.
Wish you all a very promising month xxx

Thats lovely news loobeloo

How are you all ladies? Has anyone done anything exciting this weekend? xxx

Many congrats loobloo. U must be over the moon!

HI all

Thanks for yr replies clwc claire and stac14. I don't have pcos but have decieded to give clomid another month while I wait for an appt with consultant. I feel quite positive again so fingers crossed again!

Best of luck to everyone.

Moo on CD 8.xx

congrats loobloo, it will happen 4 us all, jus will take a little time 4 those special babies 2 cum X

Congratulations, loobloo!! That's great news. Thank-you for sharing. I bet you're all day long! xx

A success story. After more than 2 years of TTC I started to take clomid in september. Didn't bother this month cause dh was working away alot. One quicky on the way to the airport 4 days before ov. On day 42 I took a test yesterday and it was positive. Had to take another to double check. I was starting to loose hope in clomid and was expecting to start IUI next month but after 6 months it eventually worked for me.Can't believe I'm 6 weeks pg!

Hi Girls!!!!!! hope everyone is doing good. Today af arrived!! i am very excited, got my appointement this monday, really wish i am gonna be able to start treatment. Finger cross!!i have been doing acuponcture this all past month so i am supposed to see result straight away with u/s.. can t wait!!wish u all to be your month!!!!!!!!

Hello stac,

The bleeding became very heavy over the last few days. This morning was the worst: All of a sudden (tmi warning) I passed a mass of tissue. Scared me, it did But after another chat with the NHS helpline, I calmed down a bit. Anyway, it seems to have slowed now. I have no idea what's going on. Perhaps I shouldn't TTC so hard for a while. Until my head's straightened out.

That's all I can say really. I hope everyone is well and has their head screwed on a lot tighter than mine! xx

hey rugama,

No you will be fine, last month when I went to the consultants and was ovulating it was under my uterus aswell and she said it wouldnt cause any problems, X

Heys Stac14,

I got the trigger shot on monday my folli was at 18mm but the tech had a problem finding my left ovary.... it was under the uterus... I am wondering if thats going to be a problem when I ovulate seens it was that side that had the biggest follicle.... I am a little worried... but now I will just have to wait patiently...

Hey Stac

No im being left on my own untill my appointment in july, I dont really like it coz i no i had ovulation pains but its nice to have that extra confirmation with a blood test, xx

Hi ladies
Sorry I havent been on for a few days, I have been busy with uni work. How are you all?
lauren at least after Tuesday you can get back on the clomid, have you been taking af alone or will you have to use provera?

claire when are you due day 21 bloods or are they not monitoring you now as you ov'd yourself?

clwc How are you feeling now hun? has af came properly or is it still spotting?

carly how did you get on with DP's sample? mine has to go back to give his second sample on Monday

Hey rugma did you do your trigger shot? hope you have some lovely big folicles ready to pop

Hey folie DM1970 and lucy hows you?

stac op is next tuesday, hav 2 b at the hospital for 8am and should b bk out for lunch time..... not lookin forward to it at all.. even the thought of it im a big wuss...

hows things goin wif u chick, hope r well!

Oops. Sorry stac.

I did mention the bleeding, but she was so determined that I shouldn't have been prescribed Clomid, that I think she just glanced over the fact. That's why I got on the phone to the NHS helpline.

Prior to being diagnosed with PCOS, I would have very light, irregular periods. They would last about 3 days. 4 days max. Since the second lot of Clomid, I have been bleeding light - heavy, brown - red (tmi) almost every other day. Now it's heavy, it's like a proper one, that 'normal' girls get, with all the pain and everything.

Crikey...If Attila knew about me, she'd have a fit! lol. xx

Moo - CD 3
Stac - CD 6
Claire - CD 20
Folie - CD 24
Rugama - CD 25
Carly - CD ??
Clwc - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Hi clwc just changed list a bit I am on CD 6 and still have AF day 3 of clomid, its been so heavy and showing no signs of easing up. Did you mention to the other GP about the mid cycle bleeding? or is that something you go through regularly? Yeah I thought of atilla as soon as I read lucy's postxx

Aww lauren he sounds lovely, my wee dog thinks hes a baby too. Whens your op? xx

Hey claire carly rugma folie and DM1970 how are you all?

xxx

PS I'm glad to see that lucygrif has heard from Attila already

Well, I would have been CD18, but I just don't know anymore, what with all the sporadic bleeding, which has now become heavy in the last few days. I'll just have to see what happens in a month from now

Moo - CD 3
Stac - CD 5
Claire - CD 20
Folie - CD 24
Rugama - CD 25
Carly - CD ??
Clwc - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

So you still have AF, stac?

hey stac got a wee cross terrier, not sure though wot mix..... looks a litle like a springer and a jack russell.
thats great that u ovulated urself... bet ur well chuffed... u never know mayb this will be ur lucky month.. fingers crossed.

hey claire i have been on jus on quick flyin visits so havent wrote anythin but hav been checkin up on the news of people...
have to get this procedure done cos my smears came bk grade 3 which isnt very good so they have 2 get rid of all those bad cells jus incase they turn cancerous... nightmare!!
hows u keepin.

cant wait to get startin on clomid again its doin my head havin 2 wait until i get all this sorted.

lucy,

As your child is from a different partner, it may be that there are subtle abnormalities with your new partner's swimmers.

'Unexplained infertility' is usually due to docs not bothering with all of the tests (on both partners) necessary to discover the real cause.

As you are ovulating normally without Clomid, I'm not sure how it would help (Many women are put on Clomid for the same reasons as you. You're not the only one, but it baffles me). Your clinic really should have been more thorough with their tests, diagnoses, and monitoring. Clomid is definitely not a drug that can be left to chance. OHSS would be the first thing to worry about in an ovulating woman, let alone increased risk of ovarian cancer.

Clomid may also exacerbate the problem with your hostile CM. There may be natural remedies for this, while you wait for your next course of action (e.g. grapefruit juice, egg whites, etc). Problems faced by sperm on their journey to the uterus can be by-passed when IUI is tried. (IUI = intrauterine insemination)

I hope the private fertility clinic is more thorough and honest with you. In the meantime, read the other Clomid thread I mentioned and also check out www.fertilityfriends.co.uk

Hi Stac14,

I found it a lot easier on letrozole no side effects like clomid the only thing is that the follicle took longer to get to 18mm but its still okay I am on CD24 and receive my trigger shot yesterday. (2.5mg 2xdays for 5days) so far so good I am TTC now.....

I am aware that my cervical mucus can be hostile to sperm, and this can be a problem, but I can't seem to get any thorough tests out of the NHS!! I have also been told that different blood groups between partners can affect fertility and I am Rhesus D Neg. Am at my wits end, they just don't seem to want to help.

Thanks Clwc

I asked them why I wasn't being monitored and they just said they don't have the facilities to do this. Apparently I will be thoroughly investigated at IVF stage, which we would have to go privately for anyway because I already have a child from a previous relationship.

The only reason they gave me for being on Clomid is for "unexplained infertlity" as they say there is no explanation for us not conceiving.

I only had 2 blood tests at the start to ascertain if I had ovulation problems which they said I don't. After that they just left me to it.

I also asked what other tests and/or medication was available to me and they said nothing after the clomid - that I would simply be referred to an IVF clinic, or that I should find one on the internet!!!

Was worried they weren't doing it properly, now you have confirmed it. I have my final appt on 29th May after which they say they cannot help me further.

...As for me, I'm quite sure I have AF again now. Bizarre as it's only CD17 ish.

*...IVF may not be that easy to get.

Sorry

Hello and welcome (back) to everyone.

lucy Have you been told why you are on Clomid? There's another Clomid thread on this site that has had a lot of input from ladies with all sorts of different reasons and situations: here.

There could be many un-tested reasons why it's not working for you. I wish I could advise you, but I'm no expert. The only thing I could really advise is reading the other thread and finding out what other tests can be done with you and your DP.

Oh, I just noticed that you're not being monitored. That's not good. You should, at the very least have a CD21 blood test to check that you have ovulated. They should never just bung you on 6 months of the stuff and leave you to it! I've just taken 2 cycles of Clomid. They were prescribed by my GP, but shouldn't have been. I wasn't monitored, and the worry that caused me has been unbearable. Is there a different clinic you can go to nearby?

IVF is not your 'only' option, and it may not be that to get (long wait, fobbing off, etc), considering you have one naturally-conceived child already. Was s/he conceived with your current partner? Anyway, there are different drugs to take, lifestyle changes to consider, IUI, etc.

Read as much as you can about your symptoms. Perhaps you can suggest some more tests to your consultants. They aren't doing things right. Nag them for better monitoring too.

Also, in November I went to see a Psychic - I had only just been prescribed Clomid and hadn't started the course but he somehow knew and asked if we had been discussing IVF. Apparently he was told by a spirit that we don't need IVF, and that plenty of good old rumpy rumpy (his words) will do the trick!! He also knew about my ectopic and said I would have had a baby girl. He said he could see two babies, twins or perhaps my sister and I (she was with me) would have one at the same time. was really strange given that clomid increases the chances of multiple births - how could he know all this?? He seemed sure we would conceive and even told me not to bother dieting until afterwards!! lol. He said one of the spirits was knitting for us but he wouldn't tell me what colour

Hi everyone
I'm new to all this but I am feeling really low. Have an 11 year old already and I am 30 next month. TTC for 6 years now, had an ectopic 4 years ago but I didn't lose my tube and I had a lap & dye a few months later to confirm no damage to tubes. Have been to NHS fertility clinic and was prescribed 50mg Clomid for 3 months (even though no apparent ovulation probs), I am currently on day 25 of my cycle on my 2nd month (5th in total)on 100mg Clomid. Initially I had 2 blood tests to measure my hormone levels and my partner has had a normal sperm result. No idea what to do next, if I get my period this week I will be on my final course of Clomid, after which my only option is IVF according to the Fertility Clinic - not sure why but they have not been scanning me or examining me whatsoever, they literally just gave me the drugs and tell me to come back every 3 months. Sooooo depressed, feel like I only have one chance left. Please advise

X

Hi Lauren
I'm good thanks actually managed to ovulate this month so have taken my first normal period in a year lol I start my 4th cycle of clomid tonight. So good to hear from you, What kind of dog did you get? xx

Hey Claire
I am going onto my 4th cycle of clomid, will start it tonight, I know its later but I wanted to be sure AF was properly here lol Hope the pain eases up hun, Did you get back in touch with the council about a house? x

Hey rugama Did you find the letrozole treated you better than the clomid? Hope your lucky this month xxx

Hope everyone else is well xxx

hey lauren,

How come you havent been on here for a while? Why have you got to have some of your cervix cut away? X

Hello Ladies,

I hope all of you had a great weekend.

Currently I am on CD 23 and just today got my trigger shot I will be TTC the next two days... wish me luck hopefully this will be it. I will find out in 14-15 days....

I am on my first cycle of letrozole and it took a little longer for my follicles to grow then with Clomid. Usually at CD 14-15 I am at 16-18mm but with letrozole (Femara) took a little longer but it grew enough atleast it worked...

Wish me luck and hope all of you are doing great.... Much Love, Karen (Rugama)

hey stac hows u keepin... have missed not havin a chat...
i still havent ha my clomid i think its been frm jan or feb... got my appointment for the hospital for nxt tuesday to get 1cm of my cervix cut away and then i will be bk on the clomid again... cant wait to start it again was only hopin to be off it for 1-2 mths not this long. wer r u on ur clomid

claire hows u keepin... have been readin along and seen the sale of ur house fell through.. sorry to hear tht... were r u on ur clomd.

got myself a little puppy to keep me ocupied.. he gets treated like a wee baby lol.

hello to every1 else hope u's r all keepin well

Hey Stac

At least you no that is def you period and you can start clomid again, Is this your 5th month?

I think i am ovulating at the moment as i am having the worst stomach pains ever, Last night it hurt to even sit down! XX

Hi clwc
I know what you mean, I had a similar problem when I first started in that the gynaecologist lost my referal from my GP so started clomid before I went to see him.
I have got a bit heavier today (on CD4) so I will start clomid tonight. I have heard of lots of women taking it different days so I dont suppose a different will make much difference.

HiClaire I wasnt heavy at all then it stopped so I was worried it was an implant bleed, but now I know its defo AF I will start clomid this evening.

Hey moo sorry to hear AF got you too, its so disheartening. Hope your ok xxx

Hi to everyone else hope your al well.

Heres a wee role call lol
Moo - CD 2
Stac - CD 4
Clwc - CD 17
Claire - CD 19
Rugama - CD 24
Folie - CD 23
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

stac - No. I think I have 2 hopes of getting a cancellation. I doubt that the people who go to my clinic ever cancel. Appointments are like gold dust. More's the pity.

I had similar problems with bizarre bleeding when I took the last cycle. That's why I was really unsure about taking it. As inter-menstrual bleeding is a side effect, how are you supposed to know when you really do come on? I think I just started taking mine on the 3rd or 4th day of bleeding, even though it was light to non-existent.

Hi moo. Sorry to hear about AF. I won't try to rush the clinic any more. It should give my body enough time to recover from taking Clomid, then perhaps I can speak to the witch gynaecologist with a clear head. Maybe, if I'm stupendously lucky, I'll be pg by then anyway, and I can go in and flip the birdie at the lot of them

Dream on........

hey stac,

When I came on last month It was so heavy for the first day I had to change tampax every 2 hours and then on day 2 it just stopped and was nothing really for the rest of it,

Hey thenessmoo, if got pcos and my consultant said that I can stay on it for 1 year

XXXX

Has anyone ever taken clomid for more than 6 mths? Any success?

HI ladies

AF came today....so Im back to CD1 and going to doc 2moro to see how to proceed as hve officillay cme to the end of my 6 mths on clomid...

Stac14, I would continue with clomid if ur sure it's AF. If not, see a doc asap. Good luck.

Clwc- love to u, sounds awful. The waits between appts r bad enough bt even worse when ther's a c* up...try to go to clinic and speak to someone face 2 face and make a plea to bring appt 4ward. Good luck.

Hi ladies, how are you all?

Clwc Seems a long time to have to wait for an appointment, are they going to try giving you a cancelation?

I have a quick question for you all. As you know AF came on Friday nothing heavy but from last night I have had no bleeding at all, have any of you had this and what did you do about the clomid? I haven't taken mine yet as AF isn't properly here. I'm a bit concerned as it has arrived early too.

Hope your all well xxxx

Hello everyone,

I went to see a different GP at my surgery yesterday morning, armed with a noted bit of paper so that I wouldn't forget anything.

1. My other GP shouldn't have prescribed Clomid as they aren't capable of monitoring me properly. I was asked not to take the next round: I wasn't going to anyway.

2. Metformin should also be prescribed by a secondary care-giver (i.e. Gynae clinic).

3. I should contact the clinic to see what happened to my return appointment.

4. My thyroid levels should be re-checked and the dose of Levothyroxine altered to correspond (I stopped taking it because I was getting tummy problems in the morning, anxiousness, and my heart was pounding out of my chest - all signs that the dose was too high).

So, I contacted the clinic. I was there in July '08 and was due another appointment 6 months on. The secretary said she'd try to hurry things along. Then I phoned the bookings people. My appointment won't be until July 3rd!!! The cons is not a nice woman though, so I can wait.

I also contacted the NHS helpline because I'm getting concerned about the inter-menstrual bleeding I've been having. As it's a side effect of Clomid, I shouldn't worry unless I start feeling much worse.

To top everything else off, I seem to have a proper infection of some kind, with headaches, tiredness, swollen glands and some kind of thrush This is when OH and I should be BDing like there's no tomorrow!

FFYC! FFYC! FFYC!

Hi Claire
Thats probably the best thing you can do what with the way things are, may make it move on quicker. My sister told them she was sleeping on friends and families sofas and had nowhere to go. Its worth a try xxx

Hey Stac

Yeah i want to stay really close its been just me and my mum living together for the past 13 years untill my boyfriend moved in 3 and half years ago so i could never move away from her,Were thinking of telling the council that she has kicked me out and i have no where else to go so hopefully that might quicken things up a bit. XX

Hi Claire
It's getting beyond a joke trying to get a house, you have to be being made homeless here before they will even consider giving you a house. My sis got one quick cos she got threw out the house lol. I have had my own house since I was 18 so its pretty boring for me now lol. Do you hope to stay near your mum? xxx

Hey Stac

We both live with my mum at the moment which we both like but we just really want to get our own place,I put my name on the council list today but it will take so long to somewhere. X

Hey claire Think I have came on early but i've had a cry and sorted myself out, if it is af then back on clomid tomorrow.
Where are you living now? Probably better to give yourselves some time to get a deposit sorted xxx

Hey claire Think I have came on early but i've had a cry and sorted myself out, if it is af then back on clomid tomorrow.
Where are you living now? Probably better to give yourselves some time to get a deposit sorted xxx

Hey Stac

Im alright, Think i had a couple of ovulation pains last night but not very much today so i should hopefully be ovulating over the weekend (fingers crossed)

Its so exciting when you find out you have ovulated for the first time isnt it, Are you going to do a test? Last month was the first time i ovulated and all i kept doing was testing even before i was actually due on!!!! but just couldnt stop myself,

Maybe you will be the next success story we all desperatly want. I no its not going to happen to me this month but i dont think that is such a bad thing coz everything is so up in the air at the moment with not having anywhere to move to, Me and my partner have decided to stay where we are for a while now probably till feb/march time so we can save up for a deposit for a mortgage.XX

Hey ladies, its defo AF, how can you go from being so happy to feeling so low, ttc is the worst. I'm away for some pain killers cramps have kicked in xxx

Hi Ladies, I am spotting so not sure if its AF or implant bleed. Reading your story poppy has me wondering now lol

Clwc Its just training your body to avoid the fatty foods then you dont get the dodgy side effects lol

Hey claire I am so happy it seems to have taken so long even though I am spotting now or if I have af I'm just glad I managed to ovualte, the doc phoned personally to tell me saying he knew I would want to know lol. Orlistat is a tablet to help you loose weight it works by stopping your body absorbing the fat from food, the side effects can be pretty dire as you can imagine but they have worked for me in the past 8 months. How are you? Hope your keeping your chin up chick xxx

Hi Stac

He still has not done his test yet the only dates he has been given is either a tuesday or thursday between 8-3 which doesnot fit weill with his work as he works from 6-4 mon - fri.. Im going to c my gp today so im gonna try and get her to perscripe me clomid without my other half sample..

Hows is everyone

CARLY
XXX

Hey Stac

Thats great news! (smile)

Iv got everything crossed for you

What is orlistat?

How is everyone? XX

stac, I didn't realise that Orlistat = Xenical. I've had that before (years ago) and couldn't cope very well with the side effects. My doc suggested it again recently. Well, actually, she said, "I don't really want to prescribe you Xenical." ...And I said I don't want to take it! lol. I'm really glad it's working for you. x

Good luck for Saturday, moo

Thanks popsypie. It's always good to have a success story.

HI sat14, nice to hear from you and thanks for the encouragement. I'm on CD 27 so fingers are really crossed, going to test on Sat, if p not come by then.xx

HI clwc
Thanks for replying. That feels good..I don't have PCOS, just not ovulating.

I tried to conceive for over two years (have PCOS and one of symptoms I had was no periods at all). I was given one drug (can't remember its name)to make me bleed, then started my first tablet of clomid. In the ten days after taking it we had more sex than we've ever had since then a couple of weeks after that I had a slight bleed and was convinced it was more disappointment. A couple of days later I was due to have a laproscopy to investigate my tubes and for some reason the night before I decided to do a preg test. I honestly fell to my knees when the two pink lines showed up!! I was told the slight bleeding was just implantation bleeding and my gorgeous girl is now four. Her sister was conceived with only the assistance of a few glasses of wine!!
Keep the faith!! Stay positive and get busy!!
It works, it works, it works. GOOD LUCK

I have had the orlistat since August, you can buy it now from the chemist its called alli, but thats not as strong as the dose I have. It has really helped I was huge still have a good bit to go so going to keep it up.
I doubt I will get bfp this month but just to know my ovaries managed to work is enough for now lol
xxx

2st!! That's brilliant! How long has it been since you started the Orlistat?

I don't have the patience for 'diets' either. I won't find it too difficult to swap bleached food for wholemeal, and reduce my sweets/choc intake by eating raw carrots and/or fruit. But I do think I'll need some medical assistance.

Well done for your CD21 result That's great. Let's hope you start getting funny food cravings, etc soon xx

Good evening ladies, I just wanted to share my news that I have managed to ovulate this month the doc phoned to tell me, unfortunately it was dp who took the call so I dont know my levels but I am just so chuffed as this is the first time on the clomid that I have ov'd so I am officially on 2ww, so happy!!!

Clwc I got some leaflets from verity regarding pcos diet and exercise so may be worthwhile contacting them. I dont buy the healthy options just avoid the obvious bad stuff. My doc also prescribed orlistat which has helped me loose 2st and I'm still going. Theres also diets online which are suggested, I just dont have the patience lol like the low GI. We could add a weekly weigh in on here to try to encourage each other xxx

Thanks sparkly Always good to hear.

Well, I went to see a dietician today. We went through my average eating habits (which aren't that great, I must admit), she suggested I get my thyroid bloods checked again, and she also agreed that Met could be a good idea. I've been reading www.askapatient.com for all of the meds I'm on or have been on recently. It gives you a good insight of the pros and cons. It seems that PCOS patients get a better response than diabetics, even though Met isn't licensed for PCOS. Weird.

Oh, and I've also been out and spent an absolute fortune on 'healthy' food. It's a sin how expensive non-junk food is!

Clwc - CD 12
Claire - CD 14
Rugama - CD 19
Stac - CD 22
Folie - CD 18
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Hi claire I am on day 22 so think I should have ov'd already if I have, had some bad pains last week so I presumed that was me ovulating but I may be later this month as af was 12 days long lol. How are you?

Thanks for the success story sparkle xx

my friend was on it and got pregnant really quickly after trying for years....xx

Hey Stac

Are you ment to be ovulating now? X

Hi rugma think we're all down in the dumps at the moment, let us know how you get on at the consultant. xxx

Has anyone cheered up today? How are you all? The suns is out so I feel a bit better but I have a pain in my left ovary region which i'm not sure what it is, its not agony just niggly. xxx

Well, I went on tuesday to my ULTRASOUND and my follicles haven't grown much from saturdays appt.

I have another appt on friday.

Not having a great week

Hey claire
Thats rotten about the house, you will probably get something much nicer (although its a pain just now)

Hi Clwc Think we are all feeling the same at the moment. I have read about metformin also but as far as I know its usually the consultant that prescribes it. I have normal blood sugar too but I think met would give my body a kick up the ass lol so if I dont ov this month I am going to ask my consultant about it. Its also meant to be great for losing weight which I could defo be doing with lol

Hey carly Whens your other half to do his specimen test again? Its been a nightmare in my partners work at the mo and hes finding it hard to get time off, consultants not too bothered as he already has a son but I'm worried as that was about 12 years ago lol

Does anyone have some good news today? My DP is definately not being made redundant so thats one less thing to worry about. Think I am fed up cos everywhere I look I see babies and pregnant women lol xxxx

hi girls,

Well i had more bad news today the sale on our house has fallen through so we have to look for somewhere else now (sad) when will things ever start to go right!!!!!!!!!

Iv got a feeling that this month wont be my month either, you no how you just get those feelings,

Well it seems that everyone is feeling low at the moment, We need some good news to cheer us all up! XX

Hiya Stac,

I'm feeling low too. I'm not really sure why. Can't believe I'm on CD11 already. Time flies when you take no notice of it, eh?

I've been reading about metformin. I want some. I think my blood sugar was too normal when it was tested last year, but it seems like met could be the answer to my prayers. It also helps with hCG levels, therefore helping to prevent mc during the first trimester. I'll see what the doc says when I see her.

I've also decided not to take the next 5 Clomid tabs (cycle 3), due to the lack of monitoring, and the weird side-effects. Like I said before, if I'm meant to get a BFP one day, I will.

Sorry if I've depressed anyone. Misery loves company

xx

Hello Carly,

I started a thread on that subject: here

It seems very likely that a blood test (Beta hCG) is your best bet if you have PCOS.

I'm hoping to get down to the doc's on Friday too. I have to phone at 8am to get an appointment. Grr. xx

*Hi All*

I still not got my period im going to see my doctor on friday to see if they will let me have the provera, it worked the last time i had it i had to have it for my hsg test. Is true if you have low hormone levels and pcos you dont get accurate results from a pt?


Carly
x x x

Hi Clwc
Hows things with you? I went for CD 21 bloods today but wont know the results till next Wednesday, my docs only tell you when your there so at the mo feeling quite low as this is the time of month I dread since I haven't ov'd on the clomid before so keep your fingers crossed for me lol. Thats another graduate on the other thread so I am hoping its getting luckier Hows things with you?

Hi claire folie carly rugma and dm1970 how are you all? xxx

Clwc - CD 11
Claire - CD 13
Rugama - CD 18
Stac - CD 21
Folie - CD 17
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Is there anybody out there?........

Clwc - CD 10
Claire - CD 12
Rugama - CD 17
Stac - CD 20
Folie - CD 16
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

I update it cos I follow it myself

Clwc - CD 9
Claire - CD 11
Rugama - CD 16
Stac - CD 19
Folie - CD 15
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Hope you all had a lovely Bank Holiday

Hello moo. Welcome Why were you put on Clomid? Do you have PCOS?

Glad to hear you had a nice day, stac. We went for a bike ride earlier because we need to get fitter and/or thinner (OH is relatively thin, but not very fit! lol). It was a lovely day for a bike ride. Then we went for a late Sunday dinner. We won't be visiting the new baby (1 week old) this weekend, as the mother lost a lot of blood during her C-section and is taking a little while to recover. Perhaps the little bruisy pain is just a tiny bit of ovary swelling, like when you're poorly and your glands swell.

I have to take my last tablet now...

Hi thenewsmoo Welcome to the thread feel free to let us know your cycle day for the list its just a nice way to see where everyone is in the month. Its amazing how making a few changes can help with ttc but its so hard xx

Hi Clwc I had pains there through the week I am presuming it was ovulation pains or at least I hope it is lol I'm not good with people having babies at the moment even though I know its selfish but we just want one that badly xx

How are the rest of you girls? We have had lovely day, got spoiled by mother in law and had a great laugh hoping it will be a good day tomorrow so we can do something.

XXX

HI all

This is my first post on this site. It's so good to hear all the success stories and feel the positive vibes women are sending to each other! I am 36 with no history of pregnancy and have been ttc for 18 mths. My husband has low motility but has increased it to a nearly 'normal' level now through taking various vitamins(after consultant said there was nothing he could do to change it..)

I have been taking clomid for 6 mths now(this is my 6th) so really hoping we're successful this mth otherwise it's back to consultant... I had bn feeling really low and pessimistic and so decided to try acupuncture and hypnotherapy. The hypnosis has made me feel much more positive and we're back to lookin on the bright side!

Sending all women ttc lots of positive vibes

Hiya Claire,

We don't have anything out of the ordinary planned. We're of to my Mum's for a late dinner, and at some point we need to fit in a new baby visit. Other than that, it's chores, chores and more chores

Hi stac,

I'll be taking the 5th tablet tonight. I remember you said yours was light for ages, then came properly after a few days, so perhaps this isn't as abnormal as I first thought, even if I did have a couple of dry days in the middle.

I have a weird bruise-like pain where my left leg meets my tummy. Only when I press there. Any ideas?? It's probably nothing.

Clwc - CD 8 (5th Clomid tab)
Claire - CD 10
Rugama - CD 15
Stac - CD 18
Folie - CD 14
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Hi ladies
How are you? Had my best friends up last night so managed to relax for a while. I am shattered today. Going to my mother in laws for dinner and hopefully have a day at the park or something tomorrow if it s nice. What you all up to?

Clwc Nightmare about Af, have you finished your clomid?

hi girls,

How is everyone? Doing anything nice for the bank holiday? X

Thank-you so very, very much, mamof5
Yours is an encouraging story.

I'm hoping for 6DC, but my OH almost had a heart attack when I told him. Hehe. Just one child would make me happier than ever before.

Are you Welsh too, mam?

PS The Clomid is keeping me awake this month

hi to any1 on clomid i suffer from pcos and needed clomid for two of my pregnancies the 1st cycle took 7 mths the 2nd took 3mths since then i have gone on to concieve naturally 3 time's!!! just relax and it can happen i hope this brings hope good luck to anyone trying to concieve xxx

Good evening everyone.

Well, what a strange day... AF came with all of her wordly belongings again today I mean, heavy. I don't know what's going on. 2 glasses of red later, and I'm not dwelling on it as much, but it's still weird considering yesterday there was nothing. It happened a bit like this in March/April though. Odd.

Anyway, an update:

Clwc - CD 7 (4th Clomid tab)
Claire - CD 9
Rugama - CD 14
Stac - CD 17
Folie - CD 13
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Hello Folie. Good to see you.

I'm still alive, stac It hasn't got to me that much, actually. I get very fast mood swings, but I haven't noticed as many hot flushes and I don't feel as sick as I did first time 'round.

I just registered on the site you mentioned.

Clwc - CD 6 (3rd Clomid tab)
Claire - CD 8
Rugama - CD 13
Stac - CD 16
Folie - CD 12
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Hi Carly Are you usually late? I dont take period without provera unless I ovulate so for me thats not unusual but if its not normal for you then I would test.

Hows the clomid treating you Clwc*?

*Folie you seem much more positive than the other day, how are you feeling?

Claire thinking about you chick xx

hi girls,

Hope you all doing good.
Claire, i am very sorry, hope you are keeping up.

I decided to keep my acuponcture appointement this month even if i am on pill. Just to get myself ready for the next cycle. I have to say that i am happily surprised by the effect. I never felt so relax... she was working on the nervous system for the past 2 weeks and next week she will work on my ovaries. She is very popular and got many women pregnant. I have to take some herbs that she prescribe, so i will directly see the result with my gp when i go on my next appointement. the cysts are supposed to go away. So i am now on cd12, and i am supposed to get af on cd 24 as i m taking the pill. So it s not so long to wait.
Wish you all a positive month xxx

Haven't heard of that, stac. I'll check it out, ta.

Have you done a HPT, Carly?

Clwc - CD 6 (3rd Clomid tab)
Claire - CD 8
Rugama - CD 13
Stac - CD 16
Folie - CD ??
Carly - CD ??
DM1970 - CD ??

Hiya everyone

Sorry to hear about ur grandad claire x

I should of had my period last tuesday so im over a week late like as usual! Still waiting on b.f to get his test done he cant get appointment till 19th .
Keep you all posted

I agree we need some success stories!

x x x

Have you tried the daily strength website, they have a great group on pcos, its world wide so lots of information

Clwc - CD 6 (2nd Clomid tab)
Claire - CD 8
Rugama - CD 13
Stac - CD 16
Folie - CD
Carly - CD
DM1970 - CD

Umm... 'Step away from the first response and noone will get hurt...PART 2' and 'PCOS and hCG Levels' is the one that I started. That one has sparked quite an interest. I'm extremely interested in it (geek alert ) and would really like to know the opinion of someone in the profession, as well as other PCOSers' experiences.

Clwc - CD 5 (2nd Clomid tab)
Claire - CD 7
Rugama - CD 12
Stac - CD 15
Folie - CD
Carly - CD
DM1970 - CD

Sorry DM1970 can you tell me your cycle day too.

Claire CD 7
Stac - CD 15
Folie - CD
Carly - CD
Rugma - CD
DM1970 - CD

clwc what other threads are you on? I like reading other peoples information. Thats another grad on the other thread 2 this week, its lovely just wish it was me lol xx

Stac14 that is good, Is she going to do ultrasounds starting CD14 or just do labs.

Also, I am on CD12 and my nurse still hasn't called me to schedule ultrasound... (Left her 2 messages).

You're welcome, stac. I did notice you were straight in there with the updated list. I watch that thread, but haven't joined as I am already on three different threads...One of which I started myself (So proud of me! lol)

Don't forget dm1970. She should be starting Clomid tomorrow, but I don't know her CD.

Are we doing a list on here now? Thanks for the compliment Clwc take it you saw it on the other thread, learnt it from Awen lol

Clwc CD 5
Claire CD 7
Stac - CD 15
Folie - CD
Carly - CD
Rugma - CD

Folie Carly and Rugma let me know what cycle day your on and we will get it updated

Hi Claire {{HUGS}} How are you feeling hun? I am on CD 15 but AF didnt finish till CD 12 so have no clue as to when I will ov or if, but I have had a sore stomach kind of like cramp since yesterday so just going to bd just in case (sorry if TMI Ladies) Whats been happening your end?
XXX

Hi Claire,

I took the first tab last night at about 9:30pm. I've been having strange pains twinges and hot flushes for about 3 weeks now. The only thing I noticed today was a weird and vivid dream (involving the cast of scrubs and my OH ) between alarm snoozes this morning. I do tend to have vivid dreams though, so perhaps it was a coincidence. I also started taking Pregnacare a couple of days ago, but that won't have made any difference.

Can we do a list like on the other Clomid thread? I've noticed that stac is pretty good at keeping them up to date

Clwc CD5
Claire CD7

hi girls,

Thanks for your kind words,

Stac where are you on your cycle?

Clwc are you having any side effects?

Hello Claire,

Sorry about that news. I hope it was peaceful for him.
I can fully understand if you think everything else is, well, trivial at this point in time. I bet you could really do with some good news this month. I have my fingers crossed for you.

Tonight, I began round two of Clomid. It's CD4 today, but that's based on one of the lightest periods I have ever experienced.

Take care everyone. xx

Hi Claire Im really sorry to hear about your grandad. How are you? Silly question I know. If theres anything you need just let us know Thinking of you hunxxx

hey girls

Sorry I havent been on recently but my grandad died on Thursday and I havent really been in the mood for anything,
anyway I am on day 6 today so finishing clomid tomorrow that was my 4th round, I don't have to have any blood tests or scans till my next appointment with consultant in July?
how is everyone? X

Mine was the same for about 3-4 days then it became a full period that lasted until cd 12, on the other thread they were talking about it, some say the clomid makes it lighter others say heavier so think it depends on the person, call your GP, xxx

I tested again yesterday - BFN. It is ridiculously light, even though I'm getting strong menstrual cramps.

Grr.

Hi clwc
Even if you only get slight AF you can start clomid but check with your GP, sometimes clomid makes it very light too. Have you tested again incase last time it was too early?

Welcome to the thread dm1970 your not too old to be having a baby, and as clwc says the doc says your healthy so my advice would be to take your next round of clomid, you've been through so much to have a baby why stop now?

How are the rest of you ladies?? xxx

Hello dm1970. Welcome to this thread.

One of my relatives had a baby at about 42, so I definitely wouldn't say you're too old. And if the doc says things look good for you health-wise, then you have nothing to lose by trying (except, perhaps, your sanity! ). Good luck with it all.

stac It doesn't look as though I'll be able to continue with Clomid this month. AF really hasn't come to anything strong enough to say, "Oh yeah. That was CD1". If it really doesn't get any stronger, I'll pop down the doc's... See what she has to say.

ttfn. xx

HI, I AM 38 AND HAD A TUBAL REVERSAL @ THE END OF JANUARY. AM I TO OLD TO HAVE A BABY? I WENT ON MY FIRST ROUND OF CLOMID BUT NO LUCK. I AM GOING TO START MY SECOND ROUND IN 2 DAYS. DOCTOR SAYS MY TUBES ARE GOOD, BLOOD COMES BACK GOOD AND NO HEALTH PROBLEMS. ANY ONE ELSE IN MY SHOES? IF SO HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CONCEIVE?

Its so frustrating Clwc best wait till you get a definate answer as clomid can cause defects on the baby

Rugma My consultant is leaving me on 100mg clomid till August, even though I have yet to ov on this dose so fingers crossed I will this month and if not I will be looking for a change in my meds. Kind of feels they just give you the meds send you away and your to hope for the best lol

How are you claire carly and folie? Clwc is right we need some good news on this thread, on the other thread I use we had another BFP so I am hoping we're all getting luckier xxx

...As for me, I had some very, very light bleeding on Sunday (CD28) until the evening, then even lighter on CD29 morning, and now my CM has gone back to normal cream colour (sorry if TMI).

I'm due a pack of 10 HPTs any day now. I'll see if they pick anything up. I wish I could just know what my body is playing at. It's all so confusing... Is it breakthrough bleeding/cervix softening/Aunty Flo playing a joke on me/other??

Basically, I can't start taking the next round of Clomid until I get a more definite answer.

It's about time we had another success story on here!! Hmph.

xx

I really hope you get better luck with the letrozole, rugama. I've also read (on soulcysters.com) about someone having success with Pergonal (injection). I hadn't heard of it before then, but now I discover there are loads of different fertility drugs:

• Clomifene
Brand names: Clomiphene, Clomid, Serophene and Milophene

• Gonadotropins
Brand names: Pergonal, Humegon, Repronex, Metrodin, Fertinex, Follistim, Gonal F, Preganyl.

• Bromocriptine
Brand name: Parlodel

You learn something new every day

xx

Hi Stac14,

They changed my nurse because mine change to another clinic and was assigned a new nurse where i go.

So far letrozole has been better.

My doctor decided to try letrozole after clomid if clomid didn't work.

I was on clomid 200mg for 6month and did hcg trigger and nothing ever happened the med was working but didn't get prego. i had good size follicles.

and she said I already had gone past the amount of times to try on clomid so we decided on letrozole as the next option and if this didn't work i decided on ovarian drilling....

Hey Rugma
How come you had to change your nurse? A few people have said letrozole is much better, can I ask why you were chaged to it? xxx

I am doing great so far... been having problems with my new nurse she is not as efficient as my other nurse... It's a pain in the butt when you have to remind your nurse about your treatment.

she hasn't even called me and I need to schedule my ultrasound.

I am so fustrated... can you believe she was about to give me clomid again after the doctor said no more clomid.

OMG I didn't have any side effects on letrozole... much happier too.

I am doing great so far... been having problems with my new nurse she is not as efficient as my other nurse... It's a pain in the butt when you have to remind your nurse about your treatment.

she hasn't even called me and I need to schedule my ultrasound.

I am so fustrated... can you believe she was about to give me clomid again after the doctor said no more clomid.

OMG I didn't have any side effects on letrozole... much happier too.

Hi clwc
I will try to find the info for you, I have read that much stuff on this that I cant remember lol, but my consultant did say I will be taking it for 6 months before they consider anything else.

Hi Carly
I have clomid and DP hasn't done his semen sample at all yet, the consultant says its no big rush as he already has DS so its likely he is normal so if your DPs result was normal then surely they can let you get started. You have just reminded me I need to get him to do that, its just been a nightmare because of his shifts

Hi Claire Are you ok? Not heard from you in a couple of days

xxxx

Hi Stac im ok thanks, u?

I just been to my appointment this morning and i cant belive they lost my partners results from his semen sample.. he now needs to do another 1! so i wont be starting the clomid till he does it again.. We are so annoyed with this as they already seen he is normal so why should he do it again..

xx

Hiya stac

Thanks for passing on your knowledge. I don't think that is 'interfering'. Where did you read that? I've read various theories and examples from women who write on forums. I suppose it's different for everyone, and considering the effect 50mg has already had on me (e.g. getting AF within one cycle without progesterone), I still have some more thinking to do. I have time (a day or two). I don't think this can be counted as CD1. It's too light. It has caused a heck of a lot of pain over the past week or so too. Perhaps I'm a bit afraid of that. My head's gone to mush!

I'll go sleep on it all now. Night night.

xx

PS I don't know how progesterone reacts, but 10 days seems a bit long. Isn't it getting lighter yet? Maybe the GP is your best bet, or perhaps the NHS phone line.

Hi Claire How are you? How was your weekend?

Hi Clwc Just reading your post there about stopping clomid this month, I read recently that it can take 3 cycles to make any difference to ttc so maybe you should check with your GP see what she says. Hope you dont think I am interfering

Hi rugma and folie how are you 2 getting on?

Hi Carly welcome to the thread, how are you?

I still have AF, thats 10 days should I phone the doc or just wait to see what happens?
baby dust to all **************

CD28 now. Still feel nauseous, but AF arrived in the wee small hours of this morning...At least I believe that's what it is. I'll see bit later on today or tomorrow morning.

In any case, I've just about decided to go without Clomid again this month to see if my bits got the kick up the ar*e they needed.

Hope you're all well.

xx

...And folie, stac, rugama and claire, I hope you're all doing OK

xx

Best of luck, Carly. I hope the Doc gives you the Clomid & all the monitoring you need.

The thing with PCOS 'periods' is that they don't always occur because you are shedding an unfertilized egg and unrequired womb lining. A lot of the time, it is because the lining of your womb has built up so much (in anticipation of ovulation and subsequent fertilization) that it just has to go.

The pill 'fools' your body into thinking that you have ovulated but the egg wasn't fertilized, so your periods come regularly as clockwork. Ovulation or not.

I didn't ever have regular menses until I started taking the pill at 16.

HTH

xx

Hi clwc

I think thats what i need a kick start things have never been the same since coming off injection..

I will let you know what happens on my appointment on monday.

Carly x x x

Hello Carly,

Welcome.

I also had the contraception injection about 9 or 10 years ago (has it really been that long?!). I wish I hadn't, but it probably didn't make much/any difference to the PCOS.

I don't think anyone really knows the success rate as a figure, but it works for a lot of women. It also seems to kick-start the body, and often women conceive naturally a while after having taken Clomid.

I hope it works for you.

xx

Hi Everyone!
Im new to this, I was reading through all your post and i can relate to the them.
I been trying for baby with my b.f of 5 years for 4 years, we put it down to work issues and stress why i was not fallin PG PLUS i was also on contraception injection for 2 years before i got with shane and my periods never been regular since i still have periods every 40-45 days. We decided that we need to see our gp last year and got refered to fertility clinic i got appointment 3 months later.. A long wait! I have had all the blood test which showed i had low hormone levels and u.s which confirmed PCOS and i also had hcg test which showed my tubes were fine.. Which i had Mild cramps with.
I got my next appointment on 27th Apr to hopefully start clomid..

does anyone know what the success rate is for clomid?

Carlyx x x

Thanks folie hope you feel better soon x

Hi rugama,

Thank you for your words, they really cheer me up. I have to say that i stopped to put pression on myself, and stop counting the day. I am just relaxing, concentrating on my work, on litlle holiday breaks, etc... I didn t realise also how much pression was feeling my husband. Yesterday one of his best friend told him his girlfriend was pregnant, and that really upset him. He also can not wait, and sometimes he got some blocage in bed. I didn t realise that he wanted a baby so badly!! because he sees me so nervous already that he s staying quite till he explode last night. So it will come when god decides! now or in 6 months, what s the difference ?i am gonna follow the treatment but not put too much effort in it and i am gonna stop talking about it!
I wish you the best of luck with your new treatment!

Hi Clwc,

The next time you test, try with the electronic clearblue, it works 4 days before due date. It s the most efficient! good luck to you xxx

Hi stacy,

Thank you for your kind words,hope everything is ok. I think if your period carry over 7 days you should definately talk to your gp. Best of luck for this month xxx

Hi Claire,

Try to keep your mind as busy as possible, those days are the worst to kill. Hope your planning something this week end to look foward. xxx

Hiya claire
Think the waiting is the worse, you probably wil come on yourself try not to worry cos that can hold it back too

I started AF last Friday as you know it was very light until last night when I have become very heavy and I am still getting a lot of cramps, usually by now I would have stopped. Has anyone else had this? or should I be concerned? XXX

ehy stac

I spoke to my consultant and she said to wait untill tuesday or wednesday before i start to worry but she expect i should come on over the weekend so here i am waiting again,XX

CD25 - BFN. Maybe a bit early to test, but you all know what it's like when you can't wait. I'll try again after CD28/29.

C xx

Hey Clwc
I have had the same problems with DP, it take them a while to realise how hard it is for us, over the past couple of months we had so many fights I was worried for our relationship, but now he understands he is back to being fab and supportive, even with the money stuff. I'm sure your partner will be the same.

rugma theres a woman on another thread I use who has just done a cycle of letrozole, maybe you can log onto that one find out what she thinks about it its on - Mumsnet Discussions: Conception : TTC - Clomid Thread Part 2

claire hope your ok chick xxx

Hi folie,

Be happy that atleast your starting treatment soon before you know it, it will be around the corner..... And your preparing your ovaries for much more to come plus your body.

Sometimes is good to take a break because as we all know its hard enough dealing with the idea of " is it going to work" or "not", prego or not... I was thinking about taking a break for atleast one cycle to get my body back to normal without medicine.

Be happy and think positive.

Hi Ladies,

I started Letrozole today so far no side affects but lets see at the end of the day.

But just found out that my insurance only covers for one pill a day but my pharmacy was nice enough to give me 2 dosis a day .

I was little scared of taking letrozole but did a little research.

Also, Have any of you done the egg white.

Does it work?, I am willing to try it but would like to hear more from it.

Thanks stac. You're right.

I'm not exactly sure how long I've been TTC. I began when we stopped using contraception, and although DP knew the risks, I don't think he was hoping it would happen back then. Now he seems to be keen, but the night before last he suggested we couldn't afford a baby. Granted, we need to tighten the purse strings and stop paying for Sky movies, etc. but that hit me quite hard. Perhaps he just had his sensible head on for a minute. I know he doesn't quite get how much I'm putting in to all this, otherwise he wouldn't have been so insensitive. He's normally 92% perfect!

Apologies for all the long posts.

xx

Ooh. I just found this, so thought I'd share:

"What is implantation bleeding?
Implantation bleeding can occur when the fertilized egg burrows into the lining of the uterus. This process is known as implantation. Every newly conceived baby must implant, however, not every implantation will cause noticeable bleeding.

When does it happen?
A fertilized egg implants anywhere from six to ten days after fertilization. For example, if you ovulated on day 14 and conceived on day 15, you could experience spotting any time from day 21 to day 25. If you ovulate later in your cycle, implantation bleeding may also occur later. In some cases, women experience spotting on the very day they are supposed to start their period. For this reason, many women who are pregnant confuse this spotting with a true period.

How common is it?
About a third of women who become pregnant will experience light spotting, or bleeding during implantation. You may experience implantation bleeding with every pregnancy, or with none of your pregnancies.

How can I tell the difference between implantation bleeding and a real period?
Timing: Bleeding that is caused by implantation generally occurs a few days before the woman should start her period. In other cases, the bleeding may not begin until the woman should have started her menstrual cycle.

Appearance: Implantation bleeding is generally very light pink or brown in color. Occasionally, there may be a few brighter red specks, but for the most part, this bleeding looks like "old" or "faded" blood. Clots are not usually passed during implantation bleeding.

Flow: Implantation bleeding is generally quite scant. Most women use only a panty liner for several hours and find that it is more than adequate to meet their needs.

Duration: Implantation bleeding lasts from 1 to 3 days. It may appear on day 1, 3 and even 5, but rarely extends beyond that."

Sorry if you weren't interested. Lol.

xx

folie I am really sorry to hear your news, wish there was something we could do to help, but remember if you fancy a chat you know you can come on here and vent. Take care of yourself xxx

Hey Clwc
It is normal to feel low, my doc says ttc is one of the most stressful thing you can go through (then he said either put up with it or dont do it, which is way too harsh lol). Your not being selfish you are going through the same feelings we all are, when I heard DP may get paid off I was more worried about stopping ttc than having no money, and I know that is selfish its just we feel we have come a long way (been ttc for a year) If AF comes try not to let it get you down its more common for clomid to take 3-4 months to conceive. Cheer up chick xxx

Hello all,

There seems to be a lot of disappointment flying around today. It's a pity.

I've been feeling very low too (yesterday more than today) because my business (I'm a gardener) isn't doing very well, so I'm skint. And it isn't getting easier with the warmer weather. I also still think AF will be paying me a visit soon, cos I feel like I'm pre-menstrual. Even if there was the slightest chance I did fall pg this month, it's bad timing. Perhaps I didn't think things through very well, and I'm just being selfish. God knows.

But...on the other hand, every day that I wake in the morning should be a day to celebrate (?).

Well, I'm cd24 now, and there was more 'spotting' this morning. It was a bit more than on cd20. Confused? I am.

Good luck with getting what you want/need over the coming months.

xx

Hi,

Just came back from my gp appointement, and i am absolutely devastated. Was suppose to start the treatment today but unfortunately the doc told me is not possible because the right ovary is too big with follicles and that might become big cysts with the treatment. So i have to let sleep my ovaries for a month and he prescibed me the contraceptive pill. Have to wait for my next period to hopefully get started. I was so overwhelmed for this month, was suppose to go to Monaco with my husband for his work, and now i just cancel everything. Had also an appointement with an accuponcter tomorow to help pregnancy but just feel now like no point! i really try to cheer up but i just feel my life it s about waiting and killing time to get started with my treatment. It has been now 6 months that i am waiting for it, and 10 months that i am trying without ovulating and without help. So i think i might have to disconnect this all month, and let s see what happen next month!!!
Hope everybody is keeping up!!!good luck to you all for this month! XXX

Hi claire I feel the exact same way, your not moaning it is very frustrating. My only advice is try not to plan sex as long as you have sex before you ov you have every chance of getting pg as sperm lives in the body for 2-3 days. (just read it on some website) When bding becomes a chore it puts strain on couples and thats the last thing we need. We are just trying to do it regularly and hope for the best. I have even stopped telling DP when I'm supposed to be oving so it doesnt feel so clinical (soz long post) xx

Hey stac

Yeah im alright, im not dissapointed about the test but just getting really frustrated that i cant start my next round, I phoned my doctors and they are going to give me the priscription, i also phoned my consultant but she isnt in today so she will give me a call back tomorrow, I no what you mean about the tests, I think from now on im just going to take provera and if i havent come on 5 days after that just test straight away so i dont keep thinking about it, Hopefully with getting the keys to our new place in a few weeks and then moving in july it will take my mind off it,

To be quite honest im getting really board of it all, I hate having to plan the sex then having the blood tests then having to wait ages. I always try not to think about it but no matter how much you try to fall yourself you never really stop thinking about it, and just so fed up with it, Sorry to moan i no we all in the same situation. XX

Aww claire didn't realise you had tested already, sorry about bfn. I am sick of seeing negative tests as you must be. Phone doc see what she says, in case you need provera. Hope your ok hun x

Hey stac

I tested last night and it was negative again so i think its just going to be a long month, I might ring the doctors and get the prescription soits there ready for if i need it. X

Hi claire
Are you going to try testing? Think your doc would advise another test before provera, I had to test before I took it this month. When I was pregnant with Jack I had lots of cramps felt like I was taking a period that never came, dont want to get your hopes up but its worth another test to put your mind at rest. I will keep everything crossed for you xxx

HeyStac

I just dont understand why iv been having such bad stomach ache but no period, its so annoying, Good news about your partners job at least that is 1 less thing for you to worry about. X

Hi Claire
She might not give you provera because you ovulated this month. I have serious cramp today and I am 6 days into my period, just wish it would stop lol Its been weird this month, not much of a bleed until today sorry if tmi.

Got a bit of good news DP's boss has told him his job is pretty much safe, mainly because he is a hard worker so I have managed to relax a bit.

Hi rugma, folie and *clwc how are you all today? xx

Hey stac,

Last month i came on 20.03 so i am on day 34 now, i might ring the doctor today and ask for provera i just want to come on so i can get started again.X

Hi claire
To be honest I have stuck to 100mg this month too much going on to mess about with the dose, I also read it can take till the 3rd cycle for you to ov so hoping the meds will have kicked in this month but if no joy then I will up it next month. What day did you come on last month? that may help you judge your cycle

I'm sure DP will be ok, but its just a worry the as I am sure it is for lots of other people at the moment.

Hope the rest of you girls are well xxxx

Hey stac

I might test tomorrow then but been having cramps for like 4 or 5 days now so not sure what is going on, Have you had any worse side effects taking a higher dose?

Hopefully your husband will be fine, If he is the only valeter then i cant imagine them getting rid of him. Try not to worry. XX

Hi claire
Maybe you tested too early sometimes theres not enough hormone when you test early, maybe you should try testing again see how you go, would be lovely to hear good news

Hi Clwc
no worries about reply. was a big long story lol.

Night 4 of clomid for me, my cramp has been quite bad but my bleeding is almost non existant, feeling quite positive about it. DP just off the phone to say there will be redundacies in his work so I am hoping it wont he him thats all we need, but trying to stay calm, as he is the only valater in his place so I would say they need him but what do I know xx

Hey Girls

Well i still havent come on, I done a test on friday (earlie i no bit couldnt wait any longer) it was negative so definetly no im no pregnant,Just wish it would hurry up so i can start 4th round,

How is everyone? XX

Sorry. The web pages just went a bit nuts.

Hello all.

I'm on cd23 now. There's nothing really happening, so no news from this end.

Thanks for your reply, stac,and it's good to see claire here again.

See you all again soon.

xx

Hello all.

I'm on cd23 now. There's nothing really happening, so no news from this end.

Thanks for your reply, stac,and it's good to see claire here again.

See you all again soon.

xx

Hello all, Just wanted to give you an update... I ended up getting my period yesterday... I was going to do my HPT on wednesday... I am not sad....and I can finally say BYE BYE to clomid and hello to letrozole..... I am also happy because I have not taken prometrium/provera in 4cycles... Here goes to 3months of letrozole.... and 25lbs down to go.. lol.... Its going to be so hard....

Hey claire
I think my only problem is that I dont like small spaces, just need to find a cd I havent listened to in a while so I dont have to listen to the noise. MAybe my Take That CD lol. How are you today? xx

hey girls hopw every1 is well...
have still been followin ur stories.
hope all is well
xoxo
babydust to every1

hey stac,

When I had mine u didn't no what to expect at all, so I will tell you my experience so hopefully it won't be so bad for you,

When you go into the room they will hopefully ask if you want music played to you (definetly say yes) they couldn't for me that day, if they don't they will give you ear plugs, then you lay on the table and they will kind of strap you in and they will give you this ball thing to hold in case you panic you squeeze it, they will then leave you in the room and you will start to go into the machine, it is so unbelivebly noisy but don't be scared, I was in there for 1 hour and the noise is constant it goes from lots of short beeps to really long one,

Sorry if it sounds a bit drastic but thought you would like to no what happens and hopfully it won't be that bad for you, XX

Hey folie
No consultant told me it was dangerous for my condition to increase the clomid more than 100mg, (I have polycystic ovary syndrome) but to be honest I think he is just palming me off till August, I have a few spare tablets so I am going to increase a couple of days this cycle.
When are you supposed to drink the grapefruit juice? Where are u 2 off to on the business trip? May help you both relax xx

HEY Stacy,

I am starting cd3 till cd7 normally, i have an appointement with my pg this wenesday. I also took an acuponcture appointement on thursday. She is helping women to get pregnant and she is treating op also.
So this month i am so full of hope, i am really going to maximise my chances with a vitamin supplement, the grapefruit juice, the preseed and healthy food.
My husband is leaving for business exactly when i should be ovulating. So i ll have to go with him. Our futur baby is already expensive!
Did you gp increased your doses this month?

Hi Claire
I was in a car crash nearly 2 years ago and it caused back and neck damage. My left arm goes numb from time to time and the xray was clear, the doc thinks its coming from my neck so he wants to do an MRI. I haven't had one before and to be honest I am a bit nervous not cos I think it will hurt but because I hate small places, I'm sure I will be fine. What you up to today? I am supposed to do my assessment but can't get my head into it, just was well its not due till FRiday
xxx

Hey Stac

Why have you got to have an MRI? Have you had 1 before? No it doesnt effect it at all,

Im going to do 150mg day 2, 200mg days 3 4 and 5 then 150mg day 6 and 7, X

Hey claire

What dosage are you on this month or are you being kept on 150mg as you ov'd last month?

Think I will try 150mg tonight and tomorrow see if it makes any difference. Then according to the fertility calculator thing I use I should be oving between 27th April and 1st of May, its DS's 10th Birthday on 29th April and I have to go for an MRI on 27th April but I dont think the MRI will affect ovulation or do you know if it does? xx

Hey Stac

Last month on day 2 and 3 i took 150mg days 4 and 5 i took 200mg and days 6 and 7 i took 150mg,

Still havent comeon but its definetly on its way, Iv been having cramps for the past few days now, X

Hey folie
when do you start he clomid then? I am on cd4 3rd day of clomid hopig it makes me ov this month lol hopw your well and af not giving you too much hassle xx

Hey stacy,

Just had my period this morning! finally! the doc didn t prescibe me anything to induce them. But good! i can get organise now. It has been 9 months that i have tried naturally without ov, so i am so excited!

xxx

Hey folie

The doc doesn't give me trigger shots he is leaving me to it basically. Have you been given anything to induce af? I was given provera to start me off and it took 12 days so I ended up on CD 51 nightmare lol

xxx

hello girls,

How have you been doing?
Stacy: does your gp give you a trigger shot as an extra help for ov?

For me, i am still waiting for af! this is cd 35 and i still don t have the af symptom. The waiting is killing me, i really want to get started now. Have a lot of hope!
xxx

Hi Clwc
I found out quite early on as we had been trying for a baby. I took 3 pregnancy tests and they were very faint then I showed my siter in law at the time and she said I was. But I had a lot of cramps and my boobs ached. As soon as the doc confirmed me being pregnant I got morning sickness lol. The spotting and cramping can be normal in early pregnancy

I like you was always regular as clockwork every 28 days even when I wasnt on birth control which I stopped last April and now haven't took a natural period since, my gp knew this was irregular for me so he sent me for all the bloods and test were I was diagnosed with pcos, so now we are on the clomid train as I haven't ov'd naturally (phew huge post lol)
xxx

PS I found out from an article about an acupuncturist that BDing should occur between 7pm and 9pm. Also, we should all be in bed by 11pm!

Thought you might all like to know that.

xx

Hi stac

Do you remember your last pregnancy? Did you discover it right away, or was it a few months in? Did you get spotting and cramping of that type?

I think that pre-clomid, had I not have missed so many periods, they would have been every 4 weeks. It's a bit tricky to explain, but when I did come on, it would always be at approximately the time I would have expected it. Except when I did in March...twice.

Now that I've taken clomid, I have no idea what that would have done to my cycle. Perhaps we should all invest in a crystal ball!

xx

Hi Clwc It could be implantation bleeding and cramping. How are you feeling today? Is CD 20 normal for you to come on?

Hey claire How are you today? Has AF arrived? hope your ok. Last month what did you do with your clomid again?

Hey rugma and follie how are you 2? not heard from you in a while whats been happening?

I started my clomid again last night felt a bit nervous but thinks thats because I have never ov'd on it yet and really hope I do this month
XXXX

It's only CD 20. I thought I noticed some spotting earlier this evening. There was something anyway, and I've been getting aches that almost warrant a hot water bottle. I also had a giant hot flush earlier (I've had those for at least 2 weeks though). Perhaps I'm just getting mixed signals from my body due to taking medication that tricks my brain!

Time will tell...

xx

Hi clwc
Dont get too down heartened by it, at least if you come on you know you have ov'd and that it will eventually work. I start the clomid tonight even if I don't fall pregnant this month I am just hoping I ov as I havent over the past 2 cycles so keep your fingers crossed for me. What cycle day are you on? xxx

Hi stac

Balloch was 2 miles from me. I was in Renton, and worked in Greenock. I'm from Newport, but live in Caerphilly now. That means I'm almost a valleys girl!

When do you expect to start your next lot of clomid? I think I'm due on soon. I just have that feeling. A bit gutting really.

xx

Hey clwc
I am from Glasgow, we were on holiday at Balloch a couple of years ago, its a lovely place. Where you from? I went to Rhyll and Swansea when I was younger its a lovely place

Hi claire are we back to being cycle buddies this month? How are you feeling? hope your ok, keep your chin up chick, clwc is right try to stay as relaxed as possible, thinking of you

xxx

Thanks Folkestone. It's great to hear stories like that. Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and happy baby/babies.

Hello valz Thanks for the welcome

stac Perhaps 'plan' is too strong a word, but I think you're right about me being laid back...Almost horizontal, methinks. Might be the clomid or my lazy thyroid. lol.

Where abouts in Scotland are you? I lived near Loch Lomond for a year and a half. It was nice, but rained quite a lot. The lochs (and the one lake) were beautiful, and I most enjoyed visiting Callander.

Claire I've read the updates about your Grandad. It's a sad time, but remember that you don't have to stay strong for everyone else. Take some 'me time' as often as necessary. And good luck for the next cycle.

xx

Hi Claire Sorry to hear about your grandad and af, sounds like a rotten dsy maybe a wee glass of wine will help.

Hi clwc Sounds like you have a plan you seem far more laid back about it than I have been lol. I had mood swings, hot flushes on the clomid but I had cramps too

Hi valz Thanks for the info, just been to the loo and I am spotting now so no need to worry, must just take a while for af after provera

I love hearing sucess stories makes you think its all worthwhile

xxxx

I started taking Clomid in December and after 2 cycles I fell pregnant. I also have two other friends who fell pregnant using this drug.

Good luck!

Hi Stac

Your right i hadnt bled since i come off the pill in dec 07 and my doc never prescribed anything to bring on a bleed before i took clomid. I remember posting on the thread at the time and alot of people thought this was strange as most docs prescribe something like provera etc before clomid. Id do as your doc instructs unless it was something very strange and you wanted a second opinion. Hope all is well with you ladies, welcome to all the newcomers

Hey Stac

Im having bad stomach craps today so think its on its way (bummer) but there is always next month,

I feeling low today, I went to go and see my grandad last night and he is looking terrible,It was like looking at someone i dont no, I think he recognised me coz i got a big smile when i walked in, They have said he should have about a week left but it all depends on him, He is under a do not resusitate and they think his kindneys will be the first to go, So its just a waiting game now. X

Hello stac,

'Clwc' is a Welsh word, pronounced 'clook'. You can almost figure out what it means from that. lol.

Luckily, I didn't need to take provera (or similar). AF visited twice in 3 weeks! Probably because she hadn't turned up since last October.

I'll try to wait until the 28th before pg testing. My GP is off on holiday soon, but she advised I visit the other female GP at the surgery around that date too. The other GP might be a bit more efficient. She was the one who originally suggested PCOS. If I'm not pg this time, I think I might ask for extra supervision (tests, etc) from the other GP.

Did anyone get the clomid side effects well after the first 5 days of taking it?

xx

Hi rugma
Good to hear your keeping well, defo let us know about blood results would be lovely to hear of BFP

Clwc (what does that mean?) Theres nothing worse than a crap consultant, to be honest I havent had a great response from consultant either but I am trying to persevere. I am starting my 3rd cycle of clomid on Monday my consultant is keeping me on 100mg as he says going any higher can be dangerous, this month though I took provera to induce af but 9 days after the last pill its still not here so I have to go ahead without it (read the leaflet you get with the clomid which says this is fine) but I am hoping it comes over the weekend. The ladies on the other thread are as great as the ones here, its good to have people who know what your talking about.

Claire How are you today hun? If you dont come on, on Monday when will you test? keeping fingers and toes crossed for you

xxxx

Hello all, I hope all of you are doing great.. I was reading the thing about Egg whites... Any of you tried it yet... LOL... sounds weird... ---- Keeping hopes up.. I get my blood prego test on tuesday... If i am not I will have to move on to letrozole I've already went over the amount of clomid to be given at 200mg.

Wissh you all the best and will keep you updated with my results....

WOW loads of responses!

By Brother & Sister in Law had 10 year of unsucessful TTC

She was given Clomid for 6 months only!

She conceived on month 6 phew!

My gorgeous niece just had her first birthday!!!

GOOD LUCK

Hi stac

There has already been so much too-ing and fro-ing that I got sick of it all. The consultant I was initially referred to for my ultrasound was a complete cow and insinuated that I'm a couch potato. I was supposed to have another appointment with her 6 months later, in which time I should have lost 1.5 stone. I think you and I both know how difficult that can be, and no amount of cutting out chocolate or playing on the WiiFit would have shifted more than a few pounds. (Why am I being so honest?)

Anyway, I didn't receive a call back, so returned to my GP. She's a sensible doctor, and she's very nice. She seems to know what she's doing.

I've seen some of the posts from the girl you mentioned. I'm on page 4 of that thread. Only 36 to go! She has a lot of good advice.

In the end, if the prescription I have been given doesn't work, then I'll give up trying and sort out adoption.

Which cycle of clomid are you on now?

xx

Hi Clwc
My Gp didnt do much monitoring just CD 21 bloods to see if I had ov'd which I didnt on 50mg or 100mg but now my consultant has me get my bloods done cd 21, 28 and 35 in case of late ovulation. Claire gets scanned on day 10 and bloods day 21. IT saves you having to guess about oving and also lets you know if you need a higher dose. A friend on another thread goes mad if she hears someone on clomid without monitoring especailly with pcos as it can cause you to grow more cysts which obviously is bad for us. Hope you don't think I am preaching. Have you been referred to a gynecologist or a fertility consultant? xxx

Hey Claire
Still no af, but I am going to wait till monday then start clomid, checked the leaflet you get with clomid and it says if you havent had af it is safe to start as soon as so that put my mind at rest. How are you today? xxx

Hi stac,

Sorry I missed your post. No, the GP isn't monitoring me. All she's done is write me a script for 15 tabs @ 50mg. I think she knows, though, that if anything feels odd, I'll be straight down there, nagging her to fix me!

xx

Hi Claire,

I'm not 100% sure I ovulated, probably 85% sure though! As I'm not being tested for anything (bloods, scans), I think I should be due on around 20th - 22nd April, maybe a little later. I'll try to test late April if there's no sign of AF.

I don't think I'm getting my hopes up just yet though. Because of being so irregular before, I used to keep a stock of tests in the medicine cupboard. I went to the hospital once for very heavy bleeding and explained that I used to test a lot. They told me not to do that anymore, so that I don't end up depressed every time. Now I don't have any tests in the house

xx

Hi Clwc
Reading your story is like reading about myself lol. I have PCOS and hypothyroidism. I have found this thread great as we can share our ups and downs so please keep in touch to let us know how your getting on, ignore my ramblings today I'm just being moody lol Are you getting monitored on the clomid with blood tests or scans? Its important for your gp to monitor you.

claire Sorry for being such a moaning faced cow, I know we will get there and have lovely bouncing babies that we can go onto another thread to talk about

baby dust to us all ************************************************************************************************** *********************************

hey stac,
I no its so hard isnt it, we've been trying for just over a year now and it feels like were no closer, we just have to try and stay positive, x

Hey clwc,

Welcome, when are you due on then? Its really good that you ovulated on your first try and on such a small dosage, X

Hello everyone,

I'm on cd 17 for the first cycle of clomid at 50mg. I don't have any children. I have PCOS and hypothyroidism (diagnosed in 2008). Oh, and I'm almost 30. Eek.

It is great to hear that there are a lot of success stories on here, but I've always had a feeling I would find it difficult to conceive (rare periods since age 13). If I'm not supposed to bear a child, I will be very happy to adopt. That's something else I've always known. As long as I become a Mum one day, I'll feel complete.

My GP prescribed the clomid, after a lot of persuasion (they wanted me to lose weight, blah, blah, blah), but she isn't doing any scans, taking bloods, or anything else. She's just letting me get on with it. I believe I ovulated quite quickly after taking the pills (pains, unusual discharge, etc), but I have no idea if that was really the case, nor how many ova may have been released.

I took the pills after 5pm, and didn't really experience the side-effects until after day 5, since when I have had abdomen pains, bad mood, weepiness, extreme tiredness, and 'ovulation' twinges (still occurring).

claire, stac and others; I wish you all the best, just as I have my fingers crossed for myself.

xx

PS "Clwc" is a Welsh word.

Hey claire DP and I were talking last night and we have been trying for a year now, can't believe it. When I had DS I stopped the pill in the may and was pregnant by the July just shows how much your body changes over time, wish it was that easy now. Feel as if we have a whole new set of worries we have to face before we even have a baby, sorry for going on just feeling a bit crappy just now. xx

ey stac,

I'm alright just really want to come on so I can start it again, everything is about waiting and its starting to drive me mad! Why can't we just be normal and be able to fall pregnant straight away

Hi claire I have just to take it as soon as I am ready, but I am going to hold off till Monday just in case af arrives, dont want to waste the clomid tbh, how are you today?

Hi Valz Don't know if you still watch this thread, but if so did you take clomid while during your period or have I picked it up right when you said hou hadn't bled since 07 and doc started you on clomid? Its just my doc said I have to take the clomid even though af hasnt appeared. xx

Hi Valz Don't know if you still watch this thread, but if so did you take clomid while during your period or have I picked it up right when you said hou hadn't bled since 07 and doc started you on clomid? Its just my doc said I have to take the clomid even though af hasnt appeared. xx

hey stac,

I have never heard of that, how do you no when to take it then? X

thanks for the success story netty, it keeps us positive when we hear about others who have conceived.

The consultant has said to go on and take my clomid even though I have had no period, has anyone heard of this or done this?

Claire your numbers are great well done hope its 3rd time lucky for me too xxx

hi girls,

Just thought id let you no that i got my blood test results today and my ovulation level was 58.6 so quite high but i no that it hasnt happened this month so now just need to wait to come on then start round 4. X

Colmid does work. And i really hope it works for you. I have got polycystic overys, got pregnant natually n had miscarriage. Could get pregnant after so was given colomid and a folical trecking, which is an internal scan around the time of ovulation to tell you when you are going to ovulate. I got pregnant with twins on the second cycle. They are now 5. Then had a further 2 miscarriages in 07 after conceiving naturally. Then could get pregnant again. Had 3 cycles of colomid with the trecking and it didnt work. They book he in to have ovarian drilling, i was told to take one last cycle of colomid without anyother treatment. And then i was not to get pregnant until after the op. But i got pregnant that cycle and i an now 36wks and i can wait.
Sometime you just have to try and relax and not worry to much about it. I really hope that it happerns for you very soon. xxx

Hey stac

Oh i was really hoping that it was going to be positive, We need some good news on here, havent had any for ages. X

Hey Claire
just did it, BFN as I knew it would be, so phoning the consultant tomorrow. Someone told me that my womb lining may be too thin for af as I havent ov'd which seems likely as this is the 3rd time I have used progesterone to take af, will just have to wait and see lol How are you? xx

hey stac,

Have you done it yet, the suspense is nearly killing me!

Hi claire
I explained whats been going on, told her have had to take provera as no ovulation but she says I whould have come on by now so to take a pregnancy test just in case if negative phone my consultant tomorrow to ask for next move, now me and dp are too nervous to take tes lol xx

hey stac

i wouldnt think you should start taking it till you do come on, What did you say to the earlie pregnancy unit? X

Hi Claire
phoned my gp, he said he basically didn't have a clue, didnt think there was any point doing a pregnancy test as bloods showed no signs of ov, which I knew so advised me to phone my consultant, who is off till tomorrow afternoon, so was advised to phone the early pregnancy unit and I am currently waiting for a call back. I got changed from the norethisterone to the provera as my cycle was working out at 55 days doesnt look much different this time even with the change lol just wish someone knew what I should do, can I just start clomid or do I have to wait for af? xxx

Hey stac

I didnt realise that you had taken provera aswell! i have read that it can take 10 days for you to come on after taking it but i would phone your doctor just to double check,X

I've heard of using egg whites on babies bums to help with nappy rash but didn't know you could use them as lubricant, not sure about this sounds messy lol think I will stick with the grapefruit juice to enhance cm

How are you all today I still hae no af I'm now on CD 49 don't know what to do, has anyone else taken over a week to come on after taking provera?? xxx

Thanks Girls,

So you have to out the egg white in before you have sex? doesnt it go all over the place?

http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/eggwhites.htm

Hi Try the above site it tells you all amount the egg white thing see soem below

Egg whites can provide a mucus-like environment
which is sperm friendly.
Take an egg out of the fridge
set it on the counter
for approximately 1 hour,
so it can reach room temp.
Before DTD,
crack open the egg
separate the yolk from the white
and insert the room temperature white
gently into your vagina
To prevent infection, be sure to insert
the egg white immediately.
After you crack open the egg
DO NOT leave it at
room temperature for more
than a few minutes.
I understand that
egg white is used in labs
for sperm storage!
Worried about bacteria?
It is the yolk
not the egg white that would
carry bacteria.

Hi Claire,

Here i attached the info how to use it :
Getting Started

You will want to track your ovulation so you know when your most fertile times are. When you know it is your best chance at getting pregnant you will want to take an egg and sit in on the counter for a while until it becomes room temperature. You will need to crack the egg and separate the yolk from the white immediately before having sex so that you have time to place the egg white (that’s room temperature!) into your vagina. Remember, just the white, not the yolk as the yolk could introduce bacteria into your body. Also, you need to use the egg white immediately after cracking it. Leaving it cracked and separated for more than a few minutes could result in the egg white being contaminated with bacteria. Once you have the egg white inserted you are ready to get your groove on!

How Does it Work?

There is no guarantee that you will get pregnant using this method, however the egg whites do create an environment that is sperm friendly because it is similar to mucus. This helps the sperm travel to the egg and fertilize it. If you are ovulating then you will increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Here you can also read some testimony :
http://babyfertile.blogspot.com/2008/04/egg-white-as-natural-fertility-aid.html

I have been reading many articles saying that clomid dries you up and that this method has made a difference for many couples.It s safe,so why not?

Hey Folie

I have never heard of this white egg thing, What is it?????????????? how do you take it??????????? sorry if i sound really thick xx

hi stacy,

The white egg help to carry the sperm to the egg. It maximises your chances. Lubrificant are unadviced! they are defecting the sement!
when we are ovulating we produce a discharge like a white egg, if you are adding the white egg you are adding more cervical fluid which are the most fertile kind. Beside i have heard that clomid does dry you up and you do not produce so much cervical fluid. Does anyone got that feeling?

Thanks for giving us some hope cara sometimes ttc gets us down but I always feel more positive when I hear success stories x

Hi everyone,
I have looked at this forum for a long time and it has given me so much hope hearing the success stories and seeing how i'm not the only one!
We had been trying to conceive for a year and a half when we were referred to the hospital,all tests for us both were clear and we had "unexplained infertility". I took clomid for four months and didn't fall pregnant, 6 weeks after finishing clomid, and over 2 years since starting trying to conceive I fell pregnant naturally. I am convinced that this has happened because of the clomid. I still can't beleive it really is happening to me. I'm now 17 weeks pregnant,have had 2 scans,heard the heart beat and started to feel the baby move,and keep crying cause i'm so happy!!
I no only to well how hard it is,such an emotional roller coaster,but don't ever give up hope,clomid really does work.
Baby dust to all.
Cara xx.

Hey folie
What does egg white do and how do you take it? xx

Hello everyone!!

Hope you are all doing ok.
Rugma, i wish you the best of luck of this month! it does sound promessing.
I have been trying to kill time waiting for my af to come, to finally start with my treatment. I am on day 30, last month it comes on day 36. I have no af symptom so far, but never wanted them so much to come.
My husband has to go away 2 times this month for buisness, and i think i ll have to go with him if the peack is falling at this moment. So can t wait, to get organise! i am gonna do everything i can to maximise my chances. I am on a special vitamin called multicentrum, got from vitamin A to Zinc. I am going to drink 2liter of water a day and i also gonna try the white egg.
So let s see what it brings!!
wish you all the best XXX

Hi Claire
I am going to phone the docs tomorrow if af hasn't arrived ask for a bit of advice see how that goes, is it next week your due on? xx

hey stac,

I was supose to be on just 150mg but didn't think another 50mg would hurt, I would test just to put your mind at rest, you no that its going to be nagative so you shouldn't be to dissapointed, X

Hi Claire

What dose were you suppose to be taking last month? As I said I do want to test but I am scared, its bad enough being told I havent ov'd without BFN, why is this soo hard lol

With the dog the vet just thinks its like a trapped nerve so he is pretty down today wee luv lol Not up to much today can't be bothered, what about you? xx

hey stac,

Yeah I just took extra, I would try that if I were you, I think I'd have to test aswell I wouldnt be able not to.

What did your dog do? Yeah I saw my grandad but don't think he really new who I was? What are you up to today?

Hi claire

Did you have extra clomid to use up? I have some extra 50mg that I could increase a couple of the days. I am surprised I haven't come on too kind of tempted to test just to rule it out but don't fancy the disappointment would rather just wait for af. I feel quite crampy just now so maybe its on its way.
I was supposed to be having a day out with the kids today but the dog hurt himself so I spent my day at the emergency vets, hes ok now though. Hows your grandad? Did you have a nice time with your sister?
xxx

hey stac,

I took 150mg days 2 and 3 then 200mg days 4 and 5 then back to 150mg for days 6 and 7 and it seemed to do the trick,

I can't belive you still havent come on! That is strange,

I havent really done alot this weekend, I went and saw my grandad yesterday then went to by sisters pub, what about you? X

Hi Claire
What dosage and day did you use last month? It may be worth a try. How was your Easter? Still no af, were is it lol xx

hey stac, god that i