TTC - Clomid V -

highheels- I couldn't do secondary, they would all be taller than me!

grumpy- can I join you in feeling grumpy please? My period came on Tues, on the same day that I went back to work, and the day ds started 'big' school..... far too much for my fragile emotions to deal with in one sitting Thanks for the info on healthcare. Do you know whether anyone at work needs to know if I am able to go for it?

Month 5 of clomid for me now, only 2 more months left. found out that my progesterone level has gone up to 60 for last month, so feeling positive that 100mg was the right dose for me

fairy- congrats on getting the metformin, fingers crossed it's good for. Don't know much about it, what is it used for? Sorry if I'm being thick!

Hi to everyone else, hope you're all ok. Hi to emmy, we've not 'met' before.

fairy thats what the fertility cons told me but the doc i saw today was a diabetic doc who didnt seem to believe that met could help pcos'ers (made up words oops) so thats why i'm going to see my gp. They get you to build it up so it doesnt affect your tum so much.

Thanks highheels i was gestational diabetic and had to be on insulin so i was relieved its gone.

Don't want to frighten anyone but the doc said women with pcos are a higher risk at getting gestational diabetes, it doesnt cause you or the baby harm as it occurs in the 3rd trimester. The only thing is it means big babies. Rileigh was born by elective c-section @ 38wks because they knew she would be big and at 9lb 12 if she had been term then she would have been about 12lbs. Anyway just make your mw aware you have pcos and to look out for it. Soz for waffling i am shattered. Night x

Hi all,

How are we? I'm still waiting to hear from the clinic about what I'm supposed to do next. In the meantime I have my first acupuncture appoointment tomorrow, simultaneously excited and terrified. No signs of ovulation yet without the clomid this cycle so starting to lose hope a little, still I suppose we'll wait and see.

really thanks for the info, might investigate that.

fairy hope the metformin works for you, I've heard good things about it.

stac good news about the diabetes, hope Rilegh's jabs go okay. I'm in Fife.

emmy I don't think we've met, hi

pops the worst terms for us are 12 or 13 weeks from Christmas to Spring holiday then another 12 weeks from Spring to Summer, that makes 9 seem a doddle!

Hope everyone else is okay.
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pops It was a different consultant. Started it Tuesday & only 1 tablet a day for a week then 2 for a week then 3 a day after that! Know what you mean about work!

Stac I was put on it to help me lose weight. They just can't agree.

i'm not diabetic anymore thankfully, the doc i saw said metformin doesnt help you loose weight but i did when i was on it so going to my gp x

Hi all.

Hope you got on ok at the hospital Stac. DS has ben pretty mixed about me being pg, which has made me feel incredibly guilty and selfish.

fairy congrats on the metformin. What changed their minds?? Have you started it yet?

Highheels half term will be in bout 7 weeks then a week off. Think i'd beon my knees if i had to do 9 weeks without a break :)

Lady yes sickness has virtually disappeared, just vry tired especially now i'm back to work. I ahvent bee home before 6.30 the last 2 weeks and its taking its toll on me abit! How are you hun? It cnt be long till your12 wk scan?

love to everyone else i havent mentioned. Hope you are all ok.
Summers definately over as we put the hanging baskets in the bin :(

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hi ladies sorry for not posting for last few months its a busy time for me still no bfp for me just waiting for a lap and dye test b4 starting iui

Stac How was the hosp?

How is everyone?

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hey everyone, just nipping on as rileigh had me up for a feed. I didnt fall pg on clomid but think it helped kickstart things. I was on metformin following a scan to check my tubes. I fell pregnant 2 months later and now my princess is two months old , she is smiling and making talking noise. Wee luv has her jabs on thursday, kind of dreading it.

popsy wonderful news about your scan, you must be so happy. How did ds take the news? Is he very excited?

I'm great thanks lady whens your scan?

jo 12wks it seems to have flew in, are you all organised?

Woohoo fairy you never know it worked for me and you defo deserve it hun. I'm at the hospital today to make sure the diabetes is away

highheels i'm in glasgow, what bout you?

Hey cloudy really and anyone else i have missed, please blame my nappy brain. Hope your all well. X

Sorry I haven't been on - Back to reality after the hoiday's. Yep Primary School Teacher here too!!

OMG! After a few years of fighting for it the hospital & different consultant & I get METFORMIN!!!!!!

I'm also back on the 3 mile walk so hopefully I can shift the weight & possibly get a baby too!!!

Jo can't believe only 12 weeks to go!!!!!

How is everyone? Welcome to the newbies!!!

Wow lots of teachers on this thread :)

Jo you will definately be bringing this baby home, how exciting.

Pops glad the hospital are looking after you. It will nice for you to see your bubs again at 16 weeks. Has the sickness eased off yet?

Hope all the ladies on clomid are ok, the horrible symptoms will all be worth it in the end.

stac hope your ok?

Lots of baby dust

cloudy and highheels if you're both teachers you might be able to get private fertility tests and treatment through benenden healthcare. Benenden's a mutual society (not for profit) for public sector workers, my cover for me, dd and dh is £18 per month and they'll fund the costs of tests if you'll have a long wait on nhs. They also have a fertility centre and members get cheaper ivf. I don't know if you have to be a member for a certain length of time to be eligible but it might be worth giving them a call.

Hey all, I hadn't realised there were so many posters on here who are pg as a result of clomid, it gives me hope to hear about all these positive stories and I hope you're all having healthy pregnancies.

Well AF arrived on sat so I started 100mg of clomid yesterday and feel crap, headachy and tired and far worse than on 50mg. I've just rung and registered for treatment so I'm booked for a scan next Tuesday. I'm thinking of having acupuncture too.

hey girls, jo u will have a beautiful christmas baby keep well

cloudy I'm secondary, the horrible teenagers

pops 9 weeks is a short term, how long are yours?

Yep also in teaching. I went back on Friday. ooh a 9 week term highheels not sure i would like that!

Thanks for your posts re my scan. It was a really big deal for us.
Lady i've got a consultant at UHCW, due to my history so she has done my 1st and 3rd scan and then i went to CRM to have the 2nd scan. My cons is going to see me again at 16weeks and i'll have another scan then as well. Its more for me though as she was happy not to see me until i was 20weeks.
Jo you WILL bring your beautiful baby home, we both will. :0 A;lthough i find it hard to think that far ahead atm.

Must go as supposed to be working!

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highheels- Primary, the littlies!

You guessed correct. Feels like we've never been away! Only 30 (teaching) days to go for me till the holidays, that sounds quite a short time put like that. So are you primary or secondary?

highheels- 3 weeks already!!!!!!!!! Am I right in guessing Scotland then? I'm with you counting the days till the next hols (Sorry to those that don't have them- don't flame me, please!)

Cloudy I'm a teacher, but we've been back for 3 weeks already! Only 6 more till the October holidays :)

popsy- I'm so pleased for you, another milestone reached.

highheels- I'm not so sad today, but thank you. I'm actually feeling quite thankful that I've at least had my bloods done this month as that in itself was a breakthrough after 3 months of asking!!!!!

jobo- 12 weeks to go, nearly there!

Am I right in thinking there are TEACHERS on here Confession.....I am one too, starting back tomorrow! Am actually far more nervous about my progesterone levels which I'll find out on Thursday, than I am about the new term! Think the ttc is messing with my head

Hey All,

Welcome to the new ladies, i've found this thread to be great whilst on the long road of ttc. Hope you all get your bfp's too :)

Popsy that is amazing about the scan, so happy for you, i knew it would be alright. Hope your looking after yourself. Did you go to the CRM for that? My 12 week scan will just be at the local hospital now.

Highheels i would definately be asking for answers, the nhs are crap at times. I'm sure they will give you more clomid.
I have 2 cycle's worth of clomid in the cupboard, too scared to throw them away just incase i jinx it. Stupid i know!

Jo so exciting you only have 12 weeks left, a cute bundle of joy in time for Christmas :)

I had my booking in with the midwife on Thurs, it went well, she told me i have a low risk pregnancy, so i'm happy about that but still get scared from time to time. Just waiting for my 12wk scan to come through the post, im 9+1, already starting to show lol, dp has noticed that i have a pouch lol

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend :)

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x post, so glad your scan went well pops, that must be a huge weight off your mind.

Hi everyone, thanks for your outrage on my behalf! I have a GP appointment on Monday so am going to take along the letter and ask their advice.

Hi to clip and brassica and waves at stalker garden :o

garden I've had terrible headaches since starting the clomid, don't know if they're connected or not but I believe they're a common side effect. I ov'd on clomid between CD16-18, think when it happens can vary from person to person and also believe that clomid can have a cummulative effect.

cloudy I'm hoping they'll maybe let me take an extra dose of clomid due to poor communication. Sorry you're feeling down at the moment, don't lose hope. I think it's terrible that you haven't been offered tracking. I initially went to the GPs and asked about clomid and she told me that she wouldn't ever presecribe it without me being monitored by a clinic.

Jo 12 weeks is so exciting! I'm hoping to have some answers soon. How are you?

Hi to stac and grumpy and anyone else I've missed. I'm off to try and sit in the garden whilst there's some sunshine.