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Anyone done or doing Clomid/ovidrel/IUI?

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Snowdog37 · 11/05/2016 11:09

Would love to hear from anyone taking this route ttc. I'm DOR and dh has low morphology but an amazing count and motility. So whenever af shows up in two weeks or so I'm starting Clomid, then doing a hcg trigger injection and then IUI. Hoping for success getting 2-3 good eggs to drop and putting the swimmers practically next to them!

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Snowdog37 · 01/07/2016 16:29

Star I had a big of dryness that made sex uncomfy. I use preseed internally (1/2 of the amount they suggest otherwise you (or dh) will end up flying off the bed lmao) and that helps a lot. I put it in about 20 minutes before we start and it does a great job plus feels good too for both of us. Sorry for the tmi 😳😜😄

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star1980 · 01/07/2016 16:03

Mrs, yes I take it on day 6. So it's five pills per month starting the day after my period starts. Good luck with acupuncture and I hope the spotting is nothing to worry about.
Julia, I drink during the tww as normal. I'm not a heavy drinker at all but 19months is a long time to abstain. Also I read that the embryo doesn't take nutrients from you until the placenta is formed. Mind you, I'm not pregnant after all this time so you might want to take my advice with a healthy pinch of salt!
Snow, I have a good feeling about this cycle for you. Fingers crossed!
Does anyone get a dry/sore vagina (sorry tmi) on Clomid? I am very sore at the moment, I don't think I have an infection as no other symptoms and it's making sex a bit difficult which is a cruel irony if it is the fertility drugs! Anyone else had this?

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Snowdog37 · 01/07/2016 14:34

Star that's similar to the size follies I had last cycle. This time I triggered with one bigger follie at 21.5mm. I poas today to see if the trigger is still in my system at 5dpt3dpiui. It is, but only feint. I had almost no cramping this cycle so I'm worried I didn't ovulate at all but my RE insists that's almost impossible with the trigger shot.

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Snowdog37 · 01/07/2016 14:31

I have drunk on my 2ww Julia. I don't get very drunk but to be honest it's nice to chill with a couple of glasses and be social and distracted. My RE said alcohol in moderation will not do harm during the 2ww. He says too much coffee actually has more potential to harm the process! It's the July 4th celebrations this weekend and I'll be having a few ciders over the long weekend. We can't deprive ourselves of every little thing. Just be sensible but relax and enjoy your date 💗

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Julia2016 · 01/07/2016 14:27

Girls do you drink while on Clomid? I don't drink much but DH and I are meant to go out tomorrow for a datey type day and I was wondering if I should stay away from it? I have tried to stay normal enough through this process to keep myself from getting all consumed so I've had the odd glass of wine.

What do you think? I'm on 3/4 dpo today.

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star1980 · 01/07/2016 13:07

Hi all,
Sorry for absence, I'm trying to stay off mumsnet. However, just popped on to ask maple how your appointment went today - hope it went well. Also Genghis, you must have started with gonal f by now - how's it going?

Sorry for AF broody.bfor what it's worth I don't think there's any harm in taking a cycle off. im thinking of trying iui for the third round of round 2 doesn't work. That said I wonder if I'm just delaying the inevitable and should really move onto IVF more quickly.

Good luck with round 2 snow. Great seem sample and great sized follicle. You have every chance.

Had my day 10 scan this morning and the dr wants me to trigger tomorrow. Two follicles at 14mm and 17mm; lining good. This feels way too early but that's the advice.

Mrs, I take Clomid days 2-6 and have triggered on day 11 both cycles so far. It makes my cycles really short at 25 days. What are your next steps after Clomid if you don't get a bfp? I thought that it should only be taken for six months max?

Julia2016 · 30/06/2016 20:20

I think stopping for one month won't be a positive thing, I'm thinking I'm probably aswell keep going. I hate the bloody symptoms. 😔

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broodypsycho · 30/06/2016 17:12

julia you mean you don't think it'll help to get pregnant by stopping? I don't know whether to take it for the 3rd month and then stop and then do IUI in October time Hmm

Julia2016 · 30/06/2016 16:27

Broody I am considering the same thing if I get AF but I'm not sure it will help the end goal stopping for one month..

broodypsycho · 30/06/2016 16:03

Hi ladies. Aunt Flo got me this morning after my 2nd round of clomid. Had really good lining and follies so I have no idea why it's just not happening. I've got one more month of clomid but I might have a break this month and take it next month to give my body a rest. Do u think it'll just mess me up though if I do it that way?

Julia2016 · 30/06/2016 15:03

Mrs I find the Clomid symptoms really hard. I've just started the 2ww on cycle two and I found the side effects very hard this cycle. I was really really down, snappy, vivid dreams and hot sweats.

I've had loads of ovulation pains this time too.

Fingers crossed for everyone..

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Snowdog37 · 28/06/2016 17:51

I did 3-7 for both cycles so far. I think that's the standard days to take it. This cycle I've only had one decent follicle at 21.5mm on Sunday, today it's probably closer to 24mm. It certainly feels big. I triggered Sunday night and just had the IUI this morning. Dh's sperm count was awesome 119 million post wash!!! One of these must surely find that big fat egg. Unlike last cycle (when I felt ovulation the day before IUI) I don't think I've ovulated yet. Should be today some time. Fingers crossed.

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GenghisKahnSchmitz · 23/06/2016 01:16

So sorry to read Star. Are you staying on the same dosage? Fx for this cycle.

Sorry about your babybomb too Maple - you seem to have had loads recently :( The nurse thing is strange right - she even comes to my house!

maplebaby · 22/06/2016 09:39

Sorry for AF star Sad remember it's a 3 course treatment - you still have the chance to conceive this way. I know it doesn't make it easier though. WineCake

star1980 · 22/06/2016 09:05

Yeay Genghis for getting going! Very best of luck.

As for me, period turned up this morning right on cue. Back on Clomid tmrw so im right behind you Genghis and Snow. Going to try and chill out a bit more this cycle and concentrate on other things - can't take this emotional rollercoaster.

maplebaby · 22/06/2016 08:29

Good luck for injections today genghis! Didn't know you could get a prescription for a nurse!! Woohoo to finally starting!

GenghisKahnSchmitz · 21/06/2016 23:36

Sorry about the baby bombs Snow, and don't feel bad about how you're feeling. They are hard, and having to pretend to by happy is tough. Flowers

I'm glad your acupuncture went well Maple though that is unfortunate about the noise. And hooray for heavier AF (though sorry she actually turned up).

Mrs I'm afraid I've never taken progesterone so no experience. But I hope that it will reduce the spotting, and not give you any side effects. How many cycles has your dr prescribed the clomid for?

Star I really hope AF stays away. I can imagine how you can't think of anything else - I'd probably be going to the toilet all the time to check my knickers!

I have my first injection tomorrow. The doctor has prescribed for me to have a nurse do them all since it's my first time but I think I'll just get her to do the first two, and do the rest myself. I can't believe I'm finally going to start!

maplebaby · 21/06/2016 22:57

Mrs I'm not on clomid yet (hopefully get the prescription on 1st when I see the fertility nurse) but will let you know if I suffer any side affects...

Snow hope you get some more follies this time! I totally know how you feel re baby bombs - had one today from my friend - her wife got donor sperm and worked first time (not sure if it's IUI or home insemination) but I felt rotten and almost burst out crying on the train. Managed a congratulations message and not looked at the whatsapp group since.

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Snowdog37 · 21/06/2016 21:32

I'm on my second Clomid cycle. Taking 100mg on days 3-7, then I'll have another ultrasound on day 10 to see what follicular action I have going on. Hoping for more than the 1-2 I had last month!
I'm not on progesterone, and I am trying to lose weight as I don't think the extra 3 or 4 stone I'm carting around is helping.
The Clomid hasn't really given me too many side effects. Emotional and a bit impatient really. I did have a small cyst this month from last months cycle but they said its small and it won't affect this cycle.
I've had two baby bombs this week. It's beginning to wear on me, having to be all excited and happy for them. Inside I'm wailing as I can't believe yet another month has gone by and I'm not pregnant yet. And then I feel selfish and guilty. Ugh.
Maple, I loved the acupuncture too. Can't afford it this month as I bought a piece of artwork for very nearly silly money. Dh wasn't impressed. Oh well, it's my reward for going through all this!

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maplebaby · 21/06/2016 20:26

Acupuncture was much better second time actually star! I felt more relaxed. Only problem is the walls are quite thin and I think it's her house so her kids are there and I can hear them playing etc... Wish it was more quiet!

Hoping AF stays away for you! I was excited today because (tmi!) I actually used the regular tampons (not light) and even needed to change it every 4 hours! Unheard of! Wondering if it was the acupuncture yesterday or Pom juice I was drinking earlier in my cycle!

star1980 · 21/06/2016 19:11

Hi Genghis, how are you feeling? You must be about to start gonal f now surely? How's it going?

Maple, how was acupuncture? Second time better?

Mrs, I'm sorry I have no experience with progesterone. Clomid is the first actual drug I've taken from if you don't count all the bloody supplements. Hope it does the trick for you.

Sorry your period arrived snow. Good luck with round 2!

I'll be onto round two myself soon I'm sure of it. 13dpo and due today or tomorrow and I can't think about anything else! Seriously I keep reading mumsnet at work and not doing my actual job as though that might help the time go quicker. I predict period will arrive tonight. Symptom-wise I feel exactly the same as every other cycle, so def not pregnant but I know I'll still be gutted when it arrives.

Julia, broody, how are you guys doing?