Clomid Attempts and Successes 2

thanks eveywoo and welcome I have absolutley everything crossed for you for tomorrow. x

[littlemisssunshine] yes it is possible to get sore boobs very tender nipples sickness tierdness basically eveything but the god damn thing you want as I have head every prg symp each month since I started on the clomid its so so hard to cope with your body can be so cruel when it wants to be I know it doesnt really help but your not alone we are all here for each other xxx

Hi all, Can I join in I am due Af tomorrow after completing C4 of Clomid 50mg. So got all things crossed possible XX

Oh could you imagine.....
Person: so when are you giving DS a little brother or sister then?

Me: Well as a matter of fact we have been trying for over 2years, we have tried every pill, potion and position going and every month it breaks our hearts that we are not pregnant, so in answer to your question...not too sure!

Dont think they would be asking again! lol

I appreciate you being honest about the Clomid cos sometimes I do need a little perspective. Dont get me wrong, I know im the luckiest person in the world to have my DS and if he is the only one I ever have I will always be gratedul for him but it has made it harder not only for the fact he wants a little baby brother or sister but because I fell pg with him without even meaning too in the 1st month of me and DP being together which is why the doc said she is pretty sure I can get pg easily but because my periods are so long apart and irregular we are likey to only have a couple of windows a year where im actually ovulating and so its much easier to miss the right time, so by giving me a regular cycle we should have a better window of opportunity.

I will defo take your advice though and I wont get my hopes up too high but will just keep my fingers tightly crossed for luck!

Sorry I've just waffled on now too x

Hehe yeah! I always get asked 'so when are we going to hear the pitter-pattering of tiny feet?'! We've been married for 18 months now and as soon as we got married we got asked that! You really just feel like telling them to mind their own business haha! You're right - we should just tell them the truth which would shut them up!!

The only advice I can give with the clomid is to not get your hopes up too much. I don't want to put a downer on your nervous excitement at all, and I've got all my fingers and toes crossed that it works first time for you, but I have to say that I was quite excited when I started it as I thought it would be the answer to all our problems and I'd fall pregnant straight away. That didn't happen, and my first AF on the clomid was just awful - I felt so low and cried for about 2 weeks, and had a terrible AF.

It's likely that if it is going to work that it will take a couple of cycles - your body needs to get used to it and everything. As I say, I don't want to put a downer on it at all, and I do believe you should stay positive, but just take care not to set yourself up for a big fall like I did!

In answer to your question, I've not had sore boobs, but on my first round I had period type cramps for a week or so before AF.

Sorry - I've waffled on for way too long!

xxx

Hey Lilew. Thanks so much, although i wish you werent going through this, it is nice to have people who understand. The waiting is the worst and like you I had pretty much given up hope until i saw the consultant and got the Clomid and now it feels like I'm starting all over again with the excitment of hoping and being nervous. I really feel for you with going out with pregnant friends, it is so difficult isnt it? You want to be happy for them and listen to all the little details but all the while its upsetting you inside. Ive decided WHEN i do get pg i wont go on about it to others and I will defo not ever ask anyone 'so when you having another then?' which is everyones favourite question for me, I have run out of false answers and next time may just have to tell the truth!

Can anyone tell me is it normal to have sore boobs and really bad period type pains with the Clomid?

Hows everyone else doing?

Babydust *

Hey girls! How are you all doing? Glad to hear your AF has stopped now stac14!

Littlemissmischief - I had a few side affects on my first round of 50mg (headaches, hot flushes, nausea, cramps), and had them pretty much throughout my whole cycle. My 2nd round of 50mg I only had slight headaches when I was taking the Clomid, and then nothing after that. I've finished taking the 100mg on my 3rd round and I've had a few side affects as I did the first round but not as bad. I think everyone is different though. I actually didn't mind having them too much as at least I knew they were doing something!! (although it turns out the 50mg still didn't make me ovulate!).

Try and keep your chin up hun - I'm the same as you - not very patient at all!! The waiting is just the worst. I'm starting to just not care any more (which is maybe a good thing because stressing about it doesn't help). I'm fed up with it all too - it's just so draining isn't it? I went out on Saturday night with a couple of girls - one of them is pregnant with her 2nd and the other has a 1 year old, so it was baby talk pretty much all night . I just wanted to cry!

xxx

Hey Stac, thanks for asking, im feeling....pants to be honest! Not sure if its just the Clomid making me feel down but just feeling fed up lately and at the end of my tether with it all, I hate all the waiting around the worst because im not the most patient person at the best of times! Ive not felt 'right' since I started taking the tablets but am hoping the abundance of side affects means they are doing their job! Was so sure that Clomid was the answer and the doc seemed very positive too but have heard such conflicting evidence on here im trying not to get my hopes up!Anyway enough moaning... glad your AF has finished now

Popsy-i feel for you hun, we have all done symptom spotting so dont worry, when is AF due?

Sevens- good luck at the docs.

Babydust *

hey sevans it finished on Friday thank goodness lol, how are you?
popsy I was the opposite way about with the clomid, 50mg had loads of side effects but 100mg wasnt too bad. I was also advised to take it at night to lessen the side effects which did seem to work.
How you feeling littlemissmischief? xx

Hi ladies.
the side effects are so similiar to being pg its frustrating. Now on cd20, so its the waiting game now!!
littlemissmischief i never had side effects with 50mg but seem to have loads with 100mg from about cd12 onwards, think this is why dh and i were convinced we were going to get a bfp, unfortunatly not .

Good luch at docs on Tuesday sevans.

xx

Oh no stac, I'm sorry to hear about your long and painful AF. I hope it stops soon, poor thing.

I'm doing well. Just anticipating my doctor's visit on Tuesday.

Hey popsy it may be too early to symptom spot as sometimes you ov later on clomid but as lttlemissmischief says dont give up hope, its not over till the witch appears lol

littlemissmischief I think it depends on the person, I got quite weepy through the month following taking clomid so I think the side effects can appear at various times.

Hows everyone else? All good I hope
My af is still here had to go to docs as it was really heavy, he gave me tablets for the pain and to try to stop the bleeding, nine days long at the mo last one was a fortnight so hoping it stops soon xxxx

Hey Popsy dont give up hope yet

I finished my first course of Clomid yesterday o the BD will begin tomorrow! Trying not to get my hopes up too much as I dont want to be disappointed but want to try and keep positive too.

I have another Q, do you continue to have side affects through the month or just when you take the Clomid?

Hope everyone else is doing ok x

This is my third cycle. Was kinda hoping it was going to work this time round. Wishful thinking maybe xx

Hey popsy that sounds about right for the clomid hun its kind of up and down most of the time, it will settle down after a few cycles xx

Hi all hope you are ok.
Just a quick question, I'm now on CD18 and feeling very tired, nauseaous and having tummy cramps, are these normal side effects with clomid at this stage of the cycle?
Would love some feedback ladies.
xx

Thanks Stac will start taking them from today then cos every little bit helps hey? did you mean do I get an af without help? If so then yes I do but they can be from 28 days to 6 months apart so very irregular, have been induced once a few months ago because i was feeling horrible where i had not had one for so long. I hope i ger a BFP sooner this time (well I just hope to get one at all!) but i think the suspense will kill me if not!

Welcome to tembie and sevans - good luck!

Babydust for everyone ***

Hey littlemischief you can take pg vitamins with clomid, with regards to your 2nd question each pregancy is different, do you take af without help? I only ask as sometimes I have to take provera to induce mine which obviously gets your hopes up lol

Welcome to the thread tembie and sevans

From what your saying sevans its unlikely you have ov'd during this time as unless your pg you would take period following ovulation. Your right clomid will probably be your next step, but you may also be offered metformin which assists ovulation and other symptoms related to pcos, I am currently on this and clomid. Good luck wiht it all

tembie lilew is right you have lots more options and time even if clomid is not the answer for you. I am 30 and have been ttc for 18 months clomid alone hasnt worked for me so I am trying it in combination with metformin. I know its hard but try to keep positive and relax as much as possible, they say that putting too much stress on yourself can stop you concieving (easier said than done lol)

hey lilew how are you? all good I hope, hows everyone else? xxx

LiLew - thank you sooo much for the words of encouragement - I feel much better xx - 1 day to start my Clomid - am keeping an open mind and we are just praying about it - i find it fascinating that just when we decided to start trying thats when everything started going the opposite direction - otherwise when we are trying not to get get pregnant all was normal and i was one of the girls that used to be grateful when my period came -lol well like I say God's timing is the best. Will continue to keep you posted on my progress if any !! and am sprinkling a little baby magic to all yall ...xxxxxx

Ohh had some Qs i wondered if anoyne could answer..

1. can you take pg vitamin supplements whilst on Clomid?

1. It took 6 weeks to get a BFP with my DS is it likely this will be the case again?

Thanks x

Hi ladies! I was wondering if I could join this thread. I have pcos and have been ttc for about three months now. AF has not visited once since I have been off the pill and I am now on CD89. Who knows if I even ovulated? I have had some brown spotting here and there throughout this cycle which I thought was strange. Currently I have been spotting for the last 7 days.

Anyway, I am going to see my reproductive endocrinologist. She wanted me to come see her if after three months of trying I am not pregnant and did not get regular periods. My appointment is next Tuesday. I'm guessing the next step is Clomid so that is why I wanted to join this thread. I'm really anxious to hear what my doctor says.

Hi,
Ive jumped over here from the other Clomid thread as it seems that most people are over here.

Im ttc #2 for about 2 years now and saw the specialist a couple of weeks ago, who gave me clomid and thinks it will be all we need (hopefully) because DH is fine and im ok apart from the fact i have irregular periods and dont seem to ovulate much.

Started the clomid on Sunday, and having some not very nice side-affects, headaches, feeling sick and hot flushes! But praying it will all be worth it. Had some bloods done today to find out what my hormones are up to and why im irregular and then having bloods on CD21 to see if Ive ovulated.

Anyway, looking forward to talking to people with similar stories x

Hi tembie! Sounds like you're feeling very low at the moment hun - you've come to the right place though! Lots of the girls on here are in a similar situation to you, and I've found it really helps to just let it all out on this forum and speak to others that are going through the same thing and can give you advice and support.

The good news is that there is still hope for you. You say you've only been trying for a year, and you're only 27 so you've got time on your side. See how you go on the Clomid - you never know, that might do it for you! I've read a few clomid success stories, and they're from people who have been trying for 2/3 + years.

I know it's easier said than done, but also try not to stress about it so much as that definitely affects things. I was feeling very much like you a few months ago, but I'm working on chilling out a bit more now! Try reflexology - that's meant to be very good for infertility, and it's also very relaxing which is a bonus. Just try and relax and stay calm. Also, don't expect to get pregnant on your first round of Clomid - it might take a few goes for your body to get used to it. I'm on my 3rd round now (CD8), and the consultant just doubled the dosage to 100mg as the 50mg still weren't making me ovulate.

Anyway, I've gone on for far too long! Keep your chin up hun - your time will come xxx

Hi All

I have just finished my Utovlan to stop some none stop bleeding that i was having docs couldnt figure out the cause - i have unexplained infertility from my own personal diag as docs havent said anything formally but just blame my weight for not getting preg - there is soo much pressure for me and i want a child so badly - i wish i had known earlier how hard this journey would be i would have started ages ago have just turned 27 - I am now on my period (extremely painful and heavy ) and hoping to start my 1st cycle of Clomid on Day 5 - am really hoping for nothing but the best and keeping my fingers and toes crossed - my lovely hubby really wants this but being an african man fails to understand the difficulties sometimnes faced to make matters worse everyone around keeps getting pregnant - am tired of holding other peoples babies and am tired of constantly hearing about people getting pregnant by mistake - when will my turn come ......this is it for me ....after a year plus of trying there this is the last stop and i dont know if my relationship can even survive if Clomid fails .......wish me luck and good luck to all who are trying like me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hey popsy Metformin is a drug used to treat diabetes but has proved to assist women with pcos to ovulate and take regular periods. I was on the clomid for 6 months and only ov'd once so my consultant agreed to let me try both together. So hopefully this will work.

How are the rest of you ladies? My af has been very painful but at least I know the metformin is working xxxx