TTC - Clomid V -

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Oh no! I used up the last comment, I think! Here goes, hope this works, industrial strength babydust to one and all!

Hi Ladies!!

I hope you don't mind me joining your forum - I really need some friends to help me through this crazy clomid life!!

A little bit about me. I'm blessed to have already conceived one ds 2 years ago (after 4 years of ttc and ovulation problems). We've been trying for the second for about 10 months and I'm now on my second cycle of clomid (50mg, 2-6). The first cycle (50mg, 5-9) I had follicle tracking and they only found one follie at 16mm on Day 19. My Doc gave me an HCG trigger, so I did ovulate, and I got my af 14 days later(:(), but I'm wondering now why my follie was so small so late on in my cycle? I read somewhere that follies need to be 20mm to be viable, but want to trust my doc that he knew what he was doing! Would a higher dose of clomid give me bigger or more follies?

I know 10 months is not long, but I'm kind of desperate as I'm getting old (35) and worry about the risk of Down's and things like that.

Babydust to you all:) x

Hello,

I'd be quite interested to see the answers to safarimama's question as I have had a similar situation this month [my first cycle of Clomid].

Also, oh knowledgeable Clomid ladies , can Clomid lengthen your cycle? I'm on CD19 and still no +OPK even though I normally surge on CD15/16 or 17. I'm a bit worried.

Hi Safarimama welcome to our thread and hi Lychees.

I had my first month on clomid last month (50mg day 2-6). I normally have regular 32day cycles but didn't seem to be ovulating. The clomid did make me ovulate but my AF came bang on day 32. I have heard other people say it upsets the length of cycles though, so this is pretty normal. It didn't effect my cycle but Safarimama I would try it one more month on 50mg and then request a 100mg dosage. I think the higher the dosage the more chance it will mess with your cycle.

My cons then took me off clomid (which my GP had prescribed) pending further tests. Really frustrating as it made me ovulate but tthey want to see if I can now ovulate without it. I had my day 21 bloods done and get the results on wed.

Lychee- I have been using OPKS for months and have now stopped as I never had a surge (even with the clomid which made me ovaulate) and it was driving me mad! I was becoming obsessed and since they don't seem to work for some people I have decided not to use them, but to get my day 21 bloods done every month instead.

If I haven't ovulated this month I am going to start the clomid again (its in my cupboard) as I don't want to wait until I see my cons again as I really feel it's wasted months.

I didn't have any side effects on clomid other than hot flushes (and was a bit moody at times!!)

Safarimama, at least you already have a DS and therefore know that your body can ovulate and carry a baby to term....this is my first.

Boba how did the apt go on Friday?

Hope this helps and I'll let you know how I get on Wed.

x

Safarimama, just to let you know that I am having IUI this week and the IVF nurses have been waiting for my follicle to grow to at least 16mm before triggering ovulation [it's taking ages, I'm on CD18 and they still want me to wait until tomorrow night]. Therefore, at 16mm, conception must be possible. Otherwise, I assume they'd make me wait even longer. Hope this offers a bit of reassurance.

Warlin, thanks. Hope things start moving for you soon.

Hi Lychees and Warlin

Thanks so much for the advice:). It's reassuring to know my follies are getting big enough.

Clomid certainly affected my cycles - last month I had my shortest cycle (33 days) in about the past 10 years. Before that they were always 60 days plus. I've had bad headaches on clomid, but otherwise I think its made me feel happier:)

Lychees - good luck with you IUI. Let me know how it goes. My doc has told me that if this cycle doesn't work then we could consider an IUI. When is IUI necessary? My DH had a sperm test and had very good results:o, so I'm assuming it's just my erratic ovulation which is the problem.

Warlin - that must be so frustrating. What tests do you need to have? I have read elsewhere that clomid may aggrevate certain conditions, so maybe that's what they are also concerned about? Will keep my fingers crossed that things work out for you. DS wasn't easy - I spent the first 16 weeks on bedrest due to a lot of bleeding. Maybe my body isn't ready yet to go through that again!!

Having a scan again on Friday morning, so will let you know how it goes

x

Hi All

Just got my blood results and my progesterone level was 10.3 (which means I didn't ovulate). It's so frustrating as the first month I did it it was 3, then I was prescribed clomid and it was 42...then they took me off the clomid until all my results are back (from swabs and have DH seman sample- which he hsan't got round to doing yet) and now it's 10.3. So so so frsutrated.

Can't believe they won't see me again at the hclinic until I have had my rhubella jab and DH seman sample done...getting out of work so difficult, esp for that! I know the problem is me and that I don't ovulate...I just need back on the clomid and it will take months at this rate.

I was presribed 2 months worth by the GP so going to start it again anyway next month (just for one month).

Just so so frustrated as we tried so hard this month and I really thought we were in with a shot.

Anyway sorry for the rant, I'm just really down about it all.

Thanks Glittery and yes it would seem that the test indicators are way out. Had an early scan on Monday but they couldn't see a heartbeat, reckon its too early as not yet 6 weeks according to the scan, he suggested I come back in a week to 10 days for another scan and have one on Tuesday but DP thinks we should leave it a bit longer in case we don't see a heartbeat. I am trying not to stress about it but anxious and not sure whether to go to next week's scan or not! I went 12 weeks the last time only to be told that I had miscarried...scared!!

Good luck with the IUI Lychees!

Hi Safarimama. I get my BFP on 100mgs 50 didn't work as I did'nt ovulate on the month I had my bloods done, I am not sure if it makes your follicles bigger or not but it does increase your chances of ovulating.

Warlin will your GP prescribe Clomid? I know that they can especially if they know it works, maybe you should go and explain how anxious you are feeling?

Hi Confu3ed - congratulations on your BFP! It probably is a bit early to see a heartbeat, but I would go back in a week to 10 days as your doc suggests. I had scans every week from 6/7 weeks until 16 weeeks as I bled on-off until about 14 weeks. It's really nerve-racking - I totally understand - I didn't start relaxing until about 24 weeks!! I'm having a HCG trigger shot with my cycles which makes me ovulate regardless, but will ask my doc tomorrow about the follicle size.

So sorry Warlin - that is really frustrating. I can understand why you feel so low. Did you get your af? I would probably try one more month on clomid if you have it (and your doc did prescribe it). Have you been trying for a very long time? It took me a while to convince my DH to have a sperm test, but think it's worth it. You never know until he does whether you both have problems. Take care

confu3ed we didn't see a heartbeat until 6 weeks, and even then the consultant wouldn't confirm it was definitely there until the scan the week later. Try not to be anxious and scared although I know its hard. I suppose the decision about the scan is whether you think it's likely to make you more anxious or give you some reassurance. Hope everything goes well for you.

Warlin I know how frustrating it can be, you just need to keep in mind that all the tests and preparation you're doing now are just making sure your baby has the best possible chances. It took a year from our referral to the FC to getting the BFP but it happened eventually.

Hi safarimama, the ladies here have been lovely to me, hope you get lots of support here on your (hopefully short) journey to a BFP.

We had our appointment at the EPU on Tuesday and everything is still looking good. Midwife was lovely and spent ages looking round with the scan and showing us different things. She couldn't get a good CRL measrurement as pip was trying to curl up but head measurements dated 14+1, exactly the dates I thought. She couldn't find any reason for the spotting, which she said was a good thing, and it seems to have stopped again so fingers crossed that was the last of our scares. Only 5 1/2 weeks to the 20 week scan now!

fantastic news highheels x

Great news highheels.

Hi to everyone else hope you are doin well.

I'm 32+ 2 weeks now. It's all getting very close. My consultant has spoken about inducing me at 38 wks so even closer :)

Will post properly when I'm not on my phone.

Xxxx

Great news higheels! And thank you for the advice, I have postponed my next scan until a week tomorrow when I should be 71/2 - 8 weeks so should see a heartbeat then.

Wow Popsy not long now!! Are you ready?

Safarimama hope the docs went well!

xx

Hi Ladies

Not so good news for me. I went back to the doc on Fri and Mon and my follicles haven't grown beyond 12mm this month (Day 17). He wants to abandon this cycle and has prescribed me progesterone. He also discovered multiple cysts (PCOS), so I'm now on metformin. He's upped the dose of clomid to 100mg, but because of my age he says this will have to be the last month.

What I'm wondering is whether I should leave it a couple of days before taking the progesterone, just in case the follicle grows (I know I'm probably clutching at straws now). Last time I didn't ovulate until day 20 (although that was with a HCG trigger). It's so disheartening when cycles don't work:(

Lychees - how did the IUI go?

Highheels - I also had a lot of bleeding with my ds and was given additional progesterone (due to borderline levels). I think by 14 weeks you are really in the clear. I know how hard it is to relax after such an experience. Take good care:)

Hey Ladies

Lots happening on this thread, conrats cofus3d, what an amazing Christmas present.

Lychees hope the iui goes well, we conceived with iui.

Hope the spotting calms down High, must be worrying but everything will be fine.

I'm 28+5, not to long to go now. Hope the time will go quicker lol

How are you and baby jo, is it lovely havong a newborn in the house? Is he a good baby?

Hope your ok Stac

Pops what date will they induce you? I hope i'm 2 weeks early :) I'm having trouble getting comfy and i've still got 11 weeks to go. Cant beleive i've said i will work until 2 weeks before my due date...Eeek!

They haven't given me am exact date yet Lady consultant mentioned it the other week when i went for my scan. Back at hospital 31st Jan then weekly appt at Fetal well Being. So i suppose i will know more then. How are you? Have you started buying yet?

Confused we are almost ready with the preparations. Still have a few very nervous moments tho. Hope you get to see the heartbeat at your next scan, at my early scans they always told me they may not be able to see heartbeat.

safarimama i conceived whilst on metformin and 100mg clomid. Lots of luck:)
xx

Hi All

There really are some great news stories on this thread now....congrats to everyone that's pregnant! And fingers crossed for those of us still trying.

I have given into temptation and taken the 50mg clomid pills I had in the cupboard. (my cons told me not to take any more clomid until all my results are back and DH has had his sperm checked). I didn't take it last month and didnt' ovulate so I don't need my DH sperm results to tell me I don't ovulate!

DH hasn't been with his sample yet as he was so busy last week and now this week I'm feeling more fertile and don't want him abstaining for the test!!!! He will have to wait until after day 21....

I bet my doctor will be annoyed when I go back to her but I don't care...all the waiting is frustrating. My bloods and swabs all came back normal, as were my scan results.

This TTC is just so frustrating...on the plus side, I got a puppy on Friday (black labrador) and she she is like a baby...I'm not getting much sleep and trying to get her into a routine...not sure how I'd cope with the real thing!!!

"Boba"- how are things with you? Did your AF come again?

Scan today and no heartbeat so another erpc and a total of 3 miscarriages :(

Oh confu3ed I am so sorry.

hey stac, i c ur still on this. i like to read up still on every1... i c u had a little girl big congrats.

my twins were 1 2 weeks ago... crazy how time flys...

ladies for u who dont know me i was on i think it was the 1st or 2nd thread and concieved on my 5th month of takin clomid with wot is now my beautiful little girl macey and my handsome boy kenzie... i juswant to say never ever give up hope, 2 years went by were i thought i was never goin 2 get pregnant and then 2 discover i was havin twins was fantastic, i went into labour at 28 weeks and i am so proud of wot my little miricles have overcome..

please never give up hope

xoxoxoxo

Confu3ed sorry to hear that. I've been reading this thread for the last couple of weeks after the same happened to me, so had to reply. Thinking of you.

Thanks higheels.

And thank you skitoo and sorry for your loss too really tough times!

I'm so very sorry confused. Sending a huge hug your way. Xx

So sorry confu3ed - that's really unfair. Sending you a big hug as well x

Warlin - I don't blame you - I would have done the same thing! Do you have to tell your doctor?

Hello All, I've been reading all of your stories and am very hopeful and inspired.

I just finished my first round of Clomid (CD5-9)...currently on CD13 and gearing up for my week of baby dancing! I have a scan scheduled for friday, CD15 so hopefully I have some big fat follies!

It's nice to talk to someone...everyone around me seems pregnant and noone can relate.

Baby Dust to you all! :)

Oh and I am also very sorry to read about some of the disappointments lately. :(

Big hugs and please don't give up!