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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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First clomid pill popped last night

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clomidhelpneeded · 10/05/2011 14:00

After more than a decade of fertility problems/miscarriages and then 2 miracle kids, we are embarking on our last ditch attempt for #3. It may be greedy, it may be foolish but we would love to have a bigger family. i don't seem able to get pg without intervention so clomid has been prescribed again.

If it doesn't work then I think we will finally have closure on a very long fertility journey. Even if it DOES work then it will be another miracle if I can hang on to the pg. I have had 7 m/c over the years.

We are very very lucky to have our 2 dcs but fingers crossed the lucky pills have one more dose of baby dust inside.

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hippychick66 · 10/05/2011 15:01

Good luck to you. Smile I have just been prescribed clomid by the doctor and am due to start when/if AF arrives in 2 weeks. I have 2 wonderful children already (conceived naturally without a flippin' care in the world).

Decided to try for a cheeky last baby at the tender age of 43 and proceeded to have 2 MC's. It's been a year of trying since the last MC so doc has said I can try 3 months of clomid. If it doesn't work I will be pulling the plug on the whole 'last baby' thing as I am nearly 45. Hope you are posting about your BFP very soon.

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clomidhelpneeded · 10/05/2011 16:16

Thanks hippychick. I hope it works for you, too. It does feel weird being back on the 'official' fertility trail again. After a few years of it just not happening naturally again I think we also need to pull that plug if the clomid doesn't work. I feel strangely excited about the prospect but reasonably realistic that it might not work for us now.

Good luck!

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hippychick66 · 10/05/2011 16:20

I know what you mean - I swing between being stupidly excited that it might work and stoically realistic that it probably wont Confused.

Keep me posted!

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clomidhelpneeded · 10/05/2011 16:53

I bet my realistic approach will be out of the window when the ffh kicks in! Good luck, I hope AF arrives quickly and you can get on with it too.

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hippychick66 · 10/05/2011 17:37

ffh?????? Yes I hope my AF arrives soon (or not at allGrin)

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clomidhelpneeded · 10/05/2011 20:49

Sorry, fortnight from hell! Those lovely 2 weeks between ovulation and period.

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hippychick66 · 11/05/2011 11:40

ahh i get it - I've just started on the ffh!!

KEA · 11/05/2011 17:03

Can I join you? I just started Clomid for the first time yesterday too. Also trying for number 3 (but not admiring it to anyone). Other two were conceived with a lot of temperature taking due to v irregular cycles but nothing else. Nearing 40, it's now or never and like you, I feel like I need to know now if it's going to be 2 or 3. Not offerly optimistic that clomid will work but am willing to give it a try!

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clomidhelpneeded · 11/05/2011 17:20

Welcome KEA! Sounds like we are in a similar place. Fingers crossed we get a pleasant surprise. How are you feeling on the clomid? Taking mine at night and haven't any side effects yet.
Good luck!

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KEA · 11/05/2011 17:52

Took mine at 2pm as saw the consultant yesterday and literally took it as soon as I collected them from the pharmacy. I couldn't sleep last night but not sure if that was general stress (mum just diagnosed with cancer & 6 yr old with a serious hip problem) or the meds. Will see what happens tonight. Not completely sure what happens with scans, do you? Have a scan booked for day 10. But what happens after that?

hippychick66 · 11/05/2011 19:10

Hi and welcome kea. We do all seem to be in a similar situation. Grin Collectively we have 6 children - which is really fab but how nice it would be if we could all get a 3rd as well (greedy little Hippy face Smile).

You two are ahead of me as you've already started and I am currently on the 2WW. I did collect my clomid today though but stupidly am hoping that I wont need it - cos I did a lot of SWI this month Blush (Shag With Intent).

hippychick66 · 11/05/2011 19:11

sorry forgot to say kea sorry to hear about your mum and your little one's hip. Sad

hippychick66 · 11/05/2011 19:34

Quick question ladies. What cycle day did you start clomid please? My prescription says start on day 2 and take 5 tabs. Is that a bit early to start? I thought it was day 5 -9????

KEA · 11/05/2011 19:37

Hi Hippychick, yes 6 children sounds rather alot but it doesn't prevent you from wanting just one more...

Ha,ha never heard of SWI before, v good! Fingers crossed you won't need Clomid after all. Have just been reading a thread on Clomid & multiple pregnancies.... Hmm not sure about 4 ;)

Thanks for your kind thought too. My mum seems v upbeat & waiting to find out about treatment. I'm just assuming she is going to be ok.

KEA · 11/05/2011 19:40

I started day 3 as I got meds yesterday & Doc said day 2 or 3. Lots of diferent info on the web though.

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clomidhelpneeded · 11/05/2011 22:04

It is usually prescribed for days 2-6 over here and 3-7 in the States. I ended up taking mine on day 2 of proper flow but technically day 3. Who knows!

Sorry to hear about your Mum and little one. Doesn't sound like life is too rosy for you guys at the moment.

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hippychick66 · 12/05/2011 20:54

Thanks. So starting on day 2 is ok then. i bought some of that cough medicine today. Just incase my Cm dries up. Oh the glamour of it all Grin

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clomidhelpneeded · 12/05/2011 21:10

Oh yes, I need to get some of that too. Thanks for the reminder! Starting on day 2 is definitely fine. Fingers crossed you don't need to remember any of this because Af will stay away...

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hippychick66 · 12/05/2011 21:40

That would be nice yes Grin

Do you know which medicine to buy?? I read that as long as the only active ingredient is guaifenesin then it's fine.

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clomidhelpneeded · 13/05/2011 22:18

I think it was Robitussin last time but I can't remember where I got that idea from!

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hippychick66 · 14/05/2011 16:23

Yeah that is what many people say on the internet. I read that the active ingredient in it is guaifenesin and as long as that is the only active ingredient then a generic version is fine.

I plan to take that, drink water and drink grapefruit juice - blimey I may leave a snails trail behind me Blush

I'm 1 week into the 2WW - so not long to go now. The second week is the worst really cos you can't help but symptom spot Hmm.....

joycep · 14/05/2011 17:21

Ladies - I am popping my first ever clomid pill tomorrow. I was told day 2. But do you think that would that be at the beginning of day 2 or at the end or don't you think it matters??!

hippychick66 · 14/05/2011 17:47

Most people have told me to take it at night as it can make you feel a bit nauseous. I am planning to take my first one when I go to bed on day 2.

Good luck. Keep us posted. Grin

emmaloupolman · 14/05/2011 18:13

Can i join please have been ttc #2 for 20 months now been on clomid for 3 months 2 months 50mg and last month was 100mg i am on cd35 the longest cd has been is 34 i have taken 2 tests this week and both bee bfn although the one of thursday i saw a faint positive line that then went after a few seconds so will re test in the morning.
Good luck 2 u all with the Clomid Smile

hippychick66 · 14/05/2011 18:26

Hi emma. Sounds promising. Join us and keep us up-dated. I am loving the clomid gang Grin