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CLOMID GANG - the new thread

842 replies

Roobedoo · 12/11/2005 21:43

This should be clomid and IUI (for Katierocket) thread. Hoping this one will be luckier than the last - can't be any worse, don't think we had a single BFP did we?

Lots and lots and lots of luck to us all.

OP posts:
MeerkatsUnite · 19/04/2006 16:39

Natty,

Did the doc compare your LH level against your FSH level if that was measured?. If he did not then the test is not valid.

Clomid is usually provided in cases of non ovulation but the underlying cause of non ovulation needs to be fully established. It is best to see a gynae in this regard.

I hope you get a response back from the clinic very soon.

Gingerbear · 19/04/2006 21:28

Could anyone tell me when you should start taking clomid? I mean what day of your cycle? And is the first day of your period counted as the yeuky brown stuff, or the proper red bleed?

ionaming · 19/04/2006 22:59

Gingerbear, the proper red bleed counts as day 1. Ignore any days that are just spotting. I had clomid prescribed for days 2-6 of cycle but when to take your tablets varies from consultant to consultant. HTH & Good luck, Iona x

trace2 · 20/04/2006 08:12

Gingerbear, i start mine this next cyle day 2 to day 6,

Gingerbear · 20/04/2006 12:04

thanks Iona and Trace. Still waiting for AF to start. First go with clomid. Had usual tests and a HSG scan - all normal. I reckon my eggs are no good, low progesterone and have stopped ovulating.
CD 29 today- my cycle seems to be getting longer every month.

I am an old hag, and probably too long in the tooth for all this. (conceived DD at 38 within 3 months no problems at all)

trace2 · 20/04/2006 15:34

hi gingerbear, me too old and waiting for af to come, for first lot of clomid, i think i met you at christmas meet, looked a photos this morning they have gone.

bubbly1973 · 20/04/2006 17:07

skbf, sorry to butt in but id never forgive myself if someone went onto baby aspirin and it wasnt the right thing to do all because i didnt post

although baby aspirin has helped women who miscarry, i strongly urge anyone who is thinking of going on it to ask there doctor first, and not just take them, i am sorry if i sound patronising but there are ladies who may just about try anything and sometimes whats good for one isnt necessarily good for another.

Gingerbear · 20/04/2006 18:28

yes we did trace - Barnsley lass aren't you? Grin Could do with another get together.

trace2 · 21/04/2006 08:18

yes i was and yes we could do with another meet, gingerbear

trace2 · 21/04/2006 08:21

skbf, i agree with bubbly, dont take it, it can be quiet dangerous if your not given from gp

dizzy36 · 21/04/2006 13:17

well, 99% sure clomid not worked this cycle. all signs of impending af are there...expecting it any day now. Still have no realy idea if and when I ovulated.

My last scan showed good size follicle on day 18. I opk every day after that and no surge. I can only think that the surge may have occurred b4 day 18 and I acutally ovulated on 18. Am I clutching at straws do you think? If af arrives by next tues that would give me a 14 day lh from day 18 which I suppose would make it almost certainly I ovulated on day 18.

Will give clomid another go next month but will see consultant if gives me a longer (or shorter cycle) again. Its hard to ttc if don't know when ovulating!

PS. managed to get easter weekend at the lakes and had a lovely relaxing time. did me the world of good and did not think of ttc at all...too busy enjoying myself. Was just what I needed.

Am considering not going for a follicle monitoring scan next cycle because of the all the stress it and the nurses put me under last month. I know that I should make sure chlomid not creating more than one egg but I haven't on previous 4 fertility treatments so I don't think its likely.

Natty1806 · 21/04/2006 14:59

Hi

was just wondering when you are put on clomid is it best not too drink? When i first started ttc i cut right down and ate really healthy etc but as i am know having a few problems the weekend drinking has kicked back in. Saying that i think i would do anything to have a baby so giving up being extra social and having a drink at weekends will just prepare me for when i do (fingers crossed) get pregnant.
Sorry i do ramble on a bit.x(grin)

Natty1806 · 21/04/2006 15:38

Sorry also forgot to ask about caffine do you think this effects ovulation along with alcohol or is it just one of those things that i am unable to ovulate?

BeckiF · 21/04/2006 16:20

Hello ladies. I'm getting despondent this month. Last month I ovulated on CD25 and this month (the 2nd and last on Clomid) I am on CD24 with no signs. I have been using the Clearblue Digital Ovulation kits (onto my 3rd packet and they're aren't cheap!) and still no smiley face. Could I ovulate later this month than last? Also last month I had tingly nipples from CD17 right up to when AF started at CD35, but nothing this month. Any ideas??

BeckiF · 23/04/2006 12:22

Got a smiley face this morning! Yee-haahhh!!! Let's just hope that ovulation and a pregnancy and a healthy baby follow!! How optimistic am I?! Well you HAVE to be!!

naditude · 23/04/2006 14:04

BeckiF - Well done for your smiley face!! Its so exciting isn't it when you get that pos and you know you're in with a chance again this month. I'm waiting for my line on the opk this month. I too have quite long cycles and they ALL vary from cycle to cycle. I spend a fortune too, but buy the test strips off ebay, a lot cheaper than the digital ones. I go through 10 -15 sometimes in one cycle.

Natty1806 - I too was wondering about drinking while on clomid. I'm on my 2nd cycle of clomid and felt really down on about days 2 - 8 this cycle. When i drank a few glasses of wine one night, I felt suicidal! (A bit dramatic probably but VERY down!) I nearly bit my DS's head off for eating my last slice of pizza at a restaurant!! And nearly cried! We laugh about it now but it was totally out of character.

So, I'd welcome any thoughts or comments on alcohol and clomid.

I think we've definately decided that we're trying no more than 3 cycles on this evil little pill. Lets hope we don't have to!

Good luck everyone - and I echo BeckiF when I say 'Lets stay optimistic - you have to be!' Smile

Naditude
CD16

Natty1806 · 23/04/2006 15:00

Excellent news beckiF - hope this month is lucky for you.

BeckiF · 23/04/2006 15:35

Naditde - we decided for the digital ones as the ones with lines seem so hard to decipher. For instance I did one of those with the same urine thi moring and looking at the line both DP and I agreed we'd be none the wiser! LOL! SO the Digi ones have been worth it although this is the 3erd pack we've used so that's £60 on ov tests ... worth every single penny and more if they work though. With the digi it's either yes or no, and i like that certainty!

naditude · 25/04/2006 08:17

Hi all - I decided to take some advice on here and go for accupuncture! I have my first session tonight! Can't wait! SmileWill let you all know how it goes.

Naditude
CD18 - (2nd Cycle clomid)

Natty1806 · 25/04/2006 10:26

Hi Naditude

Let me know how it goes, i booked myself in for next Sat but have since cancelled it as i got a bit nervous.

ShouldKnowByFriday · 25/04/2006 10:48

Naditude, I shall be doing this as well as I read it increases blood flow to ovaries!

Rachee · 25/04/2006 19:34

I started accupuncture in January... Go for it, it is supposed to be the best thing to help conceive....

I have my very first ever scan next Thursday (4th). Fourth cycle of clomid now... 100mgs ! 18 day cycle continues.... apart from last one that went 28 days... but when i came on, i didn't stop so doc had to give me northistorone to stop the bleed !! Oh i love this game...

In the mean time, i am hot flush, bad tempered Rachee. Blackmailed my DH , if we not expecting by Christmas .... then he has to buy me my toy poodle that i want !! (win,win for me.. although a baby is first passion)

Take care all, and keep trying xXx

coggy · 26/04/2006 10:35

I am officially joining you all today. :)
I am on CD2 and going to take my first clomid tonight - I guess the time doesn't really make much difference does it?

I've had very regular 27/28 day cycles for the past seven months until the last two - 30something and then this one 25!!!
Why does that always happen when you think you have it sussed?!!

Oh well....glad I am joining you all at last.

Jodee · 26/04/2006 19:42

Good luck with the acupuncture, Naditude, I've heard lots of +ve things about it.

BeckiF, that was great news about your smiley face!!

I'm now on CD27, and no sign of af yet (I usually have a 26/27 day cycle). Had headaches yesterday, which are usually a sign of impending af, but for quite a few days now I have had a horrible taste in my mouth, don't know if I would call it metallic, more a sour sort of taste, tea doesn't taste the same and lots of saliva in my mouth as well. I really must stop myself searching the net for "early pregnancy signs", but can't help myself!

Jodee · 26/04/2006 19:43

... and welcome to Coggy, loads of luck to you. Smile