CLOMID first timer....

[cheekycurls]

I can't seem to find any clomid threads that are active, so thought I would start this one.

Currently just finished taking my last tablet (50mg) on my first month of clomid, I'm very excited & nervous at the same time.

So many things going on in my head, no one to really talk to, symptoms are a bitch (but must mean something is working if I have symptoms yeah?!)

has anyone taken clomid without being monitored? My consultant isn't going to scan me to check on follicles, I just have to go back to see her in 3 weeks (not sure what for?)

Really hoping this works!

But if anyone wants to join me on a clomid ride, share info or success stories, feel free to......

Florin, thanks for the info, will defo try that as I do not get any. Sorry TMI!

I use Manuka honey most days just to stay healthy glad it has other benefits.

Pink Custard - Good to hear a different side on progesterone cream. I seem to be getting all sorts of conflicting information. My GP said it was not worth doing but then I guess if I am prescribed the pessaries there must be something in it. Have you tried using a cushion under your bottom when SWI, I know it sounds insane but it worked the month my sister tried it after trying for 6 months, and the month I got PG on clomid was when I tried it too! It may be a coincidence but my Mum swears its one of those old wives tale type things that really does work.

hya everyone ! :)

i have pcos and have been trying to concive for 3+ years without help..i was then referd to a fertility consutant and he perscribed , noristhisterone for me to take to bring on a pirod ( as i havent had a piriod for over a year ) then on day two of the piriod i was given clomid to take day 2 - 7, i have taken me fist dose of clomid today and i am nervous as i dnt no what to expect!

i am happy i have found this thread because it somtimes feels like u are the only finding it hard ttc..! and its so nice reading about clomid success stories..

I have to get a progesterone blood test on day 21.. and am a bit confuesd to what day 21 is ? is it 21 days from the 1st day i satrted taking the clomid? any help wud be gudd !! my progesterone level before starting clomid was just 2 ! :(

thanks in advance xx

Hey Lucy! Fingers crossed for you!!

Best advice I was given was to take them at night to reduce side effects.

Day 21 is 21 days since AF arrives well day one is the first day of your period. I don't know what your consultant told you, but mine said to SWI from day 10 to day 20, day 21 is post ovulation so they can measure your progesterone levels to check you ovulated.

I am sure AF is on its way, night sweats swollen tummy and craving chocolate. Oh well maybe next month.....

hi confu3ed
yeh im taking mine at night too.. ive just taken my second dose.. and think i am expriencing my first hot flush as i type lol..

my doc told me alot of things ,i know he told me but i carnt remember ther were tht many questions to ask ! and alot to take in in 10 minites !

so day 21 is 21 days from the 1st day of the bleed? thanks for that , hopefully my prohesterone levels have gone up!

fingers crossed for you too ! are you on clomid now hun ? if so how many cycles have you done ?

i hope you get some good news soon ! thanks for your reply xx

Hey Lucy!
The hot flushes get me every time!

It is day 21 as in day one is first day, day 2 take the clomid etc. Fingers crossed for you! I was on a thread for clOmid last year and pretty much everyone got pg. I miscarried unfortunately. But at least I know it works for me, well the 100mgs dose does.

I look a break from ttc and now on month 1.

Chat soon x

thanks hun..

that sounds promising that alot got preg but so sorry to hear about your misscaraige.. :(

im also on month 1 ..fingers crossed it WILL work for you this time ;) keep me posted !! im so glad a found this thread its good to feel your not the only one struggleing to concieve as it somtimes feels that way!! xx

Fingers crossed it works for us both!

And yes it is great to hear from people who are similar, all of my friends seem to click their fingers and get pregnant.

I do know that Clomid works which fills me with confidence, it was month 6 for me the last time and on 100mgs. I am back on the high dose now but with no tests not even a day 21 progesterone test. As I have had it before my GP prescribed it and said that if I am not PG by xmas to come back and he will refer me on. xx

yeh all my friends are the same too.

tht sounds promising for you ! your gp sounds like he thinks you will get preg this time too !! why are you on 100mg ? did u try the 50 and it not work for you ? x

I didn't get PG on 50mgs and one month my progesterone levels were very low. The consultant seemed to think that was OK as he said that women often don't ovulate every month and that the day 21 tests are only accurate when you ovulate around day 14. Maybe that is why my GP said to go back on 100mgs, was a bit of a shock to the system though and the side effects were worse than last time! Worth it when it works though :)

Are you having day 21 bloods done each month?

xx

my progesterone levels were very low too , but the initial blood test wasnt taken on the 21st day becuase with me normally its impossible to tell !

i have two blood cards, one for this munth day 21 and one for november day 21, he has only give me enough clomid for 4 munth too ( not sure y , mabey he will giv me more at my next appt?) , my next appointment with him isnt till january. what side effects are you getting this time ? x

I guess that would make it very hard!

That is good, I have made an appointment with my doctor next week to get a form as I have no idea if it is actually working!

He probably gave you enough for 4 months as a start and if it doesn't work he will increase the dose.

I always get hot flushes but these seem worse this time, plus headaches and just a hormonal nightmare!

Still not AF despite having all the signs that it is coming, sore boobs, night sweats etc.....tried a cheap Tesco PG test this morning which was negative so it is just my body playing tricks on me, 3 days late now :( I guess it is probably just my body getting used to the Clomid again.

xx

yeh in think thats what he may be doing , i took my last one lastnight and am in agony with tummy and pack pains. today is that a side effect also ? im hoping that its a sign that the clmid is working but im also worried about hyperstimulation cos im just under 25 so am more at risk. do you expirwence any pain after uve taken the tablets ?

soare boobs ect are also a sign of pregnancey! im keeping my fingers crossed for you that it was too early for the cheep test to pick up ! and isnt the clomid playing havoc with you.. x

also do you no if you can take frolic acid while on clomid ? x
:)

Hi Lucy yes you should be taking folic acid.
I am on day 24 so want to test, been willing my egg since scan to get to work!
My boobs normally blow up huge by this point in my cycle and they haven't yet so looking at that as a good sign!
Away for a long weekend and have packed for every outcome, got tampons, hot water bottle and painkillers and my next dose of clomid as well as 2 pregnancy tests plus dh was worried I wouldn't pack any so has packed another 2 so should have plenty! He is desperate to know too as it's our first proper chance after our positive scan on day 15

hey Florin
where will i beable to get frolic acid from ? i am at work all weekend and do 12hr shifts so wnt be able to get any untill monday , will tht make a big differnce?

all sounds very promising for you, ive read through the thread and your on ure second cycle ? are u now on 100mg ? and did you ov on 50mg ?

i hope u enjoy your long weekend ! and i also hope that you wont be needing the tampons and hotwater bottle lol keep me informed :) .

sorry not been on much lately, this month of 100mg has been weird, only had side affects for a few days then nothing, not sure what's going on tbh probably gonna be another disappointing month

how is everyone else doing?

hey cheeky curls

im on my first cycle of 50mg..im really nervous as i dont no what to expect with side effects ect..im currently on day 8.... do you know what the best day is to start getting down to buisness lol ?

sounds like ure feeling a bit down cheekycurls, from what ive read no side effects dosnt meen clomid is not working :)

Lucy most supermarkets sell folic acid i take the sanatagen double pack one tablet is folic acid plus other vitamins and the other is omega 3. Omega 3 is meant to help eye development and as dh is extremely short sighted and pil (who are eye specialists said this is likely to be passed on to dc's although neutralized a little by my good sight) anyway I thought anthing was worth ago.
On 50mg specialist didn't think I ovulated but 100 mg seemed to do the trick.
cheeky curls just because no symptoms doesn't mean it's not working I didn't get any until last day of taking tablets when after being in dark car for 2 hours and wearing sunglasses (was trying to sleep) I then stepped out to major bright lights which caused major visual disturbance but think it's was the extremes in light other than that I have had nothing. I went along very down hearted to my consultant who scanned me and said i was doing fantastically!
I am day 26, only sign I have is normally by now my boobs would be massive and very painful but this month they are not. Hoping it's a good sign. Will test tomorrow.

Hi ladies,

I'm new to clomid this month and really need some advice on when to start taking my tablets. I'm not sure what to count as CD1. Yesterday evening I had brown spotting and blood on wiping but no real flow, this morning I am in full flow. So was wondering which day you take as CD1, yesterday or today? I've been told to take the clomid tablets from day 2 to 6 so i'm not sure when to start them. My DH has confused me as he was saying I should take CD1 as yesterday, although he's a medic his speciality is head & neck, complete other end! I was thinking of taking the tablets in the evenings as supposedly if I do suffer from any of the scary side effects listed they would have less of an effect overnight whilst sleeping, so not sure whether I should start them this evening or tomorrow? My clinic is frustratingly only open from tuesday to friday between 1pm & 5pm so no real help from them at the moment!

Hi solsars

i would take today as cd1 as i was told not to count it untill you are in full flow. If i was you i would take your clomid tomorrow as cd2. i am also on my first round of clomid days 2 to 6 like you, i am currently on cd11.

I also took my tablets on a evening and had no side effects untill cd 7 ,i could not sleep layed in bed for hours wide awake i have since found out tht insomnia is a side effect but tht only happend the night after the last tablet.. good look to you xx

hey florin - thanks for the info im going out to get some today, good luck for your preg test ! sounds promising ..keep us psoted :) x

Hi Lucytee thanks for that, I spoke to my GP and he agreed that I should take CD1 as today, however he did advise me on taking the tablets in the morning rather than the evening just in case I do get the blurred vision that I should stop taking them immediately and get my eyes checked!! I'm really hoping I get no side effects, yours didn't sound so bad at all. Good luck to you too xx

hello, I've just today picked up my clomid and will be starting my first cycle in the next couple of days - sat here waiting impatiently for period to properly get started (always get several days of spotting first - hoping the clomid will sort that out!) so I can take them. I'll be taking them CDs 2-6.

Having mixed feelings right now - I've been waiting for months to get to this point and now it's here I'm both excited but also really scared it won't work. Everything except legs crossed!

I'm now in the dreaded 2ww had major pains in both ovaries, seriously bad, last few days with a positive ovulation test so now it's just a waiting game

did u test florin?

Cheekycurls I had strong ovulation pains too this time. Hope it means its working. Hope 2ww goes quickly for you. I tested on day 27 and it was a bfn however I am now late and no sign of AF just the odd mild stomach cramps that come and go. I want to wait until Friday to test (unless AF turns up first) but Dh is desperate for me to test tomorrow morning again so will see what happens over night and if nothing then see who wins tomorrow morning! I just want to know but hate the disappointment of seeing no line that I normally chicken out of testing. Got great opportunity of a free yacht in the British Virgin Islands end of Jan just need to pay for flight which I am booking tomorrow. Not sure how it will work if I am pregnant but to be honest I have spent the last 2 years thinking like that and missing out on things so I am just going for it and booking it!

TEST TEST TEST!!
ur right u shouldn't put anything off, booked it and enjoy yourself!

I do hope ur right and the pains was a good thing seems like forever TTC why can't it just happen for me dammit!