The Clomid Crew - Part 2

[goldengirl71]

"Come on, ovaries! Let's get this party started, yeah?!"

[xChantellex]

So i haven't had regular periods since i can remember, as i was trying to concieve with no luck i went doc's and had tests etc which confirmed i had pcos. I started treatment (clomid) 1st June, that first month i didn't ovulate to a satisfactory level but still produced an egg, I also had all the typical symptoms clomid produces, very sore boobs, hot flashes and dizzy spells and then i had a period 30th June. I went for more tests mid june and it was confirmed i had ovulated and so i had a period end of july and then again end of august. both months i had side effects from the clomid. Then in september I had no side effects, and no period. I have taken 2 pregnancy tests which have came back negative and although i went to my doctor to get answers as i couldnt get in touch with the specialist, they have refused to test me there as it costs them to do it. I have been getting stomach pains simular to mild period pains on and off, feel mildly sick daily and have had lower back ache on and off for about 3 weeks and also feel bloated but as I have never had a positive test before I am unsure whether it means anything or not? or whether it is just a sickness bug maybe? has any1 with pcos on clomid been confirmed with ovulating for it to just stop? cant find anything anywhere online about it.

[npg1]

Evening ladies. Hope your all ok.

Tomorrow is my cd 15 scan, nothing seen a cd11 so im hoping so much tomorrow there will be something. I have a slight funny pain in right side low down tonight.

I had letter from my consultant as I have an appointment booked in march incase the clomid doesnt work, its been changed to aug 2013!!!!!!! can you believe that! Im so cross and feel like its never going to happen.

What im worried about is if tomorrow they decide I need a higher dose, how long will I have to wait for that?

[xChantellex]

aug 13 seems a long time to wait? i'm not sure what you mean by cd 15 and cd 11, new to forums to tryin to get used to them lol. they should prescribe you a higher dose straight away if you need it, surely? x

[npg1]

Cd 11 (was mon for me), cycle day 11 of my period. had my scan, first cycle of clomid. She said she there was nothing there but it may be too early as I have PCOS and cycles normally about 35- 45 days long. She then said if there is nothing friday I will need a higher dose, but how will I get the higher dose if my next appointment isnt til aug 13!

[xChantellex]

i would call up and question them on that, they should be scanning you every month till they're happy that you are on the right dosage, thats why im so confused with mine, cos they confirmed i was ovulating to a satisfactory level and then nothing? its so stressful.. x

[xChantellex]

it may have been a computer error with your date. x

[Rosiechoice]

xchantellex welcome, you poor thing, it sounds awful! when was the last time you did a pg test? Surely your doctor has to test? If you weren't seeing a specialist then you would go straight to your doctor for them to confirm if you're pregnant or not!?! Have you got in touch with the fertility unit you're with? I was told that if I got to cd34 to ring and ask for a scan, honestly I can't believe the crap we have to go through, so unhelpful!

npg I'll keep my fingers crossed for you tomorrow! As for the appointment change is it worth ringing up and questioning it? Tell them that you can't wait until August! When I rang up the other day to arrange my follicle scan, the muppet on the phone couldn't understand what I was phoning about (even though I made it perfectly clear) at 1 point she thought I was ringing about getting more clomid because I was told to take 100mg this month, she mentioned a prescription so I would ask tomorrow if they'll prescribe more clomid for you.

[xChantellex]

i tried callin the fertility clinic but its such a big hospital and i keep gettin put through to the wrong people, so frustrating, but thanks for lettin me know that, i will make sure i get through to someone tomorrow and hopefully get a scan. done tests after 2 weeks of missing my period and 4 weeks after but nothing then. will do anyother tomorrow to be sure before trying to contact the specialist (again) lol. :Dx

[goldengirl71]

Welcome to the thread, Chantelle I'm sorry but I didn't understand a word of your post Are you saying you think you are pregnant? Here's what to do to get some help: when you ring the hospital, tell them the name of your consultant and say you want to be put through to his secretary immediately.

Npg1, tell them that August is not acceptable. Simple. P.s...the nurse who scans you can prescribe Clomid for you.

It makes me so cross how some of you are being treated. I wish you would arm yourselves with proper knowledge and stand your ground with these people. It really is up to you to make yourselves heard.

The usual suspects have turned up here: occasional nausea and really sore nipples (not sure what 'tender breasts' feel like, it's my actual nipples which are painful).

41 yrs, 2nd Clomid cycle, 9DPO

[npg1]

Morning. Well just got back from cd15 scan, he said there are lots of small follicles, wouldnt tell me much more than that but I heard him mention to the other sonographer 10mm. The uterus lining is thick. Cd11 there was nothing so maybe this is actually working. I am going back next thurs cd21 for another scan. My cycles usually 35-40 days long.

Chantelle, im sorry you are having a hard time. Have you done another test?

[npg1]

Golden, I hate the 2ww, I am always convincing myself I have pregnancy symptoms, its awful, how long are you waiting until testing?

[goldengirl71]

Npg1, that is utterly amazing news! did you know that follicles grown approx 2mm per day? This means that, by next Thursday, yours will be 24mm! You really can not ask for better than that. See? Oh ye of little faith So, so chuffed for you that Clomid is doing its job x

Yes, the 2ww is torturous - but only if we give in to the nonsense we tell ourselves. I am trying very hard to ignore the 'implantation dip' on my chart, the sore nipples and the beautifully high temps. I will only take a pregnancy test if my temps are still high at 11DPO (Sunday). If my temp is dropping by then, I will know I'm not pregnant BUT! [drum roll] I've got my day 21 progesterone result back: 106.8!! How massive is that?!

Off to the gym to calm myself down...

[rainbowbreeze]

Rosiechoice i've been ringing up every couple of days and just keep getting fobbed off. Still not heard anything back !
Im 32 been TTC#1 for 2 years - got an underactive thyroid which I found out about 5/6 mths in thats stable now, had tests SA, HSG etc and everythings come back clear also tests have showed that I do ovulate.
Cant believe I might have to go into the wknd still not knowing..
Luckily I have a girls Xmas party tomorrow to enjoy !

[goldengirl71]

Annalou, have booked your day 21 blood test yet?

[Christelle2207]

golden that is an incredible prog. score have feeling that you will soon be joining the due in august thread

[goldengirl71]

Ooooh, Christelle! What do you think such a high score means? The nurse told me it means nothing - just that I ovulated. Last month's score was 71.6 and I still wasn't pregnant

[Christelle2207]

no expert but the higher the better. i was told that 25+ was good.

[goldengirl71]

What I'm trying to get at is this: how much 'better' than ovulation can it get? What accounts for such a high score as opposed to, say, 50? I can't explain what I' trying to ascertain. Sorry.

[Hopefully2012]

Hi ladies

Please please help I have never used opk. I done opk yesterday got pos done another today positive again.
Have i ovulated yet?
How many days do you get positive till you ovulate?
Im on cd14. My ovaries are still hurting been 3 days now.

Golden - great score. happy for you & still got fingers crossed for you hun.

[goldengirl71]

Hopefully, when you detect an LH surge (positive OPK) there is no need to test again (in fact they advise against it). You should ovulate between 24 and 36 hours later.

[Hopefully2012]

Golden thank you hun. oh so that means i ovulate tonight or right now lol.

[goldengirl71]

Correct! Get bed-rocking, missus! (tonight and tomorrow morning if your fella's up to it)

[mumalah]

Bloody hell golden can you give me some of your progesterone please !

[Hopefully2012]

Thank you. I bedrock this afternoon lol (dh had day off) should i do it again later or wait till morning?

[Hopefully2012]

Also last night lol.