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CLOMID GANG - the newER thread!!

526 replies

coggy · 09/08/2006 21:13

Can't do links...if anyone can link from the last thread to this one it would be fab!!

I am so rubbish!!

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Natty1806 · 18/09/2006 19:56

I am CD9 today, i know worring won't help but am getting nervous about it now i guess.

DD1 told me that i need to think positive so am trying to go that, i just wish i knew what was going on in my body.

Have started charting and have noticed that taking clomid raised my temperature a lot so now wonder i had hot flushes.

I have uploaded my charts for you to see,

here

can i have a look at yours to compare?

DD1ofcolandgerry · 18/09/2006 22:30

Natty,

in answer to your question on the sept thread, I was prescribed it as I wasnt ovulating, my CD21 test results were low (16 if I remember right). Last month, when I concieved, my CD21 result was 64!!!! So they defo made me ovulate.

Good luck, Ive everything crossed for you, and stay positive

dd1

Natty1806 · 19/09/2006 07:31

Thanks for that you had made me feel more positive as that is the same reason as me. Fingers crossed for us. x

coggy · 20/09/2006 11:30

Do you just click on the upload button Natty (stupid question I know)....can everyone see your chart...I mean does it go in the library?

I am a bit embarrased cos when I first looked at the library of charts everyone seemed to be BDing EVERY day!!!

I thought that if I put mine on there then people would say no wonder she's not pregnant!!!!

Mine is so totally random!
I should have ov at miodnight last night (!) according to the nurse but I have ov pains this morning and my temp is well below my coverline.
think my temps are totally random.

Let me know about the chart upload thing.

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Artoo · 20/09/2006 12:52

Natty, I was so nervous before my first scan on clomid. I didn't feel any different at all, and was so scared I would go in and find it wasn't working. It was a great relief to see a big juicy follicle when I got there I hope your scan is just as effective.

coggy - I was interested when you said your AF seems shorter with clomid - I think mine is shorter as well (but the bleeding is heavier on the days I do bleed!).

I've been quiet recently, so thought it was about time for an update. I'm taking a break from the clomid this month, having now taken it for 6 months. DH and I reached frustration point with the NHS, and paid to have a private consultation. This was with the same consultant we are under with the NHS, so we had a great conversation about what the options were for NHS treatment, and what could be done privately.

It came as a huge shock to me to discover that in my PCT the treatment would be to take the clomid for up to 1 year, and then go on the waiting list for IVF. Nothing in-between! And I can't go on the IVF waiting list until we've been trying for 2 years, and the waiting list is at least 2 years long. At 35 now, I would be 38 before starting IVF, and wouldn't have a child before 39.

So we're going down the private treatment route. Next cycle I'll be doing clomid with IUI. I'm also going to get another CD21 blood test to check my prog levels. If that doesn't work out we'll talk to the consultant about what happens next.

Hugs,
Artoo.

Natty1806 · 20/09/2006 13:10

Coggy - i took out the bding on mine as like you thought people would think 'well no wonder she is not pregnant' not sure about the libary thing, you can put in and take out what you want, yes you just upload it to the web so i imagine others can see it.

Artoo - many thanks for your words of encouragement, can totally understand you going private, strange how NHS is not willing to give IUI a shot. Really hope it works for you.

x

ShouldKnowByFriday · 20/09/2006 13:49

Artoo, going privately is a very good idea. By scanned you will know exactly how your follicles are progressing and you may even have the hcg jab (follicle releasing) to release your eggs at the right time. I am very pleased you ahve decided to take this route as it sounds as though you will get some answers and the proper car. Re: comid and IVF and nothing in betwee, that is ludicrous. I finished clomid after 4 cyles and am now on injectibles which surprisingly is a doddle and that is considered the next step from clomid as long as clomid resulted in a response. So very best of luck. Will keep an eye on your announcement.

ShouldKnowByFriday · 20/09/2006 13:50

didn't check message, I can spell really!

coggy · 20/09/2006 16:36

Hi Artoo...really good to hear from you.
I feel like you are my mentor in many ways as you were one of the first people I 'spoke' to!!

I am glad you are going down the private route - what madness to offer nothing in between.
NHS areas seem to be so different.
I am only allowed 6 months of clomid and then onto IUI.
I guess we will be starting our IUI treatment at similar times too.
I have a consultation about it on Monday.

Good to hear your update.

Natty......I'll just do it....DON'T LOOK AT THE BDing LACK!!!!!!!!!!
Promise me now!!!!!

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Natty1806 · 20/09/2006 16:47

Promise .

coggy · 20/09/2006 16:57

Can't do it....it won't let me......

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Artoo · 21/09/2006 06:47

hugs coggy, thanks for your kind words, it will be nice to have an IUI cycle buddy My AF is due any day now, by Saturday at the latest, so I have to phone the nurse on Monday to arrange the first scan. I'm quite excited about it

I can't understand why the treatments vary so much between different NHS areas, it's so frustrating.

Hugs,
Artoo.

Natty1806 · 22/09/2006 11:18

Hi

Scan went well i have a follicle of 15mm on my right ovarie with about 8 small ones (cysts ?) and on my left 17 small ones, think i have polystic ovary on the left side so will prob be put on the waiting list for Lap & dye + ovarian drilling.

Said it should hopefully gro to 20mm and so i should (fingers crossed) ovulate on monday have been advised to bd Sat, Mon, Wed and Fri

Just waiting and seeing now, was no where near as bad as i thought it would be but did nearly start crying sat in the waiting room with all these women going through this shit and they had pictures of babies from success stories on the wall.

Anyway hope everyone else is well and coggy is not too worried about monday. x

DD1ofcolandgerry · 22/09/2006 11:20

Fantastic news Natty, go for it!!!!

dd1

Natty1806 · 22/09/2006 16:00

Thanks DD1 going to use pre seed - did you use this?

DD1ofcolandgerry · 22/09/2006 16:34

Natty,

yes, I used it for the 1st time last month and then I got my BFP so Im a big beliver in it. I got a new order today from accessdiagnostics in preparation for the bding his month!!!!!

dd1

Natty1806 · 22/09/2006 16:38

I over order when i got it 3 boxes just in case, so think i should be okay for the next few months

ShouldKnowByFriday · 23/09/2006 06:21

Hello Everybody, for those who remember me, I was on this thread as I had 4 clomid cycles (timed intercourse not IUI) but then went on to injectibles so appeared on another thread where I chatted with evansg01 who also started injectibles in the same month which was August. Well, first month of Menopur and I am now pregnant. It is only day 29 today and I tested yesterday which was 16 days post ovulation. I am testing for hcg levels on Monday. This month I gave up caffeine at beginning of cycle and alcohol completely so that I could give it my best shot and it has worked. So my message to you all is if the clomid doesn't work, don't give up hope as the next step is fsh injections which are very easy to do. I used to be needle phobic so if I can do it so can everyone else.

We did timed intercourse so I took 3 x 500mg of eve prim oil to improve cervical mucous, I had acupuncture in the summer and resumed 3 weeks ago weekly, I also started reflexology in June as I got preg very easily age 38 in second month. I had reflexology 2 days before and feel this contributed. Interestingly enough before I had my scan to see follicle size my reflexologist said she felt activity on my right side and not the left and this was confirmed on my scan where I only had follicles on my right side. The next month after a session she said she could feel a balance and at the scan I had follicles on both sides and this was after only having follicles on my right side since January. Facinating. My fsh levels in January when I started the treatment were 7.2 and in August 10.2. I was told that they want to see under 10 but I was .2 over so they went ahead. Also, I was told that if you were to take your fsh levels monthly over a year then the average would be worked out and that would be your fsh level so if you are high one month it doesn't mean you will stay high.

FYI I have just turned 42 so there is hope for you all yet. Just keep going and good luck.

coggy · 23/09/2006 08:56

FABULOUS news SKBF........thank you as well....that is very pertinent to me.
X

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Natty1806 · 23/09/2006 09:07

Excellent news SKBF wishing you all the best

coggy · 23/09/2006 09:10

Your scan news is good isn't it Natty?
I bet you were really relieved eh?

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Natty1806 · 23/09/2006 09:17

Yes i was, it was uncomfortable but not painfull, and OMG the nurse is just so nice. She even said ring me and let me know if you get pregnant and i will do a pregnance scan for you, not sure why they would do this and when but thought that was nice.

I did nearly start crying in the clinic when i was sat there waiting, that is when it really hit me that i have a problem. I don't really think it helps that you are on level 4 and level 2 is the delivery suites and the 3 and 5 are scan and after birth ward. So nice and thoughtful - NOT.

How are you feeling about Monday? What will you be talking about with your consultant? I know the nurse is going to go through the IUI with you, hope your nurse is as lovely as mine.

coggy · 23/09/2006 09:53

Yeah...it's not right that they bung all pg related things together is it?
When I was coming round from my lap and dye investigations a few years ago I could hear the babies crying from being born by c-section!!!!
Nice!

I'm glad your nurse was so nice.....my last one was lovely too.
I really hope I have her for my IUI appointment as she was sooooooo nice and sympathetic to my situation.

I had an early scan with ds (7 weeks) to check how many heart-beats there are!!!!!
As your follicles have been stimulated with the clomid there are more of them so they like to check that out at an early scan.

Hope that hasn't worried you!!
I was rather nervous when I had mine as I hadn't really thought about the implications of multiple birth!!!!!
But all was okay!!!! [relief!!]

Consultant questions include....

  1. What were the tablets I was taking last time but they seem to have not bothered giving me this time??!! And why have they not bothered giving them to me???
  2. What can I actually do to lenghten my LP? is it worth trying anything to help for a couple of months prior to IUI?
  3. What if I want future babies as I'm not allowed any more clomid? I obviously need the clomid (or other treatment) to get pg so do I just resign myself to the fact that if I do get pg....then that will be my only chance left?

Probably loads of other things I should ask too but I think these are my top three at the moment!!!

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Natty1806 · 23/09/2006 10:52

Very good questions i am sure there must be something out there to increase your LP i seems they give everyone clomid now matter what the problem is, really hope you come out with some answers.

I would love an early scan but always thought i would have to pay for one as it would be a personal choice to have one. At least if there is twin or more it would give you a bit longer to get your head round it.

As i only have 1 follicle at the moment does that not mean only 1 egg will pop out??

DD1ofcolandgerry · 23/09/2006 11:12

Fantastic news SKBF.

dd1

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