TAKING CLOMID FOR THE FIRST TIME AND REALLY EXCITED AND SCARED!!!!

[sambrads]

HELLO EVERYONE !!!!
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONCIEVE FOR NEARLY A YEAR AND WITH NO LUCK AND AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID THE DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED ME WITH CLOMID!!!
I TOOK MY PERIOD ON 23RD DEC AND TOOK IT DAY 1 _ 5 I AM DUE TO GET MY BLOODS TAKEN ON 11TH THEN 23RD IS BIG TEST DAY!!!
I HAVE READ SO MANY SUCCESS STORIES BUT I CANT HELP FEELING NEGITIVE AS I DONT WANT TO GET LET DOWN !!!

HAS ANYONE GOT ANY SUPPORT OR ADVICE OR FEELING THE SAME??
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

Hi Duncangirl (again - from another thread)...

Honestly you need to keep asking your doctor for clomid. Apparently a lot of them don't like prescribing it becuase it is very expensive but hey most of us pay NI so what the hell and who the hell do they think they are telling us what we can and can not have.

I had my day 21 (actually day 20 cos 21 tomorrow, a saturday) blood test today so fingers crossed for results.

I also stare at prams, pregnant people etc.. My DH laughs at me and tells me when i've been staring for too long. lol.

It completely takes over your life (we all understand that). I have given up work to work for my husband so that I can have bad days or rush off to the docs for blood tests wihtout feeling guilty.

What annoys me most is that people who do it once and get pg, just don't realise what we all go through. I love this site for reading other peoples thoughts, feelings, symptoms and anger over ttc. It is lovely that we are all not alone.

I keep thinking god is getting me back for being happy in other ways. Stupid but I can't help it.

Thanks sambrads we all need a hug sometimes .(((((((((hugs for you to))))))))))

I went to my docs today, and he perscribed me clomid again (another month).

He did advise me to becareful with it as it can realease up to 10 eggs or more. He is convinced i am not timing sex properly. And recommends I use a predictor test. (I will buy one).

Anyway again i will be taking 100mg. I asked him about taking it earlier in my cycle. And he beleives It will not make a difference, and its all about timing sex. He said give it a go either take it on day 2/3.

Dungungirl

Your doc has the power to perscibe you clomid.In my case it was the oposite. The fertility clinic I was reffered to refused to give me clomid(hmm) so my doc did. I ovulated on it (pro levels 94)

Clomid is actualy the cheapest fertility drug (research on the net tells you that). I pay for my clomid perscription (because I work)
and it only cost £6.25 (thats how cheap) a pregnancy test cost more!!!,(smile) so i doubt if cost is the issue.

I no how you feel waiting for your refferal. I got reffered in sept last year and didnt get seen till the end of nov. They usualy run 3 tests on you

1. they check your pro levels (for 3 cycles without drugs (no clomid thats why i went to my docs)

1. A sperm count of your partner

1. A Lap to check your tubes are not blocked

(at least thats whats happening with me).

I wish you luck and hope you get something to help soon (smile).

Sorry your partner dont understand, at least you have us (smile)

I think it's stupid and unfair how Dr's take it upon themselves to decide whether or not to prescribe it. I was told that it was an expensive drug but obviously not for our prescription.

Primrose88 - are you doing it from day 12 to approx 16? My doc said that it is easier to get pg if you hev intercourse before ovulation because of course sperm lasts longer than the eggs. It is all so confusing. Don't you just hate it when someone does it once and gets og. NOT FAIR.

primrose88

Timing of intercourse can actually do more harm than good. If rigourous timing of intercourse is done it can make the man in particular feel used. Two or three times a week throughout your cycle is fine. Think therefore your GP has given you duff information, that along with his advice to use a predictor test.

If periods are irregular this is often due to hormonal imbalances. OPK's are of no benefit whatsoever in such circumstances.

A HSG (tubal x-ray) will actually do the job that the lap does and apart from anything else its far less invasive a procedure than this keyhole surgery. Its also far quicker and the HSG is done whilst you are awake.

Clomid is usually taken between days 2 to 6 of a cycle.

Pink

I agree, I have intercourse at least 3 times a week. Although my doc is right I should be doing it more.

I think im lucky to have such a understanding doc. Soon as my results came back I didnt ovulate he perscribed clomid straight away.

It is'nt fair how people that dont want babies get babies. and people like us are here.

At least when our day comes (cause it will). Our babies will be so appreciated... more every day, due to this fight to get them (smile)

Ladies can I get Amen to that!!! LOL

Amen !!!

That is what my DH and i keep saying. Just think how loved our child will be and how longed after it was. I pray our day does come.

Too much SX (I just made my own up there lol), isn't good either. My consultant said to abstain from day 10 to 12 so the little devils are desperate to find that egg(s).

I think it is important to not make the man feel like a sx object. I did try last month having it every night so that DH didn't feel used (that didn't work either because when it actually came to ovulation time I WAS TOO TIRED).. LOL

A friend of mine was told to do what they call the blanket, have SX every other night. Just remember one thing though, it is better for a baby to come from a loving relationship and the act of making love rather than sex for a reason (sounds cliche but I truely believe it, but am worried now that I soundlike a chat show host.. SORRY)

AttilaTheMeerkat

I dont think my doc has given me duff information. His advising me that there is no point taking clomid if i have intercourse at the wrong time, by doing that all the clomid in the world will not make me conceive.

I no now clomid is helping me ovulate. Therfore the advise of a ovulation kit makes sense. I no ovulation kits can be bias, and very miss leading in a lot of cases, Even though your body produces the LH surge (which is what the kit detects)
doesnt mean you are ovulating.

I no now I am ovulating therfore using a kit in my case can be fairly accurate.

I doubt my partner (although i no some can) will feel used we dont have sex just to make babies, Its not a case on watching the clock then pouncing on him (smile).

Going to take clomid days 2-6

I agree that if you're not doing it at the right time then Clomid won't help. Clomid merely helps or stimulates your ovaries to release the eggs and more than one.

My problem at the start was that I used to give my husband the wink only when it was time, and then the next night and so on. I think he did start to feel like a sx object, but i am much better now.

AIN'T LIFE GREAT....

Hi Primrose

There has been much evidence to suggest that any rigourous timing of intercourse can do more harm than good. Ovulation anyway is not an exact science and a person can ovulate earlier, later or not at all in ANY given cycle. This is why two or three times a week throughout your cycle is often sited.

Clomid encourages the ovaries to work harder by increasing production of LH (this is why you should also be monitored whilst on it); the kit can read that level made by the clomid. Please be mindful of this when using the OPK. If you get multiple positive OPK results I'd refrain from using the OPK in any event.

I wish you the very best of luck with the clomid usage. I sincerely hope it will be successful.

Was going to end by asking whether you actually have a diagnosis?.

AttilaTheMeerkat

Thank you

Due to blood tests, I am not ovulating every month.

I have conceived before,(naturaly and quickly)

my periods are regular like clock work, if it was'nt due to the fact I was trying to conceive, I would never no I was'nt ovulating all the time (even though it is normal for that to happen) Because like I said my body gives off no signals .Periods normal flow the whole 9 yards

I have a lap scheduled on 12 march to check tubes are ok!

Was wondering if your currently having in problems in this department

Wow! It is great to have a bunch of such supportive ladies on here!

I think my GP is scared of perscribing as his gut tells him that it is the right next step but he is a little concerned of PCOS as my right ovary is showing some symptoms PLUS he thinks I still need to have another blood test.

My FSH and LH levels weren't checked on the first 21 day blood test taken, so he has calculated that due to my cycles being an average of 32 days that I should have my test on day 25 rather than 21. He has noted that progesterone, FSH and LH levels need to be checked.

He has also told me to get DH to get sperm checked while we wait for an appointmet to come through to go to the subfertility clinic. But he says that DH needs to abstain from sex for at least 3 days before providing sample!!! We are trying to get pregnant!!! Can afford 3 days with no TTC! Ah well..I guess he will have to do the sample from after day 25 and hope that we have covered the crucial days!

With everyone who is taking CLomid already...how often then do you have to go in to check that you have ovulated? I presume this is done by ultrasond?

My friend who lives in the far east was put on clomid as soon as she bypassed the 1 year point, without any tests at all!!! After 2 cycles she was pregnant! But she did have to get scanned...she didn't get a scan for the first cycle and TOTALLY missed ovulation it seems.

I guess I have a whole load to learn in the coming months!

At least I have you ladies to share the experience with! and ask questions!

Have a great weekend.

Hi Dungungirl

I take clomid (as you no). I get my bloods done monthly at the hospital for progesterone (day 20/21). My cycles are text book normal (as they say) 28 days.

I understand your docs concerns, clomid can have serious side effects.

I wish you the best of luck, keep us posted

hi ya dungun girl its great that you have moved on to the next step!!!!!!
why dont you google clomid and get all your info of the net!!!
i went mad for three days and my head was wrecked hahaha

my first cycle did not work but i am starting to focus on the next cycle now so fingers crossed!!!!!
i suppose it would not be called the miracle drug for nothing!!!!!

hi ya primrose well how you feeling any sysmptoms of pregnancy????
i can feel af on her way

Hi sambrads

No prerg symtoms . Af is due today, not yet arrived but I feel her coming. Ive got my clomid stacked up and ready to go! Going to be taking it cd 2-6, this month!

Good luck and """"baby dust"""""""" to us both ay!!!!!...Cylcle 2 of clomid here we come

sambrads

Did you decide what to do about increasing your clomid dose?

hi ya primrose i think i might just take 50mg as i think it would be safer??!!

i think i will take it day 2-6 though!!!!!

oh i hate af she is such a bitch haha

not sure what to do if i dont get pregnant this month as i dont wantnto have a baby in december as i feel it would not be fare on my ds i would hate missing christmas day if i was in hospital!!!!!

i bet you think im so selfish but i do have to think of my ds as he is my everything!!!!

Come on CLOMID..... it has to work for us all !!!!!

Can i say something really stupid? I'll say it anyway, I can't actually tell when I'm ovulating. Some days I think "oh yes this is it" but other months I haven't a clue.

Duncangirl I have the 20/21 blood test to see if i've ovulated.

I'm, confused that if they don't know when i've ovulated or how long my cycle is/or going to be, how on earth can the blood test show up the correct info????????

AF due 3rd Feb.... x

Hi sambrads

That sounds like a safe bet. I was at the hospital today (just working), and I didnt have much patients so I deceided to look clomid up in the BNF book (which is a book of drugs) you can google it set yourself a account and check it out the website.

In there it tells you all the side effects, and also reccomends you take clomid on day 2.

AF came today, I new I wasnt preg but untill AF actualy starts you still have a little hope .

I just started on a new ward today.. 2 pregnant staff nurses on their, discussing baby names and all that baby stuff !.. Its so hard..

Im begining to wonder are my tubes blocked???, HAS ANYONE HAD A BLOCKED TUBE INFO APPRECIATED Im going to start a thread on that I think

PINKALI37

Do you monitor your body temp to detect ovulation,? I check my cervix position, and mucus, to detect my fertile phase there is a good book called fertility awareness by Zita West (I Think her name is), which does provide you with advice on how to detect ovulation Good luck

oh primrose hugs]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

its so hard when af comes but try to think positive as its only our first cycle and there is always hope !!!!

i am waiting for my period to come now which is driving me nuts but hey what else can i do !!!

when other people are pregnant around you you feel like shouting I WISH IT WAS ME !!!!!!!!!!!! but you dont want to seem like a bitch

how come people get preggars first time

Primrose.. I'm sorry. I do know how you feel regarding everyone around you being prg. My sister for example. This sounds so horrible and I don;t think I mean it but I feel like she doesn't deserve a baby yet. That's awful and i'm not an awful person at all.

Hi ladies

How is everyone today?

opppsss accidentally posted before I was finished!

HUUUGGGSSS to everyone as I think we all need one.

Primrose....sorry to hear you are down and that pesky AF has come again.

Here is an EXTRA BIG HUG for you.

I have a crazy day at work today, so this will probably be the only time I can log on.

Hope you all have a good day.

Primrose - Oops sorry, i forgot to finish my message off.

I started taking temperature and marking it on chart but that go stupid because i'd jumo out of bed needing a wee and then think shit I should have taken my temp. It's a very fine art to master I understand. I know that when we're ovulating we are supposed to (as my doc put it) have an egg white mucus (SORRY TMI).. lol But i can never tell when it is. One day I think "ooh there it is", the next day i think "nope it's definitely today"... and so on.

The cervix thingy, what's that?

xxxx