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Clomid Attempts and Successes 2

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Clwc · 17/06/2009 15:59

Hello all,

This is a thread for those who will be/are TTC with Clomid and those who have successfully conceived with Clomid.

Please join us if you are currently;

  1. about to try Clomid,
  2. on your nth cycle of Clomid,
  3. have a Clomid success story that you would like to share with us, or
  4. aren't taking Clomid anymore but enjoyed chatting to the girls on the old thread

Here is a link to the old thread that inspired this one.

Clwc

OP posts:
LiLew · 13/08/2009 18:06

Hey everyone! I'm new to this - never been a member of a forum before, but have read LOADS! This one definitely seems the best (and friendliest!) so thought I'd give it a go!!

Myself and my hubby have been TTC for nearly 2 years now, but haven't had any luck so far. After a number of tests it turned out that I hardly ever ovulate. I've had a hycosy scan and everything looked ok - no blockages or anything. My hubby has been tested and he's all OK. So, it looks like it's all down to my ovulation issues!

I have completed my first cycle of clomid (50mg), and am due to start my second lot today (day 2 of my period).

I experienced lots of hot flushes during my last cycle (once I'd finished taking the clomid), and I felt quite 'spaced out' when I was taking the clomid (it was actually quite nice!!). Have felt very emotional and tired during the last week or so - would that be down to the clomid as well? I usually get a little bit tearfull for a day or 2 before my period, but nothing as bad or as long as this month!

I do find it a real struggle every month and I'm getting more and more emotional with it. We started off not really trying - we said we'd just 'see what happens'! But now we feel so desperate - I know that's not good and you shouldn't put pressure on yourself, but it's so hard to switch off from it. It's all we think about and it feels like it's taking over our lives! I even dread social events now because I don't want to drink, and everyone around you are just annoying drunks haha!

Anyway, I've not really got any questions as such - just wondered if I could join you all and share my experiences with you! It will be nice to speak to others in the same situation - there's only so much you can talk to your best mate or mum about!

stac14 · 13/08/2009 20:14

hi lilew welcome to the thread. The clomid does give you mood swing, I was a nightmare lol. I have pcos and have been ttc dc 2 for 16 months. Anything you want to gab about we're happy to join in lol xx

were are the rest of you ladies?

LiLew · 14/08/2009 09:34

Thanks stac14! It's nice to have some new people to talk to about things and who understand what you're going through!

I think my emotional state has rubbed off on my hubby now and he's having mood swings haha!

Does anyone else find that TTC can put a strain on your relationship?! Maybe it's just us

xkelly1x · 14/08/2009 17:03

Hiya ive not been on for awhile im due to start my AF on monday but for the last few days im cramping, bloated, feeling more tierd n moody than normal im even waking in the night to go the toilet....i just dont no what to think they say when your on clomid that these are some of the side affects but is that at the begining or all the way threw

Also i got my results from my 21day bloods and they was 64.5 thats more than double from when i last ov in may they was 34.5 so im hoping thats a good sign.

I really dont want to get my hope up im dreding monday coming but the wait is killing me. sorry its so long im just confused

peju25 · 14/08/2009 19:53

hi all not sure if any of u remember me i was on the other clomid thread a while back

ttc 2yrs+ diagnosed PCOS clomid for 6 months bfn
been ttc natural for 3 months.
usual cycle 33 days - one of 48 following a 26.
now on cd44. tested on cd38 bfn.
have any of you tested like i have and gone on to get late bfp??
symptoms are only bloated, cramps (not like af) and hungry.
did get af style cramp yesterday morn which stopped after few hours and still no af.
be grateful for any comments.

LiLew · 17/08/2009 09:39

Hi All

xkelly1x - any sign of AF yet? This is the worst time isn't it? The waiting game! Every cycle I think I'm experiencing pregancy symptoms and then it always turns out to be all in my head! I think I experienced Clomid side effects the whole way through my last cycle. I've got my fingers crossed for you

peju25 - how about you? any sign of AF yet? I'm afraid I can't answer your question as I've never had a bfp before. Maybe do another test if still no sign? My fingers are crossed for you too

I have had the worst AF ever over the last few days - it's been so heavy with lots of small clots. I have been changing pads every hour as it's so heavy. Been REALLY emotional as well - crying over anything and everything!! Has anyone else had really abnormally heavy periods while on Clomid?

Vics32 · 17/08/2009 15:19

Hi everyone! I was wondering if I could join in??!!

I have been TTC dc2 for 2 years, prescribed clomid 9 months ago but my partner fell ill, so we had to stop for 9 months. Due to start again next month.

Getting a bit scared, didn't agree with me last time.

Lookin forward to chatting with you all x

LiLew · 17/08/2009 16:38

Hi Vics32 and welcome! Sorry to hear your partner has been ill. I hope all is OK now.

So, why didn't the Clomid agree with you last time? What side effects where you getting?

I'm on my 2nd cycle of Clomid now - taken my last tablet today. My first cycle I felt quite dizzy and spaced out when taking the tablets, but I haven't experienced that this time round. Not had any hot flushes yet either (which I had last cycle), but I'm sure they will come!!

peju25 · 17/08/2009 21:00

hi

well af still not here but im not holdingup much hope...did do a test cd45 in end BFN now cd47 and no sign of af ...think it sis just teasing me.

to top it all the girl i share an office with is now pg...kept saying she expected it to take loger to catch....not very good when she kind of knows the situation im in..

Vics32 · 18/08/2009 08:33

Hi all,

Peju25, I know exactly how you feel. There are four women in my workplace who are pregnant. I have taking to eating on my own so I don't have to sit and listen to them in the staff room. It is very hard, I get angry and then cry usually

Lilew, I had cramps and was really grumpy. Not terribly patient. Seems to effect me emotionally. AF is 2 days late, which is unusual for me, I wish it would just sort itself out so I can move on to next month!

Love to all x x

LiLew · 18/08/2009 12:19

Oh I do feel for you both having to deal with pregnant women around you. On one hand you're happy for them, but on the other it just makes you feel really low. I know someone who has just given birth, and their baby wasn't even planned

peju25 - that's a long cycle you're having! It must be driving you crazy!! Is this your longest one so far?

The headaches have started for me now, and I woke up in the night with hot flushes. Oh the joys of Clomid!!!

x

xkelly1x · 18/08/2009 13:23

Hiya...well AF came this morning totally gutted, still feeling strange tho with feeling sick all the time and needing to go the loo more than ever maybe its just the side affects of Clomid....Fingers crossed this next cycle of clomid works ill be starting taking my 2 to 6days tomorrow

Baby dust to all x

LiLew · 18/08/2009 13:49

Hey xkelly1x! What a bummer AF arrived

Oh well, maybe this next cylce will be a lucky one for both of us! I'm on CD7 - finished my last Clomid yesterday.

I have to say, I also felt quite sick before and during my AF, but I put that all down to being in my head. Maybe it is the Clomid if you're experiencing it too? I always need to go to the loo anyway, so that's normal for me!

x

xkelly1x · 19/08/2009 13:44

hey LiLew....Fingers crossed for this cycle for both of us iv started my clomid again today its that last 2weeks which is a killer.

It must be the side effects from the clomid then because i felt terrible a few days before and i do now. i cant wait to get them out my system just hope it doesnt take to long to get preggers. x

peju25 · 19/08/2009 17:32

Hi Lilew - yep this my longest so far only really had 4 long cycles in last 18 months and they were 37,39,40 and a 48 although the 48 followed my shortest of 26!
on cd 49 today am getting fed up now!! dont really want to test again and get another bfn am thinking of trying to see what happens before beginning of sept and if nothing do a test then...
so hard coz i know there is not a lot of hope n it prob just a missed cycle but cant help wishing!!

saraross · 19/08/2009 20:01

Good evening ladies,
My name is sara, i am 24 years old, I was 1st diagnosed with pcos at 22years old.
I am now married and have been trying to concieve for the past year with no success. i have had my tests which show i am not ovulating and have just been perscribed Chlomid. To bring on my period i am taking provera for 7days then starting clomid on cd 2. I am really happy and have my fingers crossed for a postitive pregnancy test within the next 6months. I already take metformin. I am of normal weight but also have underactive thyroid which affects fertility but i take thyroxine for this. Any one in the same boat? or have any success stories to brighten my day???
x

saraross · 19/08/2009 20:04

Good evening ladies,
My name is sara, i am 24 years old, I was 1st diagnosed with pcos at 22years old.
I am now married and have been trying to concieve for the past year with no success. i have had my tests which show i am not ovulating and have just been perscribed Chlomid. To bring on my period i am taking provera for 7days then starting clomid on cd 2. I am really happy and have my fingers crossed for a postitive pregnancy test within the next 6months. I already take metformin. I am of normal weight but also have underactive thyroid which affects fertility but i take thyroxine for this. Any one in the same boat? or have any success stories to brighten my day???
x

saraross · 19/08/2009 20:07

Good evening ladies,
My name is sara, i am 24 years old, I was 1st diagnosed with pcos at 22years old.
I am now married and have been trying to concieve for the past year with no success. i have had my tests which show i am not ovulating and have just been perscribed Chlomid. To bring on my period i am taking provera for 7days then starting clomid on cd 2. I am really happy and have my fingers crossed for a postitive pregnancy test within the next 6months. I already take metformin. I am of normal weight but also have underactive thyroid which affects fertility but i take thyroxine for this. Any one in the same boat? or have any success stories to brighten my day???
x

saraross · 19/08/2009 20:08

Im confused how do i know my message was posted as i cant see it?????????????? hello?

saraross · 19/08/2009 20:10

Ive got it now! They appear at the bottom! Great! Sorry ladies i am new to this forum stuff ive never posted before!!

LiLew · 20/08/2009 11:06

Oh how horrible for you peju25! See if you can hold out just a little bit longer before testing again. I think you've got the right idea waiting till the beginning of Sept, but I know it must be so hard. I've got all my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

Welcome saraross! I think my situation is a lot more simple than yours, in the fact that I'm just on Clomid as I'm not ovulating. I'm on my 2nd Cycle of Clomid now and I'm trying to stay positive and hope that I full pregnant in the next few months. Have you started taking the Clomid yet?

xx

saraross · 20/08/2009 11:38

Hello!
No ive not started the clomid yet as i am taking provera to start my period then i start the clomid on day 2 of bleeding! I wish you all the best in getting pregnant lilew! how successful is the clomid as the figures arnt thaT good only around 30% of women fall pregnant with in 6months of taking clomid?? I am soo desparate for a baby and am finding the wait very difficult as my husband has a daughter from a previous relationship and it is ever so difficult to know that another woman has my husbands baby and that is all i want to have is our own baby together. Obviously i love my step daughter to pieces and that will never change i have had her in my home since she was 4months old so i have always known her and we are very close she is 3years old now and we have shared custody so we have her alot of the time but i really want my own baby too. It is an agonising wait infertility is such a difficult thing to live with and so unfair i just didnt know who else to talk to as no one i know seems to have problems like i do and they dont understand they always say 'oh dont worry your still young you will have kids one day' im just finding it so difficult to wait for that day! i may only be 24 but i have always been desparate for a baby and my whole world fell apart when i was diagnosed with pcos. i just want to be pregnant now!

LiLew · 20/08/2009 14:35

Well I've read lots of clomid success stories, which keep me going! But looking at the statistics they don't look that great. I am so scared that I can't have children, but I think that makes it worse. Everyone (Dr's & Consultants as well) say that the best thing you can do is just relax and forget about it, as worrying about it will make it harder to fall. There must be some truth in it, but it's VERY difficult just to forget about it!!!!

I can imagine how tough it must be for you. Lets hope the Clomid works for us all eh?!

xx

urmagic · 21/08/2009 08:43

Hi
I started on 50g of clomid 3 days ago. After trying ttc for 2 years failed ivf in Dec private clinic rec we did not try again as hopeless with my eggs. So started new year planning exotic holidays and accepting no babies. Then unbelievable pregnant in Feb but miscarriage in April. Back to doc and now here on clomid. Not sure where my wee head is just looking for support.

rugama · 22/08/2009 00:30

Hey Stac14 and Claire001,

How are you guys coming along... I haven't been on for a week or so... Any good news, Me well I start treatment soon.. (metabolic nutrition program) so ready to get this weight off to start treatment again and start making babies... I am so sick and tired of the MD saying I need to go down a few pounds to start IUI'S like I don't know that already... hopefully, they px clomid...

I hope all of you are doing great also.

I see new faces on here... Hello!