TTC - Clomid Part 3

[stac14]

Follow on from the old thread for people trying to conceive using fertility treatments.

omg fairy thats a disgrace hun your so right to make them investigate, bloody buggers no wonder your angry

debi it surprises me that they told you, you could only have another 3 months of clomid, how long have you had it? Many women take it for up to a year with no problems with ovarian hyperstimulation. I'm not saying it wouldnt happen just that its not very common. You could ask for the metformin like popsy and I had. Have they told you the next steps after clomid? xxx

stac I just can't believe my luck!!!!

Seriously - the cr*p going on in my life at the moment is just unbelieveable! Thats why I'm really starting to struggle that we'll have a baby. I'm starting to lose sight of the dream of being a mummy!

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fairy I got to the stage I thought it would never happen and cliche though it may sound its exactly when it did hun. Sometimes you have to relax a bit dont think of this as your last month of clomid but as the start of your baby journey. When the ivf start? xxx

Really don't know. Got to wait to get a reply about the scans. Give a week & I'll start chasing the depts.
I just think today is just another think adding to the pile. Still not the straw that broke the camels back yet so thats something to be thankful for!

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i've got to the stage where i just think, f**k it if its not broke me its made me stronger. I had lots of stuff with bt before too and end up throwing a hissy fit with them on the phone, no doubt after what you went through you have done the same. You know you will get your dream to be a mum unfortunately for us it just takes longer, cheer up hun xx

fairy that's awful. Hope you get it sorted. Have you got an itemised bill? Don't give up Hun. I felt like you. I got into such a state, wasn't much fun to be around to be honest & was stressed all the time. Was convinced it wasn't going to happen. It will happen for you. I'm convinced of it. You've been a good luck charm for stac and me, now it's our turn.
deb how come they are leaving you to it after the next 3 months worth?

How's everyone else?
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Hi all. Hows everyone doing???im on day 14 now ovulated thismorning like clockwork...fingers and toes crossed that this is our month!!!!

Hi all, feeling better today but still can't go to work yet, hopefully go back tommorrow.
How is everyone?
Good luck to all ttc xxx

Hi becky glad your feeling better hun, you having a relaxing day today?

Thats great news yummy fingers crossed for another bfp.

Hows everyone today? Its a dreary, rainy day so think i will hang about the sofa lol anyone got any plans?

Hi all
Hope you all well
Fairy Im not too sure how I feel to be honest hun............my brain a little mashed by it all. I really am starting to feel very low and thinking whats the point its not going to happen so why am I putting myself through all this. Who do I ask for a second opinion hun?
Stac I started the clomid in June but have only taken 6 months because I had a rest from it Aug and Dec. she said the next step is to let nature take place. I have Endo and was told (by the scan nurse) that metformin was not for me and only for people who have pcos.
Pops She said she didnt want to give me more than 3 months because the longer your on it there is more of a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation and that I am ovulating on my own anyway.
Im on CD 8 now so lets see if we can be blessed this month.......sending loooooooooooots of luck to you ALL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Oh forget to say..she did go on a bit about my age (41) and have I thought about paying for treatment.
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Debice

How are they going to treat the endo, has this been mentioned to you?. I ask this as endo can and does recur.

I would query the further clomid as well as this will do nothing for endo and it should ideally only be used if there are ovulatory problems. Its main job is to make the ovaries work harder.

Think you're being mucked around here by them I am sorry to say.

Debice

Infact I would seriously consider returning to the GP and ask to be re-referred to another unit in the nearest city centre to you. It is certainly fair to say that some NHS units are far better than others.

Hi all,

Have finally had time to catch up whats been going on this week.

Fairy I am so sorry about your troubles, was wondering if all this negative stuff is going to be balenced out by something positive (i.e. a BFP)-not sure I believe in karma, but its a nice idea anyhow....?

Deb I know everyone else has had a say but I agree with them that you should ask for a second opinion as units are really variable-on this thread you can see how differently we are all treated.

Becky glad you are feeling a bit better.

Hi Stac and Popsy, how are you both feeling today?

Hi everyone else.

Well scan today showed two 20mm follicles on left and one on right (13mm but she thinks it might ov too), all looked OK, even though only CD10. Student nurse in the clinic today, could have said no but feel mean, they have to learn, but .......

Waved off from clinic with cheery "see you next month at the IUI clinic"-I hope not but thought I shouldn't say it....do wonder if it was said without thinking or they really think Clomid isn't going to work for me-consultant only gave it to me as an afterthought because I haven't tried it.

Anyhow...positive we will all get pg babydust!

Hi there
Attila I had an opp last year for the endo.........six months before I started on the clomid. It was to try and unblock my tube,take a sample (for cancer) and lazzer the endo. Im not going to jump too far ahead at the mo.....ill see how I go over the next few months,my head already all over the place without them mashing it up anymore than it is now

Fairy Stac Pops and everyone hope youve all had a good day.

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Stac & pops Thanks for the support. I know what you mean tho.

Yummy I'm CD 14 too. I think I've ovulated today. Fingers crossed - it's me or you going by the luck I've brough Stac and pops. Deb Know exactly how you are feeling hon. I'm pretty down with this TTC lark. Think after this month I think I'm gonna actively stop 'trying' and wait for IVF. Not sure who you'd ask. Is there another cons at your hosp? I have PCOS & was told by my cons it wasn't suitable for me so why can't the reverse happen for you???

Ven I totally believe in karma & what goes around comes around. Sure there's someone out there aiming all their hatred at me (they must be jealous of my good looks haha! see gotta laugh or shall cry far too much). Maybe a BFP is in my future!!!! Not too distant I hope.

Beck glad you're feeling better hon!

Clure How's the back? Tommorrow we'll be a little bit more in the know.

We-will-all-get-preg-with-sticky baby dust

hey ladies, how are you all? I was at the docs today everything seems fine, but have the midwife on monday so she will do the thorough checks. Hopefully get to hear the heartbeat. Hows things with you? X

Fairy im not too sure to be honest if there is anymore con round here.......like I said I think ill see how the next few months go eh.

Hope your all well
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Hello ladies

I think the saying "it never rains, but it pours" springs to mind fairy. Things always go wrong all at the same time. Sending {{}} your direction hun.

Ven had a good da thanks, still walking round with a grin on my face and not able to tell anyone except you lovely ladies DH has told me not to, doesn't want to tempt fate! 2 20mm follicles, thats fab and you are only on CD10!! Sounds promising

Deb i was told i was only going to have 9months as well (i'd already had 9months years ago) and then it was going to be IUI or IVF. Didnt mention a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation, they told me that could happen any month. I wish they would all sing from the same hymm sheet, would make life much easier.
Yummymummy sound good for you.
Glad you are feeling better Becky
How are you today Clure? How are things at work for you and fairy?? Stac hows your day been?

Hi to any i've forgotten.

Booked my early pg scan yesterday for the 15th Feb and then the midwife on 17th. Was so excited, felt like a kid at christmasStil feeling like it not real and that the test was a faulty one.

Positive baby dust and extra hugs to those that need them
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hi ladies

stac - glad everything looking goood for you.

fairy - blimey you're having a run of bad luck aren't you? There WILL be something positive for you around the corner I'm sure

Deb - it sounds like you have not been treated terribly well ( a bit like me really!!) I'm 42 and understand its a bit of a race against time. I have read about ovarian hyperstimulation thing, it was mentioned in my last consultant appointment, they won't give you more than 6 months of clomid because of this. I've decided to go private for investigational tests to see if my eggs are viable to use in ivf. Hope you get some joy

ven - good news about your follicles. We still have an awful lot of ladies here who are being left to it, I think Attila is right we should be more closely monitored...guess thats going to cost nhs more money though!

becky - glad you feeling better
yummy - could be your month, good that you ovulate on time
hi everyone else

My back is SO bad, I am a cripple, I had trouble getting my boots on this morning. Hobbled to take DD to school then onto my school, took a good ten mins longer to walk. i can't do any running till I've seen chiro on Friday. hoping it'll be better- feel so frustrated at my immobility. Anyway enough moaning. This will give me a chance to get in touch with the fertility clinic at Guys and see about putting wheels in motion.
Proactive ... yes I think I'll make that my mantra

millions of particles of babydust xxxxxxx

popsy i'm good thanks, so exciting about your appointments. I'm at the mw on monday.
ven fab news about follicles, stuff the nurse probs just commen practice to say it.

How is everyone else? fairy you feeling any better? Hope alls good. Positive baby dust for all

clure you poor soul, you must be in agony roll on friday for you hun x

Clure You looked so stiff earlier. Pity it aint flipflop weather (more slip slipslop weather)! Roll on summer!

Stac I've had a little bit of chocolate (8squares or the foresaid dairy milk from the fridge - wasn't opened till DH brought it in earlier. Think he wanted some basically.), a lovely soaky bath & watching Dinnerladies.
Planning some BDing in a bit!

Had some weird aches earlier around by right hip & then about 3 hours later around left hip. Could this be ovulation???? Why am I still not clued up on this????

Deb without being nosey, do you live in a large town or close to a city? Maybe there's a close hosp that can refer you?

Pops we'll know more tomorrow what will be going on at work in the future.

We-will-all-get-preg-with-sticky baby dust

Fairy I live in a town.... but not far from Manchester. When I see the doc next (for some other results) I will ask him what I should do.
Thank you all so much and thanks clure for the post......always gives me hope when I know im not the only oldie TTC.
Hope all you lovely ladies are well, lots of luck and happiness coming your way.
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Hey ladies

How are you all today? I am bored stupid, any ideas of what I can do while hanging about the house? Wanted to do a home learning course but they all go on till July or October so kind of puts me out.

fairy and clure hows things at school?

popsy debi kiwi jo pink yummy millymolly and anyone else I have missed, how are you? what have you been up to today?

you will get prgnant baby dust ***