TTC - Clomid IV - A New Hope

[Fairygodmother1]

Hi ya girlies,

New Thread, New Hope.

To Newbies -
We're all very friendly, have had different experiences, are all very wise in the ways of clomid and more adventures to come I guess...

lets keep chatting!!!

Industrial-we-will-get-pregnant baby dust
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Stac Sound good but were blinking sore! This 1st month of mine is really gonna be a slow one I guess. I'm trying to keep myself busy but am a bit restricted with my ankle. I really should be doing exercise but even walking hurts the now. Good thing about being off is that i've already made all my invitations and the favours! Talk about quick eh?

your on the ball definately shev lol

Hi, cant find old thread I was on but recognised names on this one from last time....anyway update is no luck with 100mg clomid this month I really took it hard this time cos I thought seeing as it was a double dose it wud work....oh well! Went for the dreaded HSG yesterday....wat a disaster!they were rooting around(which was agony) for an hour (2 diff docs) only to say they cudnt find my cervix and it was obv 2 painfulfor me, so that was the end of that and im none the wiser! wat a joke like! (by the way my anatomy is fine, i`ve had 2 kids without assistance) the reason I am starting to think we cant conceive is scar tissue in uterus or tubes due 2 c-section or miscarrage...(all hormones fine,ov day 14,af day 28 like clockwork) ttc for 2yrs now with no luck!
for ppl that are new and didnt read my story before the most tragic part is my first child died shortly after delivery(i was 41wks) purely cos the staff were v.busy at the hospital that day and after 20hrs in labour someone finaly decided 2 check me....realised she was struggling, put me asleep and sectioned me. due 2 their carelessness she died! this makes all of this so much harder for me.....she was a perfect healthy baby that shud b here! 1.5yrs later I gave birth to my beautiful little boy!since then 2 MC one at 14wks one at 7wks.so thats my story!
Has anyone here had the HSG done under sedation?thats what doctor said wud b best for me....thanks for listening!!!!

Hi

Yummy Nice to 'virtually meet you' Such a sad story & I couldn't begin to imagine what you went through. I'm on CD 16 my 1st month of taking clomid. Into the 2ww. I have 1 DD 11yrs, new partner + desperate for no2 & getting married this Sept. Hence completely stressed.

I had the HSG done and although it was a bit uncomfortable & mildly painful during the procedure I only had slight cramping afterwards which 2 paracetamol sorted out. Wore sanitary dressing after though as the dye leaks out, TMI eh I've not heard of anyone being sedated for it but I hadn't even heard of it b4 I had to get one done..I hope it goes ok for you.

Stac forgot to say earlier - glad that your results were really good, it's such a relief when you get the results isn't it. Do you know the sex or aren't you gonna find out?

stac - glad results fine, such a relief
shev - you have been through it a bit haven't you? I hadn;t realised you'd done ivf
yummymummy - hi, I also can't believe how you have come through such sorrow. The HSg is unpleasant though it sounds like it was a nightmare for you, sounds like a fair suggestions to do it under sedation if GP oks it
hi to all, have to be quick as been snowed under with school prep and just got back from spin, drank too much water during it (was a tough class) and now feeling a bit billious (ooh not sure of that spelling!) and haven't yet had tea.
babydust xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi all,

Stac mixed day today - blazing row with DH after I waited around for him in the freezing cold for 2 1/2 hours that he was in an interview. I waited by our local shopping centre doors, where we agreed to meet cos it was warmer but was supposed to be at a friends for lunch at 12. When he finally got at 12.15 he thought i'd gone off for my lunch date without checking where I had agreed to meet him (couldn't text him as he doesn't have a phone at the moment so thats why i stayed). All he had to do was walk 2 seconds from where he was to where I was but as i was slightly round the corner he couldn't see me. So when I walked down at 12.25 he wasn't there so i walked in to ask if he'd left yet & they said 10 mins ago. i looked up the high st but no sign so i phoned home & lo & behold he answered the phone.

I called him every name under the sun & told him he was selfish while sobbing (Again I'm crying during rows - that so aint me).

I finally got to my lunch date with my friend at 1 (an hour late) but it was lovely spending time with her & her girls. They always seem to make me feel better.

Anyway, day 36 & still no af! A bit of nausea but think thats all in my head! Also don't feel like eating although I know i should!

stac glad the bloods come back with good news. My af's have def been worse on the clomid so wont miss that.

Yummy You were on our last thread but we used it up to here's the fresh new version. I've had a HyCoSy (think thats the right spelling) before. It was to insert dye to check my tubes. I didn't find it that uncomfortable. Same experience as Shev really.

Clure - Yeah, IVF seems a long time ago now, 1996/97. All with ex-hubby but during that they checked me and blamed ex as v.v.v low swimmer count. Thing is, you don't forget any of it. Injections into my stomach, sniffy drug thing and major HCG shot in the ass. You don't 4get the emotions mainly, was a really hard time, but, here I am trying again with a determination so fierce it's unbelievable. Family/home life is just so gr8 and a little bundle of joy would be pure perfect.

Keep smiling

Hi Ladies

Stac thats great news about the bloods, must put your mind at ease

Yummy so sorry to hear your story, cannot understand how they could let that happen at the hospital. Im sure you will be lucky again and have another baby soon, at least you know you can fall pregnant. Will they be putting your dose up to 150mg

Well i went for my appointment with the cons today, he has suggested our next step is iui and i will have to go for a meeting in March, he said the waiting time for iui is under 3 months so not to long, the success rate is only 10-20% so doesnt sound very hopeful does it? Im prepared to try anything though.
CD29, ive had a couple of niggles today so think af will arrive tomorrow

Babydust to all ***

i was taking metformin for 14months b4 starting my treatment so il ask my con if it will be ok to start taking it as well

sorry to post so late every night but i work weird hours in work
and i live in south wales

welcome back yummy we flitted to the new thread. Sorry to hear what you have been through hun, that is ridulous treatment. Good luck ttc

shev did you have dd through ivf?

fairy bloody hormones hun, have you and dh sorted things out?

lady think there are others on here trying iui too, as you say everything is worth a try

clure did you have spd? I was thinking about getting one of the long tubular pillows which goes between your knees and under your bump and just wondered if you thought they are any good?

emmylou you can take metformin and clomid at the same time, popsy got bfp that way

popsy and pink how are you two?

hey to everyone else sorry if I missed you xxx

stac, great news about the test result.

fairy, hang in there - so difficult when the wait is that long. you been testing again?

clure you are definately my fitness inspiration at the moment with your gym updates. keep them coming!

yummy and shev, so sorry to hear your stories, just amazes me how women can be so strong and keep the faith to keep going.

lady others going for iui - keep us updated with what happens as think that is next for me too.

popsy and pink, hope you're well and enjoying your bumps.

my af this month after the clomid was sooo much heavier than normal, was like the flipping red sea (sorrry)

i am in sussex - miles from you scottish and welsh ladies.

sending babylicious vibes over the airwaves. x

Morning

care you're not too far from me in Kent.

I'm gonna test tomorrow as that should be 5+2/3.

I'm sure DH & i will be back to normal today. he has 2nd half of job interview today. in two minds whether to go with him, I need to get my bro's b'day present but I was really sick last night. Not sure what caused it, the only thing I had differnt yesterday is real tea - either the tea or the milk!

What's everyone up to today - last day of half term!!!!

Lots & Lots of berry flavoured tea baby dust
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Morning 2 all,

Just popped in 2 see what's happening. This is just as bad as a soap opera I think!

Stac In answer to your question, no, DD was concieved naturally.

The first pg was also concieved naturally. Although me & ex started the drug treatment May '97 they abandoned going through with the 1st lot of IVF as follicles hadn't responded very well to drug..I went for a scan just before they were going to do egg collection and gave me the news that they wouldn't continue with it.

I fell pg 2mnths later, in the July, but MC in the Sept '97. Ivf started again in the December '97 and although this went through, it didn't work. Decided to have a break from treatment but, In April 98 I realised I was pg - naturally, no drugs or anything and DD was born the following Jan ('99).

When I think back now, it's obvious that the drugs I was given at the time had kick started my ovaries. There must have been a problem with me all along that the hospital had not picked up on.

Think that's why I am trying to stay positive about the clomid

It's a hard thing to go through but well worth it. You've gotta be hard as nails sometimes to deal with how shit you feel emotionally. Luckily for me I have a beautiful DD whom I appreciate daily - especially the now. Would love to make DP a daddy though....

Chins Up - day 17 for me, was waking up during the night as my boobs very sore?

Have a gr8 day - no doubt I'll pop back later!

Sticky babydust

morning!

fairy - hope interview goes ok for DH. Good luck with the test tomorrow, be thinking of you, hope you feeling a bit calmer and less sick!
shev - sounds like the drugs did indeed give your ovaries a kick start. Think that what happened with me first time around, also it regulated my progesterone levels which were found to be low last time round. I'm coping with a different set of difficulties this time around, age (42) very high FSH and LH indicate my ovaries are working harder than they should be and may possibly indicate prem meno. That was why donor eggs were suggested. DH and I don't want that so thats why we now waiting on fertility clinic to contact us to see if there are further investigations we can do to see if my eggs are viable. Like you I am thankful for the one gorgeous DD I do have, she's a gift though I know often talks about "imaginary" sisters and brothers - breaks my heart bless her.
Well looks like weather is brightening up, may see if DD would like to go out to a park

hope the rest of you ladies are well
babydustxxxxx

Morning Clure - although I still have nausea (really think it's a bug now) starting to cramp so think AF is just late this month. Finally starting to feel hungry to about have an early lunch/late breakfast.

Thanks Clure!

babydust xxx

Good Afternoon all

Stac yes anything is worth a try but it would be alot nicer to get my BFP naturally. The thing is they cant find anything wrong with myself and partner so surely i will get a BFP one day...just dont know when.

Care will definately keep updated regarding iui, i was told at the hospital that we have to go to a session with about another 8 couples, doesnt seem very personal to me, oh well i suppose i can't complain.

Fairy it sounds really positive for you, especially as your being sick, that must be a good sign.

Babydust to all *

Hi everyone

clur yes I have a monthly scan on day 12 and the trigger jab. Three big follicles this time so fingers crossed. Did get a big kick in the teeth as we walked in behind a woman so obviously full term and heading for maternity. Took me back a bit. We took the stairs. Should probably take it as a good sign but it really took me back to being all innocent trotting into maternity and thinking that they weren't go to find anything wrong.

shev pains is good - mine have been really hurting this month and they were quite big follicles, so it sounds good for you.

fairy hows things with you today?

yummy how can they not find your cervix? I despair of the medical profession sometimes. Will you take a diagram in with you next time to help them I'm not surprised you'd had enough - thats just far too long to be poking around and putting you under stress.

stacpopsypink how you doing?

Everyone else? Last day of half term and I'm having a morning off as DS is with my parents whilst I was at the hospital and are keeping him for lunch. Well, not him fo lunch, you know what i mean

Get my blood test results monday and just praying they find something.

supersonic baby dust xxx

Afternoon all

fairy has the nausea settled? hows things with dh? how did his interview go?

shev you have been through a lot hun, makes me feel humble looking back at our ttc journey. You will get your baby hun

clure aw hun, it is normal for kids to have imaginary friends so try not to beat yourself up about it, just shows you she will be a fab sister when your lo comes along

lady it would be better to get bfp naturally but think we are all the same on the basis our journey is longer than others, luckily no matter what way its achieved the outcome is still as wonderful

jojo I'm good thanks, what cd are you? Are your blood results to see if you ov'd? Think they ought to think thier layout of the fertility units out a bit more, when I went for my echovist scan it was in the same place the pregnant women went for thiers, was horrible seeing them come out with thier scans so know how you feel, take it as a good omen that you will be waddling like that soon

Hi to everyone else, half term ended here on Wednesday so ds was back at school yesterday

Sorry for such a long post I eventually watched both episodes of one born every minute, the guy steve you were talking about was a complete pain in the ass, there was no need for her to have her son in with her either. The girl with the emergency c-section was definately frightened but think her partner was too. In the 2nd episode, the 20 year old girl did work herself into a frenzy and I think that impacted on the outcome. Felt sorry for her boyf. The other lady seemed to be used to being in control which I can relate to but her moaning was doing my head in, in saying that when I had ds the took me in on the Monday to start inducing me and I didnt have him till the thursday so kind of know why she was so frustrated. Oh well reminders of what its like if nothing else lol Sorry for long post

supersonic sticky baby dust for all **

Hi stace
The nausea is the same as yesterday - subsided about half 11.
DH & I have defrosted - more for the fact that he was so worried when I was throwing up last night. There is another stomach bug going around.
Fingers crossed it went well, he finds out today apparently so every time the phone rings he's in panic mode!

xxx

stac meant to say good news re your blood tests, thats always a weight off your mind. I'm CD 12, the bloods were to test for thyroid function and anaemia as I'm just so tired, much more so these days.

We've only got one hospital here and the maternity is on the first floor, so chances are when you're going up the lift/stairs you might bump into someone pregnant or wheeling their newborn out towards the carpark! Ho hum. Can't be helped. The cons I see is the one I saw in Maternity who had to give me the bad news, so i feel some sort of obligation to give him a happy ending (for us)!

Fairy - you'll have to get a handbag bottle alcohol gel to take around with you stop you catching all these nasty germs. We've got norwalk going round here at the mo. not nice!

babydust xxx

Have avoided the tv programmes, just can't really face them at the best of times.

fairy it is a nightmare at the moment with all the bugs going around isnt it? hopefully its not a bug

jojo what is norwalk? Glad they have done your tests for you, an underactive thyroid can make it harder to conceive especially if it isnt managed. I wouldnt normally watch them but thought I should remind myself what its like, to be honest I dont think you ever really forgot, hope Im not being insensative to anyone on here. I can understand why you chose to stay with the same cons he obviosly knows you well and is providing lots of help and support to you both.

stac norwalk virus - winter bug which causes vomiting and diarrhoea, seems to always go round our hospital and if we're unlucky then the old peoples homes, schools etc.

Re the cons - to be honest you get who your given! There are only 4 over here, one was my consultant for my last pregnancy and was on call the day we found out our baby had died and he induced me, the other did the scan earlier and is who I see now, the one I saw privately also works at our hospital but tends to do things other than the assisted repro unit e.g hysteroscopies etc. There is another cons who I haven't met yet. And thats it for over here! Luckily they are all very nice and competent. WHEN i get pregnant I'll probably see the one I saw privately as my main cons, as he likes to keep a close eye on all the problem/extra care cases.

xxx

Hi guys -

Not looking good here & thinking i was right with the bug! Had some brown gunk 20 mins ago when I went to the loo. i could be really positive & say that it's old blood but I know my body & it aint to be. The clomid hasn't worked! maybe I needed a higher dose & more monitoring. looks like we're def on the road to IVF!

Thanks for keeping the hopes alive!!!!

xxx

Extra sticky baby dust needed!

Oh fairy I'm sorry, big ((((())))) for you
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