Come on Clomid! Thread 2019 v3

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@rinoa IVF would be the next step but private because I have a little one already so it would be a bit of saving first

Sorry @Goingbacktokansascity! That's rubbish, what cycle of clomid are you on?x

@AmyMaria2 cycle 2! I didn’t ovulate before on the 5 so I knew it was a long shot but 7.5 gave me OHSS

@Goingbacktokansascity at least you know now. Get saving for the ivf, it will give you a bit of time to mentally prepare and do the research etc. Presumably some of them offer loan agreements so it doesn't have to all be in one big upfront lump sum? Really crap that you have to do it though

Me and DH have agreed that if I'm not pregnant by February we're going to get the ivf ball rolling. We also have a dc so will private. It's all quite overwhelming isn't it!

Ugh I’m so frustrated, still BFN (but only 11dpo so should know better).

I’ve had period pains several times today, but also keep getting waves of warmth down below, which I keep thinking could be a sign.

I had period pains when I got my BFP with DD, so I know it’s not reliable either way.

God this TWW is dragging 🤦‍♀️.

feeling ridiculously as DH has just told me another good friend is now TTC and I, rather irrationally I know, am already jealous as I just feel there’ll be another pregnancy announcement imminently (irrationally as we all know it’s not straight forward TTC and anything could happen)! How am I jealous of someone who isn’t even pregnant yet?!

@doomkittycleo sorry to hear about the 2 week wait dragging, it’s symptom spotting which is the worst. I know I haven’t ovulated but forgot briefly yesterday and when I opened my app thought when I could test 😭

@DobbieFreeElf not ridiculous at all. My friends are all talking about trying for number 2, they both got pregnant first month of trying with number 1 and I’m so stupidly jealous.

Well out, started spotting this afternoon. Test this morning was BFN and I’m 13dpo.

That means I’m definitely starting IVF tomorrow.

At least I know now. Wish me luck!

@doomkittycleo good luck! you're on the right path now - fingers crossed for you!

I'm having a really crappy day mental health wise today. I keep worrying all the time about different outcomes of Clomid/ pregnancy with PCOS and knowing that getting pregnant is just the first hurdle. I know you guys will feel the same worries so just wanted to vent!!

@doomkittycleo wishing you so much luck with the IVF, at least you're onto the next step straight away.

@LaurenN23 I know what you mean! I haven't got any children and I've never had a bfp in my life so I always worry I will just be way to happy & excited when it does happen. Have to try and remember it's the first hurdle, I'm testing tomorrow so fingers crossed! X

@AmyMaria2 wishing you all the luck! ❤️ let us know how you get on

Hi everyone! So my first 50mg Clomid cycle didn't make me ovulate, my progesterone level on day 21 was an eye watering 1 !!My doctor has suggested I wait for AF to arrive to start the 100mg cycle. I'm a little confused, I have PCOS so don't have regular cycles. I could be waiting months for AF !! the doctor seemed to think clomid could "regulate" my cycle. Surely if my day 21 progesterone was 1 I won't be seeing AF anytime soon?! Has anyone had anything similar ? :( really just want to start the next cycle sooner rather than later :(

@Helena112 heya! So even when I didn’t ovulate on letrozole it shortened my cycle significantly and if it doesn’t then after 60 days and a negative pregnancy test they can give you provera to induce a bleed

@LaurenN23 I understand, I’m feeling really down at the moment too. I feel more pressure this month as it’s my first Clomid cycle and swinging wildly between what-will-be-will-be and we’ll theres no point anyway as DH sperm count is on the low side. I’m also panicking about my relationship with my friend (which is ridiculous as she’s not even pregnant yet) but I know i’ll feel insanely jealous when she is. It even started me thinking maybe we should cut our losses and start the ivf journey right away but we have a plan to try 3 clomid cycles and start in the new year (we’ve also got a huge holiday in December planned so realistically ivf can’t start til after anyway).

Good Luck @doomkittycleo x

Sorry @Helena112 no advice but I’ve found that doing my own research and pestering the consultants has been the only way to move forward!

Sorry you find yourself doing IVF @doomkittycleo, I really hope it works for you. No doubt we'll cross paths on the IVF threads but I'm also happy to chat privately if you want to.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow @AmyMaria2

I'm 7DPO and no symptoms today except for slight twinge on left ovary side and a bit dizzy but not much. Weird re the pain as right one was the one who ovulated 😂 come on 30th September!

@doomkittycleo sorry that you think af is imminent. How are you feeling about the ivf now?

@AmyMaria2 good luck tomorrow.

Would someone please have a go at me about being a greedy cow? I really need a kick up the arse. I've been stuffing myself at any opportunity since July. I'm still in the holiday mindset and my tummy is getting huge. I'm so annoyed at myself as I know a healthy diet is important when ttc but I think I'm so fed up of ttc and believe it won't happen that I'm just comfort eating. It's a vicious circle. I really need you to tell me why I should stop eating so much cake! I'm now in the tww so should be being extra good and moving more.

@seven201 I’m feeling ok about it tbh. It’s just a relief to know we’re definitely doing it now (not sure I’ll feel the same tomorrow when DP is coming at me with a needle 🙈😂).

Just hope it works and that the side effects aren’t too horrendous.

DD turned 2 yesterday and I’m feeling particularly broody as she got a dolls pram as a present and it’s so adorable watching her pushing her “baby” around the house.

Just makes me think how lovely it would be if I had a real baby and she was pushing her doll around next to me 😍.

Also makes me think she’d make an amazing big sister.

(God I really hope this all works).

@Goingbacktokansascity I’m sorry you didn’t ovulate 😫 hoping you can get started with your ivf soon.

@doomkittycleo good luck for tomorrow

@LaurenN23 that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling since Friday. I feel terrible that I can’t get excited, just too aware how fragile pregnancy makes you.

@Rinoa don’t be disheartened, I still don’t have any symptoms but my tests are getting darker.

@AmyMaria2 praying you get your positive tomorrow, how many dpo will you be?

@seven201 STEP AWAY FROM THE FRIDGE 😂😂

@Marmite83 how are you doing?

I’m exactly 4 weeks today and since finding out on Friday I feel like it’s been about 4 years! All going well, my due date will be DP 34th birthday ❤️

@doomkittycleo I know what you mean! My dd is 3 1/4 (wanted a 2 year gap!) and although she's quite a Tom boy she is utterly baby and doll mad. Anytime she sees one she runs over and starts patting them and making little cooing noises. Breaks my heart! She's got a severe speech and language disorder (recently diagnosed) so hasn't started telling me verbally how much she wants a sibling, which is one small blessing.

It's really great (this is not the right word for it!) that the ivf is actually imminent now. It will hopefully feel like some kind of progress for you both.

@Jemstar33 that's really nowhere near harsh enough

I think it's a natural was to feel after ttc for so long, a miscarriage and a new pregnany. You just want to wish the 9 months to be over! Fingers and toes crossed for you. Statistics for pregnancy after mc are on your side.

@DobbieFreeElf it's things like this that make me realise I'm not alone!! My best friend is 27 weeks pregnant and I've had to mute her on all social media because the second I see a post of her bump I am written off for 2 days. I can't stand it!! I feel so cold and bitter some days 😞 this journey is so lonely and scary.

@Jemstar33 I really feel for you, just remember you are doing absolutely everything you can and if it's meant to be it will be - and I'm sure it will! ❤️

@LaurenN23 definitely not alone! I tried (and failed) explaining this to DH who just does not understand. And if I can’t talk to him about it and I obviously can’t talk to her about it, then I feel really alone! Until I started crying to you lot!!

@seven201 obviously I have no idea of your size but for me, the possibility of ivf made me make sure I lost weight as I was petrified they wouldn’t let me have it at the clinic I want to use if my bmi was too high (it was probably not near the threshold but it did kick start the process) so I started working out, I’ve found a really good class in town which I do a couple of times a week and I’ve joined a netball team who i’ll be training with once a week and playing in a match every week too! Im so much happier now I’m exercising more, I’m looking better, feeling better, getting complimented and I get out of the house for a few hours a week to just be me!

@seven201 That’s the best I can do I’m afraid, I need someone to give me a talking to about my diet tbh. I crave chocolate all day every day!

You’ll get there. You hear of so many people going to start ivf and finding out their pregnant. I hope that happens for you, you’ll hopefully have some downtime over Christmas too to get busy!

@DobbieFreeElf @LaurenN23 I felt exactly the same as you guys for a while, honestly the jealousy had me thinking horrible thoughts.
But I had to face it, especially with my friends.
Nobody has the perfect easy life, as much as they like to flaunt on social media. And a baby, no matter how longed for, makes life harder sometimes too. Try to be grateful for the people and things going well and enjoy your life now otherwise it’ll consume every part of you.

Oh and I don’t feel so wobbly so I’m more happy to BD when needed!