Hey Sassba

Sorry to hear about your TTC trials...I know them well!!!

We tried for 3 years until I got my first BFP ever...and that was on my first cycle of clomid.

I ovulate...but I think my main problem was that my hormone levels were just a little low to sustain a pregnancy...the clomid acted like a "turbo" hormonal boost for me (it tricks your body into making more oestrogen) and I finally conceived...

I took clomid on cycle days 9-13...though I think most people take them for day 2-7...the only reason I took them then was that my Dr. review appointment was on day 8 and I wanted to start as soon as possible...(we had already had 2 months of testing!)

Prior to starting clomid, my fertility specialist ran a whole lot of tests...blood tests, ultrasounds, HSG (when they put dye through your fallopian tubes). My DH had a sperm test...every thing came back totally normally, except my hormone levels were a little low (but not significantly)...after 2 months of tests, I started clomid...and thankfully only needed 1 cycle...I also have fibroids, but was told they shouldn't be in the way of my fertility...

The other thing I started was charting through Fertility Friend...I think that made a huge difference. Oh...we also used preseed...which is a sperm friendly lubricant...I ordered that from Lullaby Conceptions (online)...

When you see your doctor, he may want to do some tests first, prior to starting you on clomid...he'll probably want to check whether you are O-ing...and what your hormone levels are like through your cycle...he may want you to have some ultrasound scans just to check your 'internal structures'...

My only piece of advice is to go in there proactive and prepared...we waited too long and listened to too many Gyn's saying "just wait a bit longer"...and I wish I had been more proactive in seeking out solutions...I know I was frustrated with our final Fertility Specialist (who's now my Obstetrician!) as he wanted to do all these tests first....but I'm really glad he did...

Oh...and I didn't really have any side effects on the clomid...which was good...

Wishing you all the very very best...