LT TTC and Assisted Conception Apr-May 2012

[super_lost_mumma_of_one]

Hi everyone !

I'm a n00bie around here - long term member - non frequent poster. I've just copied and pasted my intro from the other non active thread (LTTTC Clomid/Metformin)into here and hope you don't mind.

And I am hoping I am posting in the right place

I'm struggling atm on my first cycle of Clomid and full of questions so will post my intro now and come back later with a few more q's

Hi!

I am Vicki - 27- mumma to a little man who is turning 4 on Sunday.

I have been on Metformin on and off for 5 years, when I was first prescribed I lost 10 kg in about 10 weeks and was very ill - and actually turned out I was pregnant Started back on Metformin about 12 mnths ago = only taking 500mg of the prescribed 1500mg I was suppose to take. I am slowly building up and I think I'm at about 750-1000mg atm.

I have long term PCOS and Insulin Resistance. I started on Provera in Dec after having LLETZ done in early Nov - was unknowingly 6-8wk UTD at the time - suffered a m/c on the 2/12/11.

Started Clomid this cycle - on 50mg taking from days 4-8 inc. Am currently on cd12. Have to go for BT on cd21.

I've lost 8 kg since the middle of Jan (not that you can notice it IMO) and hoping this will help get things into working order.

I started charting using FF this cycle (with backup info on iPeriod).

I don't understand the concept of the whole mucus thing *excuse the TMI coming up* ??

How do you measure it??
How can you tell the difference btw what is mucous and whats residual left over sperm coming out (sorry I had to ask as I have no idea)
My cycles since starting provera are usually 30-31 days...
When should I start using OPK's?
When does the TTW start??

TIA