LT TTC & taking Clomid/Metformin #3

[BumBumG]

Just informed by my doc that she'd like to try Clomid/Met on me.

I am borderline PCOS but not actually, my testosterone and has always been very high but my other levels are just below typical PCOS. I've always had pretty regular periods. In fact, our first baby was suuuper easy--we got pregnant first month we tried (and I was almost 38). This time we've tried for about 8 months, and as I've just turned 41 and my hormones are borderline challenging, she's suggested we give this a go.

We're super lucky to have our DD, and if this doesn't work we won't be doing IVF or anything any more "invasive" than trying these pills. I am however worried about the mood swings and how "invasive" even that will be on my relationship. Reading this helped me. I am not scared, just know that my hormones already tend me to some trouble about a week before my period anyhow. I will have to talk to him and ask him to help me through this.

[Keli]

Morning Ladies,

Pumpgirl, glad the info could help. Totally agree with not letting TTC run your life, I found this very hard however, good on you. GL for your BT today, any luck with the Lysine?

Bec, ooooooh nauseous hey? That is always a good sign, have you had it in the past when you’ve tested positive?

Porsche, any sign of AF yet? Cant wait for you to get started with IVF.

Miss Kris, GL with your O BT results, fingers crossed it will be your first of 2 positives this month, IYKWIM. Oh that is fantastic news about your cousin, congratulations to her and her DH. They say that having a bub can clear things up, fingers crossed hey!

Rhi, how’s everything going with you hun? When does IVF start?

BumBumG, welcome to this wonderful forum. I hope your stay is short and sweet.

AFM: I firstly just wanted to say….I am hooked on this thread. I can’t stop reading it and putting my 2 cents worth in, I truly hope that I am not offending anyone by doing this. I truly do understand the journey you are all travelling as TTC was a very long journey for us too. I just can’t wait for you all to get that long awaited BFP which I know you will all get. If I am upsetting anyone by continuing to post, please let me know and I will not be offended in the slightest. I try not to give too regular updates on myself, I just update when asked. Please do not feel that any of you have to ask about how I am going though, I have another forum to talk about myself, lol, but am also happy to answer any questions you may have. I just like to hang around and help wherever possible, support where needed and just be another listening ear. Please let me know if this makes anyone uncomfortable and I will stop immediately.

[Porsche]

Hi Ladies

BumBumG - Welcome. I hope your stay is short and sweet. I think Bec is on Clomid and Metformin. I'm just on metformin and synarel atm because of IVF.

Keli - I don't mind you posting in here. All advise is welcome. And I like to hear little up dates from you, Mez Moz and Tammara. Yes finally AF arrived. Late yesterday actually but because it was after mid day I don't count that as CD1. So today is CD1. Anyhow I start my injections on Sunday. I'm excited, anxious, nervous, impatient and all of the above hehe. excited is winning the race so far. I'm going to try and just go with the flow because I know it's just a "practice" run so to speak.
It's going to be difficult to do becaue I've waited so long to start and you do kind of pin your hopes on it working first time but I have to be realistic as well.

[Keli]

Oh Porsche, that is SOOOOOOOO exciting. It must be awful being in two minds, trying not to get your hopes up cos as you say it is a practice round however it often works first round. Either way your little bub is just around the corner. GL hun and please keep us posted on how it is going, I want to know when you’re egg collecting, implanting, etc etc, so long as you don’t mind sharing. Hope all the jabbing and stabbing isn’t too painful. Everything crossed for you hun. Thanks for the feedback too.

[Porsche]

Oh Porsche, that is SOOOOOOOO exciting. It must be awful being in two minds, trying not to get your hopes up cos as you say it is a practice round however it often works first round. Either way your little bub is just around the corner. GL hun and please keep us posted on how it is going, I want to know when you’re egg collecting, implanting, etc etc, so long as you don’t mind sharing. Hope all the jabbing and stabbing isn’t too painful. Everything crossed for you hun. Thanks for the feedback too.

I will def keep you in the loop. I do read this thread all the time but I mostly hang out in the LT TTC M/C thread lol I hope the jabbing isn't too painful as well haha. I have no choice though I have to do it haha.

[miss kris]

Keli - I love hearing from you! So don't feel bad about posting here still, plus its always good to use you as an example of see it will happen to us, iykwim?!

BumBumG - Welcome!! Hope your stay is short!!

Porshe - GL with the first round! Hopefully things work for you!!

Well, this morning it got the better of me...i tested...it was a BFN which i was totally expecting, i actually poas and then this voice in my head goes "kristina you idiot you know its going to be negative!! its too early! try again in a couple of days" lol so i went to bed without even looking at the test. When i came back for a shower i had a quick peek then binned it... but surprisingly, it didn't upset me too much cos i know it was way too early! lol FX that its a positive on thursday morning! lol

Also, does anyone here chart? I just noticed that yesterday and day before i was having really bad cramps, and then this morning i had a temp drop from 36.8 which it has been the last few days to 36.6. Its still above the cover line, and as i am techincally 10DPO i wonder if its an implantation dip? WTYT?

[RhiChiChi]

Just informed by my doc that she'd like to try Clomid/Met on me.

I am borderline PCOS but not actually, my testosterone and has always been very high but my other levels are just below typical PCOS. I've always had pretty regular periods. In fact, our first baby was suuuper easy--we got pregnant first month we tried (and I was almost 38). This time we've tried for about 8 months, and as I've just turned 41 and my hormones are borderline challenging, she's suggested we give this a go.

We're super lucky to have our DD, and if this doesn't work we won't be doing IVF or anything any more "invasive" than trying these pills. I am however worried about the mood swings and how "invasive" even that will be on my relationship. Reading this helped me. I am not scared, just know that my hormones already tend me to some trouble about a week before my period anyhow. I will have to talk to him and ask him to help me through this.

Welcome! I hope that you get super speedy results on Clomid & Met. You will get tons of info & support, which you will need when starting Clomid - as you would have read some of the side effects are shocking. Just post away & we'll be here to get you through

Morning Ladies,

Pumpgirl, glad the info could help. Totally agree with not letting TTC run your life, I found this very hard however, good on you. GL for your BT today, any luck with the Lysine?

Bec, ooooooh nauseous hey? That is always a good sign, have you had it in the past when you’ve tested positive?

Porsche, any sign of AF yet? Cant wait for you to get started with IVF.

Miss Kris, GL with your O BT results, fingers crossed it will be your first of 2 positives this month, IYKWIM. Oh that is fantastic news about your cousin, congratulations to her and her DH. They say that having a bub can clear things up, fingers crossed hey!

Rhi, how’s everything going with you hun? When does IVF start?

BumBumG, welcome to this wonderful forum. I hope your stay is short and sweet.

AFM: I firstly just wanted to say….I am hooked on this thread. I can’t stop reading it and putting my 2 cents worth in, I truly hope that I am not offending anyone by doing this. I truly do understand the journey you are all travelling as TTC was a very long journey for us too. I just can’t wait for you all to get that long awaited BFP which I know you will all get. If I am upsetting anyone by continuing to post, please let me know and I will not be offended in the slightest. I try not to give too regular updates on myself, I just update when asked. Please do not feel that any of you have to ask about how I am going though, I have another forum to talk about myself, lol, but am also happy to answer any questions you may have. I just like to hang around and help wherever possible, support where needed and just be another listening ear.
Please let me know if this makes anyone uncomfortable and I will stop immediately.

Nah, I love the 'graduates' hanging around. We have all been through so much together

Keli - I love hearing from you! So don't feel bad about posting here still, plus its always good to use you as an example of see it will happen to us, iykwim?!

BumBumG - Welcome!! Hope your stay is short!!

Porshe - GL with the first round! Hopefully things work for you!!

Well, this morning it got the better of me...i tested...it was a BFN which i was totally expecting, i actually poas and then this voice in my head goes "kristina you idiot you know its going to be negative!! its too early! try again in a couple of days" lol so i went to bed without even looking at the test. When i came back for a shower i had a quick peek then binned it... but surprisingly, it didn't upset me too much cos i know it was way too early! lol FX that its a positive on thursday morning! lol

Also, does anyone here chart? I just noticed that yesterday and day before i was having really bad cramps, and then this morning i had a temp drop from 36.8 which it has been the last few days to 36.6. Its still above the cover line, and as i am techincally 10DPO i wonder if its an implantation dip? WTYT?

Funny how you just know that a test will be negative..... GL for the next time when you test - FX

I used to chart & it did my head in - my temps never showed a definate rise high enough to confirm O.... It could be an implantation dip, but it will be easier to tell when comparing over the next couple of days.


AFM - Well I have been avoiding this b/c I know alot of you have been having a rough tot but I am UTD... I actually took a pg test Sunday arvo and a feint second line come up.

This was the chain of events:

DH: Hands me the pg test which has three tests in it - he knows I couldn't possibly only use one!

Me: POAS....

DH: 2 seconds later - 'What's the verdict?'

Me: 'It's not three minutes yet, so we have to wait a bit more' (checking the test in the meantime my heatbeat raises a little when I see a very feint line in the test window but tell myself it is probably an evap line like last time.

Me: Keep cleaning the bathroom then go check the time & it's been just over three minutes....

Me: Yell to DH ' Well there are two lines....' then go back to cleaning the shower

DH: "What?!' 'Geez that was a casual announcement'

Me: 'Yeah, well when you have been through what we have (4 m/c & 21 mths of ttc # 2) it's hard to get excited'

DH: 'Well I am really excited! When is your due date?'

Me: (calculating in my head) 'Sometime in March'...... hop on internet to confirm dates... 'Looks like approx. 22nd/23rd March & it will be an Aries baby. Looks up if mine & DH star sign is compatible - which it is not ;P

So, apart from you guys we have told nobody, not even our parents or sibilings. I am disbelief, shock even and keep looking at the test incase the line disappears. I am also terrified of having another m/c, but DH is being extremely optimistic and his positivity is somewhat additive. I have not even cancelled our FS appt for the 28th July nor made an appt with the OBS. I would usually ring up & get a referral from the Dr's straight away but that's another thing I haven't done. I have no PS - am feeling very well apart from some on & off cramping which I had with DD.

I hope that my post has not upset you, I was trying to hold off for as long as possible but knew that it would be too difficult as I am on 'CD 36'.

I hope that I can hang around at least until our first u/s which will be around 7 weeks.
The other things that is a bit eerie is I was thinking about what the psychic said to me & she kept quoting the pantene ad ' it won't happen over night but it will happen' All along I was thinking she meant doing IUI (equivalent) but then at yoga one of the women said the same quote and I did this double take then laughed it off..... now I am thinking maybe that was my queue to confirm it?

Thinking of you all & I just want to say thank-you so much for being such good friends. I really couldn't have gotten through this without all of you.

[tammara]

Good luck with the needles. The only advice i can give you is to take it slow the first time and even though my dr said to change sides with every needle i found it didnt hurt on my left side but it did on my right side so i stuck with the left - just bruised more but no pain. Im sure you will perfectly fine though. fingers crossed for you xxoo

[redgum]

Jules - CONGRATULATIONS...!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME. I am so happy for you hun. I think that everyone will be happy to hear one of us has made it across to the other side no matter what we are individually going through at that moment - so sad you had to keep it in for four long days (how cute is your story - nearly brought me to tears)!!!! It really is lovely news and I hope that this one sticks and you have a safe and wonderful PG xxxx PS does that mean you get to cancel your apt with Monashbabies??

Bumbumg - Welcome to the forum, like the other girls, I hope your stay here is short and you are UTD quickly. I am fairly new to this forum too, but have found it to be most helpful and a great way to see what others are going through and share your frustration and burden. Everyone is so friendly and supportive and I am sure you will find it as helpful as I have.

Keli - Definitely love your input and would like to hear how your going too. You are very knowledgeable in this area so your contribution is extremely valuable in my eyes :-)

Porsche - So is this your first round of IVF? If so how are you feeling about everything? Good luck hun!!

Big hello's to everyone else!

[Ahurani]

I knew you were pg Rhi

[miss kris]

just quickly popped in to say CONGRATULATIONS Rhi!!

[Keli]

ARRRRRRRRRR JULES I am SOOOOOOO EXCITED for you! Wow that is incredible, 3 BFP's in 2 weeks, I knew something was on the horizon here. LOVE the story of how it unravelled too hun. So are you about 4weeks then? Wow so exciting I can’t stop smiling. EVERYTHING is crossed that this is your sticky one you've been waiting for. So was this naturally or via IUI? Sorry I lost track here a little.

Massive congrates to you and DH honey, please keep up posted on everything. I am wishing you and long, healthy and happy pregnancy!

Xxoo

[becnxavi]

Jules- I thought you'd been a little quiet! My total and heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS! I know exactly how you feel about letting people know. I reckon this is your time, your earth bound baby. It's time for you, I think. Sticky vibes for you and a huge congratulatory hug!! We'd love to stay in the loop. As you told Keli, we like to hear from the "graduates"! It's funny, I always thought I'd be Belly Buddies with you...I don;t kow why! It might happen...

to everyone else!
Bec

[tammara]

Oh oh ohhhhhhhhhh i cant beleive i didnt read your post before i replied to porsche. Im so happy for you rhi and i will keep everything crossed so hard for you and hubby. Maybe its my hormones or im just a big softy but i did have a little happy cry for you i cant wait for more bfp for you lovely ladies, good luck to you all xxoo

[RhiChiChi]

Hi all,

I am overwhelmed from all of your comments & have tears streaming down my face. I can't write how I am feeling without blubbering but am so glad to have joined this thread with all of you lovely ladies. I hope that you all can join us grads - now that would really make my day

Pumpgirl - Yeah, will probably cancel that appt with monashbabies but I am too scared to! I will call them tomorrow to discuss & see what they say. I think I will cancel it to remain in a positive frame of mind plus I didn't have to wait that long to book in & my referral is still current if we have to go down that path.

Keli - Not sure exactly b/c I don't know when I O but based on my LMP I am pretty much 4 weeks, so early days. This was a natural conceive - must have been the lap that flushed out my tubes or something plus probably helped that i have lost weight & took Clomid the months prior.

Ahurani - I was trying hard not to give too much away plus we have NEVER told anyone this early. The earliest was 8 weeks & that was strictly family.

Kris - Thanks hon. Will be thinking of you over the next few days & crossing my fingers, toes everything for you.

Tammara - No worries, my post was a little long & I was going to post seperately then decided against it - thanks for the congratulations

Bec - I have everything crossed for you & would love you to be belly buddies with me. I am sending you tons of baby vibes. Like I said never say never!

I am not going to announce on the main thread. There is a girl in my mums group that posts on this site - I don't think she is aware we are on the same site but my user name could be a little bit of a giveaway, so I'll wait til I am more further along and probably have told family & then close friends.

[Porsche]

Morning Ladies

OMG RhiChiChi! Massive congratulations. I wish you a huge happy and healthy pregnancy and I sincerely hope it is uneventful and you suffer terrible morning sickness IYKWIM? I'm sure this will be the sticky one you've so desperately waited for. You so deserve this!

It's you and me now Bec! We HAVE to GET OFF this merrigo round. It has to be our turn next yeah???

Tammara thanks for the tip. LOL DH thinks it's no big deal haha.

Pumpgirl -Yes this is my first IVF. I'm excited but also dissapointed we couldn't do it naturally but very very greatful to have the option to do IVF.

[lilminion]

Rhi wow a big congratulations to you both n having an uneventful pg and you have a little bundle of joy in you arms in 8 months time. It is grreat to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel of the TTC journey.

Sorry for a short one but doing this before work so I can get all the tears out of my system. I was sooo positive this month that I would be posting a BFP, but it wasn't to be . Off to the FS tomorrow for our 6 wk appointment and to discuss the FSH injections I will be having this cycle.

Sorry for the short one, babydust to everyone and again congrats Rhi.

[becnxavi]

I know Porsche! It's gotta be our time soon!
sorry, no persies, I'll come back after work,
Bec