LT TTC & taking Clomid/Metformin #5

[ShanShan]

Hi all
Yes I am still alive, just been super busy.
Won't even attempt persies as it has been so long but I must say that I love all the baby names and Porsche Hudson is a cool name. I taught a Hudson and he was the most gorgeous little boy. I am sure Bec will agree with me that it is really hard to find names that you like when you are a teacher because some children can put you off a name for life, lol. DH has chosen our names and there is no budging him on the girl's name as he has that picked out from before we started dating, I may have more luck with the boys name but as I like the ones he has picked there probably won't be an issue.
He has Kadence Grace (Kady) for a girl, still not sure how we will spell it, and Cooper for a boy (although I like Carter too).
Well I am CD 30 and had a temp drop this morning so hopefully it will jump up (and stay there) tomorrow. Haven't had any other symptos though this month so will have to wait and see. Not very positive atm about anything happening this month.
Will try very hard to get on here more regularly.
Shan

[wannababymumma]

Hi All,

Shan - Lots of the girls say that their month was the month that they thought they were out, so maybe it is your month after all?

Welcome to the thread Rai!

AFM - AF kind of arrived on Thursday evening, but it has been the most pitiful excuse for an AF I have ever had. I have not had more than a bit of spotting really, so I have no idea what is going on!? Has anyone else had rediculously light periods on Clomid?? Still BFN's on the tests, so I am beginning to think that I didn't ovulate at all this cycle?!? Help someone!

[becnxavi]

Mel- my AF was light on Clomid the longer I took it.

Shan- Welcome Back! Hope it's a BFP from you this month. What are your cycles normally? I like Kadence, but I must admit (although I liked the name originally) it's now off my list because of a student I taught! I love Carter too!

Tess- they sound like really good sized follies! What did your dr make of it?

Rai- I'm assuming you're ovulating on clomid or they wouldn't let you stay on it? There are other options before IUI. I'm doing injectable FHS shots since I was on clomid for 12 months. It basically the same but the keep a closer eye on follies. Might be worth considering?

Hi Jules! How's it all going with you? How bad was the rain on Friday?! I totally know what you mean about entertaining little ones on a day like that. DS stood at the glass doors asking whether he could go outside at least 5 times. Poor things!

Keli- 31 weeks?! Of my lord, I can't believe it's been that long! How are you feeling?

Pumpgirl- You must be so relieved now you are into the teen weeks! I remember I relaxed considerably. I can recommend Xavier, my DS is a beautiful child, the only thing I find annoying is that people still call him Exavier instead of Zavier! Even some of my extended family still do it. There is only so many times you can pronounce it carefully in their hearing...but still it's a great name!

Liz-Hope you're doing ok!

N2L- you must be TWWing? How are you going with it? ANy signs yet?

Porsche- 12 weeks this week? WOO HOO!!!! HOw are you?
AFM: CD10 I think, and I've had quite a bit of o pain and increased CM. I don't have my follie scan till Friday, so I guess we'll just get at it just in case IYKWIM! It would be lovely if I could actually o on time for a change, not to mention I'm a bit over the whole jabbing thing! Does it make anyone else dizzy? At least it doesn't hurt I suppose!
WAITING FOR SOME BFP's in here guys! I reckon there will be a few this month!

Better get dinner ready, I've gotta get to volleyball. Bye!
Bec

[RhiChiChi]

Hey all,

Shan - welcome back Love the name Kadence I know a Cooper and he is a little painful, so I am turned off by that name.....

Mel - I haven't been on Clomid for a long period of time but I would say that my period was definately shorter.

Bec - The rain was shocking! Where has our lovely spring weather gone?! In relation to the jabbing - I will probably start IUI next week if AF shows up on time (I did a POAS & it was neg...) and I am concerned that b/c I have a jelly belly that I won't jab in the right place! I remember the clinic nurse going through it with me but it all seems like a blur now! lol Will have to get her to go through it quickly with me again I am on CD 26 (I think!) & AF is due Wednesday but I am guessing she'll be late - she has been the last few cycles :S

Hope everyone else is well. x

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Mel- My AF is light and short on clomid as well

Bec- Yes i'm ovulating on clomid and doing pregnyl shots as well but i do
ovulate on my own. Thanks for the advice on the injectable FHS shots
i have rang my FS so i will let you know what she thinks.


AFM: I'm CD 15 and not holding out much hope this month. My DS2 just had his adnoids and tonsils out which has been very painful so sleeping with us.

Take care all and baby dust to everyone
Rai

[Porsche]

Hi Ladies

Rhichichi - I hope AF isn't late for you. I waitied over a week for her to arrive when we were doing IVF. Longest week of my life. Nothing worse when you have a plan and the which decides to be late. Good luck for your IUI.

Shan shan - welcome back wondered where you had gotten to.

Bec - That sounds very promising. FX your one of the BFP! 12 weeks today so over the milestone mark but still hanging out till our scan next week.

Wannababymumma - My AF were always heavy on clomid. I'd have 2 heavy days and then the 3rd would be super heavy and then taper away. it's not implant bleeding by chance?

[wannababymumma]

Hi Everyone,

Bec - sounds like you should be BDing!! FX'd for you, I hope it's your month! x

Rai - Sorry that your son is sick. Maybe you can sneak in some quick BDing in the shower, or in the mornings??

Porsche - If you can make it implantation bleeding somehow, then you would be my best friend forever!! (I sound like I'm in pre-school - "I'll be your best friend" hahaha). I didn't know what to do, so given that the HPT was a BFN, I started my next round of Clomid. Now knowing my luck, I will be pregnant and the baby will come out with an extra foot or something stupid!

Thanks Bec, Rai, Porsche, Rhi for your thoughts on my "AF" or in this case "Aunt No Show"...
That was only the end of my second cycle, so I don't think I could have gone from a full on period from hell last month to literally nothing this month? Did you see a change that quickly Bec? It's not even that it's shorter, if it was just shorter I would been fine and celebrating, because I when I was regular years ago they were shorter than recently, and I hate it when it drags on. But this just doesn't make sense. Last month was horrific and crazy heavy and seemed to last forever, but this time I haven't even had any actual red blood. Just pinkish occasionally when I wiped and then a little bit of brown. I literally didn't need to wear a pad at all (but I did half expecting a flood to start but it never came). Started noticing a tiny bit of pink on Friday when I wiped and by Monday, nothing, not a single sign! The other thing that I thought was strange, was the whole time (and still now) I feel like I have my period (some cramping and sore lower back), nothing extreme, but that is why I was so sure that it was AF, as it feels like AF!! What is my body doing to me!! *Pulls hair out*

[nothing2lose]

Hi everyone

Just poking my head in to say hello.

WBM - you never know....you still may be in with a chance. Have you rang your fs? My advice is to phone and/or go in and have a chat with him/her. If you cant get an appointment, perhaps visit your gp and have a blood test. That way, at least, you will know for sure if you are pregnant or not. I think it's typical of our pcos/endometriosis/adenyomyosis/etc/etc-ridden bodies that things never go as we expect. Nothing is "normal" for us. There is no "normal". So we just have to go with the flo (or no flow, or heavy flow...whatever the case may be lol ) It's a pain in the arse though...Keep your chin up and try not to let it drive you to distraction!!!!

Rai - welcome to the thread. I am sure you will find everyone very helpful and welcoming just as I have.

Shan Shan - nice to hear from you

Rhi - as a fellow jelly-bellied woman, I like to think of it as having more to jab Good luck with it sweetie

Bec - nice to hear your body seems to be doing what you want for once! I hope the scan on Friday goes well!

Hi to everyone else...I will do more persies soon...I just need to go back and read over what people have written!

RE: discussing baby names. I read somewhere once, years ago, that no matter what name you choose, for whatever gender, if you tell people about it, there is ALWAYS someone who had a dog with the same name while they were growing up. lol ...It's a theory I live by LOL So you'll never get a baby name out of me!

AFM - CD22. I think I am about 5 days past ovulation. I am feeling a little achy in my back. Probably all in my mind...I have decided not to take notice of any signs ....except the positive one on the HPT (IF and when that ever happens!)

ANyhoo...off for now

Take care all

n2l x

[Hope!]

RE: discussing baby names. I read somewhere once, years ago, that no matter what name you choose, for whatever gender, if you tell people about it, there is ALWAYS someone who had a dog with the same name while they were growing up. lol ...It's a theory I live by LOL So you'll never get a baby name out of me!

n2l x

That is so funny because the main girls name that we have picked, DH actually had a dog with that name. He totally loved that dog. She was a working dog so she became his companion for some time. She died 5 years ago. Sadly she was attacked by another dog. He was the one that decided that he wanted to use the name for a girl when/if we have one, way back before we were even married. It took me ages to get my head around it because it was a dog's name but I actually really love the name now.

A BIG hello to everyone else in here. Sending you all loads of baby dust!!! I come in here often to read up but am slack on the posting - sorry.

[RhiChiChi]

Hey all,

Just popping in to say Hi! to everyone.

CD28 for me & by bbies have just stopped being sore & the cramping begins, so AF should be here soon - hopefully very soon Porsche I am hoping it is not on Friday b/c then I will be doing a mad dash to get meds... I might call them to discuss

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Just a quick question. My FS got back to me and said she would not give me the FHS injectables she said something about only giving them to me if we were doing egg retreival which i'm not. Cause i have been on clomid so long i thought a change might help something. What are your thoughts? I'm confused. Also is there any thing else i can suggest to the FS. Thanks in advance for advice. Baby dust to all

[Marley&Me]

Hello everyone,

Well today i am starting clomid for the first time. I am currently CD5 (this was the earliest appointment i could get and i have irregular cycles, happened to get AF on sat) but my gyno says it is fine to take clomid days 5-9 instead of 2-6.

How will i know when i am ovulating? i can't use OPK's (they are always positive), i don't get EWCM, and i don't temp.....yet.

Does clomid regulate your cycles? If so, is it straight away?

Just wondering what i should be prepared for, any help would be great

[nothing2lose]

Hi Rai,

My understanding is the next thing after clomid is IUI or IVF. Most doctors wont prescribe clomid for longer than 12 months but I guess given that you have had the break, it might not be a problem. If I were you I would ask to have a review session with your FS and work out a short/medium/long term plan that you are both happy with. Given that you have been on clomid for so many cycles, it might be time to go the next step....

Good luck

n2l

[nothing2lose]

Hi Tasha

Welcome to the thread! I am currently on my third round of clomid (100mg). I have ovulated each time (YAY!) My FS gives me an internal ultrasound around CD16 to measure the follicles and the uterine lining. You should have one or two follicles and they need to be a good size (16-23mm). The uterine lining needs to be over 9mm. Then you will be given a trigger shot (something like Ovidrel) either there in the office, or to take home. This will cause you to ovulate 12-40 hours after the injection. You need to BD for three nights from the time of your trigger (including that night). I know some girls in here then have a blood test to confirm they have ovulated. My FS doesnt do that. But I know I have ovulated because I get pain. Your CM will be drier than normal on clomid so you may need a sperm friendly lubricant such as preseed. (make sure it is fertility friendly lube as most isnt!).
Clomid has regulated my cycles. And it did it straight away! I was VERY irregular before and I never ovulated.
Another thing, the best time to take clomid is night time. It lessens the impact of side effects. Although, my side effects went away after the first clomid cycle.

Anyhoo, hope this all helps!

Good luck to you

n2l

[lilminion]

Wow, lots of action on here lately.

Tasha welcome to this wonderful thread. Clomid is supposed to help your eggs and help you to ovulate. Just with the length of your cycle, from being on this thread for quite a while, and from what everyone says, nothing is normal with cycle length and not every cycle can be the same. Also it could take a few cycles to regulate AF it just depends on what doasge you will need to have. Just a little question what dosage has your FS put you on?? Hope I haven't confused you and best of luck with taking the clomid hopefully you dodn't get too many side effects.

Rai not sure why she said that you would have them for egg retrieval, cause you also have FHS injections for the IUI process. So if you wanted to ask her about doing IUI it is alot less invasive than IVF and alot cheaper, we only pay around $100 per cycle including paying for the meds. I am doing IUI but without being artificially inseminated, we just go home after the trigger shot and DTD (sorry TMI) as DH has got perfect little fellas. Hope this helps you out.

N2L best of luck waiting for the next to fly past and I have my FX'd for you to get your BFP.

WBM that's no good about AF being a pain in the bum. Hopefully it is only implantation spotting. Oh and I'm with the others I reckon you should call your FS or at least get a blood test before you start another cycle.

Porsche yay 12 weeks that is fantastic news, and yay you get to see your little bundle next week, I just know everything will be okay, just keep thinking positive.

Bec, those are all good signs, I get small cramping and bad back pain while on the injections, sort of similar to AF and CM there is lots of (sorry TMI). Also I get a little dizzy and nausia (sorry spelling), but they are some of the SE they said I could get. Oh and we are up to the same stage, I'm a few days ahead though. Best of luck for your scan.

Rhi poo on not getting a BFP, don't worry too much about jabbing in the right place, as long as it is in the lower part of your tummy, you are all good. Just a little hint though if they tell you to do it in your thigh, DON'T you will bruise and it hurts even more and in the belly doesn't really hurt at all.

Shan, there is still hope yet so FX'd for your BFP.

Hello to everyone else, I'm sure I have missed people, but can't see anymore posts to reply to them.

AFM I went to the FS on Tues morning and I have 1 good follie in my left ovary and lots of little ones on my right (silly PCOS), so more jabbing for me and are going back to see him on fri morning again for another scan. It was quite funny we are going down to see my sis on the weekend and are coming back on mon, and I was joking around with her saying that we will prob have to sleep in the shed so they don't here us and it looks like we might have to hehehe. DH is also going with me on fri so we can discuss the next step, as our FS was did mention running some more tests on tues and checking my tubes (not sure what that means??), but hopefully we won't have to worry. Oh and my weight loss, I haven't wieghed myself, but I am doing 30 mins on the treadmill everyday and eating smaller meals and feeling great for it

Baby Dust and Sticky Vibes for everyone. I better go and get ready for netball.

[Marley&Me]

Thanks nothing2lose,

I have just been told to take the clomid this cycle & have BT on day 21, but no appointment this cycle. Then when my second cycle starts i call to make an appointment, have more day 21 BT and then go in to discuss if i have ovulated or not. I am already onto the preseed, buying some next week Hopefully i won't get too many side effects, been stressed out enough lately!

[kristie86]

Hey everyone,

i haven't been on here in a while so i hope everyone is doing great whatever stage of there cycle there on and i am thinking about u all on this journey...

The reason i have been MIA is i had my appointment with SIVF and i think i went in there with very high expectations and thought that we would start something straight away but oh my goodness was i wrong the appointment couldn't have gone way different then i was thinking, now dont get me wrong our fs was really lovely and genuinely wants to help us achieve our goal or having a baby, but her main concern was that i had been bleeding for 5months non stop and the fact that this was not unusual for me as it had been happening since AF started when i was 12... so she immediately sent me to get an ultrasound and the results were definitely not good at all, it still shows that i have pcos but i also have a condition called endometrial hyperplasia and i have been rushed through to have an operation as she is very concerned about pre cancer cells, and to make matters worse i am terrified about going under general anesthetic and then if the results show pre cancer cells we forget about ttc and focus on this issue and i dont know how long the ttc would have to be put on the back burner, so i have had an awfull past few weeks and an awful few more to come as i worry constantly about the operation i am having to get done.... but on the upside we have found the best doctor ever she is absolutely brilliant i can not speak highly enough of her, she has genuine interest and concern and wants to help us, she has a great PA that calls me all the time to let me know whats going on and even the doctor calls and chats to be about certain results and such, so hopefully everything goes well and nothing is found and then we can start straight away with ttc....

[wannababymumma]

Just a quick question girls - when you have your follicle scans, is it a vaginal ultrasound, or normal ultrasound or something else? Just wondering if you don't mind telling me!