LTTTC & Taking Clomid/Metformin ~ July 2008 until 2009

**Frustrated** · April 8th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Ok so day 18 and i feel ok, past couple of days still felt a bit off from the tablets, But today has been the best so far. Although this morning i have been getting really tiny little pains in my lower belly kind of like little needle pains every now and then.Really weird feelin. Kind of likle period pain but not as bad and just every now and then.Maybe from the tablets, im not sure but its the first time...
So hard to know what are from the tablets and what isnt at the moment. Day 21 tst in 3 days although like i said i no i did ovulate so then its just a matter of waiting....
Hope someone has some good new to tell all of us soon...

Hope everyone has a happy and relaxing easter

**BrusselsSprout** · April 8th, 2009, 05:31 PM

Hi everyone,

I tried posting like 5 times yesterday but somethign was not working on the forum so I gave up after a while....I have some news!

I have had a crazy weekend ! So, I went to the doctor on Thursday since my period has not arrived in over 45 days...he was not happy and said he would have to induce my period. I went in for some tests Thursday and he had a look and took blood. He sent me off with instructions on how to induce my period and a handful of prescriptions. He told me not to start anything until I call tomorrow for the results.

I left for the weekend with Hubby so I called Friday afternoon from a restaurant while we were waiting for our food to arrive. He told me some surprising things! The clomid had worked! I ovulated!!! He said that I ovulated very late though, and that he believes that it was the metformin that triggered the ovulation to happen. So I was so happy to know that we had found a system to get me ovulating! He told me to wait 10 days and that if AF had not arrived then I was most likely pregnant! I was so shocked because I believed that it had not worked! Anyway, my husband and I went on with our weekend and did not discuss it again.

All weekend my boobs were sore so I though AF should be arriving soon. I also felt a bit tired and needed a nap one afternoon, totally not my thing...and I remember that on the taxi ride to the airport I got nauseous but I think that was because I took my metformin without eating afterwards.

Anyway, this morning, Monday, I was getting ready for my shower and said, what the hell...? I had one test in my medicine cabinet - and I can never leave them in the cabinet longer than one week! I took the test and got a positive in 20 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe this..I am trying to enjoy this great news before I start stressing about MC (my mom had many MCs before I stuck around) I can't believe it!!!

I just don't get this...This is my first round of clomid and I thought it did not work...I thank you girls for making me less stressed because I think that it happened when I stopped trying. I was so focused on getting my period that I did not stress about ovulation or pregnancy...and it happened...Please keep your fingers crossed that it sticks!

Sending love and baby dust to all!

**BrusselsSprout** · April 9th, 2009, 01:31 AM

Hi everyone,

Just checking in to say hi!

I have been trying to post with an update but I don't think I am allowed. So I won't

Have a great week everyone and enjoy your holidays!

Danielle-LongingForBub. · April 9th, 2009, 06:12 AM

Okay, we are officially starting IVF in about a week and a half....just want to get the ball rolling!!!!! Yay!

**beetle** · April 9th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Hi everyone. After 7 weeks on metformin I got AF - yayy! I had been on the pill for the last 10 years to manage my PCOS and whenever I took a break (from 4 months to 7 months at a time) I never had AF. So this is my first "non-pill" AF in 10 years.

It's pretty much over but now I have this constant pain in the lower left part of my abdomen. It's been nonstop for about 19 hours now. I'm seeing the doctor this morning but has anyone else experienced this just after AF? It doesn't feel like period pain. Now I'm paranoid something is wrong with my left ovary. I also felt nauseous and went into a cold sweat this morning when I was standing up. Not sure if that's psychosomatic from me worrying about my ovary though.

**BrusselsSprout** · April 9th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Beetle, are you eating a low GI diet? You should be careful with what you eat on Met because it can cause you to have dizziness etc, if your sugar drops. So eating low GI ensures a steady flow of energy...You didn't mention your food, but have you adjusted your diet? Also, how long after your period did you get the pains?

Congrats on AF! Met has been a wonder drug for me as well! I did not O on Clomid alone but the met made me O

so keep taking it and you'll be really happy with the results!

Danielle, that's great and good luck!!!

xoxo

**beetle** · April 9th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Hi Brussel Sprout! Thanks for your reply. Yes I am so relieved metformin brought on AF. If I don't get pregnant on met, by July, we've decided to start taking clomid too.

I have indeed been following a low GI diet, and exercising, and I think both these things combined with the metformin has given me my miracle AF. However, last night I was very naughty and ate chips at the pub, so maybe this made me sick this morning? (Also had a glass of white wine and half a pot of beer...

)

I saw the doctor today and she thinks maybe a cyst/follicle ruptured, which caused the abdominal pain, and she thinks that right at the time it ruptured, that might have been when I got the nausea, light-headedness and cold sweat. I feel better now, just a slight pain in my abdomen (it was never unbearable, just worrying). I'm right at the end of my period so was very confused as to why I was getting pain, and it didn't feel like period pain.

Also I rang my gyno but he wasn't in, so his receptionist said it's common for PCOS women to have some pain in the ovary areas when AF comes for the first few times. Not sure if she's right but hopefully all is good.

**BrusselsSprout** · April 9th, 2009, 09:11 PM

Oh ok, so if there was a cyst that ruptured, that is a whole other story...I never had issues drinking on the met, but I never drink a lot so not sure how alcohol affects it...As for the chips, not sure that would do it, that is most likely to get you running to the bathroom...lol.

Well good luck at the doctor's office and let me know what it is...I am curious, as I too have recently started met.

xoxo

**tammara** · April 11th, 2009, 11:34 PM

Hi everyone

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. I am still waiting on AF, it has been 4 weeks since the MC so im hoping i will get it soon then can start taking the clomid and keep my fingers crossed.

Hope everything is going well for everyone else.

Take care

**Ellieanna** · April 12th, 2009, 06:17 PM

me 22, DH 41

first round of clomid
and naughty metformin taker (only take it when I remember, I hate the nausea but am from today going to be good)
currently on day 17 of cycle
have PCOS for a year
been off the pill since november
had implanon taken out a year and a half ago
abortion 2 years ago

4 step kids but am constantly reminded by them and ex wife I am not a mother. Having a horrible time while friends and family get pregnant willy nilly- so unhappy, I hope clomid works- I hate to think what comes next, i've had enough of internal cameras- I just want things to happen naturally

was prescripbed 50mg of clomid but took 100mg when I was told by a friend it was better- I now have bloating and have put on 2kg in one week- maybe its my own fault. What should I do next afetr blood test (which is next week)

**mrzbaby** · April 13th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Hi ladies:
Here is our story:
TTC since Aug 08 - PCOS
Fell all on our own without taking clomid Dec 08 ( got confused about which day to take it and had other issues so was going to start the following month).
Our little natural bub grew wings @11wks 5 days found out at Nucal scan.
3 D&C's in 3 weeks finally got AF and now have just finished taking my Clomid (50mg) for the first time.

Thinking it might be mucking around with my CM but I can't buy preseed online as it won't get here in time. Anyone know anything else that will work the same at the chemist???
Don't think I have 'o' yet. I usually get some pain when it happens.
Also any suggestions on OPK?? I am going to look for one today but unsure about the spit on glass ones

.

Hoping all our journeys to a BFP is not too much longer.
Sending us all some ****

dust**** (they need a smillie for egg dust

got ot laugh or else you cry right?)
Em

**Ellieanna** · April 13th, 2009, 06:48 PM

I have the maybe Baby mini microscope saliva thing- and I don't like it- its not accurate- read a few of the discussions about it- its not all its cracked up to be- but if you need that extra something to give you piece of mind go ahead- I know how hard it is to sit back and just do nothing except take a couple pills now and then so you ovulate one day a month. I do know some people it has worked for but I know more people its hasn't worked for.

My gyno said it causes more stress for you and can actually stop ovulation if you are too stressed- so the microscope as well as taking your BT might hinder your fertility- if I were you I'd spend that money on a massage or something relaxing that makes you and your partner feel less pressured.

**Frustrated** · April 14th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Firstly a huge CONGRATS to Brussels

That is the best news, i have been waiting for the day that i logged in to hear a success story like that , it should give us all hope, well i no it does to me anyway... Goodluck with everything, Stay positive dont think about the what if's just enjoy every minute of it. So happy for you! Please keep us updated.

Mrxbaby, so sorry for you loss, the right little angel will come to you when its the right time, good luck

praying for you

Ok so im day 24,( 1st time chlomid & metformin ) positive that i ovul day 15, had day 21 prog test 4 days ago so now just waiting.

I havent really had any symptoms at all ( but not going to get down about it untill its comfirmed that im not and i get my af )have been getting really hot and cold sweets of a night tho i will wake up and be really hot a few times each night.
Anyway all there is to do now for me is wait and pray that this is our time.

**Frustrated** · April 14th, 2009, 11:32 AM

Also, I forgot 1 thing last week and yesterday i got a pain in my lower tummy, it was like i had been winded that lasted a couple of hours ( Actually last week was alot longer but yest not as long ) then once that pain had subsided i was in so much pain with my Back, it was killing me.. HAs this happened to anyone before?

**M22** · April 14th, 2009, 11:35 AM

f- i had really bad o pains on clomid felt everything ewwwwwwwww - big hugs
BS- did I miss something?
ellie- if you have pcos the maybe maybe thing doesn't work - i borrowed one and i had ferns all the time cause my cycles/hormones are just nuts.

**31becc** · April 14th, 2009, 12:27 PM

Hi girls, have just caught up - congrats Brussels - great news - try not to stress and enjoy it.

Frustrated, I had pains like that the second time I took chlomid - it was hell!! from the ribs down front and back it felt like i was bruised and very tender, then felt like I had wind - but didn't. It goes away - but my specialist didn't know what it was, thought it my be somethign with hyperactive ovaries - apparently this can happen. Either way I was preggies that time and haven't had it too bad every since. Can't really suggest anything for it, as you can't really take anything.

Welcome to Ellianna and MRZ - it is a great site and very supportive.

How is everything goign with you LSK?

Fingers crossed for you tammara - hopefully AF will arrive soon.

Danielle - good luck with IVF.

Beetle - what are the consequences of the folicle or cyst?

I can start testing as of 17th, so fingers crossed. I have no idea of symptoms anymore, but don't think I am this month. If not back to the DR's for me to check out my tubes.

Anyway, all the best to everyone.

**M22** · April 14th, 2009, 12:31 PM

beccc- i as never hopefully and each time i lacked hope and had no symptoms I was preggo

babydust to you all!!

wantbaby#2 · April 14th, 2009, 01:44 PM

hi MRZ. If the clomid is messing around with your cm,there is a lubricant named conceive plus.its a lubricant that has vitamins and mimics fertile cm.It is only about $15.00 from your chemist.its new and i bought it about 4 weeks ago.Its by a company named Sasmar. Hope this helps.

My update....day 13 on frist clomid cycle since miscarriage nearly 3 yrs ago.Doing the urine ovulation test kits.Had what seemedlike a surge on day 10 then the remaining 3 tests have been Neg.Never have i ovulated before day 14.Have headaches but now have cystitis

Still trying to keep calm.