TTC & Taking Clomid &/0r Metformin ~ Nov/Dec 2007

**theresep** · February 6th, 2008, 05:39 AM

Ickimum - fantastic news for your 2 healthy little eggs! Have fun over the next few days

Yayyy didispunk on your BFP! Always great to hear when another has success!! Keeping everything crossed for you

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**Kristen160** · February 6th, 2008, 06:49 AM

Aleenta - Welcome and best of luck. Yes it can be quite confusing when you first start but I think it remains confusing even after a few cycles. It hard not to know exactley is going on at any one time. Best of luck

KellyD - Sounds like you have had a very confusing and frustrating week. Hang in there and think positive.

Theresep - I am so hoping you have luck this cycle, lots of positive vibes going your way. Well I had my appointment with my FS last week and we are going with another unmonitored cycle this month. He didn't seem to think it neccessary in my case!!!! I don't know I would have liked to make sure everything is going to plan. Hes recommended only another 1 cycle after this then having a 2 month break before I see him again. Trying to conceive since May 2007 but turned out after going off the pill my ovaries were suppressed (usually corrects itself within 6 months however 8-9 months and no period therefore no chance of babies). He put me on Clomid to kick start ovulation and help with the TTC, so hes hopeing that after a few cycles on Clomid I may resume O nuturally. But just have to wait and see. I really hope this cycle or next is successful as not sure what will happen when I stop it and it may just delay things even further!!!!!!! I guess hes going with the least intrusive option and as I have been O on 50mg Clomid he is happy with this result. The only other thing I forgot to ask my FS was the fact that I have not yep got a positive on any OPK, but according to chart have ovulated????
Anyway I will keep you informed. Thanks for your support. Busy week next week!!!! heading up to O

Ickimum - Congrats on your 2 healthy egg - Good Luck!!!!

Didispunk - Congrats - great to hear some positive news.

Thanks
Kristen

alison.p · February 6th, 2008, 08:41 AM

I am defini

tley not pregnant. My cycle started today. Need to speak to GP about next cycle on clomid - liver levels are playing up. Might need to wait a month. Thankyou you both for your message. I am trying for my first at 40. Been trying for 4 years. I am sure it should work soon. Fingers crossed I need to keep postive.

**theresep** · February 6th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Hi Kristen - hope you're ok with the non monitoring of your cycle - but i guess if your FS is confident that all is well, then you have to trust them .... maybe if no luck this cycle, then for your peace of mind, insist on it with the next. I never had any luck with OPK's! Tried them a few times, and nothing, so stopped bothering with them!
I've had some acupuncture this afternoon, which was really positive - i could feel some wheels turning in the lower abdomen, so

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We must be at similar stages, i too have a busy week next week! Come on O!!

Alison, sorry that this hasn't been the month for a BFP. Wishing you all the best for your next cycle - is it the clomid effecting your liver? Take care and stay positive

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**TaRhLi.** · February 7th, 2008, 05:46 AM

Good Morning Ladies

didispunk: Congrats or your BFP, you give hope to us all that we will get one as well.

Alison: Sorry about BFN, we must be on similar timeframes as I had BFN on Monday and AF started Tuesday.

Kristen: Good luck with another unmonitored cycle. I have never got a + on a OPK and have to get trigger shots as I don't seem to O on my own, although as you said that you used to O naturally maybe your Dr just wanted to clomid to kick start it again. Fingers crossed for you.

Well AF started on Tuesday (when I was in Sydney for work) and was extremely painful, which is generally the case for me when O happens. I have been told that I can only take Panadeine (pain relief) & Buscopan (muscle relaxant) to help with the pain but not really helping much. So anyway started taking 25mg yesterday and am booked in for scan next Friday 15th (day 11) and from there will work out when trigger will be needed.

Sending positive vibes to everyone for a positive result this cycle.

**Rosa** · February 7th, 2008, 11:38 AM

hi girls, i am new in this tread, just wondering if any of you can help me, my gp is sending me to a FS as i have not had a period now for 56 days, could any of you please help me in what i am expected when i see the fertility specialist, i have never had to do this before, your help would be most appreciated... It also looks like i might have to go on clomid as well, is there any side effects while being on clomid and also can we still fall pregnant being on this...
many thanks
xxx

**TaRhLi.** · February 7th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Hi Rosa

Welcome, don't be too scared about seeing the FS they are generally really helpful and will answer any of your concerns. All they will want to know is about your cycle, how long you have been TTC and a history of your problems to put you on the right path. Sometimes they might want to do a Laproscopy to make sure that there is no problems on the inside, but don't be scared of this as it is always better to know if there is anything there and to treat it, rather than let it go unchecked.

As for Clomid, we are all taking this to try and get pregnant. Clomid is taken early in your cycle for around 6 days to help stimulate a follicle to grow, the dosage you take will probably start at a low level, either 25mg - 50mg to see if this works. You may get scanned at around days 10-14 to see if the follicle is at a good size (generally 20mm) and then wait for O, which depending on your cycle can vary from days 14 - 18. As you mentioned you have not had a period for 56 days (not uncommon, I would go for anywhere up to 8 mths without one) you might find that you are prescibed Provera (or similar) to bring on a period. This is a progesterone drug which makes your body have a period. As for the side effects, Clomid seems to affect us all differently, I get an increased Body Temp and bloating, some girls get headaches and others get vision disturbances or a combination of any of these, but they generally subside once O has happened.

Good luck with the appointment and I hope you get positive feedback on your search for a baby and once again welcome. The girls here are really great and are all experiencing different things so it is really helpful hearing there stories so you know your not the only one.

**Rosa** · February 7th, 2008, 03:35 PM

thanks so much kelly you have made me breath so much better
thanks darl

**KrissyLee85** · February 10th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Hi all,
Just been reading the previous posts and already i feel a bit more at ease. My husband and i have been trying to conceive baby #2 since october last year expecting it all to happen first go (as this was the case with 1st bub) after not getting a period for 3 months went to gyno and found out my overies dont work. (they cant explain "medically" how i fell with our son). Anyway after MANY tests tomorrow is the big day of starting clomid. Im so nervous about the side effects, everything. Ant tips success stories??
thanks

**[M]umma[M]ia** · February 10th, 2008, 07:17 PM

hey everyone, my name is Hollye and im new to this. i have been diagnosed with pcos and docs started me on metformin which left me feeling quite ill so now im on my first cycle of clomid. everything seems to be going ok, apart from feeling abit of nausa and fatigue. My skin also seems to be breaking out. Does anyone else have this problem on clomid? Im now at day 17 of my cycle and am going for my bloodtest this thursday, hopefully i have ovulated this month. My partner and I have been together for 4 years this april and have been trying to have a baby for 2 years now. I hope clomid works for me. Just wish the side affects would go away. Around when i was meant to be ovulating on day 14 is when i started to break out and get hot flushes and some pain around where my ovaries would be. But im not sure what this could be. If anyone has any insite for me that would be great....

**Loula** · February 11th, 2008, 04:24 AM

Hi Ladies - just a quick one - im thinking about going back on metformin (on and off since 13) to hep regulate my cycle but my cycle has been ok???without it

what do you think i should do ?

Ta

**theresep** · February 11th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Hi ladies, i have been a little quiet since last week, and things have been busy in here!
KellyD, sorry to hear that AF showed up - hope all goes well for your scan on Friday.

Rosa, Hollye and Tryinglikecrazy - hi and welcome - goodluck with your current cycles

. Hollye, i've not had the breakouts or hot flushes, but have had the feelings around my ovaries at ovulation - i just imagine them working hard at maturing a good egg!

Hi Pitapata - do you need the metformin if your cycles have been doing ok? Maybe have a chat with your FS and consider their opinion. I know it's always good to feel as if you are doing something to help with a BFP, and i guess if it will increase your chances then perhaps go for it. All the best

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Now for my little situation! Well, i had alot of hope that this cycle would be it, now that we know i ovulate every 2nd cycle, so was due for an ovulation, but alas, something else has entered the equation

... last cycle, while having a scan, my FS picked up on what he thought was a 'persistent cyst' (which begins life as a follie, but doesn't breakdown and go away like dud follies should) so, yep you guessed it, the cyst has indeed 'persisted'

, and now is nearly 5cm, and has to be 'burst', so it can then bugger off (!) and let me get on with ttc. As it is now, it can release it's own hormones, which interfere with any other follies maturing. So will have it burst in a couple of weeks time, then i think my FS will have me do another clomid cycle..... the rollercoaster continues....

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**Kristen160** · February 13th, 2008, 06:28 AM

Hi Ladies,

welcome to all the new members. I hope you feel welcome and support during these frustrating times.

Theresep - Ow I was so dissapointment to here about your little situation. Hope your OK with it....well I guess we don't really have a choice do we but have to plug along until we get that end result we are looking for.

Well I've been quiet for a week or so and still waiting for O to happen. I'm on day 17 today (the day I usually O) have had a few little cramps and movements in the ovaries (Ithink)...can never be sure, in the last day or two but I don't feel anything today, I really hate waiting. My DH is so looking forward to this time around and I hope we hit the jackpot. Does anyone know....... during O when you get the cramps.....is that the egg releasing or does that happen sometime after??? Anywho the other thing I've noticed over the last 2 days is my temp dropping lower than usual??? has anyone experienced this.

Good luck everyone !!!! Stay positive.....I know it can be hard at times.

**[M]umma[M]ia** · February 13th, 2008, 10:09 AM

hey everyone. im getting very nervous about my bloodtest tomorrow. hopefully i will get the results on friday and see if im ovulating. fingers crossed.

Kristen, yeh i have had a few cramps and pain around when i am meant to be ovulating. But i havent been taking my temp. mayb i should then i wouldnt be sooo nervous about my appointment.

how does the temp thing work? can anyone tell me what my temp is kinda meant to be and when?

**[M]umma[M]ia** · February 13th, 2008, 10:53 AM

only 24 hours till my blood test..very nervous..fingers crossed that i ovulated this month..

ickimum · February 14th, 2008, 06:42 PM

Hi ladies, well the waiting period is soooooo Long, as I mentioned last week, ovulation was triggered with Pregnyl on Tuesday afternoon, did the deed for 4 nights as the OB/FS ordered and now we are waiting waiting waiting

I did a test today, its early (very early) and of course its neg, BUT thats okay, AF is due between Tuesday-thursday next week.........so I thought I would test again on Sunday and Monday...............With my first preg I didn't test pg until I was 5 weeks, and everyone thought that I was lossing it but I knew I was pg, Praying that AF doesn't arrive and I am pg. BUT if I am not then there is always next month

Hugs Nicki

**[M]umma[M]ia** · February 14th, 2008, 07:57 PM

hey ickimum, im wishing you all the luck in the world. hope too hear some good news soon in the next week..

Well i had my bloodtest today, wont get the results till monday tho.

I hope everyone is doing well..

**theresep** · February 15th, 2008, 05:42 AM

Best wishes to you ickimum!

Hollye - a web site called Fertility Friend is very good with helping understand your temp charts and how to go about it, and you can buy good thermometers from the chemist. Basically, you take your temp upon waking in the morning, before you sit up or move etc, and you record your 'body at rest' temp. Temps rise around ovulation, and usually stay high until AF arrives, then drops again - or they stay high if you're preg!
Hope you get good results from your blood test