TTC & Taking Clomid &/Or Metformin ~ Jan/Feb 2008

[Mel A]

Hi twomums, I'm not sure what the chances are. I'd say that if Kim has had a +ve result , there is a good chance it will happen again. I'll cross everything for you both. Keep us posted as to how it's going.....
Mel

[DrGirl72]

Hi All, Feel like Iam venturing into a whole new world and have a few questions for you. A little about us and our journey so far. I (35 and eleven twelfths, ok practically 36) and my female partner (45) have been TTC for about 9 months. Including the current cycle we have inseminated during seven cycles and now know that in at least three of them our timing was wrong. We got a BFP in Nov 07 but had a very early m/c. We are using a known donor and doing the inseminations ourselves at home. Anyway, we've been back to see our O+G, all my hormones are within normal limits (my GP thought I might have PCOS due to weight and hairiness issues). So far everything (bloods, OPK, BBT patterns indicate that I am ovulating regularly, however it seems that my luteal phase is on the short side (9 TO 12 DAYS). As such our doctor has suggested that we start on clomid next cycle. I am to take 25mg days 3-7, which seems like a low dose but I guess its because we are trying to make me ovulate "better" rather than inducing it from scratch. He said, and I have read re. varous potential side effects of clomid including a decrease in CM. The amount of EWCM I get each cycle seems to vary alot, with some months hardly any present, I am concerned that the clomid may make it even more scant. I have read that using a small amount of room temperature egg white about 20 minites prior to insemination can help get the little swimmers through... has anyone else heard of this, or would especially love to hear of any trys of it plus if your CM actually lessened when taking clomid... thanks for sifting through all of this!

[DrGirl72]

Hi babydust74, we must have been posting at the same time as I had not read your post and although I can't answer your questions (as clomid etc is new for me) just wanted to send you a hug and say hang in there...

[Mel A]

Hi Babydust74
I feel for you, I didn't have any of these symptoms while on clomid or while pgt. But I have a few friends who had heart burn and bloating. I've not heard about sore everything except whan there was something else like a cold flu etc. I'd go and see my GP just to make sure everything is good. You wouldn't want to get sick right at the critical time... It is also best to be safe.

DrGirl72
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your partner, I know the months can seem to take forever when your TTC. Re the CM, mine decreased a little then boosted back up to normal after about 2 cycles. I've also heard the egg whites can be used, the other I've heard is your own saliva. I don't know if either of them are safe, true or work. I did get told the even if there is very little discharge, there will be CM actually near the cervix. Id, try and inseminate as close to the cervical opening as possible to get it all mixed in.

Not sure if this helps either of you, but it is good to chat with people who are in the same boat as me with clomid and all that goes with it.

Till soon

Mel

[[M]umma[M]ia]

hey girls,

Just thought i would send you some positive attitude. I have PCOS and was trying to concieve for 2 years. I was on Metformin but cancelled it because it did nothing and made me sick, and then i went on clomid. On my first cycle of clomid i fell pregnant! I thought it would never happen for me, so dont give up hope. Also I lost about 10 kilos b4 i fell pregnant and i got told that it helped. I hope to here some good news from you all soon!!

sending you lots of

Me 20 Matt 22

Expecting # 1 "oct" thanks 2 clomid

[Mel A]

congratulations That is sooooo cool.

[KrissyLee85]

Hello All,
So much has happened in the 4 days i was away!!!!! Dh, Ds and i went on a little camping trip!! it was really fun, we went with 4 other families, so Ds had kids to play with and hubby had boys to chat with! I went fishing and caught heaps of fish - only 1 was legal (the only one that was big aenough to eat!!!) it was yummy!!
Well my boobies are still painful sharp stabbing pains, lots of intergestion(sp?), so for a when i see my ob/gyn this week

Mel, Sounds like an amazing job!! How did you get into that? Hows your cycle coming along? I still think you need lots of hugs!!!!

twomums, hi!!! WOW what an emotional rollercoaster you guys have been on!! I have no idea what your chances r but im wishing you all the luck in the world(well not all of it ive got to save some for me hehehe)

babydust74, Hey there, Im totally right there in that boat with you!!! All thoses symptoms can be just from O as ive come to learn myself, but im no expert!! The TWW just totally drives you crazy!!

Drgirl72, Hi, CM decrease is a common side effect from the clomid, try using a sperm friendly lub to help the little swimmers along the way, ive heard preseed is good!?

Hollye, You go Girl!!!!! woohoo on the and the weight loss!!!!! your our insperation that clomid does work!!

Well ladies hugs to you all Talk soom xoxo