TTC & Taking Clomid/Metformin ~ May 2008

[Mel A]

Welcome fingerscrossed!, I feel for you, I too was on the lack of period trail, I can relate to your frustration.

Provera; I didn't have to take it after my misscarrige, but i had the pescription for it just in case. my OB told me it should work within 0-10 days of the last tablet.

Don't be alarmed if the first dose of clomid doesn't work, I had to get to 100mg before my cycle got regular. Also the symtoms of clomid are so wide and varied, I'd say don't worry untill you get there. good luck and keep us posted.

DrGirl - Good luck with round three, How did the FS appointment go?

Me i'm at 6DPO so waiting waiting waiting. we got in a good amount of BDing so all we can do is await the results.....

[bella55]

Hi everyone,

I took my first dose of clomid last night (100mg day 3) . I also went and saw my new accupuncturist yesterday - that was awsome! I felt so relaxed after. She is very hopeful after hearing all my stories. I'm going back to see her next week. I was just wondering if anyone has any advice for BD'ing regime???? I'm not temperature charting (it frustrates me and sends me crazy , the accupuncture lady has given me some tips on when to BD and sign's of O coming, but would love your thoughts?

Gook luck to everyone this cycle.

Lots of positive thoughts coming your way!!

xxBella

[Snoopea]

Hi all, just wanted to pop in and wish you all luck!!!!!
I've got my fingers crossed for you!!!
I've had four clomid pregnancies, 2 miscarried and two healthly full term ones and managed to fall pregnant naturally this time. Funny I was told that I would never be able to conceive naturally as I have POS and one ovary is no good, the other is riddled with cysts. If I can beat the odds you can too!!!!!!
Hoping you all have buns in the oven soon!!!!
Snoopea(Kelly)

[AJC]

Hi Girls

Hope you are all going well this cycle.

Snoopea - thanks for popping in to spread some babydust - thank you.

bella - hope your first cycle is a lucky one. Who knows that type of bd schedule is the best, I usually try to do at least 2 days prior to O then every day until O is confirmed. Charting is a good way to keep track of your cycle and if opk's work then that's a good method too. Good luck!

Fingerscrossed - how you doing?

Docgirl - hope all went with with FS.

Mel - GL, temp looks nice and high.

afm - well I'm nearing the end of the tww so of course am getting nervous 'am I, aren't I'. I feel so frustrated. LP is much better so far this cycle, up to 12 dpo so far so at least if not pg then a longer LP will still make me a little happier. I really really want to test because i'm starting to get my hopes up and I'd prefer to get BFN today and not get my hopes up any further. I really don't want to test but I am feeling the temptation more and more by the minute. No real symptoms - just really tired, strange taste in my mouth (has been for a few days), breasts are no more sensitive than normal and everything seems to be repeating on me. ggggggrrrrrrrr.

[AJC]

Was just thinking about the day 21 BT. I think the whole purpose with this BT is that you are supposed to O on day 14 then have the BT a week later to check progesterone. So if you don't O on day 14 does that make the BT incorrect? I O'd cd18 this month so I had my BT only 3 days after O. It just seems so confusing. Has anyone else thought about this?

[DrGirl72]

AJC- that's right, the CD21 progesterone BT assumes ovulation on CD14.If you ovulated on CD18 and had BT you would only, at the most seee the start of the rise. The peak of progesterone in a cycle with no conception is around 7 days post ovulation. So if you know the ovulation day I would suggest that you have the blood test 7 days later. Alternatively, my doctor for the last three months has reauested serial progesterone levels which means I have a BT every three days from ovualtion so the pattern can be clearly seen. Sorry, if this is a bit garbled!
Also, thanks re. FS luck- appt is next mon. Will let you know what happens

[FIngerscrossed!]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the welcome and words of reassurance Mel A, it's good to know all these drugs can whip our hormones into shape eventually!I hope this month goes well for you.

Thanks for your sharing your good news Snoopea - hopefully your success is catching

How are you going with the testing temptation AJC? I recon I have single-handedly kept pregnancy test makers in business - when you don't have a cycle you could be pregnant nearly all the time...I need to develop some self-control when it comes to testing!!

How are you going with the Clomid Bella?

Interesting info about the BT Drgirl. I suspects FSs would be shocked by how much we all end up knowing about this stuff. Hope you're feeling better.

Me, I am on day 3 of the provera and seem to have started spotting - what the?? Not sure what I am supposed to do if my period full on starts while I am in the middle of the course? I assume stop taking it and then just start the clomid on day 5 of bleeding?

Babydust to all x