TTC & Taking Clomid and/or Metformin ~ October 2006

hello all, O michelle, im still paying for you, my dear son asked who I was talking to when I put him in bed, and said alittle special prayer for you...so cute...
well as for me, had another 21 day test and it was lower than last month at33, so Im not happy at all, and am thinking this month is no good either. O well what can you do. Have a wedding this saturday so I guess I can drink... I would imagine that if I was pregnant it would if anything have been higher, am I right in thinking this.... maybe Im wrong, hmmm i have no idea at all really...
Hope you are all have a great day, deb, debbie, willow,BW and to anyone else I have missed!!!

For what it's worth, I completely agree with Deb, I would like BellyBelly to allow our thread to continue or to create a permanent thread for women undergoing AC after a m/c or loss. I truly think the demand for this sort of thread exists here on BB.

Michelle - im spying on you in this thread too :) Im like all the other girls, praying that you have a little bean safely tucked in for the next 9 months.

Willow - please dont feel like you cant join ttcaml (i know there are alot of us in there, and it can be hard to keep up) but we have had some bfp's recently and those gals are due to move onto PAML any day now so it makes way for more of you lovely ladies to join us. I will be your personal welcoming commitee if you decide to come over.

Love and big hugs for supporting darling Michelle through. We love her to bits in ttcaml but I understand that she gets a 'special' type of support from you ladies. Im glad she has found you :)

wishing bfp's all around,
Lisa

Deb,

we're definitely discussing it, my sweet, so please don't think your needs as a group is not being considered. Again, we're trying to find a balance, and there are a few things to nut out.

Thanks Sushee. We know we created a difficult spot.

Lisa - you know I love you guys immensely in the TTCAML corner. Just having the girls here with the same LPD issues (and late loss too) made it easier to talk sometimes. I hate to make the vibe negative when you girls are such a positive bunch and in need of some special support of your own. Your words are very special to me after your difficult week. :hug: to you too.

Deb, Willow, Debbie, BW and Chelle - well the line is still there on a work HPT (I had done one this morning with First Response and almost had a meltdown the line was so fine!!!) Can't say it is darker but it is still there :D So I am a happy camper and crossing everything AF stays away for the next 9 months. I could have a winter baby!!!!!

Chat to you all later. xx

I totally understand Michelle - and really I know we support each other in ttacml but I agree that sometimes when someone has been through exactly the same thing its easier to relate. I always have a soft spot for anyone who has gone through an ectopic pg.

Oh wow - the line is still there!!!! YAY!! Can we start celebrating just a little bit?? Try crystal clear or clear blue. I was getting bfn's with first response, but got the bfp with clear blue.

NOTE TO GOD: Please bless Michelle with a healthy pg and a nice screaming baby in 9 months. I will happily give up my spot in motherhood until she is blessed with her child. Amen.

Girls, just to let you know, I don't mind where we go just as long as we don't lose track of one another. Our stories are similar in some cases but all unique. I certainly don't want to exclude anyone just because they don't match my circumstances exactly. I'm not on Clomid or anything and it's doubtful whether I have an LPD! But I was more than at home in our that little thread.

Anyway, just as long as I can keep up with you all and find everyone I am happy.

Michelle - sooooooo waiting with baited breath for some hard confirmation ( as I am sure you are too). Just remember, we are here no matter what and if it happens now fantastic and if it doesn't, then it will soon.

Deb - are you feeling bigger yet? Or are you one of the lucky ones who can keep it hidden for ages? I'm guessing that as soon as you feel comfortable to do so you are going to stick it out front big and proud!

Willow, BW, Chelle and all. Keep the chatter coming as I so enjoy reading your posts. Can't believe I couldn't work out what "AC" meant. Sometimes I think I have had a mind wipe!

Big hugs to you all,
Debbie

No No No!!!! Not giving up your spot. I want you to come along for the ride too!!!! But thank you for the prayer. I might have to go out at lunch to get one of teh other tests. More POAS :D

And yes, you can start celebrating on my behalf. I on the other hand will remain reserved until the weekend passes without AF and I get an instant dark line apperaing with FMU.

I know I have had 2 losses but I cannot imagine going through everything you have which is why I said that love, of course I will love to come over to PAML with you, but if it means you go first, then im happy to wait. You deserve this so much Michelle, and I cannot tell you how much your faint line fills my heart.

ok im off to ttcaml and leave you lovelies to it!

I hope you get your own thread soon.

*Tiptoes in*

Oh Michelle, I only just read your posts and I'm sooo happy for you!!! EVERYTHING is crossed that those HPT keep coming up with lines, and since you're only so early even a faint line is great at this point!

I hope you come along to the NSW Xmas dinner so that I can meet you in person!

Hope you didn't mind my intruding to let you know I'm thinking of you...

*Tiptoes back out*

Hey KNOCK KNOCK where is everyone today?

Anyone due to test soon?

I don't mind at all Jennifer - thank you :)

And congratulations on the weight loss - clever girl :D I am hoping to get to the dinner - just need to work out rosters and my social life with DH ....

Thankyou Sushee!

Michelle - this is quick. I have had a day at the coast with the kidlets. WE saw "The Wild" - it was great. I am exhausted and have a headache and I am GRUMPY!!!!!

However, I am smiling at the thought of that line still being there! WOO HOO.

I will be back tomorrow for another update.

HI Debbie and Willow and Chelle - I will try and pop back in later on... :hug:

Sounds like huge congratulations coming your way Michelle. I'll be looking out for your great news after the weekend.

Hey Hayseed, it's so frustrating and bewildering and upsetting isn't it?? I seriously think my lap surgery is what's caused all my probs, my gyno doesn't agree (maybe because he did the surgery??) and that's why I want another opinion. I also had a m/c in March at about 12 weeks so maybe my body just needs a rest after all of that or something, who knows....all I know is that things aren't right with me and haven't been since my surgery.

I am thinking I'll get my bloods done on cd22, don't think it'll make any difference anyway, have no hopes for this cycle, sick of being disappointed. I don't have scans and to be honest I'm glad I don't. I was ovulating before clomid and have regular cycles, with ovulation usually on cd14/15 so the less stress and 'interference' for me the better at the moment. I have a feeling that will all change with this FS, he's apparently very 'thorough'!!

Lisa, thank you, you are very sweet. No doubt I will pop in to TTCAML soon enough. I follow all of you girls in TTCAML anyway, I was so very sorry about your recent loss sweetie. I hope you are doing OK. I am sure Antonia is right and your forever baby is just about ready to come and meet you.

Michelle, I've now progressed to 'quietly confident'!! Those lines sticking around are a very good sign!! Too exciting. But we will not get ahead of ourselves just yet. I really hope your lovely DH has some joyous news to come home to - you guys truly deserve it.
Keep us 'posted'!!!

Thanks willow - i'll be looking out for you in ttcaml. now how do i get those pg lovies outta there LOL!! PS I love that 'forever' baby....i'll be saying that all the time now!

michelle - ive got it all crossed for you hun, bring on those two lines again tomorrow. your a real pro at it now!

Oh Michelle! I just saw that you changed your ticker! :dance:

SQUEEEEEE! Fantastic news! :confetti:

BW

Woohoo on the new ticker Michelle!!

Ooooh Michelle - too exciting!!

So does that mean we can officially celebrate??

Kind of - I made a Deb decision and decided to enjoy each day as it comes because life is too short and too precious. Besides that - my ticker had changed itself back to day 1 of a 28 day cycle!!!!

So - at the moment I am pregnant. I pray it will continue to a happy, healthy conclusion but ultimately it is in the hands of the Gods. Blood tests next week should reassure me somewhat.

But I am still ecstatic :D Maybe I should have had my *last* clomid cycle a while ago :rolleyes:

Hehehe, well done Michelle!! Positive thinking is working wonders for Deb so jump on that bandwagon!!

Can't wait for your bt results next week!

Yep - Deb is going great guns so I am hoping to emulate the positive vibes and positive pregnancy development. Besides that, she will be amused at the new crystals, booties and buddha regime I set up for this cycle :D It worked!!

Now - where are you up to??? Just about to ovulate if I remember correctly. How is the tummy?? It can get a little sore with the clomid. I'll check in on you later.

Deb - I hoped you recovered well from yesterdays jaunt and "the wild"

BW and Kirsty - thank you :hug:

OH MIchelle - I am so so so so happy for you! I am having a little weep. I can't wait to watch the progress of this baby growing. You keep thinking positively. This baby IS going to grow strong and healthy.
Have you thought about doing up some affirmations to put on your wall and some photo's of new borns, big pregnant bellies etc. I have done this and it does usually get me back on track when I am feeling scared and afraid. Congratulations Michelle I am just over the moon for you...

Me: WEll I have fallen in a bit of a heap today. I just am feeling daunted by the next 6 weeks or so. I haven't had indigestion for a few days and that is worrying me. Yes, I know intelligently that it makes no difference but it has me a bit worried. This Thursday is my nuchal fold test. I will see Frank - he is a foetal medicine ob and we have known each other a long time. He has tested all but my first baby. I am jsut scared that I won't see a live Eggy on the screen. All the memories of this time in my last pregnancy are flooding in. Last time my nuchal fold u/s was the last time I saw my baby alive. So, it must be a kinda trigger I think as I am doing it tough at the moment. (even though the baby died later I was having doppler readings rather than u/s).

Send me and my Eggy some positive thoughts if you can. I will get myself out of this I know, but right now it is feeling really hard.

I hope you all are having a good weekend and Michelle enjoy growing your beautiful baby...

Does anyone need updates on the front page yet?

O Deb, you poor girl, Im sending you all the positive vibes and love and support I can muster!!!!! You will be just fine, and so will your little eggbert. Take care, and know I am thinking of you
Michelle baby, how you going girl, all this excitment must be making you crazzzzy......Best of luck with your blood test, im sure they will come back nice and high for you
Miserable Sunday for me but wont go into it now... hope to feel more positive about things soon.
To all you other loverlies,:) hope your having a cracker day....

Thanks Chelle - I am sorry to be so down in the mouth.

Ok Deb - so we will take it in turns propping each other up through our slumps and negative stages. I'll prop you first and then you can prop me next week when I have the HCG testing .... then the 6 week u/s ..... then starting drugs .... Does it end???????

I had a darker line (I think!!) today so all is progressing. Not much cramping and no bleeding so all is good :D

Now for your affirmations .... Egbert is good, Egbert is strong, Egbert is happily growing into a healthy baby. Your u/s will be as perfect as can be. But you know we are here for you to support you through the next few days anyway.

Thanks Chelle!! I am getting very excited - even worse when DH isn't home and I have noone but you girls to talk to about it (we haven't told anyone yet :D) You know if you are having a bad day you can chat to us. We are here to support you anytime.

Have a lovely weekend.

Wahoo Michelle, go you nice strong lines!!!! keep them coming.... so exciting....

O Deb, dont EVER apologise for being down!!! IF I am ever lucky enough to go down the pregnancy road, I will be just as bad, being that it was 16 weeks loss for me last time.

I can well imagine that I will be up and down like a yoyoyoyoyoooooooooo!!! but still I cant wait if the time comes. Really running out of months now tho, so crossing me fingers and toes. AF is due in town on Thursday, not holding my breath, we gave it a half assed attempt as I went away with kids for holidays.

SOOOO we will just chill and hope for the best. I really have lost a little faith now, I was so positive about it all last month, but ya know wen ya know.

Me and DH are on the wrong side of the planet, had the worst ever fight, I just didnt know how to handle it, and I think I just made the whole situation worse. I cant shift the way it has left me feeling.(it was after a wedding would you believe!!!):(

Hoping that this week brings a sunnier side of life....:)
So as the saying goes chin up and all that, we WILL ALL get there, and by the end of this week we will be all smiles... Deb with the fab results, and Michelle with the fab hcg!! and everyone else, Im sure!
chow for now
Sorry bout the long winded post, not like me is it!!! hahahaha

wahoooo 100 posts!!!!!:)

Chelle - I hope you are blessed witha bfp this month too. Thankyou for your words of encouragement.

Good idea Michelle - I think I will lay low for a few days though as I am not much good to anyone at the moment! LOL at the crystals - honey I sleep with them under my pillow every night and say "white and creamy" (as in cm) before every toilet trip. Do I think I can raise an eyebrow at anyone else? I think NOT! I have even been known to pop a moonstone into my bra (reportedly good for pregnancy/birth/conception....
Yep I understand all you say!!!!!

Willow - good luck sweetie and I look forward to hearing how the month goes. I have fingers and toes crossed.

yeah- i do but i need towork it out first. i'm just trying to pretend i have a 28 day cycle at the momment!!
LOL

Deb sweetie I am sure you will be fine & Eggbert will be happily doing his/her thing in there when you next see them on the screen. We know you will have days like this & that is what we are here for, to hold you up when you seem to have forgotten momentarily how!

I am wishing all you girls wonderful successes in your lives!

Hi Girls, not much happening with me. I'm 5dpo but I'm sure I'm already out this month - have been temping for the first time this cycle and temp took a massive dive today so I'm expecting AF to arrive in a week and a bit.

Deb, hope you find your confidence again, I'm sure you guys are going to be just fine.

Hi my lovely ladies!!

Just wanted to let you know that we've decided to give you a bit of a move ;) The clomid / metformin thread will continue as is, but you'll be in another place. You'll be moving on over to the Long Term & Assisted Conception Forum. Now I know that some of you aren't LT TTC but the meds side of things relates to the Assisted Conception side. Don't forget as always you can join in with the other TTC threads.

Hope you like your new home ;)

Willow,

a temp dip at around 7dpo could be implantation!

Okay guys, we have had a bit of a discussion about your thread, and have decided to moved the regular clomid thread to the LTTTC forum. This, in part, is because that is where it most likely fits, and it would then cover your situations as well. Many of the women in the LTTTC forum have suffered losses, which is usually why they end up needing AC. So your situations are not dissimilar. It's also keeping you together, but with the inclusion of a few of the other clomid girls, and as you have indicated that you would welcome other members, this seemed the best compromise.

So sometime soon, I will be locking this thread. Alternatively, if you all wish to continue your conversation where you left off, we can merge it to the clomid thread in LTTTC if you prefer.

On one last note, as I am one of the mods of LTTTC, can I just urge you that should you wish to discuss any grievance, or even make your ideas or wishes known, to feel free to PM me or the other mods. As I said in my previous post, we do want to keep our members happy, but often these things can be resolved faster and with less angst all round via PM.

Okay girls, happy chatting! And btw, many congratulations Michelle!

No worries, Sarah.

I think the majority of women that have come through here have been long-termers anyway... I think I'm the only one who's not, but it appears that I can fully expect to become one. :(

BW

Sushee,
Thanks for your post.
I think it would be best if you could merge so we don't lose track - what do the other women think?

NO NO NO! You're not allowed to think that way :nana:

:) You can always make me laugh by pulling funny faces at me!

Good news... DH asked me to make an appointment with the GP for him to start getting things sorted. I'll have an apointment with mine earlier in the day, so I should be able to give him a bit of a breifing on what to expect.

Randomly, I ran into a friend who also has a testicular varicocele, and it is starting to look like that's what DH has... in which case, it's fixable! woo! I know it's early days yet and we don't have the diagnosis, but it just looks like something might just go our way after all! Just that little bit of information is enough to start lifting my mood... that and getting further away from the provera!

BW