Just a quick post to Kaz but I'll be back later...

Kaz - Go and check out the TTC with clomid thread in the AC forum. I am almost positive that when I was in that thread there were girls who were taking clomid from day 7. Most drs will go with cd 5, some start as early as cd2, but it's not absolutely crucial. My first month on clomid started later than day 5 because like you, that's just when I happened to see my gynae. And in the bigger scheme of things, it doesn't really matter, if it works it works if not, no harm done. At least you feel like you're doing something proacitve this month. I really don't think the medical professionals get how looooong a month feels when you're trying to have a baby!

I also lost faith in my gynae and after a few months on clomid he basically said 'yep, you're ovulating if you're not prg in 3 months come back and see me'. I knew something was wrong and he wasn't looking any further so I dumped him and went to see a FS. Best thing I ever did because as it turned out, I was right and we ended up needing IVF to conceive DS.

So what I'm saying is...

1. If you've got the clomid prescription filled then I'd start taking it today. It may be too late in your cycle but it may not! Check out the TTC with clomid thread though because it's been more than 2 years since i've taken it and my memory is a bit sketchy!

2. If you're losing faith in your dr, probably time to find a new one

Also, just a little warning...every month I was on clomid I had an emotional meltdown at the same point in my cycle. Obviously hormonal, but it was still pretty awful, probably worse than the IVF meds for me! So just be aware and know that it's not you, it's the evil drugs! LOL.