First Cycle of Clomid - Buddy wanted - Page 3

honeykiss · 02-28-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by siany22

hey ladies!!

well af arrived today so round 5 clomid here we come!!

Sorry AF arrived.

Are you staying on the same dose of clomid?

Wendy

kid · 02-29-2008, 06:51 AM

Oh Sian sorry bout af!!! bummer!

Canada yes I am happy that I have ovulated though I'm not sure if it was from the clomid or the drilling I had in November.
Temping (for me) is a revelation. It stops me what ifing the whole time and prevents me from having bdingfests!!

I was wondering if any of you girls have had more than one follicle?

How is everyone else?

siany22 · 02-29-2008, 01:22 PM

yep ill still be on 100mg! ive been doing it cd 2-6 thou so gonna change to 3-7 i think

O Canada · 02-29-2008, 05:33 PM

Aww, Sian, sorry about AF arriving.

Clare, drilling sounds scary. Have you found it's helped you?

kid · 03-01-2008, 11:23 AM

Canada actually I didnt know I was having the drilling til I woke up from a laparoscopy!! I have tiny cysts over my ovaries not big cysts, which means it creates holes for the follicles to be released. Its not a permanent thing as they will eventually heal.

My RE swears by this technique, and now I do too. since the drilling in Nov 07 I have had 3 periods bout 35daysish (before they were 40/60 and probably wasnt ovulating).

I feel almost normal!! and have stopped putting weight on. It has made me realise how bad the pcos was affecting me. I'm even going to ask if I could have the drilling done again, if my symptoms start to go downhill.

I was also having migraines weekly, now I only get them once or twice a month.

I dont know how other people respond, but I def feel better!!

Sian did you have a break between your clomid cycles? I think maybe after 3 months?

Clare

siany22 · 03-01-2008, 12:44 PM

claire- no im doing 6 months straight, thats the max apparently then you ahve to have a break

honeykiss · 03-12-2008, 05:34 AM

Hi All,

Just wondered how everyone is doing on he clomid.

I am on 2nd cycle, CD21 and no O yet but temp really dropped today so hoping I will O tomorrow or friday.

Wndy

siany22 · 03-12-2008, 01:52 PM

im cd 14 on round 5 waitin to o!!

O Canada · 03-16-2008, 08:31 PM

Hi Ladies,

Going for first set of bloods tomorrow. They're supposed to be done on day 21, but because of the short week, I'm having to go in on day 20 and 22.
I haven't O'd yet if fertilityfriend is correct. My temps are still down, but hopefully something will happen. Even if that something is just increasing the dosage.

I'll let you know prog. levels when I know.

A.

honeykiss · 03-17-2008, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O Canada

Hi Ladies,

Going for first set of bloods tomorrow. They're supposed to be done on day 21, but because of the short week, I'm having to go in on day 20 and 22.
I haven't O'd yet if fertilityfriend is correct. My temps are still down, but hopefully something will happen. Even if that something is just increasing the dosage.

I'll let you know prog. levels when I know.

A.

Hi,

Are these CD21 Progesterone tests? Becuase if they are they should really be called 7DPO tests, Dr's call them CD21 tests because some of them still think women all have a 28 day cycle with an O on day 14.

I am also going for the progesterone tests but have been told to go when I am 7DPO which for me is going to be cycle day 30.
I too have been on a clomid cycle this month and it has made me O really late, thought it wasn't going to happen at all to be honest so don't have much hope anyway. The fertility nurse wants to see a Prog level of 30 or more as this is a medicated cycle, I think it is a bit less for a normal cycle.

Good luck whatever happens.

Wendy

O Canada · 03-17-2008, 05:26 AM

Wendy,

Thanks for the information. That's really, really good to know. You'd figure a doctor would tell you that sort of information. I'll talk to the nurse today and see if I should postpone the second test. I'm fairly certain that I haven't o'd yet (according to my temps anyway).

Perhaps a test next week will be more helpful than one today. Mind you my period is all over the place, so there isn't really any telling when it will start.

siany22 · 03-17-2008, 09:27 AM

i agree with wendy a lot of doctors tell you to go cd21 but thats only if you O on cd14 which most people dont!!
i know i always O cd20!

siany22 · 03-17-2008, 09:28 AM

p.s are you using opks?

O Canada · 03-17-2008, 09:39 AM

No, I've not used OPK. I've have done twice in the past, but because my cycle is so wonky, I don't get any results (the RE has said I'm not ovulating anyway, which might explain why they aren't helpful).
Temping this month, but I've not seen an increase in BBT except during the clomid.
I guess I'll see what happens. Perhaps an increased dosage will help.

honeykiss · 03-17-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O Canada

No, I've not used OPK. I've have done twice in the past, but because my cycle is so wonky, I don't get any results (the RE has said I'm not ovulating anyway, which might explain why they aren't helpful).
Temping this month, but I've not seen an increase in BBT except during the clomid.
I guess I'll see what happens. Perhaps an increased dosage will help.

Hi Canada,

If you have yet to see a temp rise then my guess is no O yet. Are you checking your CM?? Anything that resembles Egg white is normal a day or 2 or even 3 before you would O.

Do you have a link to your FF chart I could have a look at.

I am no expert but I have been charting for three years now so we might be able to gather some information to help you on your way to a BFP!!!

I think you should have the first Prog test them make sure you don't go for the next one until you think you may have O'd then go 7 days after. My fertility nurse was quie strict when she told me to go on 7PO, she said this gives a good clear picture as to whether I am Oing or not.

Perhaps you could ask for a monitored cycle of clomid, it is my understanding that you should have at last one monitored cycle to see if you are responding to the drug. In no response on 50mg you may need 100mg and so on. If no response on Clomid at all you may need different drugs.

I think you should at least ask about a monitored cycle, you never know they may agree.

Wendy

02-29-2008, 06:51 AM	#32 (permalink)
kid aka kidrobot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 53 My Mood: Points: 233.04 Bank: 847.20 Total Points: 1,080.24 Donate	Oh Sian sorry bout af!!! bummer! Canada yes I am happy that I have ovulated though I'm not sure if it was from the clomid or the drilling I had in November. Temping (for me) is a revelation. It stops me what ifing the whole time and prevents me from having bdingfests!! I was wondering if any of you girls have had more than one follicle? How is everyone else? __________________ Clare To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Nick To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Me 33 Dh 37 Married 07/22/2000 TTC 5 years(with breaks) Diagnosed PCOS 06/06 Moderate endometriosis Glucophage 1500mg Lap/dye left tube clear 11/07 OV-Drilling 11/07 Clomid 50mg feb ov right prog 47 march ov left prog 64: bfp 6 week m/c ectopic 08/2003 m/c 12/16/2006 m/c 04/26/2008 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by kid : 02-29-2008 at 06:56 AM.

02-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#33 (permalink)
siany22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: live in north wales in the uk Posts: 2,135 My Mood: Points: 37,099.70 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 37,099.70 Donate	yep ill still be on 100mg! ive been doing it cd 2-6 thou so gonna change to 3-7 i think __________________ SIAN XX me-24 dh-32 m/c 2004 round 5 clomid-BFP, but ectopic had operation on april 17th also removed large cyst currently on ttc break while body recovers To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-01-2008, 11:23 AM	#35 (permalink)
kid aka kidrobot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 53 My Mood: Points: 233.04 Bank: 847.20 Total Points: 1,080.24 Donate	Canada actually I didnt know I was having the drilling til I woke up from a laparoscopy!! I have tiny cysts over my ovaries not big cysts, which means it creates holes for the follicles to be released. Its not a permanent thing as they will eventually heal. My RE swears by this technique, and now I do too. since the drilling in Nov 07 I have had 3 periods bout 35daysish (before they were 40/60 and probably wasnt ovulating). I feel almost normal!! and have stopped putting weight on. It has made me realise how bad the pcos was affecting me. I'm even going to ask if I could have the drilling done again, if my symptoms start to go downhill. I was also having migraines weekly, now I only get them once or twice a month. I dont know how other people respond, but I def feel better!! Sian did you have a break between your clomid cycles? I think maybe after 3 months? Clare __________________ Clare To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Nick To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Me 33 Dh 37 Married 07/22/2000 TTC 5 years(with breaks) Diagnosed PCOS 06/06 Moderate endometriosis Glucophage 1500mg Lap/dye left tube clear 11/07 OV-Drilling 11/07 Clomid 50mg feb ov right prog 47 march ov left prog 64: bfp 6 week m/c ectopic 08/2003 m/c 12/16/2006 m/c 04/26/2008 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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siany22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: live in north wales in the uk Posts: 2,135 My Mood: Points: 37,099.70 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 37,099.70 Donate	claire- no im doing 6 months straight, thats the max apparently then you ahve to have a break __________________ SIAN XX me-24 dh-32 m/c 2004 round 5 clomid-BFP, but ectopic had operation on april 17th also removed large cyst currently on ttc break while body recovers To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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honeykiss Sparkly Bird Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kent UK Posts: 70 My Mood: Points: 1,254.59 Bank: 3,132.13 Total Points: 4,386.72 Donate	Hi All, Just wondered how everyone is doing on he clomid. I am on 2nd cycle, CD21 and no O yet but temp really dropped today so hoping I will O tomorrow or friday. Wndy __________________ Wendy 37 DP 35 Diagnosed with PCOS 1998 Currently taking MET 850 x 2 daily - Thyroxine 100mg x 1 Also taking Vitamin C- Folic Acid - Vitamins B6 and B12 and baby Aspirin 75mg. !st Clomid cycle - 50mg CD2 to 6 - No Dominant follie until CD21 possible O on CD22 - AF arived CD34. Second cycle - 100mg CD3-7 16mm follie on CD17 Didn't O until CD23. Prog Test @ 6DPO ( Bank holiay on 7DPO) was 24?? Spotting on CD35 AF arrived full flow CD36. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-29-2008, 05:33 PM	#34 (permalink)
O Canada O Canada Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 202 Points: 6,109.83 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 6,109.83 Donate	Aww, Sian, sorry about AF arriving. Clare, drilling sounds scary. Have you found it's helped you?

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siany22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: live in north wales in the uk Posts: 2,135 My Mood: Points: 37,099.70 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 37,099.70 Donate	im cd 14 on round 5 waitin to o!! __________________ SIAN XX me-24 dh-32 m/c 2004 round 5 clomid-BFP, but ectopic had operation on april 17th also removed large cyst currently on ttc break while body recovers To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-16-2008, 08:31 PM	#39 (permalink)
O Canada O Canada Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 202 Points: 6,109.83 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 6,109.83 Donate	Hi Ladies, Going for first set of bloods tomorrow. They're supposed to be done on day 21, but because of the short week, I'm having to go in on day 20 and 22. I haven't O'd yet if fertilityfriend is correct. My temps are still down, but hopefully something will happen. Even if that something is just increasing the dosage. I'll let you know prog. levels when I know. A.

03-17-2008, 05:26 AM	#41 (permalink)
O Canada O Canada Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 202 Points: 6,109.83 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 6,109.83 Donate	Wendy, Thanks for the information. That's really, really good to know. You'd figure a doctor would tell you that sort of information. I'll talk to the nurse today and see if I should postpone the second test. I'm fairly certain that I haven't o'd yet (according to my temps anyway). Perhaps a test next week will be more helpful than one today. Mind you my period is all over the place, so there isn't really any telling when it will start.

03-17-2008, 09:27 AM	#42 (permalink)
siany22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: live in north wales in the uk Posts: 2,135 My Mood: Points: 37,099.70 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 37,099.70 Donate	i agree with wendy a lot of doctors tell you to go cd21 but thats only if you O on cd14 which most people dont!! i know i always O cd20! __________________ SIAN XX me-24 dh-32 m/c 2004 round 5 clomid-BFP, but ectopic had operation on april 17th also removed large cyst currently on ttc break while body recovers To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-17-2008, 09:28 AM	#43 (permalink)
siany22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: live in north wales in the uk Posts: 2,135 My Mood: Points: 37,099.70 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 37,099.70 Donate	p.s are you using opks? __________________ SIAN XX me-24 dh-32 m/c 2004 round 5 clomid-BFP, but ectopic had operation on april 17th also removed large cyst currently on ttc break while body recovers To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-17-2008, 09:39 AM	#44 (permalink)
O Canada O Canada Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 202 Points: 6,109.83 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 6,109.83 Donate	No, I've not used OPK. I've have done twice in the past, but because my cycle is so wonky, I don't get any results (the RE has said I'm not ovulating anyway, which might explain why they aren't helpful). Temping this month, but I've not seen an increase in BBT except during the clomid. I guess I'll see what happens. Perhaps an increased dosage will help.