I got Clomid!!!

Deeds2 · 03-15-2002, 07:46 PM

After reading Lisa's story I feel guilty posting this, but my appointment was the complete opposite.
We got taken within five minutes of arriving (actually early) and the Dr (plus the obligatory student) were waiting for us.
The consultant looked through all my notes, read my blood results and asked me about my symptoms. He explained pcos (which I knew, but I think was of benefit to dh & the student) and the reasons why we had trouble conceiving. The student asked questions too and the doc explained to him that pcos was something I was born with, I would always have, but there were ways round it. He told me that it was now understood that pcos was an insulin related problem and that a possible way to treat it was metformin. However in my case he felt that my excess weight wasn't too bad and my bmi was borderline (2st overweight bmi 26) and that if I could maintain that he didn't feel I needed met right now. He talked us through Clomiphene and the side effects and said we could either wait and see if the fairly regular pattern which has emerged since my miscarriage continues (a 33 and 36 day cycle) or go for Clomid right away. Which is what we are doing.
I have to wait for AF and if she doesn't arrive in the next 6 weeks I go back for provera. I came away with 6 months of Clomid and an appointment for June 14th. I'll be tracked through urine samples which he felt would be less invasive than blood (given my rotten veins). I got the usual inspection of my bits and DH has to hand in two samples too. Then a nurse came and went through all the Clomid info with us and made sure we knew what we were doing.
We got sent off with lots of "Good Lucks" from everyone. It was so positive.
If I get a +hpt I have to contact the Pregnancy Support Dept and they will arrange early scans to help me cope during the first weeks. If I don't get pg in the next 6 months he will arrange for a lap and dye and possible ovarian drilling.
He talked about my fears of miscarriage and said he was quite positive we could have a succesful outcome.
The hospital is new and the maternity/reproductive unit has just moved there, this may have been a factor, but everyone was genuinely helpful and kind.
Lisa - if you read this I would love for you to have had the same experience as me. I really feel for you and your dh as I know how nervous I was when I was going in and if I had the same reaction as you i would have been a wreck.

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The new & improved Deeds!!
Soulcyster since January 2001, mysteriously disapeared February 2002 - returned as Deeds2!!
Age:31, DH:32
Came off BCP Dec 1998
Dx PCOS July 1999
TTC#1 ever since
Miscarriage Oct 2001 - would have been a mum on 19th May 2002
No meds
Patiently (?) waiting for fertility appointment 3/15/2002 - hopefully will get Clomid!
=^.^= two fuzzy babies!! =^.^=
email me! deeds@soulcysters.com

frizz100 · 03-15-2002, 08:06 PM

Congrats, congrats, congrats....
We are both on the Clomid wagon now and I no how good it feels to be going somewhere AT LASTS..
Fingers crossed for you honey, really!!
Here if you need me and I hope it goes well.
Frizz
x

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When I look into the future, it's so bright it burns my eyes**

May you never miss a rainbow or a sunset because you are looking down!!

29 yrs old
DH #5yrs
PCOS- symptoms over 10years
Excess hair
Over weight
V High Testosterone
Mood swings
AF x1 per 1 1/2 yrs - now 2x 1yr - first AF 6yrs old

1st Clomid 50mg ended 23/2/02 - fingers crossed.
Next Endo 19/3/02 100mg Clomid if not PG
(*(*(*( Baby Dust to you all)*)*)*)

[This message has been edited by frizz100 (edited 03-15-2002).]

Eva34 · 03-15-2002, 09:09 PM

Hello

So pleased your appointment went well. It sounds really good.

((hugs)) Eva

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Age 34, dh 29, married 7 years, one son 4 years old

DX pcos Jan 2001
DX ibs Dec 1999
Dx LOCAH Sept 2001
Hidradentis Suppurativa
(lumps)
Cervical Ectropion
Raised blood pressure
High Cholesterol
Loads of meds - too many to mention!!

"She is buffeted by the waves but she does not sink"

Dawnmc · 03-16-2002, 04:19 PM

Wow! Deeds, that's great! Isn't it weird how different consultants do things in different orders?? I'm so pleased for you, lets hope you don't get as far as a lap.

Fingers crossed...
Dawn

PS DH came home on Thurs and DD is driving him batty!

Tornusunder · 03-24-2002, 02:42 PM

Deeds

so your post - that's BRILLIANT - I hope all goes well, you can email me if you feel like it? I'll move to your part of the country, what a great experience you've had. positive, positive thoughts to you - I feel so happy for you. Look after yourself, stay well and I hope i hear from you soon.

much love
T
x

JenKat · 03-30-2002, 11:10 PM

Oops!
Have left a message on another board asking to hear about your appointent (cant remember which one, their are so many!) but now I have read your message. Did you go to the new hospital in Edinburgh? I live there too so do you think that is where I will be refered? I am waiting for an appointment and I cant wait to speak to someone who can answer some of my questions and hopefully give me possible answers.

Deeds2 · 03-31-2002, 05:33 AM

Jenkat - If you're in Edinburgh you will be reffered to the new Royal. I was impressed with it but I don't think the nurses are. I saw Dr Tay and found him really thorough and helpful and he put us at ease answered all my questions.
PM me if you want to know any more. The only thing is the parking is very expensive!!

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The new & improved Deeds!!
Soulcyster since January 2001, mysteriously disapeared February 2002 - returned as Deeds2!!
Age:31, DH:32
Came off BCP Dec 1998
Dx PCOS July 1999
TTC#1 ever since
Miscarriage Oct 2001 - would have been a mum on 19th May 2002
No meds
Successful fertility appointment 3/15/2002 - got Clomid!
50mg to start next cycle days 3-7
=^.^= two fuzzy babies!! =^.^=
email me! deeds@soulcysters.com