https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:52:50 +0000 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:35:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10938 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812706&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812706 Author: skiltz
Subject: 10938
Posted: 07 September 2012 at 12:35pm

test]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:35:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812706&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812706 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812312&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812312 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 04 September 2012 at 10:29pm

TF - glad to hear you getting to the end of the process. Moving is so hard! Have you bought the place you have moved into? If so, that is really exciting!

Soda - sounds like you have had a long moving process too! Welcome back to Auckland - sorry that the weather is so rubbish. Not as nice as sunny blenheim. I like the sound of your relaxed approach. Hoping for some BFPs too.]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:29:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812312&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812312 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812309&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812309 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 04 September 2012 at 9:43pm

Hi everyone, sounds like were all still just plodding along no BFPs while i was gone! disappointing!! never mind, soon im sure sorry ive been AWOL, blimming telstra clear seriously mucked up our phoneline etc so weve only just got the net today! but all sorted now and i will NEVER recommend telstra to anyone- ever! tomorrow were going back to telecom lol best of a bad bunch i reckon . this month with all the moving etc, sleeping in different places, not having the net to chart properly and losing my thermometer for a few days ive decided screw it, we are going with the flow this cycle, and hope the relaxed approach after all the stress of moving etc will make a difference heres hoping! ov has either just happened or just around the corner though, and i think weve covered all our bases- in fact, more than my charting months! must be the relaxing helping with that well better go but thought id pop in and say hi an i have everything crossed there are some lovely BFPs SOON!! x x]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:43:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812309&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812309 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812276&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812276 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 04 September 2012 at 4:53pm

Glad you had your HSG Kerny. It's another thing to tick off the list. Good luck with the appointment with FA tomorrow. Maybe they'll suggest a laparoscopy next?

The move went ok. We spread it over 3-4 days and I spent all day cleaning the rental yesterday so hopefully it's up to the agency's standard! Still tonnes of unpacking to do but it's just great to be in our own home at last. It's such a lovely place to bring up a baby too so hopefully it'll happen soon :-)]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:53:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812276&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812276 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812149&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812149 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 4:12pm

Hi all
Just letting you know, had the HSG today. It wasn't the most awesome thing I've done in my life but it wasn't too bad. Everything looked fine so I am heading back to Fertility Associates on Wednesday to discuss what to do next. Hope you all had a nice weekend.

Thistlefern - How did the move go?
]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:12:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5812149&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5812149 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811931&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811931 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 31 August 2012 at 9:47pm

I am really happy - I went and saw my friend's baby tonight and it was really good. I felt so happy for her and her husband. I really struggled while she was pregnant. It was quite awful - I felt jealous and resentful (as well as sad) and then felt really guilty for feeling that way which made me feel even worse. hang in there TF - it will be our turn soon! Exciting about getting the keys. Good luck with the move - hope it all goes smoothly.    

(Edited for typos)

Edited by kerny]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:47:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811931&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811931 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811790&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811790 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 30 August 2012 at 10:41pm

That's frustrating about the spotting kerny. Only a few more days until your HSG though.
Lovely news about your best friend. Glad you're happy for her and looking forward to visiting. I'm struggling with that side of things at the moment. I was at a wedding in Feb and there were 4 of us ttc and the other 3 are now pregnant. Another 3 have been announced in the last week too. It's so difficult.
We get the keys to our new house tomorrow though so that'll keep me busy. Can't wait!
Have a great weekend everyone.]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:41:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811790&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811790 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811777&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811777 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 30 August 2012 at 9:19pm

TF - sorry about AF. FX for this cycle.

Mumma2be - hope this cycle goes a bit more smoothly. It is so frustrating when things don't do what they are meant to.

I'm a bit frustrated - spotting started again today. It is so annoying not knowing why it happens and knowing that my chances are so much lower because of it. On a more positive note, one of my best friends had her first baby last night. I felt quite sad last night and I felt really bad about it - I don't want to be sad, I want to be happy for her. But today I feel much better and do feel totally and genuinely stoked for her. Looking forward to going for a visit in the weekend.

Hope you have all had a good week. Yay its friday tomorrow :)





]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:19:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811777&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811777 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811657&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811657 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 30 August 2012 at 10:18am

Another unsuccessful month here. AF arrived this morning, right on time! I'm like clockwork and it still doesn't work!]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:18:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811657&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811657 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811626&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811626 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 29 August 2012 at 10:14pm

TF - my baseline prog was 2. That was only about 13dpo but I was having bloods throughout month, got lh surge, had 3 big follicles and prog was 24 at 1-2dpo. Doc had said it could just be I had a funny cycle. Back on the clomid bandwagon so I'm hoping for a better month. Let's get some bfp's this month!!! :)]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:14:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811626&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811626 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811453&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811453 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 28 August 2012 at 9:56pm

Not going to test before Thursday because I was gutted last month when I got all excited then got a BFN. Going to concentrate on the house move instead.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:56:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811453&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811453 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811451&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811451 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 28 August 2012 at 9:54pm

Awesome news about the HSG kerny. It's a step closer to getting some answers. The procedure isn't too bad. Don't worry about it. You can generally go back to work afterwards too if you want. Let us know how you get on.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:54:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811451&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811451 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811449&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811449 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 28 August 2012 at 9:29pm

TF - yay about the puppy. That is so exciting. Hope the packing going OK for your move. FX that this is your month. Are you going to test before Thursday?

Soda - hope your move went OK.

AFM - HSG booked in for Monday 3rd. Yay! Even though I know it is not the most pleasant procedure I'm happy to have the appointment. Hopefully it will give us some answers. ]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:29:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811449&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811449 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811431&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811431 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 28 August 2012 at 5:40pm

M2be - I've not had baselines done but the fertility associates site says that a reading under 3 just means that you haven't ovulated in the last 14 days so going by that I wouldn't worry. The nurses will know better though and hopefully the doctor will be able to give more advice. Have you heard back yet?

The new puppy is a wire-haired pointer x lab. She's mainly for DH to take hunting. Can't wait!

Nothing to report here. 14dpo, AF due Thursday.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:40:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811431&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811431 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811305&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811305 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 27 August 2012 at 8:15pm

Exciting about the puppy TF, what breed?

I spoke to the nurse today, she thought my cycle had been unusual too given the suppositories gave me a lower P4 level this month, she got me to do baseline bloods today (CD2) and my progesterone was only 2 which she said is very low. Has anyone else had baselines done? Will start clomid tonight as usual and she is talking to doc tomorrow (he was away today) and will get back to me.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:15:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811305&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811305 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811217&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811217 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 27 August 2012 at 1:28pm

I've been keeping busy for the past few days. We've been packing for our house move on Friday so that's a bit full-on. We also put a deposit down on a puppy at the weekend. We don't get her for another 3-4wks though. Quite excited about that :-)

kerny- any news on HSG this month?

Mumma2be - Did you chat to nurses today?

Soda - how did the move to Auckland go?]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:28:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811217&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811217 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811150&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811150 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 26 August 2012 at 10:15pm

How is everyone getting on?
I havent emailed the doc yet, im going to call nurses tomorrow and talk about things and hopefully they can get the doc to call me.]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:15:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5811150&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5811150 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810897&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810897 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 23 August 2012 at 9:04pm

I think tomorrow will be day 1. Called radiology place today and they still had spaces for HSGs. Hopefully still spaces tomorrow. DH home now. yay. much happier :)

Mumma2be - did you email the doctor? ]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:04:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810897&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810897 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810801&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810801 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 9:56pm

Mumma2be - You should definitely email the doc to see if he can give you some explanation about why it happened. I'm sure he won't mind, it's his job. Just say you're concerned about it and you're unsure where to go from here.

Hugs Kerny. Hope you feel better once your DH is back. The HSG is the way to go. For some people all they need is a bit of a flush out and that helps. Good luck!

Nothing happening here. I'm 8dpo and have a 15day LP so still a bit longer to wait.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:56:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810801&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810801 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810789&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810789 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 8:47pm

Hi everyone.   It is really good to read all your messages of support. Thanks :)

Still feeling a bit down. DH has been away this week and I am missing him heaps! Spotting has got heavier so I think that I am out for this cycle. Just waiting for day 1 so I can book the HSG. Soda - you and I can both have June babies :)

Mumma2be - sorry about the progesterone drop. Hopefully the doc will be able to give you an explanation.    

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:47:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810789&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810789 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810770&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810770 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 7:08pm

TF - The nurse seemed very blase and didnt really say anything about it, so frustrating, im thinking of emailing the doc directly to see what he says....hopefully he doesnt mind! :-)
How are you getting on TF?]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:08:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810770&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810770 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810755&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810755 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 4:09pm

Kerny - How are you feeling now? Are things just looking the same?]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:09:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810755&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810755 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810753&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810753 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 4:08pm

Oops M2be, I was posting at the same time as you so didn't see your other ones. That is strange that it's lower this month with the extra progesterone. Could they give you any reason for it?
]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:08:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810753&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810753 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810751&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810751 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 4:05pm

Disappointing, Soda - although I think I'm more disappointed about it than you are ;-) At least you have your move and your lovely new home to look forward to. You do deserve to get your BFP quickly this time since you waited so long last time. We just bought our first house together recently and move next week so I'm also hoping that'll help things. It's a sunnier, warmer place so that should be good.

Mumma2be - Sorry to hear that your progesterone has dropped. It probably should be rising. Is this with the extra as well? Maybe it'll take a cycle or two for your body to get used to it? What did they say when you got the results back? Did they mention that it didn't look promising?

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:05:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810751&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810751 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810750&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810750 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 4:03pm

Where is my head??? Should have read last month I was only on clomid]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:03:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810750&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810750 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810749&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810749 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 4:02pm

Forgot to add I was using clomid only and had prog level of 42 at something like 6dpo, I would have thought seeing I added progesterone suppositories it would have increased my levels, not decreased them???]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:02:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810749&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810749 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810718&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810718 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 12:54pm

Had my bloods today which im now 8-9dpo and Progesterone was 19. On 1-2dpo it was 24....im guessing that counts me out this month as if i were preg it would be rising? :-( ]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:54:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810718&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810718 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810716&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810716 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 12:44pm

Had my bloods today which im now 8-9dpo and Progesterone was 19. On 1-2dpo it was 24....im guessing that counts me out this month as if i were preg it would be rising? :-( ]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:44:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810716&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810716 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810600&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810600 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 21 August 2012 at 5:33pm

fingers crossed M2Be! back to day one today. temp dropped drastically this morning, so no point in testing. but that means i have a lovely discover test sitting there to be done this month. a june baby would be nice i think not really bummed about it to be honest. i mean its a bit stink, my chart looked so good! but i have so much to do this month it will fly by. my bestie is due end of september and im one of her birth partners- SO EXCITED that im going to be there all going well!! and if i were preggers this month the MS would be hitting around when shes due and i want to be there for her 100% when the time comes and not have to worry about myself. plus moving house (sitting amongst towers of boxes as we speak)this week- back up to auckland from blenheim so thats a big move and lots to do. so hopefully this month, well be all moved, and hopefully not sick, and all relaxed and ready to make babies! :D]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:33:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810600&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810600 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810504&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810504 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 10:18pm

We'd been trying for 18mths then I had that gap of 7mths and this is now my 4th cycle on clomid. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a longer LP for you this month :-)]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:18:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810504&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810504 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810503&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810503 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 10:10pm

Should add my first month (last month) on Clomid and my LP was even worse, 7 days!!! Hence why the added progesterone this month. Fingers crossed :-)]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:10:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810503&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810503 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810502&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810502 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 10:09pm

My Luteal Phase was approx 10 days...some months 8,9 or 11 aswell but mostly 10 ish. All my numbers are good so its damn frustrating. Only difference has been the progesterone making me a real b1tch hehe.
How frustrating for you, hope the Clomid helps you, how long have you been trying?]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:09:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810502&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810502 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810501&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810501 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 10:07pm

Oh and we had already been ttc for 18mths with no issues before that "mishap"]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:07:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810501&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810501 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810499&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810499 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 10:06pm

How long was your luteal phase before you started on the progesterone M2be? Do you feel any different this time?
I have no known issues at all. I was put on clomid because I stopped ovulating for 7mths after a surgeon (mistakenly) treated me for endo. My specialist was livid!]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:06:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810499&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810499 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810497&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810497 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 9:55pm

Today im CD 22 or 6-7dpo. Have you been diagnosed with any known issues TF?]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:55:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810497&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810497 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810495&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810495 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 9:42pm

I'm sure the progesterone will help with your luteal phase this month Mumma2be. Fingers crossed. What day are you on now?
This baby-making malarkey certainly isn't as easy as we were led to believe that's for sure. With me being 37 I do wonder if it's ever going to happen. I didn't meet DH until I was 34 and we started ttc after 6mths when I turned 35 just to get things moving. I'm glad we did now!]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:42:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810495&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810495 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810491&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810491 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 9:17pm

Great prog result TF! Fingers crossed this is your month I totally relate, we got preg with our first child as a surprise, 2 years later decided to try and now 18mths down the track nothing still, other than luteal phase nothing else has been discovered yet so its really frustrating. Clomid last month, then Clomid and Prog this month so im hoping that helps increase the LP at least!
I had the bloods 1-2dpo and it was 42, going back on Wed to see whats its doing and if Prog is doing its job, you start wondering if it will ever happen some days but then you just keep going :-)]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:17:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810491&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810491 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810490&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810490 Author: _Soda_
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Posted: 20 August 2012 at 9:15pm

thats really good progesterone thistlefern! fx its the right eggie this month for you Kerny, hugs! hang in there hun hope you get answers soon- and that BFP you are awaiting
lol thistlefern i have to be positive. i tried to be positive when i was TTC #1, and it paid off. tbh i kind of feel a bit bad if it happens for me fairly quickly as some of you have been waiting ages. but at the same time i know what its like to wait, i had to for my girl, so figure my body owes me this time around lol. think ill cave and test tomorrow with my discover. got my bfp last time day 11 in the evening- so FMU should show up on a discover hopefully. and if no BFP? then theres always next month and i can have a glass of wine for DHs 30th birthday hehe]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:15:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810490&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810490 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810483&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810483 Author: ThistleFern
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Posted: 20 August 2012 at 8:47pm

Soda - You made me laugh with your bit about the triplets. That's great that your chart is looking amazing. I love how positive and excited you are too. Very inspirational :-) When are you going to test? I can't wait to find out :-)

Kerny - Sorry to hear you're not hopeful this month. Hopefully your HSG will go ahead next cycle and you'll get some answers. It's the lack of answers I find most difficult. My bloods and scans are always great, DH's SA was all fine, HSG showed nothing wrong with tubes, lap showed only very mild endo but not on ovaries or tubes, just a little bit on uterus so shouldn't affect anything, I'm healthy weight, eat well and exercise and here I am 2 1/2 years later and still no BFP. The fact that you have some spotting suggests something is a bit out of balance so hopefully they'll find out and be able to fix it. It's better than just not knowing.

I had progesterone test today and it was 99.1 (6dpo). Bit lower than last month but still pretty good. Just waiting and waiting now.


]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:47:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810483&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810483 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810321&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810321 Author: kerny
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Posted: 19 August 2012 at 9:38pm

Soda - glad to hear that your chart is looking good. FX!

I agree - I'd still be grateful to have twins or triplets but it would be hard work! One is probably the best number for me to start with :)

AFM -about half way through 2WW. Not feeling too hopeful this cycle as (TMI) I have had my usual spotting after my period (usually from day 6 or 7 to day 9 or 10) and a tiny little bit the last few days as well. I find it really frustrating. Clearly something is not going right but I am no closer to knowing what than when I started at FA. I am definitely having a HSG next cycle even if we have to go private. I really want some answers! ]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:38:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810321&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810321 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810264&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810264 Author: _Soda_
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Posted: 19 August 2012 at 1:30pm

ooh no triplets would be too hard (not that you have a choice if you get them! haha) but twins- you have one arm for each...triplets- you dont have enough hands! even you and hubby, at night trying to rock 3 to sleep..near impossible! and breastfeeding would be so hard..and youd have SOOOO much baby stuff! lol IMAGINE the washing! and the nappies!!!!! . tho actually, if i was blessed with triplets i wouldnt complain.. poop my pants maybe, but i wouldnt complain
Thistlefern- lol im sure DH wont leave you but i hear you on the emotional rollercoaster! just know you arent alone in that! x x

as for me- my chart is looking FLIPPIN AMAZING! if i do say so myself!! i mean, ive never had a chart where my temps just skyrocket and keep climbing, not even my last BFP with DD did that happen! so im quietly optimistic..if BFN this month ill still be ok with that- at least my bodys doing something, unlike before.. but if a BFP ill be pretty stoked ]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:30:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810264&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810264 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810176&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810176 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 18 August 2012 at 3:24pm

I agree about the progesterone Mumma2be - I'm a complete stroppy bitch the week before AF these days and I definitely think it's because of that. It'll be worth it in the end though. That's if DH doesn't get fed up with it and leave ;-)]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:24:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810176&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810176 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810174&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810174 Author: Mumma2be
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Posted: 18 August 2012 at 2:10pm

I agree TF and soda twins would be pretty cool, hard work for first year but would get easier..... Saw a family walking with triplet bubs today - full on lol but they looked very relaxed. If only all these results like prog, estrogen, lh etc were black and white it would be so much easier to interpret, oh well just got to sit and wait I guess? Progesterone has given me shocking moods but guess that's just the price we pay for a chance :)]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:10:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810174&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810174 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810164&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810164 Author: ThistleFern
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Posted: 18 August 2012 at 11:29am

Soda - Thanks for sharing your story. Shame on that doctor for laughing at you when you had concerns but great that you have such an awesome OBGYN now. How many cycles did you have on clomid before you got your BFP the first time round?
As for progesterone levels, 220 seems pretty high. You'd have to have ovulated a few eggs to have that. 55 is fine for 7dpo - I've had a reading of 75 before.
Mumma2be - The follicles grow at around 2mm a day apparently and at ovulation any that are over about 22mm are likely to release eggs so all three may well have released eggs. The ruptured follicles produce the progesterone so the more mature follicles you have the higher the progesterone level will be. Last month my level was 111 6dpo when I had 2 decent follicles.
Sorry, I do a lot of reading on this :-)
I'd love twins too even though they'd be so much work but I'm 37 and I figure that if everything had been working properly at the start we'd probably be on our second baby by now. So, I think I deserve two for waiting so long :-) ]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:29:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810164&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810164 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810139&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810139 Author: _Soda_
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Posted: 17 August 2012 at 8:46pm

wow Mumma2be id say that levels of 24 at 2dpo are really high! heres hoping you have a lovely eggie (or 2!) in the right place at the right time. I was talking to hubby about clomid and the higher chance of twins, and he said "Id LOVE twins itd be so cool!" i tell ya i nearly fell off my chair! lol. secretly im very glad he feels that way coz id love twins too hubby has seriously blown me away this time around, hes really into this TTC business! lol last time he was much more reserved about it. he loves being a Daddy more than anything in the world though, he and Maddy have the strongest bond its so cool to watch them together so hed cope with more babies easy peasy (tho ill be honest, i dont think he QUITE understands how much extra work twins would entail...esp seeing as Maddy slept 6-7 hours a night at a week old and slept right through other than a quick 30 min feed in the night from 2 weeks old...yes- we are VERY lucky!!! i think if twins happened, or even a baby with less cruisey sleep patterns..i think hell get a BIG shock! lol.)]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:46:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810139&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810139 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810092&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810092 Author: Mumma2be
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Posted: 17 August 2012 at 3:23pm

I'm not sure about prog levels either, I had lots of monitoring to pinpoint ov this cycle had my surge on sun and bloods 2 days later had prog at 24 so would be 1-2 dpo. Does follicle size affect prog levels maybe? I had a 23, 15 and 14mm about 4 days before ov so must have gotten bigger ie. biggest close to 30.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:23:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810092&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810092 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810084&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810084 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 17 August 2012 at 2:21pm

hmmm i just worked out i must be further on in my cycle than FF thinks i am...i found an article that says your progesterone pretty much doubles each day until its peak at 7dpo...that would mean my 7dpo progesterone would be over 220!! which cant be right..unless im to be the next octomum lol but if i was 6dpo when i got the bloods (which is possible if i hadnt missed so many temps on my chart FF would have probably made my lines appear sooner) it would be about 55 at 7dpo which seems high but isnt 220 which is just rediculous! lol. ahh now im confused... i guess all i can do is wait...]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:21:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810084&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810084 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810077&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810077 Author: _Soda_
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Posted: 17 August 2012 at 2:01pm

oh true Thistlefern..that sucks that it was someones mistake that has put you in this position. nope i dont ov on my own at all. when i came off the pill to TTC#1, my cycles just got longer and longer until they were over 80 days long! went to the doc at 6 months of TTC (about 9 months off pill) who laughed at me and told me i needed to wait longer before they would even do bloods on me...so i waited another 3 months, cycles only got longer...doc still laughed at me (literally laughed!!!) ended up refferring myself privately to an awesome OBGYN who within 5 mins of talking to me said she was 99.9%sure i had PCOS and sent me for scans bloods etc straight away. she was right i had over 30 cysts on each ovary and definitely wasnt oving on my own. but thanks to her I now have my gorgeous girl at least this time i knew to just bypass the docs and when straight back to her to get some more clomid :)shes got another 3 month script waiting for me too so i have 4 more months of trying before we look at something else. but seeing as im now oving hopefully it wont take that long..

and thats my story! :D]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:01:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810077&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810077 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810032&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810032 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 17 August 2012 at 9:45am

Yay Soda! That's great news that you ovulated. 27.7 sounds good for 4dpo. I've only had bloods done at 7dpo so not sure what the range is that early. Temp rises sound good too.
Are you on clomid because you don't ov on your own? My situation is a bit complicated in that I was put on it because I stopped ov for 7 months due to a mistake by a surgeon after my lap. I used to ov fine on my own before that and if I came off it now would prob still ov but I like to feel that I'm doing something proactive.
It's good that you're getting your hopes up as it can only help to be positive :-) You'll be wishing the next week away now!]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:45:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810032&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810032 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810025&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810025 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 17 August 2012 at 9:18am

got my prog bloods back- 27.7 at 4dpo so thats a definite ov which is all i wanted. is that quite high for 4dpo :) had another temp rise today, trying not to get my hopes up..but you know how it is...lol]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:18:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5810025&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5810025 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809899&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809899 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 16 August 2012 at 9:40am

aww TF thanks hun, were all here to support each other! but i can totally relate to the first timers coz ive been there and know what it feels like to finally get those 2 magic lines- trust me its worth it so DONT GIVE UP! im 6dpo today, my temps have been pretty level which im supposing is a good thing? tempted to ph the Ob today and see if she got my day 21s back yet...waiting until tomorrow is toooo muuuch waaaiting!!! haha feeling good at the mo, not overly hopeful we caught the eggie as we didnt BD much with DD in hospital then me having the flu really bad..but hey it only takes once right? so you never know. but anyway, feeling quite positive, regardless of the outcome, if that makes sense. at least I ovd- which is one step closer to that BFP ]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:40:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809899&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809899 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809739&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809739 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 14 August 2012 at 9:24pm

Ha Soda, my AF is due on the day we move house. We're only going up the road but still hoping it won't show up or I'll be trying to shift furniture through teary eyes! It's good to have you here for inspiration though knowing that you got your little girl after much stress and clomid. Fingers crossed this month.

I've been taken EPO for the past couple of cycles from AF until ovulation and my estrogen levels are always pretty good so maybe it helps. I switch to flaxseed oil after ov. Anything's worth a go I'd say :-)]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:24:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809739&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809739 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809715&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809715 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 14 August 2012 at 7:20pm

yep got the bloods today, so now we wait! should know on friday but had another high-ish temp this morning so according to FF im 4dpo :D if im not preggers this month itll mean i get AF right on moving up to auckland- were driving the whole way..so thatll suck a bit.. hopefully i wont get AF though HUGS to you guys who need it- TTC is SOOO stressful! with Maddy i was totally hormonal and weepy all the time! i blame the clomid lol. this time im much more relaxed about it (other than last week lol) but not fussed if it takes a while coz i already have one little miss to run around after to pass the time so im blessed. but i can totally relate to you first time mummies out there. have faith it WILL happen! x x x x I drank soy milk in the lead up to ov, and hey i seem to have ovd! so will do that next time too, and thinking of trying EPO tablets as well, apparently they help with balancing hormones. cant hurt to try ay! :)
]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:20:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809715&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809715 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809694&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809694 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 14 August 2012 at 5:13pm

Soda - how did the bloods go? Did you get them done today?

Kerny - Your new philosophy sounds good. It is so difficult to accept not being in control. I struggle with it too. My problem is that my moods are very cyclic. I feel positive and think about all the things I can control and focus on them for the first couple of weeks, then in the 2WW it all goes downhill and I start to feel rubbish and cry and it's obviously even worse when AF arrives. After that it starts all over again. No matter how much I tell myself not to be like that I can't seem to stop it. I blame the hormones ;-)]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:13:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809694&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809694 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809584&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809584 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 13 August 2012 at 9:26pm

Hi everyone. Hope that you had a lovely weekend.

thistlefern, Mumma2be - good to hear your scan results. Sounds encouraging.

Soda - happy that you have oved this month. FX for you.

I'm now in the 2WW. Trying a new philosophy - I've been feeling a bit down lately but I've decided that I just need to accept that I can't control when I get pregnant but I can control other things and I should focus on those (like eating healthy, exercising, hanging out with DH). Hopefully it will work! Have had a couple of awkward teary moments the last few days so I'm hoping that this will help me with those. ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:26:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809584&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809584 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809470&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809470 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 13 August 2012 at 8:48am

thanks thistlefern :) FF gave me lines on my chart today too! so after all that, maybe i did ov after all! :D actually, going by my other signs i could be 5dpo.. gutted there are lots of gaps in this chart since we were in hospital with sick little girls and then i was sick and had temps of over 39..so no point putting them in there. so probably isnt quite exact this month.. but it does look like ov happened at some stage so all good. might wait until tomorrow for bloods hopefully this is it and i dont have to think about it anymore haha im already sick of it! i think trigger shots are fairly expensive if you have to pay for them.. couldnt tell you for sure though. you might get one funded round perhaps- like ivf etc? phone FA or whoever you are going through and they can tell you :) hopefully it doesnt get to that though. if you are oving on your own id say they wouldnt make a difference..and if you can ov without them they might even be a bit dangerous- risk of overstimulation etc?
]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:48:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809470&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809470 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809446&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809446 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 12 August 2012 at 8:41pm

Aw Soda, your post didn't scare anyone off. I was trying to think of something helpful to say before responding but unfortunately I've got nothing. I'm crap at making decisions for myself so not any good at that sort of thing at all. Sounds like you've sorted it out now anyway so that's good. As far as progesterone goes, according to the fertility associates site a reading of 3-30 shows that you probably ovulated less than 5 days ago (or more than 10) so if it's in that range they should be able to tell from that.

Good sized follicles Mumma2be. I had a trigger shot a couple of months ago because I got to day 15 with still no surge even though my follicles would have been huge and everything else looked good. I always think it's better to ov on your own though as the eggs are more likely to be ready to be released instead of forcing them when they might not be quite ready. If you ov fine on your own I don't think I'd bother with the trigger. Sounds like things are going fine. I can't advise with cost I'm afraid as I don't pay for my treatment.]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:41:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809446&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809446 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809444&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809444 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 12 August 2012 at 8:02pm

Had scan on Fri, follicles were 23mm, 15mm and 14mm and only just got my LH surge today (blood test confirmed) so should ovulate in the next day. Im concerned the lead follicle is going to be too big though, nurse said to me over the phone today its prob about 26mm and she was happy with that.

Has anyone done trigger shots? Im thinking if no luck this month i might enquire, my follicles are good, lining is good, estrogen good and last month day 21 progesterone was 42 so not bad. Does it cost extra on top of a monitored cycle?

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:02:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809444&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809444 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809423&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809423 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 12 August 2012 at 3:28pm

ok so since my last post (and scaring everyone off from the looks haha!) we have decided to keep ttc :D i think the stress of last week scared me a bit and my way of coping was shutting off from the possibility of any more stress in my life -stupid ay. so we will keep going for now. I have a question. im CD21 today and meant to get my bloods, but nowhere is open so ill just go tomorrow which is fine. my question is- will the bloods show up anything if i only ov'd 3 days before the bloods? because ive had my 2nd temperature shift in a row so it looks like i MIGHT have got a sneaky ov in there after all! not sure how successful itll be if we did, but i guess theres a possibility of it working this time! so will it show up in the bloods a progesterone rise- even a small one?
]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:28:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809423&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809423 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809245&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809245 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 10 August 2012 at 3:50pm

ooh yay Thistlefern! GL this month!
Im pretty sure the clomid hasnt made me ov again this month.. im not starting to toss up whether i really want to be TTC again just yet. for us though, with things happening next year and a big family trip to the states with my mum and uncle and sister next christmas means we either need to be taking a small baby with us (which im fine with, there will be heaps of arms for cuddles so will be pretty sweet)and having a not quite 2.5 year age gap, or waiting until after our trip meaning (IF i got pregnant fairly quickly) there will be an almost 4 year age gap between kids..but now im torn..do i really want this stress of the clomid not working etc, upping my doses, being more uncomfy from it, and maybe having to take further measures to get pregnant.. when i could be just enjoying my wee 19 month old beautiful girl for a bit longer? BUT if i wait it still might take ages and ages and i might regret waiting so long? so aargh im very torn right now! someone, decide for me! lol]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:50:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809245&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809245 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809185&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809185 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 10 August 2012 at 9:46am

Good luck Kerny. Hope you have a stress-free couple of weeks. I'm hoping for the same this month. Got lots of distractions lined up :-)

I just had my scan this morning. 2 big follicles again and lining looks a bit better so that's good. Surely it has to happen soon?!]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:46:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809185&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809185 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809155&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809155 Author: _Soda_
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Posted: 09 August 2012 at 9:12pm

yay GL Kerny! :D]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:12:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809155&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809155 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809153&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809153 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 09 August 2012 at 9:09pm

Soda - glad to hear your wee girl is OK. That must have been so scary for you. I think you definitely deserve some good luck after that!

I think I'll probably ov today or tomorrow. Did a OPK last night, there was a second line but just starting to fade in. Really happy - I was crazy busy at work and was going to be until the end of next week but the thing I was working on has resolved itself so won't be so stressed. Yay!

]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:09:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5809153&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5809153 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808985&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808985 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 08 August 2012 at 2:10pm

thanks :) no dont think ive ovd yet.. all my "signs" are still fertile.. so might ov today or tomorrow? we did the deed tuesday morning before hubby went away, so might JUST have covered our bases? but im not fussed what happens this month.. got day 21 bloods this month to check i have indeed ovd so looking forward to that to see whats going on :)]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:10:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808985&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808985 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808908&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808908 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 07 August 2012 at 8:04pm

Hugs Soda. That must have been really scary. Good to hear your DD is on the mend now. Lucky your hubby was around when it happened too. It would have been awful to deal with on your own.
So, you're in the 2WW now? You never know, you may be lucky this month even with the all the stress. Fingers crossed]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:04:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808908&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808908 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808901&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808901 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 07 August 2012 at 7:42pm

hi all, sorry ive been MIA, its been a crazy time. last wednesday my DD had her 15mth jabs (delayed due to illness, and then just a funny mummy instinct to not do them yet hmmmm....) on thursday morning hubby found her in bed having a really bad reaction to the jabs (google Hypotonic-Hyporesponsive episode for more info) it was terrifying! so phoned 111, taken to hosp, she comes right and we go home in the afternoon, an hour after we get home she has a huge febrile convulsion! so 111 again, back to hospital, kept there for the night and it took until 3am to stabilise her temperature. just got her test results back today and she has influenza on top of it all (which probably added to the high temp causing the convulsion in the afternoon) but shes on the mend now. managed to get a couple of BD sessions in lol good old hubby insisted we try anyways- i was more than happy to can this month..and dont have the highest hopes for it this time with all the stress, and ive had the flu aswell.. but am ok with that, just glad my girls ok! for a couple of days there to be honest i decided i didnt want any more children at all! i think that was just stress talking tho lol. so thats been my week- pretty insane! HUGS to everyone else who needs them aswell, and fingers crossed for some BFPs this month! :D]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:42:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808901&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808901 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808885&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808885 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 07 August 2012 at 6:33pm

How's everyone doing this week so far? I've noticed that I definitely have good weeks and bad weeks depending on where I am in my cycle. I don't know if it's exaggerated on Clomid. I have nothing to report really. Follicle scan coming up on Friday. Planning lots of distractions this month too :-)

kerny - I think you did the right thing with the baby shower. If you weren't up to it you shouldn't force yourself. Glad you had a nice time with your friend the night before. It would be good if you did hang around on here even if you go off the clomid completely. It's great to hear how you're getting on. Hope you get your HSG next month and it all goes well.]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:33:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808885&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808885 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808613&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808613 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 6:47pm

I totally agree - it is so frustrating when people tell you to just relax and it will happen. I was relaxed when we first starting trying and it didn't happen! So I don't think relaxing is (or was) the answer!

Mumma2be - I've had 5 rounds of clomid. I think that once I've had my HSG (which won't happen until next cycle now) the Dr might start me on some other drugs. I think it depends on what the HSG shows. I might still lurk on this forum though - there always seems to be a really good group of girls on it.

TF - I'm sorry you've had an emotional week too. I feel exactly the same way - everything seems to be happening as it should but still not getting the outcome. I find it hard to focus on other things too but I try to look forward to whatever good things I've got coming up in the week. Little things like acupuncture or catching up with a friend.

I decided not to go to the baby shower today. I feel a bit sad about it but I think it was the right decision. DH and I had a really nice time with my friend and her husband last night and I am happy knowing that today would have been a real celebration for and about her.

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.        ]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 18:47:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808613&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808613 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808559&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808559 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 04 August 2012 at 10:29pm

Nothing worse than being told you are too stressed or need to relax, i got asked by a virtual stranger (friend of a friend) that she took a few months to get pregnant and then decided to relax and forget about it and got pregnant straight away, then asked me if perhaps i needed to stop stressing...??? What the???]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 22:29:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808559&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808559 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808517&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808517 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 04 August 2012 at 1:25pm

I've just started my 4th round. My specialist is happy for me to be on it for another couple of months and then we'll try privately-funded IUI, probably with Clomid too.

I've cried a lot this week. It's frustrating when everything looks good and things seem to work properly but nothing happens. Everyone's telling me that it's because I'm too stressed and negative about it but I find it difficult to focus on other things. Any suggestions ladies?

kerny - Good luck with the baby shower this weekend. Hope you're feeling a bit better. Great idea to drop by with your gift the night before.

Soda - hope you're managing to get lots of bd'ing in before your hubby goes away on Tuesday :-)]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 13:25:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808517&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808517 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808490&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808490 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 03 August 2012 at 9:49pm

How many rounds is everyone upto for Clomid? This is round 2 for me, reviewing after 3 rounds. I read 6 is the max they like people to do, whats your next step if Clomid doesnt work?]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:49:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808490&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808490 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808485&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808485 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 03 August 2012 at 9:02pm

Weetie - thanks for your message. Had a better few days. Still a few tears but managed to sneak off for them. Everyone just thinks I'm getting a cold because I always have a red nose. Hope that you've had a better few days too.

How is everyone else going? ]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:02:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808485&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808485 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808233&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808233 Author: weetie
Subject: 10938
Posted: 02 August 2012 at 1:23pm

kerny - must have been something in the air yesterday cause I had a shocker of a bawling day too. Dh started it by saying I looked grumpy - and then it was all on. I didn't want to be at work - or at home - or anywhere lol. Thankfully (for the rest of the world) I am feeling heaps better today! Gawd can't live on the drugs or off them lol.

Hope your day is going better today! ]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:23:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808233&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808233 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808045&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808045 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 31 July 2012 at 9:59pm

Thanks everyone for your advice. I had a bit of a shocker at work today - arrived late as I had acupuncture and just suddenly felt so down about everything and stated crying and couldn't stop. So annoying. I feel like such an idiot. The people at work who know understand but I know the guys I work with are probably thinking what the hell.

Anyway, having that happen prompted me to talk with my friend. I just can't trust myself to keep it under control and, like you said Soda, I want the day to be about her not about me. She knows about our issues and was really good about it. We've agreed just to see how I am on the weekend but me and DH will prob pop around to theirs the night before to give them our gift just in case.

Weetie - I was hoping for a calmer cycle being off the clomid but like you still really emotional. Maybe its not the drugs just a side effect of TTC.

Hope everyone is having a good week. I'm hoping for a calmer day tomorrow. ]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:59:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808045&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808045 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808031&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808031 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 31 July 2012 at 7:56pm

Good idea ThistleFern, just dropping the word cervical mucous might put them off ever asking again hehe.

kerny sorry to hear about the baby shower dilemma, would you feel comfortable discussing how you feel with your friend? Explaining how happy you are for them but it also intensifies how much you want a bubba of your own and pre-warn her you may be a bit teary? If she knows how you are feeling im sure she will be sensitive and understanding. Big hugs to you ]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:56:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808031&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808031 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808004&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808004 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 31 July 2012 at 4:16pm

HUGS Thistlefern! its so hard. your turn is just around the corner im sure, until then, hang in there hun x x x i remember feeling the same way when my sister told me she was pregnant and id already been trying for ages, they decided they might like to just see what happens, then got pregnant the very first time they tried! i was so happy for them, but devastated for myself and it was really hard to keep the two emotions separate when around her. her girl was born and i still wasnt pregnant :( that was the suckiest bit. we all totally understand what its like to be happy for a friend but really sad for you. and thats ok to feel that way. x x Kerny, see how you go on the day. even if you just go for half an hour and then go home again (if they know your story otherwise make up and excuse..) and if you cant go then thats ok too. even if you just say you arent feeling well/have a headache or something to get out of it. its hard when you cant face it yourself but dont want to make the day about you and your own grief ay. so even if your friend does know your situation you dont necessarily have to tell her on the day, maybe leave it until later if you just want no one worrying about you. such a tough situation when you want your friend to have a great day yet feel like crap yourself. hugs!
my temps are very steady so far..cant wait for my day 21 bloods to see what happens this month! SO annoyed tho- hubby is in the military and is being sent away for survival training from next tuesday to friday! thats day 16 to 19 of my cycle darn it! so kind of hoping for a later or earlier ov.. or this will have been a waste of a cycle! grrr...]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:16:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5808004&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5808004 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807973&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807973 Author: weetie
Subject: 10938
Posted: 31 July 2012 at 12:06pm

popping back in for a catch up - sorry to hear about your BFN Kerny. Will be interested to hear how your cycle goes without clomid - mine went really weird. Still on a 32 day cycle - I automatically thought I would go back to pre clomid dates (haha yeah right) and as for the emotions OMG I was all over the place this month - then af has really hit me hard physically and emotionally. Really weird cause I was blaming most of my 'issues' the last few months on drug]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:06:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807973&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807973 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807911&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807911 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 30 July 2012 at 10:06pm

Progesterone pessaries should help Mumma2be. It would make sense for them to check for your LH surge then so they know when you ov and can start taking them. Hopefully they'll do that.

I have told quite a few people what we're going through because it's been going on for 2 1/2yrs now and I can't be bothered keeping it a secret (plus it's quite difficult when I break down every time someone tells me they're pregnant. At least if they know they tend to be tactful about it). I don't get too many inappropriate questions though as most people wait until I bring it up. If it annoys you Mumma2be you can always give them far too much info about exact days, what your mucous is like and how much bd'ing you're doing and that'll soon shut them up and stop them asking ;-)

Kerny - I went to a baby shower last month and was worried about the same thing. Maybe just wait and see how you feel on the day. You may feel able to cope at the time or you may not so don't force yourself to go if you can't face it. Does your friend know what you're going through? If so, she'll understand. If you do go and then feel a bit upset just try to stay composed, make your excuses and leave or hide in the bathroom for a bit until it passes (which I usually try to do at work!) Do you have other good friends going? If you're in a little group it's easier to distract yourself from your own situation and get caught up more in your friend's happiness(and then have a good cry when you get home) Hope this helps a bit.]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:06:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807911&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807911 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807901&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807901 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 30 July 2012 at 9:39pm

ThistleFern - I totally know how you feel. I was having a really stressful time at work a couple of weeks ago and I just couldn't stop crying. It was so annoying! It's like the rational part of my brain is saying get on with work but the irrational emotional side just takes over. I'm sorry about AF. Hope that you feel better soon.

Mumma2be - sorry about AF too. Hopefully this is our month.

I'm having a bit of a dilemma. One of my friends is having her baby shower this weekend and I'd like to go and will feel pretty bad if I don't but I'm really worried that I'll burst into tears part way through. I really don't want to spoil her day. What do you think I should do?    ]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:39:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807901&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807901 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807844&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807844 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 30 July 2012 at 1:50pm

That sucks ThistleFern! Must be the day for it as AF is here in full force for me today too!!! So disappointed after things were looking good with tests prior. Good idea about the Estradiol and LH test, im having my Day 8 tests next week so when they call with results i will enquire.

My cycle this time was only 24 days so it hasnt lengthed the cycle at all, i spoke to the nurse and they are going to give me pessaries of progesterone once they know i have ovulated. Fingers crossed it makes some difference.

TF - hope your day gets better!! Dont know about you but a few friends know we are doing treatment and i get asked "so what CD are you now??" Seriously???? I would never ask anyone something so personal, just because im having treatment people think they can know all the intimate details. Grr]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:50:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807844&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807844 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807824&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807824 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 30 July 2012 at 12:44pm

That is frustrating about the spotting Mumma2be. Did you have any other blood tests earlier in cycle? I have a scan on day 11 and then they test estradiol and LH every day until I get an LH surge. I should then ov around 36hrs later. Maybe you could ask if they would test for that to give you a better idea of when you ov? I'm pretty sure progesterone rises slowly after ov, peaks and then goes back down slowly rather than surging straight after.

Good luck not being on clomid this month kerny. Hope it goes well for you.

Soda, glad to hear things are sounding promising (even though it does mean a bit of pain). I took clomid days 5-9 on my first two cycles then 2-6 on this one and it didn't make any difference to anything so I don't think it matters.

I've not had a good few days. BFN on Saturday and then AF arrived this morning. Have actually come home from work as I keep crying (pathetic, I know, but at least I have an understanding boss). It just all looked so good this month and now it's back to the start yet again :-(]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:44:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807824&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807824 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807765&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807765 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 29 July 2012 at 8:02pm

I started spotting today (Day 24) - given im on Clomid to try and correct short luteal phase its really frustrating.
Other than internal scan, how else can they confirm the actual day of ovulation? I had 21 day test but that doesnt tell me what day i ovulated so my question is does progesterone slowly rise or does it take a jump straight after ovulation?]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:02:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807765&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807765 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807746&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807746 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 29 July 2012 at 4:35pm

Thanks Soda. I have definitely made the most of being able to enjoy a drink and some chocolate. Better start being good again. I'm doing a cycle without clomid so we be interesting to see what happens. Hopefully I won't get quite as emotional as I have been the last few cycles...
Glad to hear you are getting good signs already. FX this is your month! ]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:35:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807746&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807746 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807743&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807743 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 29 July 2012 at 4:21pm

42 is ok Mumma2be! Good luck its not over until its over!
how are you Kerny? sorry to hear it wasnt your month.hope you enjoyed some chocolate and wine tho, and GL for this cycle!

Thistlefern how are you going?? when are you going to test? got my fingers crossed for you :D xx

well my chart has been very calm looking so far this month! up to day 7 now, so a while to go yet for me, but did this clomid round days 2-6 (thought of trying day 5-9 which is what i did with DD but then thought it better to go by the docs orders so she cant say i did it wrong ) Thistlefern i actually didnt know that the day 21 Progesterone bloods can tell you if you released one or 2 eggs! i just thought it was only telling you if you ovd at all..thats exciting now im looking forward to my bloods haha. the clomid days went by pretty uneventfully, other than a fair bit of ovary pain which is a GOOD thing in my books! (strange how we welcome pain if it means something positive!!) and last cycle i didnt get pain at all. so thats a promising sign that i might have a definite ov this month, if im already getting sharp ov pains..]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:21:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807743&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807743 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807422&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807422 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 4:59pm

42 is fine Mumma2be. It just has to be over 30 to assist implantation. Fertility Associates have a good website for that info. Don't worry - it's not over yet :-)]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:59:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807422&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807422 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807400&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807400 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 3:10pm

Hi girls, had my bloods done day 20 - I have short luteal and short cycles so was most likely 7dpo. My levels were 42, after lots of googling it sounds like 50+ is needed to sustain a pregnancy, does this sound right? If so I guess it will be a question of waiting for af to arrive grrrr :). ]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:10:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807400&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807400 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807316&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807316 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 25 July 2012 at 10:29pm

Oh and the spotting was 9dpo]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:29:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807316&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807316 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807315&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807315 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 25 July 2012 at 10:26pm

Aw kerny :-( Huge hugs. It's the frustration more than anything isn't it. We always seem to be waiting for other people to get things moving. You have every right to be grumpy. I hope you get your HSG sorted soon. That might be all you need to "flush things out". I had one last year. My first one didn't go ahead because they couldn't fit me in on the right day. They didn't find anything wrong and I had to have a lap a few months later (which ended up being a bit of a disaster really).

My specialist suggested implantation bleeding too and I'm now symptom-watching like a maniac. Trying not to get hopes up though as we've been trying for almost 2 1/2yrs and we've had nothing at all. Had a good meeting though. She's happy for me to stay on the clomid for a few more months before moving on to IUI so we'll see how it goes.

If the dreaded AF does arrive for you tomorrow have a lovely glass of wine at the weekend. I had a whole bottle when mine arrived last month. Take care]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:26:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807315&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807315 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807313&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807313 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 25 July 2012 at 9:46pm

I tested yesterday and BFN.    Started spotting today so expect AF tomorrow. Was feeling pretty down last night and this morning even though I knew that the chances weren't high this cycle. Feeling better now but I'm a bit annoyed. I phoned to arrange my HSG but the radiology centre didn't have a copy of my form so I had to fax it through and then they wouldn't give me an appointment as they have to go through a "process" and send me out a letter.   I asked if they could email it to me to speed things up and they said that "they don't deal with things that way." So now I have to wait for the letter, then call and make the appointment and I get the feeling that I won't be able to get an appointment until next cycle. Grumpy!

Ok rant over...

ThistleFern - good to hear 2 eggs were released. What day did you have spotting? Could be implantation bleeding. FX!! I totally know what you mean about having back up plans. It definitely makes me feel more in control knowing what the next step is going to be.

Soda - welcome. Hope that you stay on here is nice and short and that you have a buddy for your wee girl soon. ]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:46:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807313&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807313 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807096&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807096 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 24 July 2012 at 9:55am

I'm 10dpo today, Soda. We'll have a plan b and c if this doesn't work. Good to be prepared, makes me feel in control (Ha!) Maybe your body is just getting used to everything again. It'll settle down. You would think that being healthier would help but it's like all these things. We have to try so hard to get there, take these drugs, give up things (like alcohol!) while there are others who can smoke, drink and generally not look after themselves and they can pop kids out left, right and centre!

Oops, didn't mean to rant. I'd better get on with some work to take my mind off it :-)]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:55:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807096&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807096 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807093&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807093 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 24 July 2012 at 9:41am

Thanks thistlefern for the welcome, and good luck hopefully youll be pregnant this month and wont need a plan b :) where in your cycle are you? yep I was on 50mg last time, blows my mind its so screwed up this time, esp since Ive lost more weight than last time we ttc, so youd think being healthier would mean itd work easier??? thats my logic anyway lol. Good luch mumma2b!! sounds promising:) ]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:41:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807093&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807093 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807091&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807091 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 24 July 2012 at 9:30am

Kerny - How are things? Hope AF stayed away. Have you tested yet?

Soda - Congrats on your wee girl. Good to hear a success story with clomid. I'm sure it'll work out this time around too despite the weird signs this cycle. Were you on 50mg before?

Mumma2be - Your cycle sounds promising. It's difficult not to notice everything that's going on and reading things into cramps etc. Your BT will tell you if you ovulated and whether you released one or two eggs. Good luck with that tomorrow.

Nothing much is happening with me. I had spotting yesterday which I've never had before but maybe it's the clomid? Any of you had that? We're seeing our specialist today just for a bit of a review and to come up with a plan for if this round doesn't work.

]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807091&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807091 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807054&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807054 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 10938
Posted: 23 July 2012 at 9:07pm

Hi all, first round of clomid (Days2-6) and CD18 for me. According to my scan on Day 11 i would ovulate on CD12/13 given the size of my follies. Leading up to ovulation i had a really heavy bloated feeling, since expected ovulation i have been getting crampy and very gassy esp at night. Last night i had 2 hrs of strong cramps. Other than that nothing unusual happening. Got my bloods booked for Wed, but guessing that will just tell me if i ovulated? How is everyone else getting on?]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:07:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5807054&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5807054 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806988&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806988 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 10938
Posted: 23 July 2012 at 3:08pm

Hi everyone I was on here a wee bit about 2 years ago now, took me over a year and 3 rounds of clomid and metformin to concieve my gorgeous girl, now 18mths old, and we are now ttc for a wee buddy for my girl (im 28) :) just had my first clomid 50mg round which was very odd...had a 39 day cycle and def temp shift day 26 for ov but very clear NOT fertile 'other' signs when according to my temps I should have been most fertile...so ill be darned lol. If its ok ill hang around on here and celebrate your bfps and hopefully get some advice too...last time it was a lot clearer to me youd think 2nd time around would be easy lol. Anyways hi and gl to you all!! xxx]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:08:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806988&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806988 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806807&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806807 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 21 July 2012 at 9:57pm

Ooh, Tuesday will be here in no time. Will keep fingers crossed for you.
My BT results were great. 111.4!! It was around 75 last month so looks like both eggs were released. Hopefully that increases our chances a bit. It's frustrating when things work so well but nothing seems to fertilise.]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 21:57:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806807&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806807 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806743&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806743 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 21 July 2012 at 12:11pm

My cycles are usually around about 32 days long. I usually OV on CD17 but it was CD16 this cycle so this one will probably be a bit shorter. Think I'll test on Tuesday next week if no AF by then. FX!
Did you get your BT results back?

Edited by kerny]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:11:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806743&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806743 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806618&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806618 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 20 July 2012 at 10:58am

Hi kerny, I'm still here :-)
I was thinking that it was really quiet too after saying that it looked like a good place for support ;-) Maybe not much is happening with everyone?
I'm CD22 (6DPO) today so had my BT for progesterone this morn. I have to call for the results this arvo to see if I ovulated one or two eggs. Other than that I'm just waiting and waiting.....
How long are your cycles normally?]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:58:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806618&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806618 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806577&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806577 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 19 July 2012 at 9:56pm

Wow its really quiet on here! How is everyone getting on? Anyone close to testing?

I am CD25 but only 9DPO so going to hang on until next week. 2WW taking forever. ]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:56:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806577&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806577 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806095&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806095 Author: kerny
Subject: 10938
Posted: 16 July 2012 at 9:56pm

Mumma2be - those results sound pretty good to me. FX that this is your month :)

Welcome ThistleFern. FX for you too - hopefully you won't need IUI or IVF.    ]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:56:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806095&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806095 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10938&PID=5806012&title=clomid-pill-poppers#5806012 Author: ThistleFern
Subject: 10938
Posted: 16 July 2012 at 1:28pm

Hi there,
I just wanted to introduce myself really as I've been following things on here for a little while and it looks like a good place for some support.
I've been TTC #1 since Feb 2010 and after all the usual tests I'm in the unexplained category. I'm currently on my third cycle of clomid (100mg) but have been told that if it doesn't work this month we'll have to move onto IUI until we qualify for IVF (Jan 2013). I'm 37 so I'm aware that time is running out a bit.

Anyway, I'm cd 18 today and should have ovulated at the weekend so trying to busy myself for the next two weeks.

Mumma2be - I also had two follicles at my scan of 18mm and 15mm on day 11 so quite similar to you. Your results all sound pretty good. Are you just waiting for your day 21 bloods next? You do end up feeling like a pin cushion after a while. Hope your stay is a short one.

Hope everyone else is well and congrats to all of you who got your long-awaited BFPs recently. You give hope to us all :-)

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