So I got my period and called the RE and talked to the nurses. We set up to do clomid on days 5-9. Then I'm traveling from CD 9-12, so could just make it in for an u/s when I get back (on a red-eye, nonetheless). This is my first time on clomid so I don't know how I'll respond or what I'll feel like. Is it a horrible idea to travel for work in the midst of the first cycle? Should I sit it out or just do a natural cycle or is it nbd - side-effect wise? She also mentioned doing suppositories after the IUI this time, and now I'm completely overwhelmed.
How high of a dose are you on? I took 50mg for a cycle and had no side effects at all, other than the three eggs I made.
I think you'll be fine to travel. I think REs usually like to start monitoring on Day 10/11, but I would think having an US by CD12/13 should be fine.
Post by brettanomyces on Apr 27, 2015 14:38:32 GMT -5
Updated AFM: appointment with the new RE went great. New clinic doesn't seem as much like a machine as the old one, but I'll see what it's like when I go for morning monitoring next week.
The new RE wants us to do a few IUIs before moving to IVF. I'm partially ok with this. It's certainly cheaper, and we had to cancel IUI #1 last cycle so we get to give it a fresh try. I'm doing Femara instead of clomid this cycle so my lining thinning isn't a concern. On the other hand H and I were ready to go for IVF, so I don't think we're going to be happy doing more than this IUI. We'll see I guess.
Bonus: new RE is Jewish (I knew that when we chose to transfer to him) and he knows all the things we need to work around. So much easier to not have to explain stuff.
Updated QOTW: I googled "octomom" on my way to the clinic, and her photo reminded me of Amy Winehouse, so I had "I'm No Good" in my head for a while. Now I've got "got to give it up" by Marvin Gaye. It must've been playing somewhere.
So I got my period and called the RE and talked to the nurses. We set up to do clomid on days 5-9. Then I'm traveling from CD 9-12, so could just make it in for an u/s when I get back (on a red-eye, nonetheless). This is my first time on clomid so I don't know how I'll respond or what I'll feel like. Is it a horrible idea to travel for work in the midst of the first cycle? Should I sit it out or just do a natural cycle or is it nbd - side-effect wise? She also mentioned doing suppositories after the IUI this time, and now I'm completely overwhelmed.
How high of a dose are you on? I took 50mg for a cycle and had no side effects at all, other than the three eggs I made.
I think you'll be fine to travel. I think REs usually like to start monitoring on Day 10/11, but I would think having an US by CD12/13 should be fine.
Yea just 50mg. I would be getting the u/s early on day 12. The nurse seemed to think the worst that would happen would be to miss ovulation at that point. But I've been ovulating later like day 18-20 lately so that would be a really big change. I'll still have a baseline tomorrow too.
How high of a dose are you on? I took 50mg for a cycle and had no side effects at all, other than the three eggs I made.
I think you'll be fine to travel. I think REs usually like to start monitoring on Day 10/11, but I would think having an US by CD12/13 should be fine.
Yea just 50mg. I would be getting the u/s early on day 12. The nurse seemed to think the worst that would happen would be to miss ovulation at that point. But I've been ovulating later like day 18-20 lately so that would be a really big change. I'll still have a baseline tomorrow too.
I usually ovulate day 18 on natural cycles. When I go in for my monitoring US it's always on day 14 and then I trigger. You will hopefully not miss it by day 12. I also didn't have any side effects to my 50mg clomid dose. GL!
wirt2cute Sorry about impending CD1, but good luck with your medicated cycle! Your progesterone test should be done on 7DPO, not CD21 (unless you O on CD14). Progesterone peaks about a week after ovulation so if you test too early or too late, your results could be off. I think some doctors just say CD21 because they assume most people don't know when they actually ovulate.
madasm0530 I don't know too much about prolactin, just wanted to say welcome and I'm sorry for your loss.
AFM, just sitting at CD8 of a natural cycle. Pretty boring. I had to reschedule my RE appointment once again because of scheduling conflicts. I can't do anything until this cycle ends anyway so it's not a big deal if I have to wait a little longer. I just hope we'll finally be able to do IUI #1 next cycle.
QOTW: I have a song by My Morning Jacket stuck in my head right now.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Impending CD1, but good luck with your medicated cycle! Your progesterone test should be done on 7DPO, not CD21 (unless you O on CD14). Progesterone peaks about a week after ovulation so if you test too early or too late, your results could be off. I think some doctors just say CD21 because they assume most people don't know when they actually ovulate.
Thank you so much for this information. I was talking to the nurse so, I am going to call back and leave a message for the doctor. She did say something weird that I had never heard; she said if I start today after 2:00 pm that I need to count CD1 for tomorrow and then start on CD5 with the letrozole. Would that not mean that I would be taking it from CD6-CD10? I like the nurse but now I really want to talk to my RE. I can normally ovulate anywhere from CD 15-22 so if it is supposed to be 7 dpo then that will not be CD 21.
Impending CD1, but good luck with your medicated cycle! Your progesterone test should be done on 7DPO, not CD21 (unless you O on CD14). Progesterone peaks about a week after ovulation so if you test too early or too late, your results could be off. I think some doctors just say CD21 because they assume most people don't know when they actually ovulate.
Thank you so much for this information. I was talking to the nurse so, I am going to call back and leave a message for the doctor. She did say something weird that I had never heard; she said if I start today after 2:00 pm that I need to count CD1 for tomorrow and then start on CD5 with the letrozole. Would that not mean that I would be taking it from CD6-CD10? I like the nurse but now I really want to talk to my RE. I can normally ovulate anywhere from CD 15-22 so if it is supposed to be 7 dpo then that will not be CD 21.
Well I think *techinically* it would be CD6, but since they would want you to mark CD1 as the next day then it will be CD5 in your charts. KWIM? I would just ask your doctor to clarify what they mean by that.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
cateyes - Thanks for the check-in and I'm so sorry IUI was a bust. babycowbell - GL! FX for positive beta Stringy - Yes clomid made me O earlier, like 2-3 days earlier. I hope you don't need it. kaliRN - I was so apprehensive for my 2nd opinion and was afraid I may like them better than my 1st RE. It was such a blessing in disguise. Now I wish I hadn't used up all my IUI's with the old RE. It's good to have a 2nd look (fresh eyes) into your cycle. GL madamewaffles - 15 wow, that's pretty good! Grow follies grow! goldenlove3 - I gave up trying to figure out my cycles right before AF. Easier said than done, every freaking one was different. IF such a mind fuck. Daikoku - I'm sorry the reaction you got from your mom. Hopefully she'll come around. Sometimes it's a shock to them and they haven't had time to process or understand what you've been going through. My mom said to me when I first told her. "I understand what you're going through, it took me a whole 3 months to get pregnant with your brother". I was a honeymoon baby. Yeah mom, thanks for the encouragement. {insert side-eye}
This ^ so much. I LOVE my actual RE. I think he's brilliant. But getting in to see him is a challenge- he's already booked into July, and his nurses aren't great and the office staff isn't great. If i put an urgent call in I will *maybe* get a call back after 5pm. It drives me batty. I'm also having to advocate for myself for every little thing. I'm just getting sick of it. The problem with the new RE even if I absolutely love them is: I work in the same institution as my current RE and I have access to my chart and can see all the labs and notes as they are put in. So I get first look which is a big benefit. I also have IVF coverage at 80% but ONLY through this current RE. So I can go to this new RE for better care and hope against all hope that I will not need IVF because if I do, I'll have to go back to my old one anyways. Granted, I've gotten pregnant 3 times so I'm really hoping that I won't have to go to IVF... but one never knows.
Mine was the other way around, I loved the staff - straight up/no BS and RE was all unicorns & rainbows. Yes that would drive me insane - professional courtesy - keep me informed. That's a tough decision ~ it never hurts to hear what kind of protocol the new RE would put you on and see where that goes. Hopefully you won't need IVF since 80% coverage is a huge. I can certainly see where you would be at cross roads.
Post by kawaiikitsune on Apr 27, 2015 17:45:21 GMT -5
So sorry that IUI #1 was a bust cateyes. Hope the Clomid does the trick and you are ready for IUI in July/Aug.,Daikoku. FX goldenlove3. madamewaffles - Hope you have good follies and everything goes smoothly! So sorry for all the hassle kaliRN. Stringy - Sorry for the BFN's. FX babycowbell! Sorry your natural cycle didnt pan out, longhornwino0907. Hope your injection class goes well. kariann12 - Have a fund and safe trip! Drink all the drinks! birdie - Hope your vacation goes well and you get home feeling refreshed. You drink all the drinks as well! deelopi9 - FX for good results! mrsjene - Crossing everything for you! @bloodyjack87 - FX for you! Cythe - FX for you and have fun in my state! Where are you going to visit? @diordra - Boo for jury duty. MrsRC88 - Sorry for AF. GL with your paperwork. Hope surgery and recovery are a breeze. wirt2cute - Sorry for impending AF. GL with your first medicated cycle. wanderingheart - GL at your RE appt. tomorrow. Boo for vag cam. madasm0530 - No advice but wanted to say welcome and so sorry for your previous loss. brettanomyces - So glad you found an RE with similar religious views so you don't have to explain your reasoning behind how you want/need certain things done. lilsneezy - FX you are able to do IUI #1 next cycle.
AFM, still waiting on MH's SA results. I called this past Thursday to see if they had any news and the nurse told me they have not gotten any word from the lab. Can't really do much until we get his numbers back.
QOTW ; "Bitch Better Have My Money" by Rihanna. I can't stand it and because of that, I am hearing it everywhere.
Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Your good juju worked because I have 28 follicles nearly ready for retrieval! Triggering tomorrow evening for a Thursday retrieval!! Wednesday is my birthday so I am so excited for that gift!
::lurker siggy warning::
Whoa! That's a lot if follies!! Best of luck Wed for your ER!!! T&Ps your way!
TTC #1 starting July 2013, RE last 2014 First Angel baby lost July 11, 2014 IUI #1 with injections successful: EDD 11/24/15 Rainbow baby DD born 11/14/15 TTC#2 October 2016 Second Angel baby lost Jan 5, 2017
After almost three years of TTC, IVF #1 = Menopur + Follistim + other stuff. Retrieved 14, 12 mature, 7 fertilized, only 1 (6AA) made it to day 5 blast. BFP! DD born 12-10-2016
IUI 1-3 BFN IVF #1 - Oct '15 - 10R, 3M, 0F IVF #2 - August 16 - 12R, 11M, 5F. 1 to transfer and 2 to freeze - BFP!! - MMC caught at 7w5d FET #1 - 1/26 - BFP, due 10/14
Post by madamewaffles on Apr 27, 2015 21:10:48 GMT -5
cateyes, I'm so sorry IUI #1 was a bust. I hope the progesterone is just the ticket for you. Daikoku, I'm sorry your mom took it the wrong way. I hope she is more receptive with time. goldenlove3, sorry for the BFn. kaliRN, I hope you get to cancel that appointment too! FX for you! Stringy, I definitely ovulated earlier on Clomid. I love NPR too! Also, in response to your later question, I didn't really notice the side effects from Clomid until later in the cycle, so it might not be too bad to be taking them when you're traveling. babycowbell, ::hugs:: brettanomyces, Glad you love your new RE! I hope Femara works better for you. GL! longhornwino0907, ::hugs:: I hope injection lessons go well. It's kind of intimidating at first, but it becomes a breeze pretty quickly! kariann12, Hope you have a WONDERFUL time in Hawaii! Enjoy the tropical weather, sights, and cocktails! birdie, Enjoy the DR! deelopi9, I hope you get good results on your tests! mrsjene, Progesterone can affect your temps but it sure doesn't hurt if you're interested in keeping the data. FX for you! @dreadpirateroberts87, FX for you. GL at your 7dpo b/w. Cythe, FX!! Enjoy Florida! @diordra, Ouch, jury duty sucks! MrsRC88, ::hugs:: wirt2cute, I took Clomid days 5-9 for a couple cycles. I actually had a better response those cycles than when I took them 3-7. GL to you! wanderingheart, GL at the RE tomorrow! Wear cozy socks. madasm0530, I'm glad they found an answer for your increased prolactin. I'm glad you found an RE that you feel comfortable with. lilsneezy, Good luck this cycle! kawaiikitsune, I hope that clinic gets those results stat!
MrsRC-33, MrRC-37. TTC#1 since 2/13. DX: T2 diet controlled diabetic, removed multiple fibroids blocking tubes, via robotic myomectomy, hysteroscopy and D&C on 5/15. CD3 b/w normal. HSG normal after surgery. On the bench April-June 2015. NTNP indefinitely. Loss mentioned.
I'm sorry babycowbell Do you have a plan for next cycle?
Probably the same thing. 50mg clomid + ovridel + IUI. Everything was supposedly "perfect" except the outcome. We will try 2-3 more IUI then reevaluate.
After almost three years of TTC, IVF #1 = Menopur + Follistim + other stuff. Retrieved 14, 12 mature, 7 fertilized, only 1 (6AA) made it to day 5 blast. BFP! DD born 12-10-2016
Thank you so much for this information. I was talking to the nurse so, I am going to call back and leave a message for the doctor. She did say something weird that I had never heard; she said if I start today after 2:00 pm that I need to count CD1 for tomorrow and then start on CD5 with the letrozole. Would that not mean that I would be taking it from CD6-CD10? I like the nurse but now I really want to talk to my RE. I can normally ovulate anywhere from CD 15-22 so if it is supposed to be 7 dpo then that will not be CD 21.
Well I think *techinically* it would be CD6, but since they would want you to mark CD1 as the next day then it will be CD5 in your charts. KWIM? I would just ask your doctor to clarify what they mean by that.
That does make sense. I have a message sent in to my RE and this will be on my question list. Thank you lilsneezy
Well I think *techinically* it would be CD6, but since they would want you to mark CD1 as the next day then it will be CD5 in your charts. KWIM? I would just ask your doctor to clarify what they mean by that.
That does make sense. I have a message sent in to my RE and this will be on my question list. Thank you lilsneezy
My RE's office does this too. If it starts late in the day they count it as starting the next day. It seems odd and confusing, I agree. Especially if it starts in early afternoon, not like 10 pm.
MrsRC88 Good luck with the surgery. When is it, may I ask?
wanderingheart Have fun on your date with the dildo cam today!
kawaiikitsune It drives me batty when I don't get SA results quickly. I mean, they have to do the analysis right after they receive it. Why does it take so long for a lab to do the damn paperwork? I'm sure that there's a lot that I don't understand about what goes on behind the scenes and I'm sure that the lab does its best, but it's still frustrating.
I typed all this while trying to simultaneously look like I'm working... so sorry for mistakes.
Post by kawaiikitsune on Apr 28, 2015 10:22:53 GMT -5
Daikoku - It is frustrating because we're essentially in limbo until we get the results back. We can't make a decision on medicated cycles or a hysteroscopy until we know how bad/good his percentages are. I am so anxious to just know and be able to prepare for the next step.
MrsRC-33, MrRC-37. TTC#1 since 2/13. DX: T2 diet controlled diabetic, removed multiple fibroids blocking tubes, via robotic myomectomy, hysteroscopy and D&C on 5/15. CD3 b/w normal. HSG normal after surgery. On the bench April-June 2015. NTNP indefinitely. Loss mentioned.
Well I think *techinically* it would be CD6, but since they would want you to mark CD1 as the next day then it will be CD5 in your charts. KWIM? I would just ask your doctor to clarify what they mean by that.
That does make sense. I have a message sent in to my RE and this will be on my question list. Thank you lilsneezy
You're welcome! Hope they clear up any questions you have. Good luck!
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Daikoku - It is frustrating because we're essentially in limbo until we get the results back. We can't make a decision on medicated cycles or a hysteroscopy until we know how bad/good his percentages are. I am so anxious to just know and be able to prepare for the next step.
I hope you get the results soon so you can know how to move forward!
That does make sense. I have a message sent in to my RE and this will be on my question list. Thank you lilsneezy
My RE's office does this too. If it starts late in the day they count it as starting the next day. It seems odd and confusing, I agree. Especially if it starts in early afternoon, not like 10 pm.
Okay, that's good to know that other people do this as well.
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