I don't have any first hand personal experience in this but my long stint of lurking around here and TD taught me TWO very important things.
#1 DO NOT TAKE CLOMID FROM YOUR GYN/PCP/OB!!!!
It sounds like you are aware of the fact that you can only take it for so long and that it is a serious drug. For those exact reasons you need to ensure that you are monitored while on Clomid. There is some really great information in the Newbie Blog about what that monitoring entails.
#2 The monitoring should be done by a RE
Your OB is a doctor for when you are pregnant not when you are tying to get pregnant. Sounds like you have a DX so I would highly suggest that you find yourself a RE.
Please take the time to read the info on Clomid on the newbie blog. I don't want to freak you out but whatever you do do not take Clomid from your GYN!
I'm sorry, I should have clarified that I know this. I asked questions about Clomid last week. I also read on it on the newbie blog.
I don't have any first hand personal experience in this but my long stint of lurking around here and TD taught me TWO very important things.
#1 DO NOT TAKE CLOMID FROM YOUR GYN/PCP/OB!!!!
It sounds like you are aware of the fact that you can only take it for so long and that it is a serious drug. For those exact reasons you need to ensure that you are monitored while on Clomid. There is some really great information in the Newbie Blog about what that monitoring entails.
#2 The monitoring should be done by a RE
Your OB is a doctor for when you are pregnant not when you are tying to get pregnant. Sounds like you have a DX so I would highly suggest that you find yourself a RE.
Please take the time to read the info on Clomid on the newbie blog. I don't want to freak you out but whatever you do do not take Clomid from your GYN!
+1 on this and the advice nuggetrn gave. Which is exactly what most of us said last week when you mentioned your OBGYN suggesting Clomid right off the bat. Please, please, please look into it and listen to your gut.
I'm sorry, I should have made that a little more clear. I will not take clomid from the GYN. Like you said, yes, I eas educated on that last week. I need to look into REs, which some girls from work have recommended a few to me.
+1 on this and the advice nuggetrn gave. Which is exactly what most of us said last week when you mentioned your OBGYN suggesting Clomid right off the bat. Please, please, please look into it and listen to your gut.
I'm sorry, I should have made that a little more clear. I will not take clomid from the GYN. Like you said, yes, I eas educated on that last week. I need to look into REs, which some girls from work have recommended a few to me.
As you can probably tell a lot of us have a lot of feels about unmonitored Clomid Good luck finding a good RE, and fx you have a good plan of action under your belt soon.
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: so tired of this. Took a test last week on Friday and of course was BFN. I have also been contemplating and talking with H about holding off on Clomid for the next cycle. I'm not sure I want to proceed with that before trying to up my Metformin first or something like pregnitude. I have done some research on it and yes, I know it can ruin you cycles even more, but I just don't want to jump right into something I can only take a few times in my life. I also need to cal the GYN and discuss these options with her too. Anyone tried anything that was more natural? I also want to try a healthier diet and exercise first too.
Rapid Fire Edition: Hike or Bike: Hike Beer, Wine, Booze, or none: none Capris or Shorts: Shorts, only because every pair of jean capris I try on the crotch is down to my ankles, I don't understand it! Rock climbing or zip lining: zip lining Comedy club or dance club: dance club Dodgeball or kickball: kickball Hawaii or Alaska: Hawaii Canoeing or waterskiing: canoeing Play or musical: musical
I don't know much about pregnitude but just you saying that it can ruin your cycles (I assume it is similar to vitex?? I feel like I need to go do research) makes me say no no no, stay clear of that.
If you don't feel comfortable moving to clomid next cycle then I wouldn't, no one says you have to, especially with your reservations. How long have you been on metformin? It takes a few months to really start to work and sometimes doseage changes are needed. I am really surprised they wouldn't try that before pushing you towards clomid. Also, OB/GYNs don't usually know all that much about GETTING a person pregnant, if you are looking for more help... with your PCOS diagnosis I would be searching out an RE. Good luck with everything!
From what I have researched any type of drug, over the counter or not can make the cycle longer or not. That's what I found when I researched pregnitude. I have only been on Metformin for one cycle on 1000mg, that's why I was thinking about upping the dose first. Yes, I have been recommended to a few REs in the area from ladies at work. I'm taking a look into it.
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: so tired of this. Took a test last week on Friday and of course was BFN. I have also been contemplating and talking with H about holding off on Clomid for the next cycle. I'm not sure I want to proceed with that before trying to up my Metformin first or something like pregnitude. I have done some research on it and yes, I know it can ruin you cycles even more, but I just don't want to jump right into something I can only take a few times in my life. I also need to cal the GYN and discuss these options with her too. Anyone tried anything that was more natural? I also want to try a healthier diet and exercise first too.
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Told you all I'd still lurk . I see they've already talked to you about taking the advice of RE/Clomid/Monitoring, so I won't add to that (but please listen to them!) My RE put me on a supplement last month called Ovasitol, which is a mix of 2000 mg of myo-inositol and 50 mg of D-chiro-inositol. I had been taking myo-inositol for 6 months prior to that and didn't see a whole lot of change. Obviously, who knows what exactly made the difference for my ovaries (low carb, low dairy, daily exercise), but it might be something you can ask about. It's over the counter and can be ordered online, but I highly recommend asking before starting anything.
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: so tired of this. Took a test last week on Friday and of course was BFN. I have also been contemplating and talking with H about holding off on Clomid for the next cycle. I'm not sure I want to proceed with that before trying to up my Metformin first or something like pregnitude. I have done some research on it and yes, I know it can ruin you cycles even more, but I just don't want to jump right into something I can only take a few times in my life. I also need to cal the GYN and discuss these options with her too. Anyone tried anything that was more natural? I also want to try a healthier diet and exercise first too.
*snip*
Told you all I'd still lurk . I see they've already talked to you about taking the advice of RE/Clomid/Monitoring, so I won't add to that (but please listen to them!) My RE put me on a supplement last month called Ovasitol, which is a mix of 2000 mg of myo-inositol and 50 mg of D-chiro-inositol. I had been taking myo-inositol for 6 months prior to that and didn't see a whole lot of change. Obviously, who knows what exactly made the difference for my ovaries (low carb, low dairy, daily exercise), but it might be something you can ask about. It's over the counter and can be ordered online, but I highly recommend asking before starting anything.
Thank you for the advise, yes unfortunatly I have no idea how my body will react to any drug I take, I just want to get some ideas together to present to my Doc to figure out which one would be best for me. I will put this one in my research pile.
Post by BurritosAtEveryMeal on Jun 8, 2015 19:52:45 GMT -5
Hi ladies! I'm gonna jump on in here. I've been lurking for well over a month and keep saying I'll jump in. So hello! Hope you'll have me!
Numbers: none.
Circumstances: I have PCOS and haven't had a postpartum AF yet (due to breastfeeding and probably PCOS too), so it's officially 22 months without a period. I keep thinking it will show up and nada.
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: no rants or raves today.
GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!
Hike or Bike? Hike Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Beer Capri’s or Shorts? Capris. Never shorts. Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Neither. Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy Book or TV? TV. So much TV. Dodgeball or Kickball? Kickball. Hawaii or Alaska? HI Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing Play or Musical? Neither. I am not a fan of either. TV and movies please. ETA spelling is hard
Post by wanderingheart on Jun 8, 2015 21:02:05 GMT -5
Numbers: CD 30, month 10, cycle 4
Circumstances: PCOS and low sperm count - 10 months of anovulatory cycles, all induced by Provera.
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: More waiting, over here. Friday I can call my RE to get more Progesterone to induce my 5th cycle. I'm tempted to call before hand because I'm impatient and nothing is going to happen between now and then, but I'm being good. #atleastImtryingtobe
Also, totes fell asleep a few days ago with my BBT in my mouth mid-taking my temp. I took that as a sign to stop temping.
GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Hike or Bike? Hike. Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Wine. Always wine. Capri’s or Shorts? Both? Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Nope. Neither. #fearofheights Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy. Book or TV? Both - depends on my mood. Dodgeball or Kickball? Dodgeball. Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii. Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing. Play or Musical? Musical!! I love musicals.
Circumstances: PCOS and low sperm count - 10 months of anovulatory cycles, all induced by Provera.
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: More waiting, over here. Friday I can call my RE to get more Progesterone to induce my 5th cycle. I'm tempted to call before hand because I'm impatient and nothing is going to happen between now and then, but I'm being good. #atleastImtryingtobe
Also, totes fell asleep a few days ago with my BBT in my mouth mid-taking my temp. I took that as a sign to stop temping.
GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Hike or Bike? Hike. Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Wine. Always wine. Capri’s or Shorts? Both? Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Nope. Neither. #fearofheights Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy. Book or TV? Both - depends on my mood. Dodgeball or Kickball? Dodgeball. Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii. Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing. Play or Musical? Musical!! I love musicals.
I'd call, screw being good... what's going to happen between now and then?
Circumstances: PCOS and low sperm count - 10 months of anovulatory cycles, all induced by Provera.
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: More waiting, over here. Friday I can call my RE to get more Progesterone to induce my 5th cycle. I'm tempted to call before hand because I'm impatient and nothing is going to happen between now and then, but I'm being good. #atleastImtryingtobe
Also, totes fell asleep a few days ago with my BBT in my mouth mid-taking my temp. I took that as a sign to stop temping.
GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Hike or Bike? Hike. Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Wine. Always wine. Capri’s or Shorts? Both? Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Nope. Neither. #fearofheights Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy. Book or TV? Both - depends on my mood. Dodgeball or Kickball? Dodgeball. Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii. Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing. Play or Musical? Musical!! I love musicals.
Nothing like falling asleep with your thermometer in your vag. Not the kinda poking a girl wants to wake up to in the morning.
BurritosAtEveryMeal Welcome! wanderingheart Call! I'm glad others have fallen asleep with the thermometer in their mouth too. DH and I have been stressed so much plus I was up with DD last night so I think that is why it happened.
Paging ironbaby How are things going with your H's job? I've been thinking of you.
Post by wanderingheart on Jun 8, 2015 21:31:51 GMT -5
You guise convinced me. I'm calling tomorrow.
It really boils down to timing. We leave July 3rd for a week long vacation where we will (obviously) be unmonitored. I would love to get our first monitored cycle in before we leave, and not have to wait another cycle. That Monday is husband's SA anyway...so I don't know what they would have us do. But I do not want to wait another cycle because of a vacation. I told my Mom that I'd rather be late to the vacation than wait another cycle and she got all emotional and crying, but I'm sick of waiting, damn it.
Yep. I'm calling tomorrow. Thanks for encouraging me to lie to my doctor. #suchpositiveinfluences
ETA: It's his urology appointment, and repeat SA. Clarity is not my strong suit at night.
helllloooo everyone!! I'm a day late to the party. I'm STRUGGLING today! H and I went to a huge musical festival at the beach this weekend and my first day back to work is not fun! I'm going back through and reading everyone's post and passing out all the love tits!
Numbers: Month 10
Circumstances: PCOS/Metformin/Provera
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: I sure wish I didn't have to leave the beach Looks like I didn't ovulate, still low temps and I sucked at temping on vacay.
GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!
Hike or Bike? Bike Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Beer Capri’s or Shorts? shorts Rock Climbing or Zip lining? I've never done either but I think I would rather zip line Comedy Club or Dance Club? both!! Book or TV? I don't have the attention span for much of either. Dodgeball or Kickball? Dodgeball Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii. Canoeing or Waterskiing? Water skiing, even though I'm terrible! Play or Musical? Either as long as they are funny!
Still wading through prior posts, so just popping in to update. Thanks penguin129 for thinking of me!
H's job was going pretty well. He was home for a couple of weeks, and they were sending him local jobs that enabled him to be home by about 6 each night.
Last Thursday we had a really sweet night together, and it ended with us having sex and his not pulling out. It's not his fault; I was definitely feeling the same way. However, this happened to be my FW, so now I am just not sure where we stand. I posted in TWW a couple times since technically we have a chance. I am still sorting out my feelings on it, though, since we had decided to TTA for at least this month.
Since then, his job picked back up. He didn't get home until 10 Friday, and he was out of town last night again. He's still looking for a new job, but there are no prospects yet.
ironbaby I got through your wall I hope his job slows down again. Are you okay if you end up getting pregnant right now given the circumstances?
I really don't know. Hence the confusion and feelz.
I mean, I know we would make it work, and I'd be so so happy to be pregnant, but under the current circumstances? I feel so torn. I don't want to say we made a mistake the other night, because it felt so right at the moment, but I am definitely wishing we had been more careful now. In any case, nothing to be done about it except wait and see next week, then evaluate where we are at for the next cycle.
Hello, I figured I would re-intro here since I will be here for a little while. I started being active on proboards here on GKU when we started trying for #2. I ended up getting a BFP on my first PP cycle. About a week ago at 6 weeks pregnant I ended up having a miscarriage. Dr. now says we need to wait until after my next period before we can start trying again, so if its cool with you I will hang out here until that happens.
Numbers: 3 months/2 cycles? (does the bleeding from a MC count as AF for a cycle?)
Circumstances: Benched due to MC
Rants/Raves/NFSQ: I plan to start temping again soon so that I can collect data for FF. This was my first MC and I'm still kind of shocked that it happened to me. I know that the percentages are high, especially in early pregnancy, but still. At times I feel sad, like when I see a little baby or pregnant woman but overall I'm doing good. Excited to start trying again in a month or so.
GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!
Hike or Bike? Bike Beer, Wine, Booze or none? wine Capri’s or Shorts? shorts Rock Climbing or Zip lining? zip lining, we went in Mexico and it was awesome! Comedy Club or Dance Club? comedy club, but 3-4 years ago it would have been dance club Book or TV? TV, but I do really love to read too Dodgeball or Kickball? Neither Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii, DH went to grad school there and I visited him for a little over a month Canoeing or Waterskiing? waterskiing, but I'm not good Play or Musical? musical
wanderingheart - Did you end up calling your dr today? Sounds like its definitely time for a temping break for you.
bl1210 - Weekends are never long enough. Especially beach weekends! Sorry no O yet.
ironbaby - Ugh, I'm sorry things got better with his job to just get worse again. Try not to worry yourself too much about this cycle. Even if it isn't ideal timing, if you did get pregnant this cycle YH still has time to find a job. I realize it would be better to have a better job before getting pregnant, but at least they're time if it does happen. Lots of (hugs) your way.
walkek85 - I'm so sorry for your loss. Hopefully your body gets back on track quickly and you can resume TTC.
Post by LadyNymeria on Jun 9, 2015 13:54:59 GMT -5
AFM, I had said I was waiting until CD1 to officially move on to WTO/TWW, and today is CD1! It's been great getting to know everyone in WTDS and I'll certainly be back lurking!
Thanks to everyone for the well wishes over the past couple weeks! Hope to see you in WTO/TWW soon!
walkek85 So sorry for your loss. I hope your cycles go back to normal as quickly as possible and that your stay here is short and sweet. I understand and still get the triggers and I'm 7 weeks out from my own loss. Be gentle with yourself. If you need to vent or anything visit the "Pregnancy Loss" board. I've found it to be very helpful in feeling less alone.
walkek85, I'm so sorry for your loss. I was shocked when my MC happened too. The percentages don't do anything to lessen the blow. I hope this next month flies by for you!
LadyNymeria, yay for CD1! So excited for you. Good luck!
LadyNymeria - yep! My RE gave me 5 refills, so now I can just call in everytime I need it (at 35 days). Muhahaha. I will not use this power for evil...#orwillI
Provera buddies: does this make your boobs huge and sore???
I have had 3 people in the past 2 days comment on how large my boobs are the past few days and this morning my nips are on FIRE!!! Sorry for the overshare!
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