hydrangea1019, The appointment ended up being not exactly what I was hoping for. My ob is very laid back, which I love about him because I have enough anxiety for 2 people so I needed someone calm and definitely not an alarmist when I was pregnant with DD. But I think maybe someone less laid back would be better when dealing with TTTC. The nurse checked my weight and BP, and then he came in and asked some questions (cycle length, timing, any major medical changes since last pregnancy, etc). He said he doubts it's MFI since nothing has changed with MH. And he doesn't think it's a tube issue since I had a successful pregnancy and don't have pain. Since I seem to ovulate every month and have a relatively normal cycle, he said it's most likely egg quality due to my age (almost 39) and he prescribed 50mg clomid once a day CD5-9 to help with quality. And he wants me to give it 3 months on that. I'm really nervous about unmonitored clomid but he said he has never had a problem with it. Only after 3 months will we look into more testing. I'm not really sure how I feel about the whole thing.
Don't take unmonitored Clomid. Please please please don't. You're over 35, you can see a RE after six months of trying.
Post by sleepymonkey on Jan 11, 2016 13:26:16 GMT -5
pismoduo, that's what I'm thinking. I've been on TCF long enough to know that unmonitored Clomid is not a good idea. And I know my ob doesn't *think* it's MFI or a blocked tube but he doesn't know. And I would hate to take something like Clomid unnecessarily if it's not actually an egg quality problem. My doc is a great ob for prenatal care but apparently not for fertility issues. We only have one RE in my area, which kind of sucks, but I think I will give him a call and see if I can get in to see him.
Lola I did not feel any different when I was first pregnant with DS than what I would have felt with usual PMS (namely, sore boobs). The nausea and extreme exhaustion kicked in around 6 or 7 weeks. But it is different for every woman. Some women just "know" right away.
Post by amparo1981 on Jan 11, 2016 15:02:07 GMT -5
lola, with DD I started cramping the night before CD1 was supposed to start. Spent a week of kind of menstrual cramps running to the bathroom every hour to see if I was bleeding yet or not. When I was one week late I peed on a HPT and got my +. Of course, this time around I've been symptom spotting like crazy because of last time. Almost wish I was still oblivious.
caz1221 Congrats!! sleepymonkey I agree - please don't do the clomid without being monitored by a RE. I hope you can get into see one soon and have a better plan asap. Hugs!
I'll go here now!
Cycle/Month: 8/10
CD/DPO: 20/2dpo
Timing: -4, -3, -1
Testing Plans: 12dpo
RRCS: I should get CH tomorrow. Our timing didn't end up as super as I was hoping for but I'll take it. Trying to hold off jumping on the crazy train as long as possible.
GTKY: Who was on your best/worst dressed list from last night? Oh goodness I haven't had a chance to watch. It's on the DVR and will probably take me a couple days to actually finish it!
lola, with DD I started cramping the night before CD1 was supposed to start. Spent a week of kind of menstrual cramps running to the bathroom every hour to see if I was bleeding yet or not. When I was one week late I peed on a HPT and got my +. Of course, this time around I've been symptom spotting like crazy because of last time. Almost wish I was still oblivious.
Lol amparo1981 that did not help my crazy train. You just described exactly how I've been feeling. I think I've officially left the station.
Post by legalbeagle on Jan 11, 2016 15:44:11 GMT -5
Hi guys. I've been lurking TCF for a bit now and decided to get active recently after an early loss. This is our first month trying post-loss. I'm 35 years old and love running, reading and eating vegetarian food. I'm also trying to post on the Loss After Living Children board and Conceiving After a Loss.
Cycle/Month: 1 AL
CD/DPO: 25/3DPO
Timing: -1
Testing Plans: 14 DPO - last time I drove myself crazy testing super early. I just need to wait for nice clear lines (or not).
RRCS: Feeling slightly nauseated, but I have been sick for three weeks (yes, three) now so my body is all sorts of off. ourcrazynavylife, my body reacted immediately with my last pregnancy (the loss). I was nauseated and had a bloaty feeling. If you're going to ride the crazy train, you should at least enjoy the ride right?
GTKY: Who was on your best/worst dressed list from last night? I didn't watch! Came back from a weekend trip and was too tired though I love me some Ricky Gervais.
hydrangea1019, The appointment ended up being not exactly what I was hoping for. My ob is very laid back, which I love about him because I have enough anxiety for 2 people so I needed someone calm and definitely not an alarmist when I was pregnant with DD. But I think maybe someone less laid back would be better when dealing with TTTC. The nurse checked my weight and BP, and then he came in and asked some questions (cycle length, timing, any major medical changes since last pregnancy, etc). He said he doubts it's MFI since nothing has changed with MH. And he doesn't think it's a tube issue since I had a successful pregnancy and don't have pain. Since I seem to ovulate every month and have a relatively normal cycle, he said it's most likely egg quality due to my age (almost 39) and he prescribed 50mg clomid once a day CD5-9 to help with quality. And he wants me to give it 3 months on that. I'm really nervous about unmonitored clomid but he said he has never had a problem with it. Only after 3 months will we look into more testing. I'm not really sure how I feel about the whole thing.
I'm a bit worried about throwing clomid around. I only know what ladies on here ( and TD) have said and it makes me nervous it being unmonitored. Have you considered an RE?
ETA: just read your follow up post about getting in to the RE in your area. Good luck!
Post by teachermomtobe on Jan 11, 2016 18:28:07 GMT -5
lgraceh, sorry for the BFN wilmaroo, so happy to see you here! sleepymonkey, Please please please get a referral to a RE. Things change regarding tubes and MFI over time. It's a terrible idea for your doctor to assume those are not issues. caz1221, congrats!! daystardreams, glad to see you here too lola, FX it was just too early for you yesterday daisy818, *hugs* pismoduo, FX for you! legalbeagle, welcome!
Cycle/Month: 6/9
CD/DPO: 18/5
Timing: -4, -2, IUI on O, O
Testing Plans: betas 1/19
RRCS: nada just waiting
GTKY: Who was on your best/worst dressed list from last night? I didn't watch. I'm not really into awards shows.
Lurking to give my $.02 on Clomid sleepymonkey . I took Clomid for the first time this cycle. It did make my lining a little thin so I'm on five days of estrace to help with that. The only way to know about your lining is an ultrasound. After an expensive year in 2015 trusting an OB/GYN with 9 natural and 2 unmonitored Femara IUIs, I highly recommend going to see the RE.
Last Edit: Jan 11, 2016 18:33:34 GMT -5 by JustJudy
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
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