CD1 Anyone care to join me for another rollercoaster ride???

April 29, 2008

Here we go again. Cd1 today. Looking for strength in numbers. I am on 2nd round of clomid this month, am going to start on cd3.

April 29, 2008

Hi Suzi, I am on CD 5 and I am not on any meds. I am doing OPKs and taking my temp. This is month 21 for us, so I really hope this is our month. Who long have you been TTC?

***Baby Dust***

April 29, 2008

Hi Carrie, thanks for joining me!!! 21 months is a long time, it's really difficult insn't it?? It seems like we have been ttc for ages. We have a gorgeous 4 year old, so this is for number 2. Had a miscarriage at 8 weeks in 2006 then a non viable pregnancy in Oct 2007 with Edwards syndrome, went to 12 weeks. Also had a very early miscarriage in 2002 at about 5 weeks. Hoping this is your month. xx

April 29, 2008

Hi Suiz and Carrie. I am CD 1. I am starting on my 3rd round of clomid w/ an IUI if all goes well. I am sending you lots of luck and keep me posted!!!

April 30, 2008

hi suzi thanks for that last message u,me and so many other woman are goin thro the disappointment of af each month i neva realised how hard it is to make a baby i had a miscarraige jus over 2 months ago wasn tryin then but since it happened thats all i want, all i can think about most of the woman i no are pregnant and i am so jealous not of them jus that they r having a healthy pregnancy!!! so here i am bac 2 sq 1 with af, o how it does it annoy me!!!

April 30, 2008

Hi Jessica, glad you could join us!! I take tablet 1 of clomid tomorrow.....looking forward to the grumpiness, luckily dh is away next week so he will avoid it!!!

Glad you found the post Joanna. It could take a couple of months for your body to settle down after your miscarriage. I was advised to wait for 3 months and restock up on my folic acid. This ttc business can really get to you after a while. I promised myself that I would remain cool about it, but that is easier said than done. Looking forward to this month with several buddies to support and share information!!! xx

April 30, 2008

Hi!! I start clomid Friday....I, too, am not looking forward to starting the emotions again....sooo grumpy...

Joanna, I have had 3 early miscarriages. It makes me sick to see people who have easy healthy pregnancies and I feel guilty about that. Just remember that each experience makes you stronger. We are amazing women for going through what we have and still coming out on top....we continue to try knowing the possible consequence. With all of the technology...you will prevail. Other challenges in your life will look minimal because you know how to handle a challenge. Not all women can say that.

April 30, 2008

Jessica, we will have to come on here and vent our moodiness to each other rather than to our nearest and dearest...bless!!! How was your menses this cycle? Mine came with a vengeance, I usually have light bleeds and minimal cramping, but yesterday I had heavy bleeding, terrible cramps and an almighty headache. Today bleeding is minimal, but cramps are quite strong at times. It must be the clomid, my cycle has never been like this before. Have you had a similar experience? Are you taking your clomid on days 3-7? I am, last month I took them on days 2-6 and did not take them at the same time every day. I didn't realise that that was important. I shall rectify that this month.

How are things with you Carrie?

April 30, 2008

Suzi, my period last month on clomid was super light. I thought it would be worse because my lining was 11mm. This month was normal bleeding but the moooodiness was crazzzy. I am a teacher and I pity my students. I take clomid CD 4-8...are you doing a natural intercourse or IUI. Clomid makes me sooo dry.

May 01, 2008

Hi Jessica, I'm a bit confused now this month. I had a heavy bleed, well heavy for me anyway on Tuesday, then no bleeding yesterday, none today yet. I don't know whether to take today as day 3 and start clomid or not. I normally bleed for 3 days, do you think that I could have bled all in one day?? dh thinks I should count this as day 3 and start clomid. We are babydancing the usual way. Don't really want to go down the iui route. What age do you teach...pity those students!!!!!

May 01, 2008

Hey girls!!

I am finally done with my period. I was very heavy this time. I will start using the OPKs starting next week.

Jessica get some pre-seed lub it is sperm friendly.

*****Baby Dust******

May 01, 2008

Suzi I would count that as day 3. Last month I only bleed for 1 day and the RE confirmed that was ok. I wish I could do a natural cycle, too, but I guess I have to do what I have to do. It is going to be a stressful month because I will be worried about timing the whole time...

Yes!!! pre-seed....I tried it last month and loved BD with it. No babies but at least it helped with the dryness!!

May 01, 2008

Thanks Jessica, that has reassured me. I did decide to take the clomid this morning and count it as cd3. I don't really know much about iui, so you can enlighten me if you like.

Must get this pre-seed stuff!!

May 01, 2008

SENDING BABY DUST ALL OVER!!!!!!! BFP SOON FOR EVERYONE :o)

May 02, 2008

The way that an IUI was explained to me was my DH has to give a sperm sample. Then they wash the sperm leaving only the fast, good ones. They put the sperm into a catheter and put the catheter inside the cervix....the shoot the sperm into me. It bypasses the mucus. They try to plan it so the sperm is waiting when I ovulate.....TO my understanding, it is a fairly painless and easy procedure.

May 02, 2008

Sounds like a good plan!!! Cuts out the endless sex purely to produce,(rather than for pleasure), thereby taking off the pressure!! LOL!! So when do you go in to be shot at??!!

May 02, 2008

LOL!! I am CD 3 and I usually ovulate around CD 14. I got back sat. 10th to get an US and I should know more by then...but sometime around 12th I am guessing....sex is going to be much better:) How are things with you??? Is the clomid making ya crazy yet??

May 03, 2008

Hi, clomid does not seem to be affecting my mood so much this time. Still have slight abdominal cramping. On cd 3 today....roll on ovulation time!!!

May 03, 2008

Hi Suzi and everyone else!! I am on cycle day 7 and my third day of Clomid! This is my first cycle on Clomid. So far not a terrible shift in mood (or I'm really trying not to show a change in mood).

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a year now. I was fianlly diagnosed with PCOS in February and started Glucophage in April and started Clomid this cycle.

I'm really excited, but extremely nervous!! I am hoping and praying.... but don't want to get my hopes up!!!

May 03, 2008

Hi Rachel, sorry to hear about your PCOS, there are lots of ladies on this site with the same diagnosis, so I am sure that you will get lots of support from here!! Welcome to this post, and to this cycle buddy. Wishing us all Lots of Luck...roll on ovulation time!!! xx

May 04, 2008

Cd 6 today and counting, 5th clomid tab tomorrow. How are you ladies gearing up??!!

May 04, 2008

That is exciting!!!! I cant wait for ovulation time as well!! I am CD 6, too and have not felt the mood swings or anything yet....that normally happens around ovulation time

May 04, 2008

Have ordered the pre-seed on line to be ready and waiting for next week!!!

May 04, 2008

That stuff is nice!!! I have som left over that I may try if I can have sex after the IUI!!!

May 04, 2008

Jessica, I would love to know what ur Dr says about having sex after IUI. Mine, well the nurse told me NOT to hve sex for at least 48 hrs.

PLease keep me posted!

Thanks and Baby Dust to u!!!

May 04, 2008

Yeah, I thought it would just bump my chances but they know best!

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