Thanks so much HopeN. I just started my period today (3-2-08) and will start the clomid on Thursday on days 5-9. So I'm praying it will work the first go round. I will definately use the OPK's. When do you think I should start those? When I first take the clomid, or after I finish the clomid? Some people say you could ovulate while still taking the clomid...so I wasn't sure when to use the OPK. Thanks for your helpful hints! I hope I have luck getting preggo :)
Here's my Journey: Trying to conceive with PCOS
March 01, 2008
Hello Everyone! I am new to this site and I've read alot of your stories and everyone sounds so wonderful on here and hopeful. Just what I need.
I am 24 years old, married to my husband for a year and have been dating for 8 years. We both have good jobs and we own our own home and are doing well financially. We have been TTC for 10 months now. I went off birth control (which I had been on for 6 years) and now I found out a few months ago that I am not ovulating and also not having my period. My doctor gave me provera to get my period in November 2007, it came. Then it came again on it's own in December 2007. And now, it's March 1, 2008 and no period and neg HPT and blood test. I've had my progesterone checked and clearly my levels are low and I am not ovulating. My doctor said I have PCOS and is starting me on Clomid this week. I took another round of the provera last week, am now currently waiting for my period and will begin the clomid on days 5-9 of my cycle. I am so nervous, yet excited. I am worried that I am not going to concieve. I would love to hear your story or experiences with Clomid. My husband and I so desperately want a child. Thank you all for your advice!
I am 24 years old, married to my husband for a year and have been dating for 8 years. We both have good jobs and we own our own home and are doing well financially. We have been TTC for 10 months now. I went off birth control (which I had been on for 6 years) and now I found out a few months ago that I am not ovulating and also not having my period. My doctor gave me provera to get my period in November 2007, it came. Then it came again on it's own in December 2007. And now, it's March 1, 2008 and no period and neg HPT and blood test. I've had my progesterone checked and clearly my levels are low and I am not ovulating. My doctor said I have PCOS and is starting me on Clomid this week. I took another round of the provera last week, am now currently waiting for my period and will begin the clomid on days 5-9 of my cycle. I am so nervous, yet excited. I am worried that I am not going to concieve. I would love to hear your story or experiences with Clomid. My husband and I so desperately want a child. Thank you all for your advice!
Hey akt, start the OPKs the day u finish Clomid and tets until u get a + because u never know when u are gonna ovulate. Also start BDng starting CD 9 every other day until after ovulation and then day of + OPK, next and next.
Thats true that some say u ovulate even on clomid, those are women who have cycles that are lesser than 23 days. But generally u ovulate within 10 days after finishing the last pill of Clomid.
If u feel buying OPKs from retail stores r expensive, then try getting them off ebay. A lot of women from the site get it from there.
Good luck
Thats true that some say u ovulate even on clomid, those are women who have cycles that are lesser than 23 days. But generally u ovulate within 10 days after finishing the last pill of Clomid.
If u feel buying OPKs from retail stores r expensive, then try getting them off ebay. A lot of women from the site get it from there.
Good luck
Okay, so just an update...AF came after 3 days of finishing up my Provera. So I was happy about that. Now I will be starting Clomid this Thursday, March 6. I'm definately excited. I ordered some preseed as well. I hope I am able to conceive on this first round of clomid. We've been trying for 10 months which seems like forever. I know some of you ladies have been ttc longer than that and I can definately see where you are coming from. Every month you don't get pregnant just seems like forever until you have to wait for the next month. Anyone have any luck conceiving on clomid the first time?? Thank you all!
Hi AKT,
Just wanted to let you know I had a similar situation to yours. Was on birth control for 11 years (I'm 27) and went off in November of 2006. Got my period in December all on my own and then never got it again. After not having a period and not ovulating on clomid (dont worry you will ovulate, I just have stubborn eggs!) I went to see a specialist and was diagnosed with pcos in August of 2007. I ended up taking Gonal F injectables and got pregnant our 2nd round! So it will happen for you sweetie dont even think for a minute that it wont! If you have any questions please let me know! Wishing you all the best sweetie and please keep us posted on your cycle! Sending you loads of baby dust:)
Just wanted to let you know I had a similar situation to yours. Was on birth control for 11 years (I'm 27) and went off in November of 2006. Got my period in December all on my own and then never got it again. After not having a period and not ovulating on clomid (dont worry you will ovulate, I just have stubborn eggs!) I went to see a specialist and was diagnosed with pcos in August of 2007. I ended up taking Gonal F injectables and got pregnant our 2nd round! So it will happen for you sweetie dont even think for a minute that it wont! If you have any questions please let me know! Wishing you all the best sweetie and please keep us posted on your cycle! Sending you loads of baby dust:)
Hi AKT, Welcome to the site. I have been taking clomid since october last year. I have only ovulated once with it in Jan and that was when I was away from DH :-( Typical. So now im on 200mg of Clomid. I am hoping to Ovulate by cd 16 as I am overseas for about three week and no dh. I feel that 2008 is going to be a good baby year. Fingers crossed and welcome to the site. Everyone here is so so nice and helpful.
Thank you so much Katie, Keller, and Beetle! YOur responses mean so much and I'm so glad I found this site. It's great to hear everyone's stories and advice. It gives me such hope and I pray that I have good luck with this clomid! I will definately keep you posted. I go on March 24th to get my progesterone levels drawn...so hopefully I will have ovulated and hopefully will get my BFP I've been waiting for forever!! Thank you so much!!
*****Baby dust to you all and everyone TTC****
*****Baby dust to you all and everyone TTC****
Katie, I just read your story and I will definately keep you in my prayers and sending positive baby dust vibes your way!! That's great that you will have a 60-70% chance of conceiving with your tubal reversal. It's definately possible and I wish you the best of luck. Are you trying naturally or are you having a little boost with the clomid?
***********BABY DUST TO YOU SWEETIE***********
***********BABY DUST TO YOU SWEETIE***********
Beetle, I will definately keep my fingers crossed for you!! Let's hope you ovulate while you are with your DH and not overseas. I know you will be glad to be done traveling so much and be able to spend more time with your DH and family planning. I wish you the best of luck this month and positive OPK and baby dust!!!!
Hi Akt and Welcome to the site! This place is a blessing and wonderful source of information and support. You will find so many women that are dealing with PCOS. My heart goes out to you dear and you will be in my prayers. Hope and Keller and the other angels on this site are great source of information. If you need anything we are here for you and wishing you loads of ***babydust***...and all of the dr's on this site also:))))
AKT.. I am tring naturally right now. I am taking FertilityAid vitamins that can optimize ur chances that I got off of earlypregnancytest.com but besides that I am not taking anything. If I am not preggo in a month or two then I will go to my OB/GYN and talk to her about the HSG shot. I am praying for u and hope u get ur BFP this month!
Hey Ladies, just an update on me... I am currently on CD14, I will be taking another OPK today (I'm currently at work, working night shift). So I will get off at 8am and go home and take a test. So far all negatives for me...which is depressing, but hopefully I will ovulate in the next few days. I'm praying! Me and DH have been BD'ing every other day...so I'm trying to cover all my bases...
Have any of you ever had a negative OPK but found out later you ovulated? Just curious.
Please pray for me. I will keep you posted.
******BABY DUST AND BFP OPK DUST EVERYWHERE*****
Have any of you ever had a negative OPK but found out later you ovulated? Just curious.
Please pray for me. I will keep you posted.
******BABY DUST AND BFP OPK DUST EVERYWHERE*****
Thanks Katie822 and Jensateacher! I really appreciate your kindness :)
Katie, yes when I took my OPK yesterday, the control line was of course dark, and the test line did show up, but it was lighter than the control line. So I figured that was a negative. I thought if it was positive both lines would be about the same color. Is that not right? I'm not sure. I'm so confused. I am just so excited and praying to get a positve OPK that I may be getting my hopes up. My BH and I are still BDing on the right days, so hopefully I won't miss a chance if I do ovulate.
Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
******baby dust and sticky glue to you**********
Katie, yes when I took my OPK yesterday, the control line was of course dark, and the test line did show up, but it was lighter than the control line. So I figured that was a negative. I thought if it was positive both lines would be about the same color. Is that not right? I'm not sure. I'm so confused. I am just so excited and praying to get a positve OPK that I may be getting my hopes up. My BH and I are still BDing on the right days, so hopefully I won't miss a chance if I do ovulate.
Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
******baby dust and sticky glue to you**********
No it sounds like ur doing everything right. If u can see the test line and its getting darker then ur getting close.. Just keep testing so u don't miss it. R U testing at the sametime everyday? It is good that u do. R u taking any meds? Plz feel free to email me if u want. Hoping 4 ur BFP on ur OPK soon.
Hi Katie, yes, I test about the same time every day. I test in the morning when I get off work right before I go to sleep. (I work night shift). I try to make sure I don't drink anything a few hours before I test. I'm still hoping for my positive OPK. Just gotta keep in good spirits and keep praying! Thanks for your support!
Beetle, I am on CD15 now, about to be CD16. I go for my progesterone level on Monday, March 24 to see if I ovulated.
I'll be thinking about you and sending you ++++OPK dust!!! I hope you get your positive OPK!!! Keep me updated!
++++++++++OPK DUST and BABY DUST++++++++++++++++
Beetle, I am on CD15 now, about to be CD16. I go for my progesterone level on Monday, March 24 to see if I ovulated.
I'll be thinking about you and sending you ++++OPK dust!!! I hope you get your positive OPK!!! Keep me updated!
++++++++++OPK DUST and BABY DUST++++++++++++++++
I was just curious, what does it feel like when you are ovulating? Does anyone know? Since I've never ovulated, that I know of, I'm not sure what is happening. I do feel like a sensation of some sort down near my ovaries (sometimes on one side, sometimes on the other). I started feeling it about two or three days after I finished up my last clomid pill. What I'm feeling doesn't hurt, but just like a tingling or maybe a slight cramping here and there, but nothing that is concerning. I just hope this is not all in my head because I am trying to conceive and hoping to ovulate.
Thanks ladies for your advice!
Thanks ladies for your advice!
March 02, 2008
To make ur chances of getting more, u can start using OPKs to see when ur ovulating. That really helps.
Good Luck to u and
**************Baby Dust************