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pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (2/16/2008 2:55:05 PM)
we decided to go ahead this cycle with the clomid, and see how that goes. Let's just say that so far it's interesting, and today is only the first full day of it.

not_the_first -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (2/16/2008 4:54:37 PM)
I hope things go well for you! I am so confused. I thought I was getting my period on CD 21, but It was just spotting ( really light). I had the whole ordeal, spotting, cramps, boobs hurting, bloating. then it kind of went away but I was still having sore boobs, a little cramping. now, today, CD 25 I saw some more blood this morning, but then the rest of the day, nothing. It's like my period wants to start but isn't. I really thought about testing today until I got a little blood this morning. Now I am not sure if I am getting my period or what. I don't want to test if it's negative, so I think I am going to wait a day or two and see if AF really, for sure, gets here. I just feel awful today too.

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (2/16/2008 5:06:52 PM)
I'm sorry you are confused by what your body is or isn't doing. I know the feeling all too well. I had very light spotting just prior to this period, and it got my hopes up (implantation spotting, you know...) but then my period came and it's been a bad one. I normally have cramps and such, but this started out with a vengence. I mean, I was fine, just a little while later I was sick. Then I started cramping, and my tummy was reallllllllly upset. Then I had really really really bad cramping... and it was really bad. (this may be more than anyone wants to know, but sometimes that happens with clotting, and that was the case the first day... ) So, I had several episodes of really bad cramping, then just normal cramping. It leaves me drained completely, and all I want to do is sleep. The worst part? mentally anyway... I'm on this "diet" of sorts, not really, but in a sense it is. It's supposed to be that you can eat anything, as long as you write it down, and as long as it "fits" into your daily allotment of each category of foods to eat (milk, starch, protein, veg, fruit, etc...) All I wanted all day long was carbs and more carbs. I didn't care after a while, I just ate whatever seemed good at the time. I did write it all down, but the person who goes over the lists and such will probably think I did poorly that day. I was just glad to survive that day. =)

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (2/21/2008 5:04:03 PM)
any news "not the first"? nothing new going on here... except that I just finished the first round of clomid. It was interesting... I'm really hoping that it will work at this dose (but in reality I know it likely will have to be "upped" for the next one, since this was just the first guess as to what might work) because I don't really want to take it at all.. let alone at another higher dose. (please don't misread my intent in the above statement... I simply "don't want to take it" because I don't like medicines and what they do to me, obviously my husband and I decided together to take the medication, or I wouldn't have taken it, I just hope to not have to repeat it, or at least not have to "up" the dose) ***edited to add: I got my blood test results back today for the day 3 hormone level testing, and all were "within normal range" so that's good atleast.

not_the_first -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (2/21/2008 10:39:10 PM)
Nothing new here......I am at the end of AF. I had a weird AF this time, but it was on time after the strange bout of spotting. This month I may temp again. I tend to go in cycles of temping and not temping. I just can't do it EVERY month. I may try that and doing OPK's also just to make sure things are going ok. I get what you mean about taking the clomid. Is there an initial test you do to see if it works, the clomid test or something - is that what you did? i am glad that it looks successful! What is the next step?

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (2/22/2008 11:29:11 AM)
I had a day 3 hormone blood test... that's the only initial test other than an ultrasound and exam to be certain there are no cysts. They won't give clomid if you have cysts. (although thankfully a different type of cyst than the one I had surgery to remove last year, clomid is known to cause cysts sometimes) Then I took the clomid for 5 days. Now we wait until day 12 to begin the OPK (a specific one that the doctor said I had to use) and then see if the clomid worked for ovulation. My temps have been a lot higher with the clomid, except for one day... that day went fairly low, although still within my normal range. (but it was in the midst of the clomid, so I really don't know why it would do that) (we're talking 97.7 something to 97.0 something, back to 97.4 something. so it was quite a dip, but it was during the 5 clomid days, so I don't know.)

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (2/23/2008 12:29:08 PM)
Praying the clomid works for ovulation, Gina!! Higher temperatures sounds good so far [:)]

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/3/2008 9:26:36 AM)
I have to go in for more blood work this week. I would appreciate it if you all would pray that it goes easily. My veins do NOT like to be poked, and my body likes to just KEEP what it has in terms of blood. They can never find my veins on the first shot unless they do my hand. I can't give blood because they can't ever get a good clear picture of where my veins are, and the one time I tried (that they actually thought they could find a vein) I almost passed out. Having blood drawn is not easy for me... I think it'll probably be on Thursday. Prayers would be appreciated. =)

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/7/2008 12:54:42 PM)
well, round 1 of clomid didn't work. I have been really really ill the past couple of days, and David and I have decided to go this cycle sans clomid. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Part of me feels like I'm wasting time. Part of me feels like I am relieved to not take the clomid. (let's just say it was a bad bad bad bad bad cycle... and one I'm hoping will not ever to repeated, except the part where I actually ovulated) I have feelings all over the place... like I need to hurry up, and yet I need to trust God. Like I need to go to the doctor and get the medicine, but I have this dread of that... esp. with having just been so ill that I couldn't get out of bed for 2 days.... and I'm still not feeling that well. I don't know... I'm struggling with decisions that I've already made. I mean, if I wanted to take clomid, I would have to pretty much see the doctor today, because day 3 of my cycle would be Sunday. sigh It's all a bit much at the moment, and I just don't feel like I can deal with any of it. I can't deal with taking it this month, and I can't deal with not taking it this month. Grrr... just pray that God guides us through this whole process. I can't make these decisions on my own. I need to have faith that God is guiding us and helping us to do what He wants us to do. =)

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/7/2008 8:33:54 PM)
Praying for you, Gina. I feel this way every month when that monthly friend shows up. Just wish she would go away for about 9 mos. I pray that God would give you guidance & peace along this walk (of needing clomid...but not being able to handle the side effects). (((hugs)))

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/8/2008 12:40:28 PM)
thank you. =) I don't know, I'm still sorta second guessing myself, but I don't know that there's anything that I could possibly do about it. I mean, today is day 2 and I would need to be checked within the first 3 days, so it's too late. (if I wanted to take clomid this cycle) sigh I'm having really awful terrible cramps too... and it's far from pleasant. I should just move on and think "next month I'll do that" and let it go! =) It's hard though.

not_the_first -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/8/2008 10:59:46 PM)
sorry you are having such a bad cycle. Don't second guess yourself, when you are ready to do it, you will want to and not have to think so hard about it. It's hard to decide not to do something too though, so I know what you mean. I had a bad cycle. I was so excited because I did OPK's this cycle (haven't done them in several months). I got a postive on days 11-12. I then spotted around 13 & 14 (wasn't sure if was from BD'g or what). Then I thought I was spotting again aroudn day 18, but it was actually my period [sm=sadquestion.gif]! I was mortified! I still don't know what to think about it or how my hormones got so screwed up in such a short amount of time. It really threw me for a loop and I think I am now somewhat recovered. I made an appointment with my gyno, not sure what she can do, by my last cycle was kind of weird too.

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/9/2008 6:41:49 PM)
yeah, I was very excited that I did ovulate, but then my period came "early" as it was only day 24. That was really disappointing. I was not all that hopeful this cycle, but my hubby was... so that made it hard in a whole different way. I didn't want to disappoint him, but I had to tell him what was going on as it was happening to sort of let him know how unlikely I thought it was for the month. It started with spotting, but it increasingly got heavier and heavier, and well, now I'm on day 3 and still having major cramps... and still very unhappy. Thankfully my hubby just said, "oh well, we get to try again next month" so atleast he was fairly well adjusted over it. =) Day 18? Wow... that is early. I had 1 cycle where it was only 14 days long.. and that was shocking too. When is your appointment for?

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/9/2008 11:28:18 PM)
Ladies-- I'm really having a hard time here. This weekend...we went away to the beach. It was fabulous....except for one thing. Mid-Cycle bleeding showed up [:'(] I haven't ever had this except when I was on birth control so I'm a bit shocked. From research, it could be one of several things. I know we haven't been trying that long...it just seems that with each couple more that I learn of being pregnant...I shut down a little more. Please keep DH & I in your prayers. I will be calling to schedule an appt. to rule out other causes of the mid-cycle bleeding (besides ovulation).

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/10/2008 1:30:41 PM)
I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. It is really hard when you feel like you are doing everything right and yet your body doesn't do what you expect it to. Many many years ago, before I was married I had some problems with my cycle... and it all boiled down to stress according to the doctor. I don't say this to frustrate you, but to tell you that it may be one possibility, and it helps (if it is stress) to exercise, and to find relaxing things to do that you enjoy. =)

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/10/2008 9:56:13 PM)
It's highly possible that it's stress. Things have been SO crazy here. I really don't know, Gina. My appointment is at 3:15 PM (PST) tomorrow (Tuesday, March 11). Please uphold me in prayer. They said I would be doing a "consult"...not sure what that means exactly. I really want some answers as to WHY my body is doing this!!!

not_the_first -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/10/2008 10:27:03 PM)
I will keep you in my prayers. My appointment is tomorrow also at 11:30. I am going for the same reason. I have had spotting for the past 2 cycles, which is not normal for me. I don't know if she will be able to tell me anything, it seems everytime I go in about something there isn't really anything "wrong", just my body doing something funny for that cycle.

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/10/2008 10:43:29 PM)
Well, for me, it's mostly peace of mind--if we can identify a cause. I am really praying that it's NOT something abnormal (as it very possibly could be---anything from PCOS to whacky hormones to uterine fibroid, etc.!!!) Praying we both are able to get some answers tomorrow. (((hugs)))

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/11/2008 12:48:35 PM)
I've been praying for you both... and your appointments.

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/11/2008 7:45:45 PM)
Thank you, Gina. not_the_first....what did your doctor have to say??? Today my blood pressure was elevated (is that a sign of anything?) They started to run a pregnancy test....but I don't think they did that...if they did....they didn't tell me the results one way or another. The doc said he would do an ultrasound next week. That will give a multitude of answers....so he says. Until then I just wait....not my specialty. [:'(] [:@] My appt. is next Tuesday at 3:30 PST. Megan

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/11/2008 9:01:55 PM)
my blood pressure tends to be elevated at the ob/gyn. One time it was REALLY high... it was extraordinarily high for me... I believe it was something like 140/105 or something like that. I was really upset and stressed.. it was around the time that I was told that I was having a miscarriage, and that I was going to need surgery to have a cyst removed, and the doctor was unkind, and telling me I needed a much more invasive surgery than I ended up having... all that to say, sometimes it's just high, especially when stressed, and not knowing what is going on with your body. Try to relax, and do something fun, and try not to think about it much. =) An ultrasound may not tell them anything other than everything is normal... or if something else is going on, they may be able to tell that from an ultrasound. I'll pray for you and your appointment. =)

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/11/2008 11:06:45 PM)
Thanks, Gina!!! How are things going for y'all? Any new news?? Just curious....it just seems things kind of drag on....and on....

pumpkin -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/12/2008 11:22:24 AM)
well, as for us... you know we had decided to not do clomid this cycle. Well, I prayed about it all weekend, and told God that I knew that nothing was impossible for Him, and that if He wanted me taking clomid this cycle, it was up to Him, and I'd do it, but He'd have to find a way to make it happen. (since I felt that I'd already missed the boat so to speak) So, Monday came and went, and I was having bad cramps, but nothing new. Tuesday things had lightened up quite a bit, and most of the pain and cramping was gone. I was fixing myself lunch, and the phone rang. It was the nurse for my doctor. My doctor had asked her to call me. My doctor had recommended that I take prometrium to start my period (which had already started on it's own, but he didn't know that yet) and then take the clomid. So, I told the nurse that my period had started on Friday. She said, "hmmm... well..... um..... that changes everything that he wanted me to tell you, so let me talk to him again and then I'll call you back." So, I called David and told him, and then I prayed about it, again, and said "God, it's up to you, if you want me to take clomid, I will, but please make it easy and clear that you want me to do this." Well, the nurse called back, asked several questions about pain, and cramping, and told me (again) that normal procedure would have me in for an exam and an ultrasound, but it did not sound like I had any cysts. She then asked me what the phone number was for my pharmacy, because the doctor wanted to call in a prescription for me for the clomid. (even though it was against standard procedures) So, they called in my prescription, and I started taking it again last night. We shall see what happens this month... but I really feel like God (for whatever reason) wanted me to take the clomid this cycle. That was a long answer, sorry... =)

not_the_first -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/12/2008 9:24:38 PM)
Gina, I hope it goes well this cycle! Well, I didn't really get any answers at my appointment, which was what I expected. But, she does want to do an ultrasound just to check things out. I feel really good about that step. At least it may answer some questions. I have an appointment next tuesday for that also. Megan, how are we going to wait until Tuesday? I did get a really encouraging email from a friend last week, and my husband bumped into a friend who mentioned they are still praying for us (they also went through infertility). God just knows how to show Himself when we need it most! Noelle

daughter_of_faith -> RE: Struggling* to conceive...* (3/12/2008 9:42:18 PM)
Well, Gina...sounds like God definitely has a plan for ya!!! Not sure what...but just keep lifting everything up to Him. I will definitely continue to pray for y'all :) Noelle, I am not sure HOW we're going to wait until Tuesday. I'll be working tomorrow & Friday so that will help; however, I am off until my appointment after Friday. Is it just the regular ultrasound they are doing for you, Noelle? My doc didn't specify & honestly I didn't think about there being different types of ultrasounds until I got home and saw the post regarding transvaginal ultrasounds. Wow...how gracious God is to show you these friends who are praying for you and encouraging you. That's why I come here...I don't really know anyone who has struggled with this IRL. The youth pastor & his wife did take a little over a year to conceive (not sure when they are due)....but I just don't know her that well.

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