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@DesertDreams88: I hate metformin! I have been doign the dizzy thing lately too. FX it normalizes for us both soon!

@ms.line: @NorthStar: @DesertDreams88: Thank you for the clomid well wishes! Unfortunately, I seem to have the awesome side effects of hot flashes and headaches. Honestly though, they aren't too awful, just slightly annoying. Totally worth it if it works!

@DesertDreams88: Oops, i definitely did not take it at the same time every day. I will need to be better about that next cycle. I usually took it within about an hour of itself, except for the last day, when I was about 2 hours late...

@AmeliaBedilia: I totally understand the lonely feeling. It can be very isolating. Did you ever talk to your friend about the rude things he said on the phone?

I am STRESSING MYSELF OUT and way over thinking this. OBGYN wanted me to take clomid CD5-9 to bring my O date from CD17 to CD14. That would mean I would need a positive OPK tomorrow (CD13) so I O on CD14. My OPKs this morning were still very clearly negative, so I don't think I will be Oing on CD14.

Dr. wants me to do bloodwork on CD21, and visit him on CD30-33. I believe this is based on a CD14 O date, because he wants to check progesterone to verify I O'd.

WWYD? Would you adjust your bloodwork date or go on CD21 regardless?

(Yes, I know I am way over thinking this. Something about the IF process and my first clomid cycle has sent me even further over the edge).

@Crystal: Sorry, I've been MIA. Pretty busy at work. I would call then once you get a positive OPK and then they typically would have you come in around 7 days after you get the positive. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to stress as that can affect when you ovulate!

@Crystal: I would call them once you O to see what they want you to do. Good luck!

@NorthStar: good luck!!

AFM, I had 1 20mm follicle yesterday and 2 12/13mm ones, so I triggered last night and go for my iui tomorrow morning!

@crystal: it's my understanding that you O 5-10 days after tour last clomid pill, based on what my doctor said, what the clomid prescription says, what the pharmacist said, and looking at TONS of clomid charts on FF. I agree with previous posters, sounds like a call to your doctor is in order, either to clarify expectations or to confirm a positive opk. My ob doesn't like opks though, just prefers the TCOYF recommendat ions and BD EOD. I hope you O soon!

Sorry to hear about the side effects! When were you taking it?

@MrsKRB: oh no! Stay around little eggie! FX for you..

@NorthStar: thank you! We did my cd3 testing after our initial meeting and during my iui cycle, but it can't hurt to have everything done ahead of time.

@PurplePumps: how come they didn't try to do the iui that day?

My Dr just called me. He said he's confident that I didn't ovulate last night based on Mondays labs levels, so I guess we'll see!

@ballerinabee: Any update on your insurance? I cannot believe how long this is taking them!!

@NorthStar: Nope. HR didn't come through in time for May, so we're now waiting and hoping for June. She "hasn't had time" to take care of it. There are 10 employees (including her) in the company!! I work for a 5,000 person company and my HR benefits person (we have 1 for 5,000 people) got me an answer and some options the same day!! That was Feb 16 that we asked.

DH is a private person, which I try to respect. So, he hasn't told them why we need the insurance switched. I asked him the other day if he understands what his need for privacy is costing us, and particularly me, emotionally. He could tell them that I need a time-sensitive medical procedure that their insurance doesn't cover. But nope. He says I need to "be patient, it'll happen". I hate having no control.

AF arrived in full force on Monday, so I'm now CD5 in cycle 25. And DH is taking my stepsons and his dad camping during my fertile window weekend. I asked if he could reschedule, but he said we'll "fit it in Friday morning and Sunday night and that should be good enough". Except he leaves for work at 5am, so I'm doubtful about Fri morning.

I'm just feeling really hopeless and alone in this. DH is so laid back and doesn't get emotional or anything about this, so I feel like a nutjob a lot.

@NorthStar: did you get your CD3 bloodwork? I hope they let you. Having more info on your first visit is better! I'm so sorry about AF. I feel your pain!

@ballerinabee: Wow..all I can say is Wow. Seriously, your husband needs a slap upside the head to knock some sense into him! Do you think that he isn't fully vested in this because he already has children? I have no idea you can get him to try harder in this effort. And telling a woman to be patient while they are trying to get preggo doesn't work! My husband finally admitted last week that this doesn't bother him as much as it's bothering me. Guys just don't get it when it's not their body that is going through the monthly cycles. {hugs}

No, the RE wouldn't schedule the day 3 testing since I'm not their client until I have my consultation and my OB office wouldn't order the tests either. So, I'm stuck waiting until next cycle. If my day 3 falls on a Saturday, I'll have to go to the hospital for testing, which just would happen to be my daughter's 3rd birthday and the day that we are having her birthday party. fun times.

@ballerinabee: my husband is the same way, he doesn't understand why we have to go to a doctor for this, even though our RE said we have a 2% chance of conceiving on our own. He's convinced we aren't pregnant because we haven't just 'let whatever happens, happen' - well unfortunately you're only fertile for a short time period, so you kind of need to be aggressive! Ugh, men

@ballerinabee: @MrsKRB: seriously, men! They don't understand and I don't think that there is anything we can do to knock some sense into them (although, I'd like to try!!)

I'm frustrated that my OB and RE wouldn't let me do day 3 labs/tests, but there isn't much I can do. Just try again this month and meet with the RE on the 19th. Of course, the day before is the day that I'll probably get a positive OPK and will be staying at a friends house, so we will probably need to BD before we head down there or maybe when we get back on the 19th, but before going to work. ugh. At least we leave for San Diego on the 23rd for vacation, so I'll have a nice relaxing TWW!

@NorthStar: That is super annoying; I hate when doctors aren't cooperative! Glad you have a vacation coming up - I just started my TWW (although I have like, zero hope) and I'm about to head to Austin for a week - I'm really relieved to have a distraction from everything.

@BallerinaBee Omg, I would probably shake my DH! My husband is usually pretty empathetic about the whole IF thing, but he still doesn't get why I get "SOOO" upset about it. He doesn't seem to get triggered by friends' babies the same way I do. Also, insurance makes me want to scream - I really hope they come through for you this month!!

@Crystal: I've been feeling a little crampy since the iui (which of course puts all these thoughts into my head). The iui itself was quick and easy though. How are you feeling? I hope Clomid does the trick for you!

@MrsKRB: . My MIL planned a Mother's Day BBQ for tonight, which means 2 days of celebration. Yay? My MIL has also been known to give me Mother's Day gifts "in case we have an announcement." (nope! Just chubby!) I really just want to avoid the holiday altogether, but I don't know how I'd do that without hurting everyone's feelings and causing a huge deal.

FX for you with the IUI! You are 4DPIUI?

@Crystal: 3dpiui, and it is dragging! I will probably test next Saturday but I'm not getting my hopes up. My in laws are getting together as well, but im just going to have my husband tell them all that I am not feeling well. Plus, they like to drink a lot of wine so I don't want to have to explain why I'm not drinking

@ms.line: I'm so sorry to hear that... Do you have a plan moving forward? I'm sorry if you already explained that and I missed it.

@MrsKRB: lol, just when you will need the wine! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

My left ovary is working overtime- ouch! I can feel it every time I take a step. Yay for finally O'ing!

@Crystal: Thank you. You didn't miss anything - we don't really have a plan yet! Later this month I'm getting more labs and a sonohysterogram with my RE, and my husband has an appointment with a urologist. I'm anxious to just get IVF underway, but my RE wants us to wait another six months or more. Womp womp.

Glad you're O'ing! My ovulation has been rather painful on Clomid, but I like feeling like my body's "working!"

@MrsKRB: Oh cool! I've heard great things about Austin. It will be my first visit to Texas, so I'm pretty excited!