https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:39:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2895003 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:35:28 +0000 crazydoglady 2895003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: This. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2895001 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:20:08 +0000 pachamama 2895001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't waste any time with an ob. They are surgical specialists and have very little training in infertility. Definitely get a referral to a RE. The OBs in my practice had no experience for what I was going through and perform tests that actually confused the situation- they ran baseline testing at day 20 when it should have been CD3 and told me my FSH was fine when it wasn't. She had no concept of the menstrual cycle, it was baffling.<br /> Good luck, sorry you're going through this :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2894982 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:07:30 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2894982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MountainBaby: I hope so as well but I do mention it as a possibility since I was a bit blindsided when I mentioned my issues to my ob and it was a direct referral to the RE. He wouldn't do any testing or any treatments. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2894963 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:39:00 +0000 skiierchck99 2894963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MountainBaby: I did the initial testing through the OB. It turned out to be MFI which is why we got a RE referral, but if it's something else there may be things they can try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2894961 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:29:41 +0000 MountainBaby 2894961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skiierchck99: thanks for the summary! </p> <p>@snarkybiochemist: There are no REs in our town :-/ I'll have to drive a while to get to one. I hope my OB will be able to do more before we got to those steps, but thanks for the heads up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2894958 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:11:18 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2894958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask for a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist RE, they are the specialist in this field and have additional training beyond ob/gyn. They are usually more up to date on research and techniques and are generally the ones who develop treatment plans. Some OBs are comfortable prescribing clomid, but not with interventions beyond that. My OB was unwilling to even prescribe clomid and so all infertility care was with an RE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2894957 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:34:45 +0000 skiierchck99 2894957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my experience, not much. They should order basic tests to start the process (day 3 bloodwork, some kind of sonohysterography to look at your uterus, and semen analysis). Based on how this comes back you'll go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-ob#post-2894940 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:48:21 +0000 MountainBaby 2894940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been TTC for baby #2 for 21 cycles now with no success. I saw my OB after cycle 16 and she told me to wait 6 more months because I had been nursing for the first 12 cycles. Now I'm back to see her next week. What questions should I ask? Is there anything I should prep before hand to get the most action out of this appointment?</p> <p>Things I have:<br /> opk testing for ~7 months<br /> temping for ~3 months<br /> record of length of all 21 cycles (27 days +/- 2 days)<br /> tested thyroid, testosterone, and prolactin levels (all normal) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2819089 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 11:03:55 +0000 Kaohinani 2819089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: Thank you so much for your honest response. I had heard of the possibility of NOT OV while on Clomid but had heard that the incidence was relatively low. I'm hoping I'm not in the unlucky demographic. * fingers crossed * I'm hoping it delays my OV a bit as my cycles (from a REALLY short AF to OV) are short. :wink: I'll be certain to track like crazy! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2819083 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 10:02:22 +0000 bhbee 2819083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: yes it’s so exhausting especially with all else you have going on! I only used trigger when doing iui. I think they want to be really sure about the timing then and the trigger forces you to ovulate at a given time (once they see on scan the follicles are ready). I didn’t have any negative effects from trigger, but had to give myself the shots and then there’s hcg in your body so it drives people crazy getting false positives when testing early (can take 11-14 days to leave your system). I know some people trigger even when doing timed intercourse but I think it’s less common ... usually opks can tell you what you need to know. Also can’t remember if anyone mentioned but clomid can make you ovulate a bit later than normal (or not) so more things to drive you crazy! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2819074 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 08:44:09 +0000 Kaohinani 2819074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: Thank you for responding! I'm 38-years old so I'm always afraid age is a factor as well with my unexplained secondary infertility as the ob-gyn, specialists, and genetic counselor can not find a single thing that would cause it. We haven't even struck gold with a single BFP in the last 28 mos even though I have been ovulating and (supposedly) have decent egg quality. :bummed: It's an enigma at this point! Anyway, what is the difference between using it with a trigger versus without? I know what medical websites and scholarly texts cite; however, I am more interested in the side effects and efficacy on actual people (such as myself). Honestly, at this point, while I am VERY hopeful; I am absolutely exhausted of the ttc process. *exasperated chuckle* :wink: Thank you again! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2819068 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 08:07:13 +0000 bhbee 2819068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: it’s definitely worth a try! It does make me feel kind of crazy and ragey and the hot flashes, yikes. I think it was easier when I started (trying for #1) - maybe I was less tired and emotional then in general :grin: - I would definitely ask about femara too but not all drs will prescribe since it’s still off label for fertility, I think. </p> <p>Anyway my first was conceived on my 4th round of clomid, I actually got a bfp 3/4 times but had two early losses. My second we did clomid plus iui with trigger, I had one more early loss but no sticky bfps and ended up getting my sticky bfp on a break from meds, so you never know. My issue though is that we make a lot of bad embryos for whatever reason (never gotten any answers) so it’s not the norm. The first time when clomid worked I was also not ovulating much or well so it probably worked the best then. Now that I’m 36 this last one just took a while, age has definitely slowed down the process for me. </p> <p>I hope it does the trick for you! Sometimes all you need is an extra push! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2819061 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 05:12:50 +0000 Kaohinani 2819061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any other experiences on Clomid? ... Or even Femara? From the wonderful women who have shared, chances to conceive look promising, and even with side effects, it would be worth it ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818935 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:57:06 +0000 Kaohinani 2818935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: Thank you for the suggestion. :happy: I will mention it to my OBGYN. He only mentioned Clomid when speaking with me on the 17th. I'm not certain if it had to do with my periods and short cycles or because, perhaps, he is more familiar with prescribing Clomid for patients. In any case, it gives me an option. Thank you! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818933 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:51:26 +0000 Kaohinani 2818933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMom: Thank you, Mrs. Mom! Also, CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy! :heart: It is so reassuring hearing that Clomid worked so well for you even with the side effects ... some things I have read in the past made it seem absolutely intolerable! :bummed: *chuckles* I have religiously used OPKs for the last 18 mos but now I use BOTH the cheapie OPKs which can track my cycle throughout the day AND the Clearblue fertility monitor to catch OV in the morning! (* After 28 mos, I've become a BIT obsessive in my tracking! :wink: *laughs*) I can't wait for my #3 ... It seems like it has been an eternity so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818932 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:48:31 +0000 crazydoglady 2818932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: Have you considered femara? Most people report that the side effects are very mild/non-existent compared to Clomid. I have only taken femara, so I can't compare but there were literally no side effects. I ended up getting pregnant on my third round. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818926 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:30:33 +0000 MrsMom 2818926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first child I got pregnant 2nd cycle on clomid. I'm currently pregnant with #2 from my first cycle of clomid. Both times I had hot flashed and some mild bouts of overly emotional. At times your ovaries feel like they're punching bags, but it's so worth it in the end. Definitely use OPKs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818882 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:34:23 +0000 Kaohinani 2818882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: First time!!! Wow! I hope it works THAT WELL for you this time around! Best of Luck .... I'll keep my fingers x'ed for you! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818880 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:31:37 +0000 Kaohinani 2818880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: Thank you for all of the honest info! I'm a pretty even-tempered person until right before AF when I'm nearly "manic" over things like my husband wearing his boots on our carpets or my almost 10-yr old rolling her eyes at me (so disrespectful) :shocked: ... hoping I don't get too ragey over every little thing. My family may make me live in my gym in solitude and my husband will only visit for the conjugal visits! :grin: Anyway, I "feel" my ovaries every month already (Mittelschmerz) and sometimes towards AF (* which makes knowing when/if implantation occurred or not difficult :bummed: ) so I can ONLY imagine how intense a cycle (or few) of Clomid will be! Lol. I'm REALLY hoping it only takes a single cycle and Clomid will be the answer to 28 mos worth of prayers! :goodluck: Thanks again! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818868 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:10:22 +0000 LAZB 2818868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: I actually got pregnant the first time using it with both of my first two kids! We will see if I’m lucky again this time :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818860 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:01:39 +0000 Sams Mom 2818860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am on round 3 of Clomid. I usually have a 26 day cycle ovulating on CD 12. The first 2 cycles I took it CD 5-9, and this cycle CD 3-7 all three times I ovulate on CD 14. </p> <p>As to side effects... Holy hot flashes batman! That has been the worst thing, but I do get weepy and once got ragey. Thankfully anyone that has been taken down in the path of destruction knew I was on Clomid, understood the side effects, and didn't hold it against me when I apologized. </p> <p>I did have insomnia pretty bad, but then started Zoloft again a few weeks ago due to insurmountable anxiety associated with TTC and the insomnia has gone away, so it could have been the Clomid, could have been the anxiety, could have been both... </p> <p>Like LAZB said, I can feel it in my ovaries every month. They feel like puffer fish have replaced my ovaries for a few days minimum every month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818808 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:26:01 +0000 Kaohinani 2818808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Thank you so much for sharing your experience. :heart: I'm truly hoping it is as successful for me as it has been for you. I REALLY thought I was pregnant this cycle but (so far) every 10 miu test I take comes up negative, so it appears I may be headed towards utilizing Clomid after all. :bummed: Anyway, your response did put my mind at ease a bit. Do you mind me asking how many cycles you had to endure each time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818803 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:16:09 +0000 LAZB 2818803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have taken clomid three times, once each to conceive my first two children and currently on a clomid cycle to try to cenceive my fourth.<br /> I never felt as if it made me have a lot of side effects. Actually, this time I have felt some action going on in my ovaries (after a scan they saw two good follocles) and I’ve been bloated, but I think that was from the trigger shot more than the clomid.<br /> For me, it makes me ovulate “stronger” and earlier (usually cd22-24 without medication and cd 16ish with it), but that’s different for everyone.<br /> I imagine you’d take it early (3-7) since your cycles are pretty short. I actually took it cd6-10 this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-clomid-next-cycle-if-this-cycle-28-doesnt-take#post-2818796 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:56:45 +0000 Kaohinani 2818796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for a bit of support and, perhaps, some experience. After 28 cycles of ttc (and trying EVERYTHING except fertility medications... read as: scans, massage, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, vitamin therapy, Vitex, Myo-Inositol, and hormone tests ...), I have finally given in to the idea that I should try Clomid. ;) I have secondary infertility without a defined cause - No PCOS, endometriosis, tubal issues, etc. The scar tissue from 2 c-sections had been surgically minimized. My OBGYN told me if I don't receive a BFP by 1 May, he would like me to try a cycle or two of Clomid. I have been hesitant to try medication due to the fact that, while I am VERY active (*note - I am a MIL spouse, have 2 children and am a former Spc Ed teacher and professor who decided to go for a degree in Exercise Science and Physiology with a NASM cert ... I've been busy for YEARS. *laughs* 😂), I take many medications for seizure disorder, May-thurners' with edema, and Fibromyalgia with migraines. I have researched Clomid and it's effects extensively; HOWEVER, I do not know what to expect with my cycle (normally 23 days), and when to BD (if I'm on a day 3-6 cycle VS a 5-9). I'm also wondering how many of you lovely ladies have had the dreaded "Clomid Crazies?" I really need reassurance and some information from those ladies who have "been there, done that." Thank you in advance. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tww-right-nowsymptoms#post-2803925 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:02:10 +0000 maidenmontana 2803925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ANYONE ELSE in this with me? I am 6dpo..have low back ache today... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ama-high-fsh-123-low-amh02-dor-very-long-and-as-detailed-as-possible#post-2735799 Sun, 14 May 2017 18:05:16 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2735799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: That's true. Thank you so much! :heart: </p> <p>@Shantuck: I just bought it on Audible and will be listening. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ama-high-fsh-123-low-amh02-dor-very-long-and-as-detailed-as-possible#post-2735572 Sat, 13 May 2017 07:26:37 +0000 Shantuck 2735572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: in case it helps, I read It Starts With The Egg by Rebecca Fett for pointers on improving egg quality. I took ubiquinol and r lipoic acid in addition to a prenatal vitamins and fish oil while trying to conceive. Also, as mentioned above, I did acupuncture and made dietary changes - all with the goal of improving the quality of tbr eggs I had. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ama-high-fsh-123-low-amh02-dor-very-long-and-as-detailed-as-possible#post-2735513 Fri, 12 May 2017 18:03:12 +0000 Ajsmommy 2735513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: sorry to hear!! But keep your hope. It's going to be tough and heart wrenching at times but you've got support if you need it!! There are so many examples that prove the numbers aren't the end all </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ama-high-fsh-123-low-amh02-dor-very-long-and-as-detailed-as-possible#post-2735484 Fri, 12 May 2017 16:19:06 +0000 Shantuck 2735484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I'm sorry to hear that. I had a few antral follicle counts and the first showed 8 (August) on both ovaries and the second showed 12 (January). The month of the second count was when I actually conceived naturally. Just know that number can vary from month to month. Try not to lose hope. Just focus on doing what you can to improve egg quality. You only need one good one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ama-high-fsh-123-low-amh02-dor-very-long-and-as-detailed-as-possible#post-2735280 Fri, 12 May 2017 10:36:34 +0000 pachamama 2735280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: hope is essential! Other things I did, who knows if the efficacy of them but obv placebo effect is important here, is I took DHEA, Vitex, reduced dairy and did acupunture. And lots and lots of positive imagery of my one little egg meeting sperm :-) </p>