https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:44:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-153372 Wed, 09 May 2012 18:30:31 +0000 mrs. bird 153372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: I haven't taken clomid before, but I'm just a couple months behind you! Went off bc almost a year ago (was on it to regulate periods) &amp; was told they would put me on clomid when we were ready to ttc as I'm not getting my periods well on my own (50+ days). So no advice, just wanted to say good luck, and I'm right behind ya! Look forward to hearing how it goes and hopefully you'll have a BFP soon:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-153230 Wed, 09 May 2012 16:16:46 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 153230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had hot flashes on Clomid, but that's it.</p> <p>Are they going to have you take Provera to start a period first? You have to take Clomid on specific days of your cycle.</p> <p>I had 3 follicles each month on Clomid and probably ovulated 2 of them (the third was usually pretty small).</p> <p>I was on 50 mg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-153220 Wed, 09 May 2012 16:12:50 +0000 AbbyCadabby 153220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have tips since I just started Clomid last night but sending good thoughts your way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151555 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:05:56 +0000 kayakgirl73 151555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm currently pregnant from an IUI cycle with Clomid. I was on 100mcg along with a shot of Gonal-F and a trigger shot of Ovidrel to induce Ovulation. I had tried 50mcg of Clomid unmonitored and using OPK's and nothing. Clomid can make you feel rather grouchy. I also had lots of ovulation pains both times.</p> <p>I think I would want to be monitored while on Clomid, I felt the piece of mind was worth it, but I have good IF insurance coverage and I'm old at 38. </p> <p>I haven't had my first ultrasound yet, so idea if there's multiples in there. My RE reminded me of the risk before the IUI as we knew I had two follicles on the right side and I think two on the left side, which is my likely blocked tube side.</p> <p>Sorry for the book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151523 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:35:01 +0000 Meridian 151523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Oh ok, that's somewhat reassuring (re: multiples), haha! Thanks for the iui explanation... I guess since we technically haven't started trying at all, we'll see how it goes for a few months on Clomid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151512 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:31:19 +0000 Mrs. Bee 151512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: they did an ultrasound to see how many i had.</p> <p>iui stands for intrauterine insemination. basically they stick the sperm inside you. it's painless and easy (except for the hubby who has to do his business into a cup at the re's office). it increases your chances of getting pregnant by inserting the strongest sperm (it goes inside a centrifuge first).</p> <p>the chances of twins are increased and everyone is afraid of it, but i only know of one person who actually had twins so i wouldn't worry. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151486 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:20:03 +0000 Meridian 151486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Oooh, I didn't remember that you also were on Clomid. Wait, so how do you know how many viable eggs you have during a cycle??</p> <p>OMG, the thought of twins scares the crap out of me!!! </p> <p>And what does IUI stand for again...? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151453 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:07:16 +0000 Mrs. Bee 151453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: i've heard that clomid really affects some women, but i honestly had no side effects that i can recall. i only had one viable egg on both cycles (a lot of women have more than one), and got pregnant on the second cycle. i did miscarry though at 8 weeks 6 days though (my second miscarriage... first time getting pregnant happened naturally and i miscarried), but we had an autopsy done and it was due to a chromosomal abnormality (what causes most miscarriages), so there was nothing we could have done.</p> <p>anyway... i have a friend that conceived twins on clomid after trying for a long time, and i know that many women have gotten pregnant successfully on clomid. i wish you lots and lots of luck!</p> <p>oh and we did an iui the time i got pregnant which increases your chances. i think it was a couple hundred dollars more to do iui, and i can't remember if it was covered by insurance.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151446 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:02:12 +0000 CarrieLouWho 151446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we had been trying for about 14 months. We did a round of 50 mg of Clomid around 6 or 7 months in but my cycles were so out of whack that I decided to try accupuncture and weight loss before doing clomid again. I lost some weight and saw an accupuncturist for about 4 months and then did a round of 100 mg of clomid at 15 months of trying and that did the trick :o)<br /> I didn't really have any side effects either time I took it, I think b/c I took it at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151434 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:56:24 +0000 Meridian 151434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CarrieLouWho: Wow, one round? That's impressive! Can I ask if you were trying for a while pre-Clomid? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151318 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:23 +0000 CarrieLouWho 151318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had heard about lots of side effects from Clomid, so I took it at night before bed. One round and we got pregnant, so that seemed to work for us! :o) GOOD LUCK!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151302 Tue, 08 May 2012 08:47:09 +0000 Alivoo01 151302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience here either, but good luck with your journey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151293 Tue, 08 May 2012 08:39:47 +0000 LuLu Mom 151293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no tips, but good luck and wish you quick success! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151292 Tue, 08 May 2012 08:38:53 +0000 GreenThumb 151292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any specific tips (haven't been on Clomid) but I just wanted to wish you best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-to-start-clomid-tips#post-151114 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:22:30 +0000 Meridian 151114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soooooo... I called my doctor today and let them know that we are about ready to start TTC and that I want to go on Clomid! I went off the pill about 14 months ago (but was not TTC) and I've only had my period like 4 or 5 times since then. My period has NEVER been regular, which is why I went on the pill starting when I was in high school. </p> <p>Anyways, I haven't had a visit from AF since March, so they're going to put me on some progesterone (I think?) to jump start my period, and then start me on Clomid. Eeeeks!</p> <p>Does anyone have any tips about Clomid or general words of wisdom?!! </p>