https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:05:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid/page/2#post-1310703 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:12:09 +0000 FaithFertility 1310703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: best of luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1310276 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:59:44 +0000 Lilamo 1310276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well the hysteroscopy went well. It didn't hurt as much as I was expecting! Plus my nurse practitioner is going to put me on some birth control with less estrogen. So all is well. :) We put our deposit down for March IVF! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1307470 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:19:54 +0000 Shutterbug 1307470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: I just stopped taking Apri for the cycle before my IVF. The only symptoms I had was some breakthrough spotting, but I'm not too sensitive to BCP. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1307461 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:17:08 +0000 Jenn23 1307461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't remember the pill I took before my IVF cycle, but I have had bad side effects with certain pills in the past. But as you said everyone is different, so it really is just trial and error. Sorry you are feeling so miserable! How much longer do you need to take this one? I hope you can switch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1304038 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 01:04:45 +0000 Lilamo 1304038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to start taking a birth control pill before my hysteroscopy and also will take it leading up the ivf medication. I'm on the 5th day of Cryselle and I hate it!!! I feel awful- heart racing, moody, feel puffy and bloated, headaches, insomnia. Clomid was nothing compared to this! I've contacting my nurse to see about switching. </p> <p>I know from my past I'm extremely sensitive to bc pills. What have you taken? Any particular brands you've had good experience with? I know everyone is different but... man. Icky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1295874 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 15:57:46 +0000 Jenn23 1295874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: That's the way my husband and I looked at it, too. IVF cost us so many thousands, that it seemed totally worth it to shell out a few hundred for the acupuncture. It forced me to relax at least and made me think more positive thoughts, so I liked it. Just make sure whomever you see, have experience in fertility acupuncture! There are only certain "spots" that the needles should go with regards to your abdomen, especially the day after the transfer). Just be sure to read up on that and make sure it is with someone who has that knowledge and experience! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1293977 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:22:52 +0000 Lilamo 1293977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jenn23: Congratulations and thank you for the advice! I will definitely use acupuncture! We're spending so much on ivf, what is another couple hundred dollars. ha! eeek.</p> <p>Thank you for the advice for the hysteroscopy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1293830 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:38:27 +0000 Jenn23 1293830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: I recommend acupuncture (if affordable for you) the day before and after the embryo transfer. while I will never know if it actually did help, I did get pregnant so it's worth a shot! Worth checking out! I had two hysteroscopies, so let me know if you have any questions. I highly recommend advil one hour before (if they didn't already tell you that) to help with any pain. Valium helps, too, if your doc gives a script for that. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1287687 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:12:39 +0000 Lilamo 1287687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Next step: hysteroscopy on December 30. If all is well, we start round 1 of IVF in February. I'm gathering more information on how to prepare my body (and mind!). Are there any advice tidbits out there?</p> <p>Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1280598 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:15:01 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1280598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I'm curious to see what my RE will say. I haven't had my AMH or antral follicle count tested. My OBGYN doesn't test for those. Anyway, you give me hope!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1280585 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:09:41 +0000 spaniellove 1280585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LittleLashesToes: Technically 9.6 is at the border of the normal range, but a lot of REs will flag a number like that for more testing. My AMH was very low and my antral follicle count was also very low, so when you look at it together it was hard to say my FSH was normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1280554 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:02:03 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1280554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I didn't know 9.6 was considered high. Mine is 8.58, which my doctor considers normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1279564 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 11:24:26 +0000 Lilamo 1279564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Definitely! I'm trying to not worry about things 5 steps ahead (which I do. a lot). Implanting two is commonplace in the office we're working with. And you are required to have a meeting with the head doctor if you want only one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1279434 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:56:27 +0000 spaniellove 1279434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: I think when/if you get closer to doing this, they should be able to sit down with you and have a more detailed discussion about balancing all the risks. It is definitely about your individual situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1279318 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:29:41 +0000 Lilamo 1279318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Thank you for this. I think a lot of the decision will come down to how many embryos we have and the quality. Many of my friends insist "just do two, just do two, " but it's a huge decision for us. We feel strongly about only having one, but...when it comes down to the final decision, I'm not sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1278930 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:15:18 +0000 spaniellove 1278930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LittleLashesToes: My FSH was 9.6 when we started testing/treatment a year ago and went up from there. </p> <p>@Lilamo: I don't know if you ever found the answer to your question about how many embryos to transfer, but the ASRM has guidelines about this here:<br /> <a href="http://www.asrm.org/uploadedFiles/ASRM_Content/News_and_Publications/Practice_Guidelines/Guidelines_and_Minimum_Standards/Guidelines_on_number_of_embryos(1).pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.asrm.org/uploadedFiles/ASRM_Content/News_and_Publications/Practice_Guidelines/Guidelines_and_Minimum_Standards/Guidelines_on_number_of_embryos(1).pdf</a><br /> Those are maximum limits, but it might give you some sense of what your doctor might recommend. We felt strongly about only transferring one but when we got to transfer day and only had 2 so-so quality day 4 embryos, the RE recommended transferring both, which was in line with the guidelines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1278674 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:13:59 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1278674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: How high was your FSH? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1262393 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 13:21:08 +0000 Lilamo 1262393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I finished the 100mg round of Clomid. I had some side effects... irritability, hot flashes, insomnia. I get my results today or tomorrow. If all goes well, we'll start ivf either January or February. </p> <p>I'm curious... for those that went through ivf, if you chose one or two embryos to implant. Of course, our decision will also be based off of more information we have at that point. But dang, that is hard one! We have two children (my stepkids) and we want one baby. But...so many "what ifs" are involved. </p> <p>Lots of emotions and decisions wrapped up in this process that is for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1247382 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:42:32 +0000 Happygal 1247382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted to add that I took Clomid for one cycle, 50 mg. It worked in terms of ovulation, but it totally wiped out my uterine lining after just one dose. I think I could say I was a little more emotional, but nothing terrible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1247371 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:38:37 +0000 SunshineMcC 1247371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! I just started clomid last night and am nervous about it too. I've had two girlfriends who did it, and had minimal side effects, so here's hoping it goes well for both of us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1246519 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:15:07 +0000 LovelyPlum 1246519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, welcome! I never had to take Clomid, but we're really glad to have you here :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1246023 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:07:43 +0000 sarac 1246023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs bunchy: My successful protocol was 100mg days 4-8. I did not ovulate on 50mg, but did each time on 100mg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1245959 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:20:12 +0000 Lilamo 1245959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I just took my second dose. So far so good! No major side effects yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1245685 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:06:01 +0000 mrs bunchy 1245685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac what dose worked for you?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1245683 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:04:57 +0000 mrs bunchy 1245683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!! I finished my last pill of 100mg clomid last Friday. It really wasn't bad at all. I think the only thing kicking my butt is feeling nauseous every morning. I am only on cycle day 10. We have been "saving up" until cycle days 12,14, 16.. to make sure we don't miss my ovulation =).</p> <p>I also started those dreadful OPKs this morning to see where I am at.</p> <p>and the wait begins.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1243164 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:11:58 +0000 spaniellove 1243164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: This is where they measure your FSH at the end of the Clomid, right? Wishing you luck! I have high FSH/low AMH and IVF didn't work for us partly because of my low response but everything worked out in the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1243086 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:06:56 +0000 sarac 1243086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome! I did four rounds of clomid to conceive my daughter. I had some crummy side effects each time, but none too awful. It was very worth it! Good luck with your challenge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1243061 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:55:18 +0000 Happygal 1243061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: hello, and welcome! I look forward to hearing how the Clomid challenge goes for you. The women here have been a wonderful source of information and support, and I know you'll find it to be the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1243013 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:33:34 +0000 Lilamo 1243013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, thank you everyone. This makes me so happy. Yes Sweetiepie, trying something new before our 1st Thanksgiving with the family is an ADVENTURE. ha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beginning-clomid#post-1243000 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:28:21 +0000 SweetiePie 1243000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: Welcome and good luck! I have been on HB for a while, but only in the last couple of months started the journey to IVF. I went straight from naturally TTC to IVF like *that*, so its been quite a ride. I'm starting my injectables tomorrow night. Yikes! Nothing like pumping yourself full of hormones two nights before you cook your first Thanksgiving dinner for your parents and your in-laws! ;-)<br /> Glad to have another IVF newbie and I'll help in any way I can along the way. </p>