Clomid: Day 1

Today I start my second round of Clomid.  If this round doesn't work, I think I'm going to ask to be referred out to a Reproductive Endocrinologist.  It's not that I don't like my OB, but I just have this feeling that if the Clomid doesn't work for us when they know it made me ovulate, and timing was good, and there are no other problems...then something else is wrong.  And I would like further testing to know what that something is, rather than continue a treatment that you're technically only supposed to do 6 cycles of in your whole life.  So wish us luck, I really hope this round is it and we don't have to do anything else.  But if not, it's going to be a long road ahead with lots of blood work in my future!

Clomid: Round One, Summary

First cycle was unsuccessful.  I didn't have too many side effects.  The most unpleasant one was definitely the VERY sore boobs before my period started!  I still haven't heard from my doctor whether I ovulated or not...hopefully tomorrow.  Then she should let me know if we're going to continue this dose or up it to 100mg.  Cross your fingers for the next round!

Another round of blood work

I went in this morning to have my Progesterone level checked to find out if I ovulated this cycle or not.  I'm feeling like if I did, it probably happened early, because I started OPKs on day 8, tested all the way to day 21, and never got a positive.  But my temperature rose around day 15.  So, I'm really confused.  Hopefully I'll get the results from the blood work tomorrow and that will shed some light on what happened this cycle.

Score of the day!

I shop on this website called Gilt.com where they have all these sample sales for designers and such, and today they had a sale for Elle Macpherson nursing bras!  $32 for this nursing bra (that does come in my size of 32ddd, and $18 for the matching panties.  Cute!

Clomid: Day 5

Sorry I missed a day 4 update, but I had a very busy day yesterday.  So far, I still haven't had any other side effects, other than being a bit extra tired.  I was warned though, by a friend, that some women don't start experiencing the side effects until they're finished taking the Clomid.  So, I supposed I'll still have to be on the lookout for the next 5-10 days after.  Today was my last pill (day 10 of my cycle), so we'll start trying in the next couple of days!

Clomid: Day 3

I'm still feeling great.  I have been a little more tired than usual, but to me that could be just a fluke and not a side effect because I really haven't been getting as much sleep as I should be.  (Because I got to go to UFC last night!  ahhhhh!)  Halfway done with my meds, then it will be time to start ovulation tests.  I see a lot of peeing on sticks in my future...

Clomid: Day 2

I'm definitely feeling a but more tired today.  But nothing that can't be fixed with a cup of coffee.  I did have a slight headache when I woke up this morning, but it went away without needing to take anything for it.

Clomid: Day 1

As far as I can tell, I haven't had any side effects yet.  Pretty awesome considering some of the more common side effects are:

• Mood Swings
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Hot Flashes 
• Bloating
• Headaches

I'm hoping tomorrow will be more of the same.  I'm thinking that I'm combating the dizziness and nausea and such with taking the medication at night, but who knows.

Moving to the next step

I went in for my Dr. appt this morning and she did decide to go ahead and start me on the Clomid.  I start taking it tomorrow and will take it for 5 days.  She said that it should make me ovulate somewhere between  the 9th and 13th.  Then I go in on the 24th for blood testing to see if it worked.  If it doesn't work the first time, I'll take the same dosage (50mg) again, but I'll come in for blood testing at several points in my cycle.  If that still doesn't work, then she'll up the dosage.  I'm really hoping we won't have to go that far, but we'll see where it goes.