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SweetLily
April 5th, 2015, 11:13 PM
The RE has put me on femera, I was wondering how everyone did on that. Any stories to share? Any twins?
Thanks!
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 6th, 2015, 01:51 PM
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pinkplease123
April 6th, 2015, 10:28 PM
Following bc I'll be taking Femara as well!
Hbuhs
April 7th, 2015, 07:41 AM
I've taken Femera for two cycles now (currently in my 2ww). My first cycle I did (probably) ovulate two follicles, is what my RE said. Obviously I didn't get pregnant, mostly due to timing. This month I only had one follicle maturing ahead of the rest during my cd10 ultrasound. From what my RE has been saying, twins are much more unlikely on Femera as opposed to a stronger chance of multiples with Clomid.
Otherwise I've found the drug itself to have very few side effects and its been easy to take. I'm on it solely for swaying reasons (got a referral to an RE due to irregular cycles)- was kind of my little sway "loop hole" ;)
Let's us all keep updating here about our experiences with Femera. I find it to be a somewhat new protocol (in Canada, anyways) and there isn't a ton on here about how gals did on it.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 7th, 2015, 09:29 AM
I've taken Femera for two cycles now (currently in my 2ww). My first cycle I did (probably) ovulate two follicles, is what my RE said. Obviously I didn't get pregnant, mostly due to timing. This month I only had one follicle maturing ahead of the rest during my cd10 ultrasound. From what my RE has been saying, twins are much more unlikely on Femera as opposed to a stronger chance of multiples with Clomid.
Otherwise I've found the drug itself to have very few side effects and its been easy to take. I'm on it solely for swaying reasons (got a referral to an RE due to irregular cycles)- was kind of my little sway "loop hole" ;)
Let's us all keep updating here about our experiences with Femera. I find it to be a somewhat new protocol (in Canada, anyways) and there isn't a ton on here about how gals did on it.
What exactly did you say to your doc. I'm in Canada and want it (or Clomid) purely for swaying. Obviously I won't be telling him that....
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The Anchor
April 7th, 2015, 01:58 PM
What exactly did you say to your doc. I'm in Canada and want it (or Clomid) purely for swaying. Obviously I won't be telling him that....
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I told my doc I'd been TTC#3 for 6 months and she sent me to the local fertility clinic (because of my age, LOL). They gave me a script for Clomid, which I took for 2 rounds. I did not ovulate (monitored), and my vision was going a little blurry on it, which is a contraindication. My next script was for Femara.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 7th, 2015, 02:30 PM
I told my doc I'd been TTC#3 for 6 months and she sent me to the local fertility clinic (because of my age, LOL). They gave me a script for Clomid, which I took for 2 rounds. I did not ovulate (monitored), and my vision was going a little blurry on it, which is a contraindication. My next script was for Femara.
Where are you from? I am hoping to skip the fertility clinic with the time frame I have to work within... Hoping my Gp will have mercy....
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The Anchor
April 7th, 2015, 02:36 PM
I am in Canada too...Calgary. Most GPs will give you a script of Clomid if you tell them you've been trying over a year. You probably won't have to go the fertility clinic route, I'm pretty sure they rushed me there because of my ancient eggs (I'm 42).
One thing...I wouldn't come right out and ask for it. Say your cycles are all messed up and you're not sure if you're ovulating (you may have to bend the truth) and ask if there is anything that might help? Just be a little coy about it.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 7th, 2015, 02:43 PM
I am in Canada too...Calgary. Most GPs will give you a script of Clomid if you tell them you've been trying over a year. You probably won't have to go the fertility clinic route, I'm pretty sure they rushed me there because of my ancient eggs (I'm 42).
One thing...I wouldn't come right out and ask for it. Say your cycles are all messed up and you're not sure if you're ovulating (you may have to bend the truth) and ask if there is anything that might help? Just be a little coy about it.
Perfect - my ds just turned one, so Idk if he'll buy one year, but it doesn't hurt to bend the truth. Like if he asks me when my last cycle was ill tell him it came back right at 8 weeks pp or something, but they're never been regUlar. (And if he's on the ball)He'll ask me if I'm breastfeeding and I will have to bend the truth. All I've read is that Clomid is safe and lots of women get it while bfing but my doc is so old school that he said no tylenol when I was pg, so ykwim? He'll be very much against it if he knows we still nurse a few times a day.
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Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 7th, 2015, 02:48 PM
This being said, i believe that studies prove that's femara isn't safe for breastfeeding and so I would have to turn it down if he offers it... Or quit nursing which I don't want to do.
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atomic sagebrush
April 7th, 2015, 05:46 PM
Re tylenol when pregnant - newer studies show a link to tylenol and asthma so not so overly cautious but perhaps just up to date on new info.
Femara is prob. fine when BF, it's not recommended because it is an unknown, not becuase they have proof of harm
Hbuhs
April 7th, 2015, 06:01 PM
hitmebabyonemoretime:
I told my GP that we were trying for an entire year (untrue) and that I have very irregular periods (actually true). He sent me a referral to an RE and I saw her a month or so following.
There is actually a Clomid shortage in Canada so from what I understand, many people who are first time tryers of oral fertility treatments are prescribed Femera. My friend who goes to the same RE is being prescribed Clomid since that was successful for her last pregnancy. (She's not swaying, just using it for irregular ovulation). I'm sure every doctor has their own plan and idea but I have caught wind on this site that others REs have spoke of the Clomid shortage.
Honestly, like Anchor said, don't straight up ask for it. Bend the truth if you have to!
Now my iPad finally reloaded the updated convos and I see that your breastfeeding. Doesnt BF sway pink? That would be a help for ya:)
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 7th, 2015, 07:56 PM
hitmebabyonemoretime:
I told my GP that we were trying for an entire year (untrue) and that I have very irregular periods (actually true). He sent me a referral to an RE and I saw her a month or so following.
There is actually a Clomid shortage in Canada so from what I understand, many people who are first time tryers of oral fertility treatments are prescribed Femera. My friend who goes to the same RE is being prescribed Clomid since that was successful for her last pregnancy. (She's not swaying, just using it for irregular ovulation). I'm sure every doctor has their own plan and idea but I have caught wind on this site that others REs have spoke of the Clomid shortage.
Honestly, like Anchor said, don't straight up ask for it. Bend the truth if you have to!
Now my iPad finally reloaded the updated convos and I see that your breastfeeding. Doesnt BF sway pink? That would be a help for ya:)
Thank you :) he's 1, and still bfing a few times a day (for a good drink) and a few quick gulps too lol. I don't believe it sways to strong for me as I was bf ds 3 when I got pg with ds 4. But maybe combined with a few things?
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Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 7th, 2015, 08:03 PM
Re tylenol when pregnant - newer studies show a link to tylenol and asthma so not so overly cautious but perhaps just up to date on new info.
Femara is prob. fine when BF, it's not recommended because it is an unknown, not becuase they have proof of harm
Well, maybe I'll leave that tidbit of info out when I visit him.
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SweetLily
April 7th, 2015, 10:17 PM
Thanks ladies.
Anchor, you make me laugh! I am going back to RFC on monday for a sonohistogram. Oh, and I tested positive for anticardiolipin antibodies there THREE YEARS AGO and they never told me! Will take that up with the dr when I speak to her monday!!@!!
The Anchor
April 8th, 2015, 11:36 AM
Thanks ladies.
Anchor, you make me laugh! I am going back to RFC on monday for a sonohistogram. Oh, and I tested positive for anticardiolipin antibodies there THREE YEARS AGO and they never told me! Will take that up with the dr when I speak to her monday!!@!!
I am honestly baffled that no one ever mentioned it. What is the point of getting the tests done? And after all your m/c s? I would be screaming bloody murder if I were you. I'll be cheering you on.
SweetLily
April 8th, 2015, 01:38 PM
Anchor--its even worse. 14 months after that test, I wound up hauled away in an ambulance and in the stroke ward for suspected mini stroke!!!!! In the end, the drs had no idea what happened and didnt do any follow up but SERIOUSLY?! I AM SO PISSED. And do you know how many mcs I have had in those 3 years?!!!!!
STARK. RAVING. MAD.
atomic sagebrush
April 8th, 2015, 01:44 PM
OH my gosh, this scares me so bad!! So thankful you're ok!!
atomic sagebrush
April 8th, 2015, 01:46 PM
Well, maybe I'll leave that tidbit of info out when I visit him.
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My advice is when trolling for fertility meds, ALWAYS leave breastfeeding out of it. If you don't, they immediately seize upon that as the reason why you are not geting pregnant, even when it is extremely unlikely that has anything to do with it (such as babies older than 2 years, women with totally regular cycles, people nursing like 1 time a day, etc)
SweetLily
April 8th, 2015, 01:46 PM
No kidding right? Talk about irresponsible. I dont want to get too mad at her, I need her help to get my girl bust sheesh...something has to be said!
SweetLily
April 8th, 2015, 01:46 PM
Oh--I am taking the aspirin every day now!
atomic sagebrush
April 8th, 2015, 01:51 PM
Thank you :) he's 1, and still bfing a few times a day (for a good drink) and a few quick gulps too lol. I don't believe it sways to strong for me as I was bf ds 3 when I got pg with ds 4. But maybe combined with a few things?
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Well, if you start off as some of us do, at like 80% chance of a boy (because blue swayers are getting that high sometimes) and then do something that sways 5% or 10% (this is a LOT!!) that is still a great sway tactic, it's just that it isn't enough on its own.
FWIW I got 3 boys without BF, and a boy and a girl with BF. I still believe it helped me, even tho it wasn't 100%. No sway tactic is 100% effective, if it was the whole human race would have died out a long time ago.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 8th, 2015, 07:35 PM
Well, if you start off as some of us do, at like 80% chance of a boy (because blue swayers are getting that high sometimes) and then do something that sways 5% or 10% (this is a LOT!!) that is still a great sway tactic, it's just that it isn't enough on its own.
FWIW I got 3 boys without BF, and a boy and a girl with BF. I still believe it helped me, even tho it wasn't 100%. No sway tactic is 100% effective, if it was the whole human race would have died out a long time ago.
I think too im nursing a little more than I did when I conceived ds 4. I was back to work fr so nursing mainly before and after wrk and bedtime..... I'm wondering if I pump some too, if it would help increase the odds. Also if I do get femara (which after talking to a irl friend here jn ontario, that's all she was able to get too, if he gives me anything that's what it will be) im considering a pump and dump....
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Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 8th, 2015, 07:36 PM
My advice is when trolling for fertility meds, ALWAYS leave breastfeeding out of it. If you don't, they immediately seize upon that as the reason why you are not geting pregnant, even when it is extremely unlikely that has anything to do with it (such as babies older than 2 years, women with totally regular cycles, people nursing like 1 time a day, etc)
Got it :) xo
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Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 8th, 2015, 07:36 PM
Anchor--its even worse. 14 months after that test, I wound up hauled away in an ambulance and in the stroke ward for suspected mini stroke!!!!! In the end, the drs had no idea what happened and didnt do any follow up but SERIOUSLY?! I AM SO PISSED. And do you know how many mcs I have had in those 3 years?!!!!!
STARK. RAVING. MAD.
Ya this is absurd!!!
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atomic sagebrush
April 9th, 2015, 02:00 PM
I think too im nursing a little more than I did when I conceived ds 4. I was back to work fr so nursing mainly before and after wrk and bedtime..... I'm wondering if I pump some too, if it would help increase the odds. Also if I do get femara (which after talking to a irl friend here jn ontario, that's all she was able to get too, if he gives me anything that's what it will be) im considering a pump and dump....
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I wouldn't bother. It's only for 5 days and it is very unlikely that much comes out in your milk at all. I'd take at night after he is in bed and then it will be mostly metabolised by next morning anyway.
SweetLily
April 9th, 2015, 11:02 PM
hitmebaby, the drs are liking the femera (aside from the apparent shortage of clomid in canada) becuase it doesnt thin your lining like clomid, doesnt cause early O like clomid can, and doesnt dry cervical mucus. It also has less twinning rates, and less side effects so the REs are really pushing it over clomid. I asked for clomid at my calgary clinic last week and they gave me femera along with that explanation. I think its a better bet and still sways pink. GL with the dr!!!
atomic sagebrush
April 11th, 2015, 01:11 PM
Femara is better in just about every conceivable (LOL) way. Highly recommend. The wheels of medicine can move slowly at times, unfortunately.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 19th, 2015, 11:05 PM
Making my appt tomorrow.
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atomic sagebrush
April 21st, 2015, 10:48 AM
Good luck!
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 21st, 2015, 09:47 PM
Thank you - i haven't made the appointment yet - every time I called they were busy. I hope to get it for end of May at the latest...
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girliedreamz
April 23rd, 2015, 06:11 PM
I'm takign it for the first time this cycle. I had horrible vision problems on Clomid, but so far so good with Femara. Got gobs of cm this month. (TMI?) Hoping it sways pink for me, as it's about the only thing I'm doing right now. Had to stop almost everything else for various reasons.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 23rd, 2015, 06:56 PM
Ya I thought I read that it does but maybe it's still too new to know? Fx it does for you!
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Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 23rd, 2015, 06:57 PM
And no tmi here - wonder what's up with the cm?
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Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 23rd, 2015, 06:58 PM
Does it have the same pattern as Clomid for dosage too?
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mt9178
April 27th, 2015, 04:49 PM
We have been ttc #5 for 6 months (loss last year then hysteroscopy due to heavy bleeding a few months later)
Will a doctor prescribe anything if you are trying for a 5th child? I am beginning to get frustrated at no BFP.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 27th, 2015, 11:25 PM
We have been ttc #5 for 6 months (loss last year then hysteroscopy due to heavy bleeding a few months later)
Will a doctor prescribe anything if you are trying for a 5th child? I am beginning to get frustrated at no BFP.
I somehow doubt it will be easy. I'm going to self advocate but we'll see. My apt is wed.
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atomic sagebrush
April 29th, 2015, 03:33 PM
Ya I thought I read that it does but maybe it's still too new to know? Fx it does for you!
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We always used to assume it swayed blue, because it doesn't have the negative side effects of the Clomid including drying up CM and making crappy uterine lining, but then a study was done that showed it was actually even better than the Clomid. Proving once more that we know about .0001% about how any of this actually works and making me wonder even MORE if "hormones" even have anything to do with it.
atomic sagebrush
April 29th, 2015, 03:35 PM
And no tmi here - wonder what's up with the cm?
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The way these drugs work is by suppressing estrogen production and then your body notices this and starts really cranking up the production to compensate and then you stop taking the medication and your body is still making a crapton of it. Kind of like revving up your engine at a stoplight and then shifting into gear when the light changes, you can be off like a shot.
This increased estrogen triggers ovulation and with Femara can also mean you make nice EWCM. For some reason no one is real clear on, Clomid makes you ovulate but doesn't help with CM and actually may hurt.
atomic sagebrush
April 29th, 2015, 03:38 PM
Does it have the same pattern as Clomid for dosage too?
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yes with a slightly higher rate of being prescribed CD 5-9 for reasons I am unclear on.
atomic sagebrush
April 29th, 2015, 03:40 PM
We have been ttc #5 for 6 months (loss last year then hysteroscopy due to heavy bleeding a few months later)
Will a doctor prescribe anything if you are trying for a 5th child? I am beginning to get frustrated at no BFP.
Depends on the doctor. If you were in the UK I would not hold out much hope but we in the US do have better luck with it sometimes.
You can also try going to a new doc and just forgetting to mention you have 5.
Hitmebabyonemoretime
April 29th, 2015, 03:52 PM
Thank you atomic - and great analogy btw [emoji106]
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mekvien
April 29th, 2015, 04:30 PM
yes with a slightly higher rate of being prescribed CD 5-9 for reasons I am unclear on.
Sorry this is OT but do you know if I can take soy isoflavones while bf safely? I nurse 2x/day and pump once a day
atomic sagebrush
May 3rd, 2015, 09:10 AM
Sorry this is OT but do you know if I can take soy isoflavones while bf safely? I nurse 2x/day and pump once a day
replied in your other thread
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