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Boring update for my situation: barely any cm today, but what I did have was mixed -- a bit of ewcm but also thicker cm mixed in there. I did a cervical check and my cervix is very low. CD 15 today, so I'm not going to ovulate early this cycle , but might ovulate "on time" around CD 21. We'll see.
Good luck Mrs English!Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsEnglish
never boring, love seeing your updates. Of course would love to see your bfp more
Good luck for this month Mrs. E!! :)
I'm really, really sorry if I'm hijacking a thread here. I'm trying to post a question in the Clomid support thread, so apologies in advance if I'm cutting in! My question is:
My doctor is on vacay (how dare she), and I'm supposed to start my next round of Clomid today (CD3), as I did last cycle. I actually wanted to ask them about switching to Femara, but even worse, evidently she didn't leave notes for next steps should I not conceive. So I have no Clomid to start on CD3.
They said the nurse tomorrow should be able to prescribe it for me, so now I'm wondering: how much different is it to take it days 4-8? I see more people taking 3-7 or 5-9. Does any of this matter? I hate that I have to switch it up now that I've gotten a sense for my cycle on 3-7, but I'll take what I can get.
Atomic, any recommendations if I'm self-diagnosing my new schedule (i.e. 4-8 or 5-9)? How much do the days really matter? And if anyone has anything to chime in terms of switching up schedules, I'm all ears.
I would just take it 4-8 if you were told originally to take it 3-7. One day in the scheme of things wont make that much difference [emoji4] From my understanding taking it earlier results in more chance of maturing more than one egg for release, so there's more chance of at least one egg being fertilised (if more than one released) thereby increasing conception odds. Taking it later was thought to improve egg quality but I'm not sure that's even valid anymore...
Atomic will be able to explain further and much better [emoji4]
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I think the later you take it the later you ovulate, so just be prepared to ovulate a bit later than usual.
Yesterday, on a whim, I decided to buy a pack of OPKs, despite that I don't usually use them. Yesterday and today's OPKs were very negative. BUT yesterday I had a little bit of ewcm, and this morning I had oceans of it so we made our one attempt this afternoon. I'm hoping that the ewcm is right and the OPK is wrong. Today I think is CD 20, so this is right around the time that I usually ovulate when I ovulate on my own.
Good luck!! Are you going to continue with the OPKs this cycle?Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsEnglish
I guess so, but my guess is either that OPKs don't work with me, or that I had my peak the day before I started checking.Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ66
Well I just learned that the on-call nurse isn't certified to prescribe Clomid so I won't be able to get it all this month. I want to cry.
What?? Is there no way to get ahold of the doc today???Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ66
The good news is that Clomid may keep working for you for anoher month after you stop taking it. I've seen TONS of people get girls in a month off Clomid.
Not at all, this IS the Clomid support thread LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ66
I get that you won't be able to do Clomid this month most likely but to answer the question, you can start it as late as CD 5 and still get good results with it. I personally think we see best chance of conception when taken CD 3-7 but many people do still start CD 5 instead.
There's no difference, everything works just the same, you may O a little later taking the Clomid later, but then again you may not since the egg will have started to develop before you start the Clomid. Everyone's body is a little different in how it responds.
Are you doing every 4 days now??? Be sure you're starting before u think it's possible to O and continuing till after you think you've already Oed.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsEnglish
I was very pitiful on the phone with her, but she said she can't prescribe without the doctor's permission. And the doctor does ultrasounds before every cycle, apparently! Annoying since so many doctors hand it out like candy. So, I wasn't ovulating when she first gave it to me in February (I thought it was a miracle that I got it in the first place), but I held off on taking it until last month so I could do the diet longer. I happened to take an OPK in May and it was positive (without Clomid). So, I'm probably ovulating on my own and won't be able to get it again. I was hoping she'd just give me 3 cycles of it, but I guess she's big on the monitoring.Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
I'm thinking this month, I'll just have my attempt and hope there's still some lingering in there. And I've debated trying to score some online, but I'm guessing you can't advise on that, from a liability perspective, haha.
Unless anyone knows of any reputable sources? :think:
Good luck JJ, hopefully this month works out and you wont have to worry!Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ66
Hope you get lucky Mrs EnglishQuote:
Originally Posted by MrsEnglish
I have not been doing that consistently. I should start.Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
BTW, today I had a good amount of ewcm, but less than yesterday's. Checked my cervix this morning and it was super high. I think I'll ovulate tonight or tomorrow, hopefully.
If I don't get pregnant this cycle, I'm wondering if I should do Clomid next cycle. I have one and a half cycles worths left (One 50 mg cycle and one 25 mg cycle). This is my third cycle trying without Clomid.
Positive OPK does not mean you're ovulating. Did you get your period that month??
A lot of people do get it on line but yes I have to be very cautious and cannot suggest doing that or give any advice about where or how (but Google is ur friend. ;))
Do still try this month, and you never know what might happen with the doc. Sometimes they'll surprise you - they seem strict but once you've taken it once and no one died LOL they are more likely to give it to you again. :)
The e4d really does work very well and I do recommend it for anyone who's been trying for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsEnglish
Refresh my memory, how close postpartum are u now??? I don't want you to waste that Clomid if there is not a high poss that you'll conceive just yet.
Yes, I've been getting my period consistently. That's been somewhat normal, although it was getting lighter/shorter/earlier for awhile (like two days long starting on Day 25 or 26). After this last cycle of Clomid, it's back to 5 days starting right on Day 28. Not sure if that's connected to the Clomid.Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
Either way, we'll see how this month goes and will revisit next cycle.
If you're getting your period regularly the odds are very high you're ovulating. I still think there's a chance she'll give you the medication when she gets back from vacation! :fx:
I am one year postpartum.🎉😮😃Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
Today I still had some ewcm but it was mixed. Thursday and Wednesday it was pure ewcm, and Wed was my one attempt. I did OPKs Tues, Wed, and today (Fri), and Tuesday and Wednesday we're light negatives, and today's was lighter than the control but close to it. I regret not testing yesterday.
So if my 1st attempt was Wednesday, should my 2nd attempt be Saturday or Sunday?
Saturday.
1 year is ~probably~ within the realm of able to conceive fairly easily so while it's at your discretion of course, I think it's fine for you to do Clomid again when you're ready.
Okay, we will dtd tonight just to cover bases, but I'm going to mark yesterday as O day (based on nonfertile cm today + two thankfully brief episodes of progesterage), and declare Aug 10 as POAS day.Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
Hi! New in this thread...
starting Femara tomorrow and kind of scared I dont know why.. anyone here taking it for swaying purposes only??
Ive been TTC for 3 months without Femara or Clomid now with no luck... I dont know of it was the 1.5/2 day cutoffs, the Rephresh or just not meant to be those months.
But Im hoping Femara will help my chances of conceiving as well as swaying girl.. I have been blessed with 3 sons but have been dreaming of a princess for quite a while now.
Im horrible at diets but I can manage to skip breakfast and go vegetarian.
Please send me pink dust!! And same for all ttc here!!
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What is it that you are scared of?
I am TTC a girl after 2 boys. I just had a miscarriage. My Dr recommended me waiting to try again for two months. I restarted the LE diet, exercise, coffee and wine. I was hoping to get Femara because of my age, but was only able to get Clomid. I am nervous about the chance of twins.
I’m pretty sure Atomic recommends dropping sway tactics like Represh when using Femara and either DTD every 4 days and/or at positive opk. Wishing you luck! 🤞🏻
Just because my doc didn’t give it to me... But he’s going to monitor me anyhow for other reasons... but This is my last baby and after two sway opposites, I guess Femara is worth a try.. and if it’s not a girl, I’ll still be satisfied I tried my best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kjoseph09
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Kjoseph sorry about the MC!!
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Hi! Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Happymommy1987
I was nervous too the first time I took Clomid, but it turned out just fine. I don't know anything about Femara, but I'd have two tops for anyone starting Clomid so might be the same: 1) take it at night right before going to bed to reduce side effects, and 2) stick with the smallest dose that doctors prescribe.
BTW, I am 100% with you on diet. I am just too lazy to stick to any kind of diet even ones where I'm not hungry at all. I don't stop dieting because I'm hungry, I stop because I want cake. I've been wanting to lose the last five lbs since January with no change. A few times I've lost 2 lbs, then gained them back. I do manage to be vegetarian, but only because I don't like the taste of meat anyway.
Wishing you all the very best of luck for bfp’s ladies
https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/35220b
Little update: I think I had a hormonally strong ovulation this cycle (I am now not naive enough to think this is a pregnancy symptom, just a stronger hormonal symptom which would have happened even if I didnt get inseminated). Basically, feeling extra hungry, tired, and moody than usual.
I think my attempt this time was weaker than usual. TMI but I aim for laying with my legs in the air for 30 minutes after insemination, and have always done at least 5 minutes, but this time I had bad positioning, and all the semen leaked out within 15 seconds. So I did an unintentional jump & dump.
All in all I feel like the strong hormones and the j&d probably balance each other out, so I feel like I have an average chance of pregnancy this cycle.
:agree: we have had good results with people going vegetarian. That is ok to do that. And if u can go vegetarian and exercise, even better. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsEnglish
mrs english are you doing AI? i did it with DD3 and i know there is someone ttc girl #2 with ai on here but i cant remember who it is!! :-/ good luck for this month my fingers are crossed for you :)
i get those symptoms you describe randomly some months too its really annoying!! ive bin very hungry post-ov this cycle despite eating the usual amount of food that normally fills me up, its so weird.
Thank you for your tips!!! Very well recieved.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsEnglish
Yes! Will do...Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
Atomic, I have a question.. I was looking at the pink statistics spreadsheet and found there was no specific column for Femara. Should I take Clomid statistics as if they were Femara?
AI, yes but low tech at home, no doctors or clinics involved. With my DD, DH finished in a condom (regular) and I did manage to get pregnant that way, but condoms are somewhat spermicidal, so this cycle he finished in a sterile cup to increase the chance of pregnancy even if it is less of a girl sway.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4blue2pink
Before I got pregnant we did try several cycles that were natural ( no AI), but I did not get pregnant from any of them.
I know AI reducea chance of pregnancy, but we are not ready to give it up yet, especially since it's such an easy thing to do, while other sway tactics like dieting can be really hard.
BTW, what did your AI tactic consist of?Quote:
Originally Posted by 4blue2pink
that is identical to what we did :) he finished in a non-spermicidal condom ("pasante unique" was the type we used) also no clinic or dr's involved and it only took 2 cycles of trying with 1 insemination per cycle, it wasnt for sway purposes at the time but i really believe in it for pink and dh doesnt want to do it that way again :( i wont lie id feel much much more confident in my sway if it included AI!!
i did a thread on it at the time and put the whole thing in detail so i'll link that for you if you're interested :)
https://www.genderdreaming.com/forum...e-ai-sway.html
We have a study (which is far more reliable than our statistics spreadsheet!) that shows Femara is actually even a stronger pink sway than Clomid and so it has nothing to do with our stats, it has to do with that study. We have been using Femara for the last 3 years and our results are better than ever!Quote:
Originally Posted by Happymommy1987