Fantasy Feb 2016 TTC

[ksmom]

I see a line Nann! Can't tell if it has color or not...looks kinda grayish but that could be because it's so faint. FX it's the start of a BFP!

[Kmomofthree]

Oh Pinkin congratulations! !!!!!!

Well I am cd 1.

I need some advice and I am hoping no one will judge me harshly. I know it is controversial to take clomid unprescribed but looking at the stats here and reading of other women doing it I did decide to include it in my girl sway. I don't really talk about it because it feels like it would be a slap in the face to those who actually need it... I don't know, I hope that makes sense... I also understand that there are risks...

Anyway, I took it cd 3 to 7 last month and now I am wondering if it would prevent pregnancy in someone who doesn't really need it's assistance. It didn't change my cycle, I still o'd on the same day as always.... it was a bit more painful and definitely caused me to be a little moody. But I didn't fall pregnant. I've read of many women using it for swaying only and it work out fine but I've also read through intense Googling of it making it harder to conceive.

Should I skip it this month? I only had 10 pills, so I have 5 left.

[Kmomofthree]

I'll also add the other things I had factored into my sway...

LE diet
Cardio
1 attempt
Acijel
Jump and dump

No wonder I got bfn haha.

Looking for thoughts on the clomid but also thinking I should lighten up the acijel? I was doing a finger at bedtime the week leading up to O. Should I cut down to maybe just one finger right around O or cut it totally or keep up with it?

Jump and dump?

I really appreciate your help :-)

[Princess Mom]

I did add another attempt at ovulation and also dtd 3 days before I ovulated late and atomic recommended me do every 3 days. I conceived my son with one attempt so I believe more in the diet.

I'm sick of this diet I want to eat haha go to restaurant and order meat haha I have a good feeling about this cycle.

Today at the bank they they had a pumpkin trick or treat basket when I was leaving by the door, strange as it February 1st lol if I am pregnant I'll be due October 20th!

[Princess Mom]

I can't do cardio I'm low bmi now! Last year 156 today 109

[ksmom]

Kmomofthree, I'd skip the acijel. It really cuts odds of conception. You can still do J&D or lie there for maybe 5 or 10 minutes. I personally have not been doing J&D because I've been swaying for so long but if you're still new to the diet, exercise, etc. then you could do it this cycle if you'd like. I think diet, exercise, and one attempt are all good sway tactics.

Princessmom, I know what you mean about wanting to eat meat badly! I took the boys out on their bikes yesterday and someone was grilling outside making our entire neighborhood smell like BBQ bacon. What a tease! lol
I did two attempts this cycle too, O-3 and O day. Kinda nervous but I don't feel very hopeful this cycle.

[Princess Mom]

I sometimes pick at my kids food lol little tiny piece of meat the smallest crumb haha I want a cheeseburger

[essnce629]

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[essnce629]

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[momamia4]

I'll also add the other things I had factored into my sway...

LE diet
Cardio
1 attempt
Acijel
Jump and dump

No wonder I got bfn haha.

Looking for thoughts on the clomid but also thinking I should lighten up the acijel? I was doing a finger at bedtime the week leading up to O. Should I cut down to maybe just one finger right around O or cut it totally or keep up with it?

Jump and dump?

I really appreciate your help :-)

The reason Clomid can inhibit pregnancy is because it creates a very hostile environment. It basically makes your uterus/vagina extremely acidic and reduces your ewcm so there really isn't much of anything for the sperm to swim through. Acijel basically kills all the sperm, so you're not doing yourself any favors by using it. I can definitely see why you didn't fall pregnant. If you are going to use the clomid (I would if I were you), you really need to drop the acijel completely and the jump and dump. I would dtd every 3 days and maybe an extra attempt at +opk, because the clomid makes your environment so hostile it is (IMO) a really good idea to have more sperm up there. Also, the clomid sways pink pretty darn strongly by itself so I wouldn't worry about having extra attempts. Keep up with the cardio and LE diet - these are really great for reinforcing your sway and push the odds even more in your favor for a girl. That's what I would do if I were you.

Sorry if any of this comes off as rude, that isn't my intent (sometimes my way of explaining things can come off as rude to some people). I'm just trying to provide information based on my own cycles/use of clomid. I can tell you that my RE did not monitor my clomid cycles at all. He only had me come in and felt around for any cysts (which I never had any) and then prescribed the 50mg of clomid. When I didn't fall pregnant after the first cycle, he increased my clomid to 100mg. I did fall pregnant that cycle but I miscarried. I took a few cycles off of the clomid and didn't fall pregnant again, so I took it again this cycle at 50mg. I requested a trigger shot this cycle (because I'm impatient/have been ttc for 10 cycles now) and so I actually got an ultrasound. I had 1 follicle at 19mm (which is mature), 1 at 14mm (not quite mature), 1 at 9mm and 3 at 8mm - none of which are mature enough to really do anything. I normally ovulate on my own, so I didn't really need the clomid either. My RE prescribed it because I had a tubal reversal which reduces my odds of conception. He figured he was increasing my odds back to normal by increasing the number of eggs that I produce each cycle. We'll see what happens this cycle though. I don't think we're going to continue to try after this, so FX it actually worked. I hope this helps!