Questions, Concerns, & Updates

[Erin514]

I'm happy for you, XX! I don't know enough about clomid to have any good advice, but whatever you decide I hope your BFP and sticky bean are coming up.

[XXforhubby]

I ovulated early the cycle after one clomid cycle but I wasn't breastfeeding so I think that could be why your cycle on clomid before was a bit wacky. I would probably do another clomid after this one and then you could consider a cycle off then.

I had the hcg trigger with my first clomid cycle this year but not the 2nd as I didn't need it. It is worth giving it a try as it would probably help in your case. They can also give you a couple of hcg (pregnyl) shots in the tww to support a longer LP. It added 2 days to mine the cycle I did it.

Than you so much for the information Purple! I think I'll do one more Clomid cycle and then wait and see what my doctor recommends.





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[XXforhubby]

Does anyone know if Clomid causes FSH and estrogen bloodwork to be inaccurate if you took it the cycle before the bloodwork? I won't take it until after having my day 3 blood work done, but I didn't know if taking Clomid the cycle before would cause the results to be off.

Thanks!



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[emoji166]One Last Pink Sway[emoji166]
My Ovulation Chart

[atomic sagebrush]

FSH can be elevated. Estrogen shouldn't be (but shouldn't and are, are sometimes very far apart!!)

[atomic sagebrush]

Yeah, I know what Hale says about it but 99 times out of 100 (at least prior to the last 2 years when it's started to catch on as a fertility treatment) it was used exclusively as breast cancer and endo treatment and not as a 5 day run for fertility. I totally understand and would not wish to push anyone to take/not take it, just that this is one of those things I have some doubt about in terms of what I've read.

Clomid does still seem to sway pink that month coming off it, so taking a month off, TTC that month, and then resuming can be a way to extend the length of time you get benefits from it.

I second what Purple says in terms of trigger shot helping to pin down when to BD. Your charts have been so unusual with the second and third temp rises and it may be that the shot even if for no other reason than you'll know when to have the best chance of conceiving, would really help.

[XXforhubby]

So, tell me how bad is it for TTC a girl while having to take vitamin d? My results came back at 22.8 and the normal range is 30-100. My doctor wants me to take 2000IU twice daily until I reach 30, then I can do 2000IU once a day. I know my odds of being able to conceive will be low if I don't fix this and that could be why I had a chemical last cycle.

Please tell me this isn't bad. I just feel like I won't be able to give my DH a DD no matter what I do.



[emoji170][emoji1379]DS1, [emoji577]DS2, & [emoji602]DS3[emoji170]
[emoji166]One Last Pink Sway[emoji166]
My Ovulation Chart

[XXforhubby]

Also, does Clomid cause weight gain? I mean, I know I have been depressed lately, and so have been over in calories. I just don't think it could be 10lbs worth though! I know I'm not overstimulated on the Clomid dose, and my thyroid is fine.

I guess I need to cut my calories down to 1500-1700. I'm not able to do the cardio anymore, and I'm afraid of doing my workout DVDs because they are only 25-35min. I just know I can't do 60min even 4 days a week so I'm opting to go couch potato and be strict with the diet.

I just feel so damn defeated and that if I am lucky enough to conceive another baby it will be another boy. I'm not in a good place right now.



[emoji170][emoji1379]DS1, [emoji577]DS2, & [emoji602]DS3[emoji170]
[emoji166]One Last Pink Sway[emoji166]
My Ovulation Chart

[atomic sagebrush]

If you're deficient, you need to take it. I (strongly) believe that it is people who aren't deficient, taking supplements in addition to their body stores that are swaying blue. If you don't have enough, your body doesn't want to take a chance on pregnancy. Lowered condition can be too much of a good thing and when that happens we need to correct for it.

We have definitely had many ladies taking Vit. D for deficiency who got girls. Especially those of us who live in the north in the winter.

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes, it can!! Just like BCP or anything that affects hormone levels.

I don't think it "counts" as much as "legit" weight gain does.

Remember, you have SO much going for you already, XX. You have months of diet and exercise and nursing going for you (and this really, really matters A LOT, I see this scenario alllll the time where people have gone on and on not getting pregnant, gained weight back and stopped exercising, and then end up getting girls despite that) and the Clomid.

Please do not feel despaired, this can still happen!! (and it WILL, I have decreed it. )

[XXforhubby]

Thank you so much for putting my mind at ease! My mind has been racing since my DH told me that he is committed to trying for baby #4. All I could focus on were these aspects and not able to see the big picture [emoji6].

I'm back on track diet wise. I'm adding a salad back into my meals, and subbing fruits and homemade fruit smoothies with almond milk and yogurt for sweets. I still have 2 small pieces of milk chocolate to keep me sane! I am going to eat 1500-1700 calories daily and this should help me shed some of the weight. Now that my DS3 is 12mo, I'm adding in fiber twice a day after I've taken my folic acid and vitamin d. This will help me to feel full quicker at meal times and help me reduce my calories.

It's good to know about the Clomid, because my weight is in my lower abdomen like when I was on the combination pill in my mid-twenties. Drove me nuts because it wouldn't go anywhere until I stopped taking it!

As always, Thank you so much [emoji182]!!



[emoji170][emoji1379]DS1, [emoji577]DS2, & [emoji602]DS3[emoji170]
[emoji166]One Last Pink Sway[emoji166]
My Ovulation Chart