New 2018 Clomid AND Femara support threads!

[Hallie]

It's fine to stop taking it and yes it does affect some people strongly that way. You won't feel like this the whole month, only while you're taking the medicine, but you may feel off for most of the month (not this bad, but more hormone-y)

Thank you for the reassurance xx

[atomic sagebrush]

Awww Emshe hugest ((((hugs))))).

We can always relax with swaying without giving it up totally. I feel like many times it seems an all or nothing proposition but it really isn't, we can do some things without doing EVERYthing and I help people adjust their sways for better chances of conception all the time.

If you think the Clomid is acting too strongly on you then 25 mg may be better. OR, the Clomid does seem to stay in the system and sway pink a month or two after stopping it and so it may be the case that trying next month may be a wise move (or not, if you can't do it, spiritually) But many of us, myself included, got girls without Clomid too.

[emshe]

Awww Emshe hugest ((((hugs))))).

We can always relax with swaying without giving it up totally. I feel like many times it seems an all or nothing proposition but it really isn't, we can do some things without doing EVERYthing and I help people adjust their sways for better chances of conception all the time.

If you think the Clomid is acting too strongly on you then 25 mg may be better. OR, the Clomid does seem to stay in the system and sway pink a month or two after stopping it and so it may be the case that trying next month may be a wise move (or not, if you can't do it, spiritually) But many of us, myself included, got girls without Clomid too.

The diet really doesn’t bother me & I love the exercise, nothing to do with the sway is difficult although my weight hasn’t really come back on, it’s staying more stable. I am having a break from exercise for a bit, 3rd day off now, and catching up on some sleep.

I guess my concern with the clomid is my luteal phase? But looking at it (see below) taking it days 3-7 was actually better for luteal phase as it bought ov forward. Maybe I should try day 2-6?

First clomid cycle I took it @CD 3-7
Positive opk @CD 15(9pm)
Likely ovulation @CD 16 or 17
AF started @CD 25, spotting 24
LP - 8-9 days

Second clomid cycle I took it @CD 5-9
Positive opk @CD 18
Likely ovulation @ CD 19
AF started @ CD 26 spotting from 24( start at CD 26 to be confirmed but things really seem to be kicking off now)
LP - 6 days


I am tempted to give clomid another go and then have a natural cycle the next 1 or 2. Then that’s it.
But what if I take it then feel like I just can’t go through with ttc that month? It’d be perfect for the next cycle but is it bad!?

Anything else I can do to lengthen the luteal phase? I do 4 eggs, salmon 1/week, yoghurt daily, & always hit 50-60g fat & protein. Maybe pull back exercise to 5 times? Any supplements or do they sway strongly? I’m hitting 1700 cals, but the amount of veg I eat that’s not included is quite a lot, I love my Veges. Should I go higher again?

I do feel a month off without trying is a good idea. I’ve booked a weekend away where we conceived our first [emoji72] and I plan to drink a few drinks beyond meal times for the first time in years... 2 days of not really adhering too strictly, something that will thrill hubby! He may not want to ever get back. I will definitely go over on numbers whilst away [emoji51]

Thank you so much atomic, you rock!


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[MrsEnglish]

During most of my pregnancy, first thing I had to do upon waking up was blow my nose because it would get so boogery (sorry, TMI) over night. This morning, same deal. Even though to be fair, I tend to get this once in the fall and once in the spring even when not pregnant, and I don't recall getting it in my pregnancy before BFP.

I want to be pregnant this cycle so badly it hurts.

[onebigwish]

Omg i was so afraid of the side effects of clomid but i really dont have any! Im so glad :d

[Hallie]

Omg i was so afraid of the side effects of clomid but i really dont have any! Im so glad :d

What day of your cycle are you on if you don't mind me asking ? X

[onebigwish]

What day of your cycle are you on if you don't mind me asking ? X

I’m on CD 5

[Hallie]

I’m on CD 5

That's great, I'm on day 4 and struggling! X

[ABC.2606]

The diet really doesn’t bother me & I love the exercise, nothing to do with the sway is difficult although my weight hasn’t really come back on, it’s staying more stable. I am having a break from exercise for a bit, 3rd day off now, and catching up on some sleep.

I guess my concern with the clomid is my luteal phase? But looking at it (see below) taking it days 3-7 was actually better for luteal phase as it bought ov forward. Maybe I should try day 2-6?

First clomid cycle I took it @CD 3-7
Positive opk @CD 15(9pm)
Likely ovulation @CD 16 or 17
AF started @CD 25, spotting 24
LP - 8-9 days

Second clomid cycle I took it @CD 5-9
Positive opk @CD 18
Likely ovulation @ CD 19
AF started @ CD 26 spotting from 24( start at CD 26 to be confirmed but things really seem to be kicking off now)
LP - 6 days


I am tempted to give clomid another go and then have a natural cycle the next 1 or 2. Then that’s it.
But what if I take it then feel like I just can’t go through with ttc that month? It’d be perfect for the next cycle but is it bad!?

Anything else I can do to lengthen the luteal phase? I do 4 eggs, salmon 1/week, yoghurt daily, & always hit 50-60g fat & protein. Maybe pull back exercise to 5 times? Any supplements or do they sway strongly? I’m hitting 1700 cals, but the amount of veg I eat that’s not included is quite a lot, I love my Veges. Should I go higher again?

I do feel a month off without trying is a good idea. I’ve booked a weekend away where we conceived our first [emoji72] and I plan to drink a few drinks beyond meal times for the first time in years... 2 days of not really adhering too strictly, something that will thrill hubby! He may not want to ever get back. I will definitely go over on numbers whilst away [emoji51]

Thank you so much atomic, you rock!


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Emshe - I forget but did you say they told you to move Clomid back from days 3-7 to 5-9 because of your short LP? Because I think my OBGYN told me the opposite - when he started me on it he said do days 3-7 because I have such short cycles and a shorter LP (about 10 days). Also - When I saw the RE last month, she said that Clomid works better (in terms of conception) when taken days 3-7. She didn't really tell me what that was based on (data/studies/her experience), but she seemed pretty confident in that. And I think I told you this before, but I definitely saw more changes in the way my body was responding to Clomid on my 3rd cycle taking it then I did in the first two cycles - it was like it really "kicked in" on that 3rd cycle.

Are you thinking of taking this cycle off and then trying w/ Clomid again next cycle or trying this cycle and then taking a break next cycle?

[onebigwish]

That's great, I'm on day 4 and struggling! X

What side affects are you having?