Clomid questions....

[maximbella]

Thanks atomic, good point. You're totally right, I just don't have a great poker face and couldn't lie to him if he asked if i took it behind his back, you know? And I won't be bringing him to the appointment, he's the same way and stresses me out if it's not on time. And this way I can also process the info and filter what he needs to know going forward. That said, we will be doing medicated next cycle and he's onboard for it, so I'm excited to just already get on with this month (already expecting a bfn)...


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[atomic sagebrush]

No, that's not my point, my point is that if you do end up conceiving twins naturally and that may be something he's going to spring on you in the future (accusation that you took the Clomid) best to remind him of that reality now and make sure he knows you have not taken it!

(I know sounds paranoid but I"ve heard about every story in the book on this site by now)

[maximbella]

Of course!! He sees the Walgreens bag with the clomid inside still unopened. If it happens naturally, he would be excited and fully embrace it...he just has a high preference for naturally conceiving just one. We also live in NYC and growing our family from 4 to 6 would be a vast shift in lifestyle for us. Getting around with 2 kids is already difficult at times, and I won't even start on the cost of private schools (and preschool!). I suppose if we lived elsewhere he might feel different?


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[XXforhubby]

Nope, don't count on it, haha! My DH was SO scared of conceiving twins (we did have a vanishing twin with this pregnancy). We live in Illinois, and my DH was so worried about having a 4th child. Worried about paying for college, etc. Now that we are pregnant, he's calmed down but I don't think living elsewhere would ease is mind. I think only time will do that.

🤞🏻for you!!


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[maximbella]

Thanks, xx...and that's true. For me it's more emotionally driven, for him it's definitely more financially driven. I have to say that I'm coming around a bit now and with our age gap, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to have twins (if my body could handle it!). My friend told me yesterday that she is expecting twins after IVF. I swear this whole ttc journey is such an emotional roller coaster for me with so many different twists and turns!

[maximbella]

Hi ladies! Unfortunately, I'm back to square one....I'm 11dpo today, negative hpt's, temp took a dive today, and coupled with cramping, I'm sure AF is on her way in the next day or two. The good news is that I have clomid after AF starts, which I am excited about. My RE wants me to take 50mg on CD 5-9...should I stick with that for the first try, or do you advise that I do 3-7? Also, should I switch to e3d instead of e4d? I'll also plan to do 1-2 attempts at positive opk. Also, a friend from the tww advised to start Robitussin with this cycle. Can you please advise on how to use that?

Also, any other necessary clomid advice would be greatly appreciated... I would really like the best odds of conception and open to hearing any good/bad experiences/suggestions! Should I drop anything else that I'm doing that might be interfering (coffee, wine, exercise, etc.)? I'm at a loss as to why this is taking me this many cycles and wondering if I'm doing something to work against myself? The past 6+ months have been an emotional roller coaster and I'm praying that this will do the trick for me. Thanks ladies!

[maximbella]

Also, what time of day did you take clomid, am or pm?


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[atomic sagebrush]

I prefer 3-7 but it's up to you. I feel like we still see twins with 5-9 and additionally it's lower odds of conception but totally at your discretion.

I do not want you to do both e3d and also more attempts at pos OPK. If you plan to add attempts at pos OPK stick with e4d.

Robitussin probably sways blue, if you'd like to use it then use just guanefesin kind, start 3-5 days after your last dose of Clomid and continue on till 1-3 days after you think you've ovulated. (kind of a more or less thing)

Take Clomid at night, you'll sleep thru side effects.

Please try to keep in mind that at least some of those months you were not in with well timed attempts. so not all those months were really created equal!!

[atomic sagebrush]

I prefer 3-7 but it's up to you. I feel like we still see twins with 5-9 and additionally it's lower odds of conception but totally at your discretion.

I do not want you to do both e3d and also more attempts at pos OPK. If you plan to add attempts at pos OPK stick with e4d.

Robitussin probably sways blue, if you'd like to use it then use just guanefesin kind, start 3-5 days after your last dose of Clomid and continue on till 1-3 days after you think you've ovulated. (kind of a more or less thing)

Take Clomid at night, you'll sleep thru side effects.

Please try to keep in mind that at least some of those months you were not in with well timed attempts. so not all those months were really created equal!!

[maximbella]

Thanks, Atomic! What is the difference in taking it earlier?

Would you add in the Robitussin this cycle with clomid? Or should I try without? I'm planning to do e4d plus 2 attempts at positive opk.

Out of curiosity, do you remember which month you didn't think I got good timing in? I've tried to do e4d plus positive opk, and want to make sure that I'm not missing any time whatsoever this month. Getting down to business!