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Thanks, Tracy. I am feeling much better. Get this--the dr called and said I can take the Parlodel vaginally. Yuck!! I will gladly do it over puking. I figured out why it probably made me so dizzy. It lowers your blood pressure, and mine is low anyway (sometimes down to 95-60). The Parlodel and BCPs supress your system so you don't have any early follicles start growing. Then you stop that and go into the stimulation of the ovaries with fsh. They call it a "flare cycle." Getting af really didn't bother me that much this time. I expected it, I guess, so I wasn't as let down. I wouldn't worry about the O date just yet. With clomid, I am sure you will O, since you O on your own. Is your dh on deck and ready to go?? How are you doing? Your RE appt is in March, right? I hope you get pg and can just cancel it!

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Ann, DH is always on deck!!!!! I say when and where and he is there!!! It's so funny because I said I think we should BD every other day this month because I got really burned out last month and he is hesitant to not do it so much. He wants this child so bad, he will do the dirty deed come hell or high water. I love him!!! He lights candles and plops down on the bed:))))) I found a good guy. I am glad you are feeling better and that there is a better way , well kind-of, to take that med. I haven't been feeling very well for the last 6 days now. I just know it's got to be from clomid. Glad I don't have to do it next month. I don't know what to do about the doctor. I am kind-of hesitant to leave my current doc, I just have a good feeling about him, but am just afraid of wasting time, I guess. Anyway, I was talking to this chic the other day who had three surgeries and ended up PG right after her last operation. She then proceeded to say, "Make sure you go to Dr. Herbst, he is the best and I am proof of that." He also helped some of her friends. Well, lo and behold, that is who I am currently seeing. She said if there is something he does not do, he does not hesitate to refer you to the right person. She had a beautiful little boy in the stroller, so that is why I'm afraid to leave him, among other good feelings from him in general. I think I just might request more monitoring. I am willing to pay for it and I know they will do it if I ask. Keep your chin up!!! You are putting yourself through a lot, so rest OK???

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I also ended up in Dr. Herbst's office, because he was referred to me by a friend of mine who couldn't seem to get PG and was also over 35. She now has a 3 year old little girl. Anyway, just thought I'd throw that in there!!!!

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That is good to know about your dr. I would just try to keep liking him and agreeing with his treatment separate. If you are happy with the pace, then all is well! Like I said before, it still wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion. My dh commented the other day about how every TV show seems to have someone getting pg and everyone at the store seems to be pg or have a baby. Why not us?? I am feeling much better. I am relieved that I won't be puking in the morning. 10 days of that would be harsh.

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I think I will go see the other doctor, just to compare plans. Thanks for your input. Working at Pottery Barn, I see a million babies in a day, then have to see them on TV and in magazines as well, and DH always says, "Ohhh, they have a baby." I know he is trying to be cute, but I have had to tell him to stop saying that because it hurts my feelings and makes me feel like a failure. Glad you are doing well. Peace!

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I know what you mean about the comments from dh. My dh really likes kids and I think he keeps some comments to himself now. It is like the pink elephant in the room sometimes!

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Oooohhh girl, I am ovualting, no doubt. Had EWCM today and can barely sit down, my belly hurts so bad. Not bad enough to be concerned though. I have got to get busy with DH tonight and I have literally no sex drive. Oh well, who cares, it's all for a good cause!

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It is really tough to do it when you don't feel like it. I hope all goes will tonight and glad to hear your O is on its way!! I received all my meds yesterday. There are all kinds of meds in the box: Doxycycline, Ovidel, Follistim, Menopur, Progesterone, and Lupron. I was looking forward to opening the box, but when I saw all the meds I just started crying. I hate taking any kind of medication and here I am/will be taking all kinds of stuff that I have no idea how I will react to. 4 of them are injectibles, too. It is really depressing me, but at the same time I am looking forward to trying to get pg and want to try everything I possibly can. So you can feel it when you O?? I don't think I can. I've felt "twinges" but am not sure if it was my imagination.:)

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Good luck with all those meds. I know it can be depressing and overwhelming. I hate the way I feel on clomid alone, so I can just imagine how daunting it must be to take all that other stuff. I do feel when I ovulate. The last two cycles of clomid though, I couldn't feel the pains as distinctly as usual, but last night I could feel my right ovary just cramp up several times. The pains were so sharp. I felt ovulation more than I ever have. I'll take it as a good sign, since the last two months, my belly was just on fire, this time I felt specifics. I had a dream last night that I took a ton of crazy, high tech pregnancy tests and all were coming up negative. I woke up this morning depressed and angry (probably from the clomid). When are you supposed to start all of those meds??? Good luck and keep me posted.

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I started taking the BCPs and Parlodel on Sunday and that lasts for 2 weeks. I have a "class" on Feb 28th at the dr to learn how to do the injections, so I will find out exactly when I have to start the rest of the meds then. Also on these meds, not only do they have the normal side effects, such as headaches and nausea, listed, they also have things like moodiness, vomiting, acne, and sore boobs. Fun, fun! So the side effects may make me feel pg, which will make the BFNs harder! Ok, I am done venting. I have heard that you feel more O pain if you are releasing more eggs, so hopefully that means that you have lots of chances this month and one will take hold!

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It's funny because all of the side effects you have listed, I have been experiencing with Clomid. The first month I was on it, I did think I was PG (post ovulation of course). Well, I've done all I can do for this month, the rest is up to the universe to provide for me. Now the dreaded TWW!!!!! Good luck with all of your yummy meds!!!

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Welcome to the 2ww! I know it is a sloooow time, but it is leading up to the big BFP!

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Yeah, the TWW seems to last a month in and of itself! I was short tempered today. Probably the clomid, too early after ovulation to be anything else. Been getting throbbing headaches too. Had one last Thursday and Friday, and now one today. Hoping with all of my might for a BFP this month....if not, I know it's going to hit me hard. I'm struggling to understand why this has happened to me. I go through stages which come full circle and now I am in the why me stage.

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I am constantly in the why-me stage. I keep trying to think of something I did wrong to "deserve" it. It is frustrating! I am sorry you have headaches. It is extra tough when you can't safely take anthing but Tylenol...hope you feel better.

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Ann, so how are the medications treating you? Doing OK on them? I am still waiting..............only 3dpo!!!!

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Hi Tracy. The meds have been ok. My face broke out on my cheeks, but who knows if that is meds or stress! I will be happy when Tuesday passes (my last day of Parlodel). How are you doing w/the wait?

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