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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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The wait always sucks to be honest. I am now 6dpo and cd21. I go for my day 21 bloodwork tomorrow since I ovulated on cd15. I really don't feel PG, but I can't say I'm not either. Little booger might not even have implanted yet. I have been having an odd luteal phase though. Since starting clomid, I have had a post ovulation migraine, which fortunately has not shown yet. My boobs barely hurt, whereas the last two cycles they have been on fire from about 3dpo. And I do not have a lot of CM which on clomid I tend to get A LOT in the luteal phase. I don't know!!!! The more we try to figure our bodies out the less we understand them! I feel good today though, so that's a plus.

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From what I have ready, today is actually the first day it could have implanted!! So the body signs would likely be zero up to now, right? You are a non-tester, aren't you? I hope you have lots of fun stuff to take your mind off for the next week, and hopefully it is working on implanting as we speak!

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Ann, I am a non-tester because it breaks my heart to get all excited about seeing a BFP, just to see a BFN. I do have a nice distraction from the TWW. I start at Pottery Barn Kids on Wednesday, and will be working full-time for a short while. They are opening a store in our mall on March 10th, so we are going to start stocking the floor this week and doing all the visual merchandising (my specialty). I am up for a full-time position, but I'm not really sure I want it if they even decide to give it to me. I like my freedom, so I will put in the hours to open the store and handle the rush, then when things die down, I will work about 25-30 hours a week. I'm just glad to have something new to do for a while. Too much time on my hands makes me crazy. I hope that I can write one day that I got my BFP. I hate feeling melancholy and down all the time. My husband is going to pay for me to see a personal trainer twice a week, so maybe I can re-direct some of my pent up anger. I'm hoping the trainer will boost my spirits and I'll voluntarily go to the gym more. Besides breaking out, have you had any other side-effects like moodiness or being emotional? Headaches? I broke out this month too. I didn't expect it, but had some nice acne this month. I never break out unless I either get AF or sleep in my make-up, and these suckers just wouldn't go down. Hopefully my hormones were working wonders on the inside of my body while ravaging the outside. Well, take care. Keep in touch.

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I am now about to start dose 3 of clomid. My once normal 28 day cycle is now a 32 day cycle since starting clomid. I thought I was prg. because of being 4 days late, no babies. This month I almost expected it. I am getting a little disappointed, I want a baby so bad. I have a 5 yr old son, but I want a baby. I know that sounds selfish, but it's what consumes me. Sorry for going off topic, but yes my cycle was longer.

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Kimmie, I just posted in response to you on the other thread. AF was late for me on cycle one, on time (cd28) for cycle two, and I will know about the end of cycle three in about a week or so. I am always regular with a 28 day cycle, so I too thought I got PG when AF was late on round one of clomid. I had soooooo amny symptoms too, which come to find out, were a by-product of the drug. I am 36 with no children, so I know how badly you want this baby. I die inside every time I get my period. It's the only thing I live for. It's definitely not selfish to want another child. I know I will want another one after my first. When you get bitchy or emotional just know that it's the clomid talking and you will be back to yourself in no time. Every month I say to myself, "I can't do this again", but I do. This was my final round of clomid though. Doc says we'll move on to something else after this. I see him on the 7th, the day AF is due. Everytime I have had an appointment with the doctor, I had coincidentally gotten my period that morning, so God willing, I will go without it this time. Good luck and keep us posted on things.

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Hi Tracy. Working 25-30 hours/week sounds great. That is so nice of your husband to set you up with a trainer. I feel guilty for not getting more exercise. I am a normal weight, but I don't exercise enough. I truly believe that taking care of ourselves is critical at this time. I don't want to look back and question if there was more I could have done. In a way, I wish I had to work out to stay at a normal weight, so I would be more motivated to do it. Then again, with my crazy work hours...I do eat pretty well, and the only "drugs" I do are caffeine (one coffee/day and chocolate) and some red wine. I had my shot class today. The office is supposed to call me because the nurse isn't sure when I will start the injections (my supression cycle is shorter than their usual), but I think it will be about 3 days after I stop the BCPs (Saturday is my last dose). It really annoys me that the nurses don't know what is going on with me (don't they keep records in my file??). It is a good thing I am anal and pay attention (too much at times) to details. The injections look horrible!!! Just watching the demonstrations made me want to puke and my dh was worse than I was. I told him that I will just try to do them myself first. I can't believe how far the needle has to go in. There will be 4-5 shots per day for up to 2 weeks! Plus, the blood work. I don't know how I will get through all this with my needle phobia, but I will do it. It will be so depressing if it doesn't work. I think that is so odd your dr doesn't do u/s checks on your follies. I can see if he doesn't think you need iui yet or other drugs, but it seems like you should be monitored to know exactly when you will O. Those opks are not that accurate. Welcome Kimmie! Feel free to vent. That is what we are all here for. Like Tracy, I am 36 w/no children. Sorry for the novel-sized post.

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Tracy, I forgot to answer your side effects question. I was really short-tempered last week, which is very unlike me. I know it must be the meds. Also, I have felt like I am wound tighter than a drum. I am sure part of it is just stress. Emotional/wound tightly is not my norm either (usually very laid back). So far, I have been able to tell myself, "Don't react to what you are feeling. It is just stress and meds," which has kept me from going off on my dh and others!:) I don't know if I will be able to keep it up and under control with all the injections, though. Are all your clomid side effects gone? Will your 2ww be over on Sunday?

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I've been feeling pretty good for the last couple of days. I had a hot flash this morning, but I'm not really sure it was from the clomid at this point in my cycle. Maybe it was just hot in my house!!! I am so glad that I feel more like myself though, clomid makes me crazy. I sure hope I don't have to move on to injectibles. That sounds very awful. More awful than I imagined. I had no idea you had to take so many shots over a two week period. And I thought clomid sucked. I just got home from the movies with my mother-in-law, went pee, and there was a tiny pink spot on the TP. I have had some mild cramping off and on all day today. Very weird.

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Glad you are feeling better. I hope it is implantation spotting!! When is your appt again with the RE?

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Tuesday, March 7th is the day of my appointment, the same day AF is due. I am curious though as to why I have not gotten my migraine (from high progesterone) nor are my nipples sore. I am 99% sure I ovulated because I felt it big time and had EWCM. What do I know??? I had my day 21 progesterone test done, so the doctor will tell me at some point soon.

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Well, I was wondering where my monthly migraine was.......I woke up with it at 3 in the morning two days ago. I still had pains in my head yesterday. It was a doozie! The strange thing is...I don't know why it showed at 9dpo (very late for it) or if it was caused by sinus/environmental factors. Wednesday I unloaded two semi trucks filled with 3600 boxes for the Pottery Barn Kids store, worked under very dusty conditions, and went through a hallway and freight elevator where workmen were smoking, etc...I have very sensitive sinuses, so I'm thinking the headache wasn't hormonal at all. I am 11dpo and on cd26. The end of the month is near and I am dreading the results. Afraid I think.

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Hi Tracy. What did your day 21 test show? I am assuming that it said you Oed! Wow, you are already almost to testing date, even by your good waiting habits! I am excited for you to test (I hope you get to). That unloading and dusty conditions sounds like enough to give anyone a headache between dust and smoke!! It is too bad you had to be around that while ttc. Did you know that anti-inflamitories (sp?) (includes aspirin and ibuprofen) can interfere with Oing? I just found that out this week. I thought they were just bad for implantation. My dr told me not to take any after you start taking infertility meds (cd 3 for me). Did you start your training sessions yet?

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Didn't get my day 21 results yet, will call on Monday. I am way too afraid to test, usually when I do, I get AF the same day, so I'm afraid to waste my money too. I thought I felt some AF cramps a little while ago. Sooooooo, don't know what to do, think, or feel. I met with a prospective trainer this morning. He incorporates nutrition counseling into his personal training regimen and also seems to know a lot about the female reproductive system, hormones, pregnancy, and overall body chemistry. I like that. So my husband has agreed to let me see him. Now all I have to do is call him and set things up. I'm excited about that. I knew Ibuprofen was bad, but my doc has me taking a baby aspirin every day. I usually stop taking it around 7dpo until AF is over, then start up again. It is meant to increase blood flow through the uterus, among other things, which I am not fully aware of. I may take a month off from all the drugs this coming cycle. It's my lazy ovary anyway, and I don't feel very well right now. Been feeling like I need to give my body a break to recuperate. What do you think? Some people say they had a horrible time on clomid, but do great with other things.

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Hi Tracy. Any day 21 results yet? How many consecutive months have you been on clomid? I think that, if you feel like you need a break, you should take one. I took a month off last fall and it made me ready to get back in the game. I didn't know that was the reason for the baby aspirins people take--interesting. That is what acupuncture is supposed to do, too (increase blood flow to the pelvic area). Any sign of af yet? I hope not! Your trainer sounds perfect!! It is nice that you found someone that understands your goals. Are you excited for your dr appt tomorrow?

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Hey Ann. No day 21 bloodwork back yet. I worked all day and could only call while on lunch, which was at the same time the doctor's office is closed. I will see him tomorrow. I cancelled my appointment with the other doctor because he is not an RE either, and I have decided to strictly see an RE. He is an OB who specializes in infertility. My trainer doesn't want me to mess with my hormones unless I am with an endocrinologist, so he has someone he is recommending. Had some mild cramps yesterday, definitely AF type, and stronger cramps today off and on. Nipples are a little tender; boobs sore in certain areas.....this is a strange month indeed. I have never had sore boobs this long. They usually stop hurting about four days before AF arrives and cramps don't usually occur while the boobs are still sore. I tested on 11dpo and BFN. I know I said I wouldn't but I caved. Of course I have been down and expecting AF ever since. Tomorrow is cd29 and 14dpo. How are you by the way????

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