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It really varied... I think my right ovary produces more than my left. First cycle the monitoring was only at the beginning, so I'm not sure - second cycle, 1 on left - third cycle 3 on right - fourth cycle 1 on left. I would like to consistently have 3 mature follies to increase my chances. I am interested to hear what my RE says. T

Sure doesn't hurt to ask. I would most definately!! My side is hurting today. It feels like a very dull cramp but it won't go away. I am not sure if that's good or not. It worries me. I am going to lay down for a bit and see if it goes away.

hey girls how is everyone doing? i hope that it doesnt get to the point where i have to use injectibles but if i have to then i will, as i know you girls will to anything to help increase the chances. i am doing good just cooking and i thought i would check on you all. montie i have heard alot of women say that the dull pain is normal throughout the pregnancy. even my sister said she had it. good luck

hey how ids everyone doing today?

hey ladies!! I am taking a 1/2 day today. It's so nice out, I thought today would be great for finishing my errands. My dull pain on the left side still hasn't gone away. It was gone when I woke up, however it has returned. I am going to call my RE's office later today if the pain doens't go away. Hmmm.
Hope everyone is doing well. Have to run to a meeting. Bye, Mon

T-I would imagine that upping your clomid would definitely increase the production of follicles. I had only 1 follicle for the first 2 cycles on 50 mg. and then 3 follicles this last cycle on 100 mg. This cycle I am doing the same and I'm not having any s/e like normal. I hope that my body isn't getting used to this clomid stuff! I started walking at lunch yesterday because I need to start exercising again. I am just really scared to fall back into my dieting/exercising routine that messed my female reproductive organs up in the first place. I don't if you guys know this, but I lost 40 lbs. last year and I was in the best shape of my life. I was tight, had the beginnings of a six pack and wore a size 4. The price I paid for that was no period for over a year and no ovulating. It took me gaining weight and no exercising to get it back. It took a long time!! I hope that's not what my problem is right now!!!! Now I am 20 lbs. overweight and wearing a size 12! UGH! I need to lose a little weight before I get pregnanct!!

Sorry for the long story. LOL! Tawnya, I can't believe that you have coverage at all on meds. I don't!! Montie, don't worry about the pains in the side, I'm sure it's normal. Is the u/s monitoring more extensive when on injectibles??

montie i hope the pains go away for you whynotme i understand the weight thing cause i used to weigh 95 pounds when dh and i got together now i wear a size 10 i think me being skinny had something to do with me not getting pregnant

It's so hard for women in general with body image issues. I had an eating disorder for about 6 years... I have been "over" it for a long time, many years now... but those negative thoughts still creep in. I think it's really important that we remember, it's not the number or the size - it's how healthy we are. You can still be very healthy and a size 14! We have to remember to talk back to the negative self-talk in our heads. Smiles... - T

I agree about being too skinny. When I first went into my ob/gyn and told her that I hadn't gotten my af in 3 months, she asked me about my lifestyle. I told her that I had just lost 40 lbs. in 5 months and I work out 2 times a day! My body fat was extremely low and I was very toned. I was very healthy, however my reproductive organs were not. I did develop a short term eating disorder, laxatives and throwing up for maybe 6 months. I just hope that it didn't cause any serious damage. It took alot out of me to get past the eating disorder, but I did it and I'm not going back there. I am trying to lose the weight slowley this time. I'm going to eat things that I really want and not feel quilty about it! I am getting really excited about my test tomorrow, I just really feel like it's another step forward. Talk to you soon.

Good afternoon everyone. I never had an eating disorder. I just love to eat....that's always been my problem. I guess being Italian doesn't help since it's in my blood to cook for an army!! I was comfortable in my size 10 until I started the clomid. Now I am wearing a 14 and pregnant. I am hoping though that because I am no longer taking the clomid thI loose a few pounds before my second trimester.
I called the doctor today because the pains are not getting any better. They told me to come in tomorrow morning for another beta and ultrasound. My RE said that is sounds normal for the pain and she thinks its from my progesterone level being high and that my ovary is most likely swollen and that is causing the pain. I specifically asked if it would hurt the pregnancy and she told me no. I will confirm that tomorrow. I guess if it posed an urgent problem, she would have wanted me to come in today.
You girls seem very chipper today.....that's wonderful!!! How is everyone feeling?

Hey Ladies... AF finally showed this afternoon. I am still pretty weepy - it never gets easier does it? Well, I think the 2 month break will be good to re-group. Hope everyone is having a good day. Mon, I am thinking about you! Try not to stress about that nagging pain - I'm sure it's normal. It's good that you're going in though because it'll ease your mind. Slow, you are almost through your 2WW right? Good Luck!! Smiles... T

T-thank you for the warm thoughts. I appreciate it. This visit will bring ease to mind!! Sorry to hear that you are sad today. No, it doesn't get easier although you do have us if that counts for anything!!
Slow-how's your tww going? You are almost done.......are you getting excited yet? I am excited for you!! : )
Well, I am going to bed early tonight. I will let you know what happens at my doctor's appointment as soon as I get into the office. I will have the ultrasound results then, I am sure..........I will have to wait until 3 for my blood results. Baby dust all.................

Today’s visit went well. They found a cyst on my left ovary, which is causing the pain I am feeling. I was told that this is perfectly normal. I asked her if it was too early to see the pregnancy on the ultra sound and she said, yes more than likely……but we would try. After a few minutes of searching, she found what she thought was the beginning signs of the sac. OMG, I saw it. It’s only 2mm right now, but so there. My lining looks good as so does my uterus. The doctors will review my tests and also get my beta results and review with me today at 3pm. Too early to tell for twins!!!

hey girls how is everyone yes i am almost out of the 2ww. i am not excited though not like i was the last cycle. dh said that if it didnt work this time that we need to take a break for awhile before we try again. i just feel like a/f is coming i know that sounds silly but i am feeling the same way i feel every month when she shows. i am trying to not get too upset though. i know i still have a chance but it is hard to always be so positive all the time. i know you all know what i am talking about. do you girld think that the hcg trigger shot could still be in my system? this is why i ask: those opk's will pick up smaller levels of hcg than a hpt will. and i peed on an opk and it has 2 lines. the test line is dark enough that you can see it but not as dark as the control line. so i am wondering if the hcg trigger shot is still in my system. oh well i told my sister that if the test line got dark then i would take a hpt if not i dont want to see a - MONTIE-glad your appointment went good but sorry about the cyst. TAWNYA-so sorry about a/f to me it doesnt get any easier.whynotme-dont lose too much weight girl

slowpoke, what trigger shot did you use?

montie im not sure what the name of it was but all the doc said was the hcg trigger shot