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need some TTC advice
Ok, so I am supposed to be doing an IUI with clomid this next cycle. I thought I got AF on Thursday night, but now I am questioning if it was AF or some sort of spotting, It wasnt heavy at all, and didnt seem to last long. I was on about cd 71. They gave me provera to bring on AF, I took my last provera monday the 12th.
I called the dr and talked to the nurse, she said she would talk to the dr and call back. Well that was 2 hours ago and now they are all gone for the weekend. Well I am supposed to start taking Clomid TODAY!
What the hell do I do?? What if it is my period and i dotn start the cloimid and I miss my cycle or something? What if it ISNT my period and I take the Clomid, wont that mess everything up?
and if it wasnt my period, WTF was it?
I dont know what to do now.
Re: need some TTC advice
hmmm. That is a really tough call to make.
Can you try calling them again to see if they have an answering service that can have the doctor call you back? I would hold off taking the clomid until late tonight in hopes that the dr. calls and gives you an answer. GL!
My cycles have changed completely since having Aidan. I barely spotted but when I talked to my OBGYN she said it was a period but that my hormones had changed and that's why I barely had anything at all. She said if there was blood it was a period. Now I have regular monthly spottings. It just happens that my body has a very light cycle now instead.
Did you ever get in touch with your doc? What did you end up doing? I hope it works out either way.
I'm really sorry you're going through this! I don't have any experience with clomid - but I think ethan'sbride has the right idea. Call the dr. I'm sure he has an after hours number that you can call and have him paged. Try to hold off taking it until you speak with him.
Before I went on the pill I had really irregular periods. I'd have like 5-6 days of "spotting" and then another 5-6 days of full flow. My dr. only consider the full flow days my actual "period". I hope you get some answers soon! Keep us updated!
That's really hard. When I took Provera, I also only got light spotting. Actually, that's all I ever get now since going off the pill. My Dr. office says to consider spotting AF, but I know some many others say only a red flow is AF. I agree with the pp, and just keep trying to get a hold of the Dr or nurse. They must have an answering system that could contact someone for you. Good luck.
12/08 DX - irregular cycles - unexplained IF
2/09 - 4/09 - Clomid, TI
5/09 - 12/09 - 4 IUI
3/10 - 7/10 - 2 IVF
11/10 - Frozen Transfer
3/11 - Dx Insulin Resistant & Hypoglycemic - treating w/ Metformin & diet
I also spotted for 1-2 days, before getting "full blown" AF after taking Provera. I know how frustrating it is when your body just won't cooperate. I hope the doc can give you advice on the Clomid so you don't have to wait to start your IUI.
Ugh...sometimes being a woman is just so tough!!!!!!!!!
Well thats sucktastic!!! ?:(
Sorry I don't have any answers for you - keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
TTC since 2008 dx PCOS & MFI
Clomid/Femara no "O"
IVF #1 BFN
FET #1 cancelled for biopsy
FET #1.2 c/p, July 2012 c/p
IUI #1 & 1.2 canceled
IVF #2 ER 12/1, Freeze all due to OHSS
FET #2.1 cancelled due to DVT risk, FET #2.2 Jan 2013
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I have been crying about this crap off and on all day today. Having my own little pity party. I dont udnersatnd why I had perfectly normal cycles until I start seeing a RE then I go into these super long cycles. I start to see the light at the end of the tunnel and BOOM, nope it was just my body fuking with me! Why why why does this have to be a chore, why cant I just get pregnant!! You have no idea how much bs I have dealt with in life (sis in on drugs, lost several relatives to diseases, father in law passes away while on our HM, cancelled first wedidng due to cheating FI, etc..etc.. etc...), and how much of my life I had to fight for and it is $hit that other people just get!! UGH! I hate this. and to top it all off DH says to me "just relax, you are stressing yourself out about all of this, that is why you arent getting your period" THIS is my new favorite thing, the next person to say this to me DIES!!
On top of that (I am on a roll), I start my classes Monday night, i will be in class from 430 until 10, which is fine, but I also got a second job at Huntington Learning center, so I will have NO free time anymore, I will have class mondays, work both jobs tuesday - thursday, (my first day at Huntington is this coming Tuesday, MY BIRTHDAY) i have to work at huntington 2 saturdays a month.I also tutor a kid privately once a week and sell sex toys! I know it is something that I will jsut have to deal with because we need more money and it is the only answer to the money problem and it will make things easier to be caught up and stop the money stress. but I dont know when in my days I am going to EAT and clean the house. DH is waaaaay too lazy to pick up my slack during the week, so goodbye somewhat clean house. Thank god we are going to be getting pregnant in a drs office, cause I dont know when we are going to have sex again!!!! I am just having a super duper pity party today. I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders, I know i will feel better in a few days but today i have no perspective and want to lay on the couch, eat everything in sight and rot!
sorry, that was long, but I just couldnt stop
When your at a low in your life, try to remember that it will get better. Its ok to throw a pity party for yourself every once in a while. Cry, scream, vent and get it out because keeping it inside is just too painful.
I hope that school and the new job eventually becomes part of your routine and doesn't overwhelm you too much. If it gets too bad, then maybe let one of them go, if that is possible financially.