Hi.......it's me!

[LAMom]

Hi Maura, Dina, Stacy-Ann:

I'm finally checking in with you to let you know how this Clomid cycle is going.

Somehow......I know it sounds weird (and out of character for me!), I thought that if I stayed off of the boards and tried not to focus on it TOO much.....maybe I could "sneak into" the situation and end up PG! Is that funny, or warped.....or what! tee hee.

Anyway....I never did any temping at all.......I just didn't even get a good thermometer and get ready for it. Hindsight: I know I probably should have.....but, maybe next month I'll get my act together.....If I even NEED to next month (positive thinking!)

But, I did do the Clearplan OPK....and it looks like I surged on CD20 (I took Clomid CD5-CD9. We also bms'd quite a bit already this cycle, though....(no male factor problem either!)

We bms'd on CD19, 20 and 22. ..... so, now I'm guessing (I know....I know NO TEMPS TO LOOK AT! ) I'm guessing that I'm 3 dpo and I'm on CD 25! CM did start to lessen dramatically on CD 22....so that is a good sign too, right?

Keep your fingers crossed! How soon do you think I can run out for hpts?????? Maybe in one more week?

Thanks, ladies!

LAMom

[BC-DKNY]

well it spounds like ypiu definitely nailed the timing perfectly!!! way to go!

i like you're logic...LOL....i remember playing many mind games with myself through the TTC journey.

i'm so glad you updated us. i'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and looking forward to another update from you shortly.

[stacy-ann]

HI sweetie so good to hear from you. Well it looks like you did indeed covered your bases in the BMSing dept!!! I am keeping everything crossed for a BFP this cycle.

Good luck and +++++++++++
Thanks for updating us.

[BC-Maura]

Hi there! Sounds like this is one well-timed cycle. I would wait until you are at least 12 dpo (if not 14 dpo) to test... the longer you wait, the better your chances of an accurate result!

GOOD LUCK and keep us posted
++++++++++++
Maura

[LAMom]

Help me! LOL!

So much for my little mind game---to try to psyche myself out of obsessing about this cycle----I'm losing it!

I did a pg test this morning. It was BFN. But, I also think that I'm WAY EARLY at only 7 dpo, CD 29. I know, I know....I'm an hpt addict, i guess.

But, I'm just starting to FEEL pregnant. (here we go again... )

What do you all think of these symptoms?

* I'm starting to get up in the middle of the night for the bathroom (that's not normal for me!)

* My bbs are really sore and they LOOK a LITTLE bit more vein-y than usual.

* Sorry, probably TMI, but it seems like I'm having more CM than usual---for the entire cycle. I only had a few days of 'drying up' then it seems like I went right back to moderate CM (although more watery than EWCM).

* I also THINK that I'm lots more emotional.....is that hormonal or stress, though?

So, how many of you Clomid experts can help me decide whether these symptoms are normal for the last half of a Clomid cycle....and how many of them might be a good sign of pgcy!

thanks for any help!

I'm going to have to hold off another 4 or 5 days now until I use test #2, I know!

LAMom

[LAMom]

Hi Maura, Stacy-Ann, Dina:

I'm still hanging on. The symptoms that I described even two days ago have changed alot now.......there aren't nearly as many of them!

Now, I'm CD 31 and 9 DPO. I'm not feeling pg or like AF is coming.

AND, to top it all off, I've come down with a cold or sinus infection or something. I'm feeling pretty miserable-y!

I guess that the good thing is that it's keeping my mind of of my 2 ww!

The only symptom that I still have is the watery CM....still more of that! Does anyone know if this is a Clomid cycle thing?

Thanks........only 3 more days until I can test again (i'll be 12 dpo, then, I think!)

Take care, Ladies!

LAMom

[BC-DKNY]

hi LAMom! you certainly do sound like you're making yourself nuts honey! i think i've heard many women say clomid has a drying effect. hopefully someone with some personal experience will jump in here.

i'm sorry you're under the weather. feel better.

P.S.i don't think the lack of any sign is indicative of anything at this early stage. as much as we want just that one little sign, it's often not until after that nasty 2ww that we get it. hang in there a little longer. and stay away from those hpt's...SHAME on you at 7dpo!

[stacy-ann]

Hi LAmom.... no early testing missy. 9dpo is waaaaaaaaay too early to test and you are just driving yourself crazy!!!

I had no symptoms with either of my kids. I found out I was pg with dd at my yearly check up after I was told to take a cycle off to reduce my cyst. So no symptoms doesn't necessarily means you are not pg. Also if your hcg is too low the hpt will not pick it up.
So my dear just try to hamg in there a few more days.


++++++++++++++ & sticky thoughts.
Good luck

[BC-Maura]

Hi LAMom! {{{HUGS}}} to you! I agree with the others... it's WAY too early to be throwing in the towel (you know that, but I think it can't be said enough!). Wait a few more days before you test again or at least pay no mind to any negatives you get along the way! It's EARLY still!

I hope your sinus thing goes away soon!

Keep us posted and good luck++++++++
Maura