Fit For Future Families - July 2011

Kim - is ur doc not doing bloodwork to check ur progesterone levels while on the clomid? My doc wants me to do CD21 bloodwork next cycle when I do my first round of clomid to see if I O'd when I was supposed to...or at all to see if we need to up the dosage.

I went in to see her on CD21, but she didn't do any blood work... That would make sense. I didn't even think of that. She just wants to see my charts and she "felt around" to see if I had any large cists. She said if it doesn’t happen for us this month, then I should just refill the script and try the same dose again (she says she likes to try 50mg 2-3 months first). If it doesn't work again then we will look to increase the dosage. I think she is very confident that it will work. We'll see. I'm in no rush to get more tests and have to pay for more tests if I don't have to. I know things happen for a reason and it will happen when it happens. But it would be helpful to know... Thanks for the input. Maybe I will ask for that for next month if this month doesn't work.

Hello all! I don't know when I ovulate but I have always had a 28 day cycle. I plan on getting the ovulation strips as well.
When talking to my doc, I asked about going off the bc before actually trying and she said my best chances of getting pregnant right away would happen in those first few weeks after going off of the bc because most women are most fertile the first month after bc. Really hoping it works that first month. Fingers crossed! one month until I stop taking it!

Jalara! Hugs girl! You are on Clomid right? Be gentle with yourself....you have a lot of really emotional stuff going on anyways, and the clomid is only exacerbating it---what a kick in the gut, huh? I always thought it was extremely unfair that the meds that are supposed to help just help put you through the emotional wringer about a topic that is already hard enough anyways! Hang in there---and I think it's good that you and hubby are working through it together---as hard as that can be sometimes.

I ate like crud today--Ben and Jerry's, pizza, and lots of other yummies. I was down a pound from last week...but the last time I weighed in, I was up by three or four, so I'm still at a net gain. Blergh. Dr's appt tomorrow to find out if my follies are big enough or if I need more meds. I just seem determined to sabatoge my efforts right now. Maybe tomorrow will be better.....

Good luck!!! How exciting!

As for my dress: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Sleeveless-Jersey-Dress-with-Charmeuse-Waist-Band-F44239_Bridal-Party-Features-Maternity-Appropriate (notice that the link shows "Maternity Appropriate" I guess hope springs eternal!!!) I'm not looking for a "wedding dress" My theme is Winter Wonderland. So everything is white and silver and stuff with only DH and I in bright red (I figured red was appropriate since a. it suits me, b. it does complement the white & silver decor c. it's good luck to wear red at your weddingg in some cultures).

I too am a Christmas fanatic and think this is a great idea. Love the dress!

So you know that meltdown I was dealing with last week? I'm still dealing with it. It seems that every day I end up crying about not having kids yet and I'm having a hard time getting past this rough spell. Having a solid plan helps a lot, but it's no where near enough. And DH is suddenly having a visibly hard time with it as well, for the first time. He's been very sad about it lately, and we just cry together every couple of days. I know we'll get past it but it's a rough couple of weeks right now.

And AF just showed today. Crap.

i can so relate. hugs.

Hi all--had my RE appt today. I have one follie that is ready to go! Good news: No chance of multiples. Bad news: Only one--it's our only chance this cycle. Just got the call telling me that I am trying to "O" early, so they bumped my IUI up to tomorrow, instead of Monday. OY! Good news: Hubby doesn't have to take time off of work. Bad news: The clinic we have to go to is about an hour and a half away. So we are running around trying to get someone to watch our son while we take this unexpected day trip tomorrow. Wish us luck.

luck. *fingers and toes crossed*

Karen - glad that have at least one good follie! Good luck on ur IUI tomorrow! Crossing fingers!

Jalara - CONGRATS!!! I'm soooooooo excited for you!!! That is amazing!!