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"Clomid" is a scary word.

ncteacherncteacher Posts: 178
edited November -1 in Trying to Conceive
Okay, so my doc started me on clomid to give us a little edge this month....I'm actually scared!

For those of you the have/are taking it, what should I expect?

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    nervouswrecknervouswreck Posts: 379
    edited November -1
    Just a little more pms'y symtoms, maybe hotflashes at night.At ovulation you may or may not feel pain, I did though.
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    Trae&TracyTrae&Tracy Posts: 199
    edited November -1
    This will be my first cycle using Clomid as well so I am a little apprehensive too! I am hoping that the side effects are minimal. But, I am also excited at the thought that it might just give me that extra boost I need to get my BFP!!!! Lots of luck and sticky baby dust to you. :-)
    7 home ICI's (2010-15) - BFN
    1st medicated IUI w/RE - March 2016 - BFN
    2nd medicated IUI/wRE - April 2016 - BFN
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    coryandamandacoryandamanda Posts: 1,527
    edited November -1
    We were scared of clomid too, mostly because of the chance of multiples and we already have 2 young children. I was very aware of my ovary when I took it. It felt very full. I was maybe a bit emotional the first week, but that is about it for side effects. Everything else I worried was a side effect of it the 2nd week ended up being pregnancy symptoms :-) I took 50 mg cycle days 3-7 and had success first try after 3 BFNs unmedicated.
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    ncteacherncteacher Posts: 178
    edited November -1
    Thanks, guys! I'm really excited....I just heard that tearfulness can be a side effect, and since I already cry at EVERYTHING, I am afraid I'm going to embarrass myself! :-)

    Anything to get that magical second line, I guess!

    Trae&Tracy, let's keep each other posted about any crazy side effects...we can do this!
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    Trae&TracyTrae&Tracy Posts: 199
    edited November -1
    ncteacher, did you start taking Clomid yet, if so, any side effects? I am taking my first dose tonight before I go to bed.
    7 home ICI's (2010-15) - BFN
    1st medicated IUI w/RE - March 2016 - BFN
    2nd medicated IUI/wRE - April 2016 - BFN
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    First HopeFirst Hope Posts: 511
    edited November -1
    I start in a few days and a little nervous myself. If I get any more emotional that I am already I think my wife will strangle me.
    Hope things are going well.
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    ncteacherncteacher Posts: 178
    edited November -1
    Well, I took my last dose last night, ordered my swimmers today, and will start looking for a smiley tomorrow! :-)

    I really didn't do too badly...I had some hot flashes last night and one round of crying on the phone to my Mom on Friday....

    I will say this, though...my husband has been walking on eggshells since I warned him that I was on hormone meds. (heheheh) I even got a nice backrub last night out of symapthy!
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    old mamaold mama Posts: 4,682 ✭
    edited November -1
    It took me a long time too to try clomid but after almost two years I have gotten some BFPs--they haven't stuck around but at least that much success. Sometimes I feel a bit of a headache the first day I take it but not much of anything else. I took it days 3-7 and I did however ovulate earlier so watch that. (Progesterone supp. to me were what does me in emotionally!!!)
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    Trae&TracyTrae&Tracy Posts: 199
    edited November -1
    Glad to hear that it went pretty well and YAY for the back rub!!! I took my first dose last night before bed and I think I was having hot flashes in my sleep because I woke up a few times drenched in sweat. I know, gross! Other than that I am not feeling too bad today. We'll see how the rest of the week goes. Good luck and lots of baby dust to you!
    ;-)
    7 home ICI's (2010-15) - BFN
    1st medicated IUI w/RE - March 2016 - BFN
    2nd medicated IUI/wRE - April 2016 - BFN
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    ncteacherncteacher Posts: 178
    edited November -1
    Okay, I'm on CD 9 and I feel like I have a water balloon in my ovaries....hope this is a good sign! :-)
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    mausandlodiemausandlodie Posts: 312 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm going to start Clomid soon, too - my doc tested my hormone levels and said that I'm ovulating, but probably not regularly :( Good to hear that the side effects are pretty minimal - I'm a little nervous!
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    ncteacherncteacher Posts: 178
    edited November -1
    Had to have someone cover my class today because I was sobbing...mood swings suck. I am really hoping that these mood swings are worth it!
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    ncteacherncteacher Posts: 178
    edited November -1
    Trae&Tracy...how are you holding up??
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    LovingMomsLovingMoms Posts: 1,078
    edited November -1
    I found I was more moody when taking clomid as well, but I will take all the side effects if it will help bring me a BFP.
    July 2011 BFP, miscarried at 5 weeks.
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    nervouswrecknervouswreck Posts: 379
    edited November -1
    I just finished my last 50 mg dose yesterday. Day three is always the worst day for me. I was completly depressed and very, very emotional and crabby.By the fifth day I am starving to death. I have been getting to warm at night but not too bad. I suppose that soon we will all know if this has been worth it.
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    Trae&TracyTrae&Tracy Posts: 199
    edited November -1
    I have had really bad night sweats, some minor headaches and very moody! It's almost like I can feel myself being a b**ch when i open my mouth to talk, but I can't stop it from coming out! lol! Thankfully I warned my wife and she has been pretty patient with me. I am also having some mild ovary pain.
    7 home ICI's (2010-15) - BFN
    1st medicated IUI w/RE - March 2016 - BFN
    2nd medicated IUI/wRE - April 2016 - BFN
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