Community› The Bump Message Boards› TTC after 35
TTC after 35
New Discussion

Repost in the correct spot.. : )

JeffDawn09JeffDawn09 member
in TTC after 35
Hi all,  I hope I posted in the right spot!   I'm new to this board.  In fact, I'm new to the Bump.   I never went beyond The Knot, because I had sort of given up hope.   At my last gyno appt, my doctor mentioned the "baby" topic again and I was really moved this time.  She gave me prenatal vitamins and a prescription for Clomid (I have PCOS)... so my husband and I are sitting down tonight and talking about things etc..  I'm so nervous and excited all at the same time.   I know Clomid may or may not work but I'm willing to try it as a FIRST resort.   I'm 38... my husband is 45.    I was a little apprehensive because of our ages but I think a lot of folks have children later in life now. What with careers etc...  
Report Reply to Post

Re: Repost in the correct spot.. : )

  • lgsdesignerlgsdesigner member

    Welcome to The Bump and to the board! I think you will find this place to be a safe place and the women here are awesome. You will really love it.

    GL to you!

    Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPic

    image
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • kelley72kelley72 member
    Welcome!  I have no experience with clomid, but I do know many women conceive with PCOS.  I wish you well and hope you educate yourself about your body/medicine, and best wishes!
    Report Reply
  • URMySunshine77URMySunshine77 member
    Welcome to the board!

    I don't have any experience with Clomid, but I have read on the boards that OB or RE monitoring is important.

    Good luck to you. :-)

    image

                 Visit The Nest!image Visit The Nest!

      "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt


                                                 image


    Report Reply
  • SillySally24SillySally24 member
    Welcome and good luck.

    Me: 43, DOR   FI: 44, SA normal
    TTC Since Nov 2013

    01/2014: Meeting with RE to discuss options
    02/2014: Clomid + Trigger + TI = BFN
    03/2014: on the bench
    05/2014: meeting with RE to discuss Donor IVF options
    09/2014 - IVF#1 - converted to IUI - BFN

    Report Reply
  • Lesliem0901Lesliem0901 member
    Welcome!
    Siggy Warning


    TTC#1 since June 2012

    Dx: Unexplained Infertility / AMA

    BFP after 4th IUI cycle with Gonal F + Ovidrel on March 2014 | EDD 12/7/14 | MMC on 4/14/14 

    IUI#5 with Gonal F and Ovidrel trigger on 6/6 - BFN

    On to IVF #1 with a new RE. Started Gonal F and Menopur on 8/15.  Added Ganirelix on 8/24. Trigger on 8/26 for ER on 8/28. 8R 7M 3F.  Transferred all 3 on 8/31. BFP on 9/11 | EDD 5/20/15 - Beta #1: 56.7. Beta #2: 97. Beta #3: 1148. Beta #4: 3559. Beta #4: 7678. MMC confirmed on 10/13. D&C on 10/14 at 9w. Confirmed male with Trisomy 14.

    On to IVF #2 in March. CCS Testing on 2 embies. No go. Waiting to start IVF #3 in July. Surprise BFP on 6/14! EDD - 2/20/16 - Beta #1: 121.4. Beta #2: 236.4. Beta #3: 2014.

    December 4image

    Report Reply
  • thirtyninetofortythirtyninetoforty member
    Welcome!
    I'm on clomid and monitoring is key.
    Good Luck!!
    41 & single; DX:  PCOS
    TTC #1 with IUI and donor sperm
    First IUI May, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Second IUI July, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Third IUI Dec, 2014, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = BFN
    Fourth IUI Feb 2015, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = C/P :(

    Report Reply
  • CML11CML11 member
    Like the previous posters have said, please make sure you are being closely monitored on Clomid. Are they checking your uterine lining before and during your cycle? Not to scare you, but Clomid may thin your lining and have irreversible effects. Also, did they do an HSG prior to prescribing that? All the Clomid in the world won't fix a blocked tube.

    Welcome to the board, it's a very supportive group here. FX for you.
    Report Reply
  • JeffDawn09JeffDawn09 member
    I'm glad I signed up on here!  My doctor just kind of gave me a script for the Clomid, told me which days to take.. and also gave me a script for Progesterone labs.   She didn't go as into depth as you all are, so thank goodness you're all steering me in the right direction.   I have to do some research as you've suggested.   My doctor wasn't all that thorough.. 

    Report Reply
  • RadiantlyRadiantly member
    Welcome!! We are the best board. No snarkiness (if you browse around on the other forums you'll see some strange cattiness and rudeness. We don't get that way, so this is a safe place) 
    TTC#1 since Aug 2013, I'm 37, DH 41.  
    Maya Arvigo Abdominal massage (daily self care), plus TTC meditations.
    I'm very sensitive to diet (gluten, avoid processed foods) and environment. Have a history of inflammation and tendinitis before going off gluten in 2009.  
    July 2014 - RE Visit #1: Eggs look good, Endometrioma on R ovary, HSG showed blocked R tube close to ovary. DH SA normal 
    DX: Endometriosis probably the IF cause and gunking up tubes.  Since egg reserve is high, RE says I can wait a couple months and then get laproscopic surgery to remove endo & clear tube.  If that doesn't help then move to IVF. 
    Dec 2014 - Saw new RE - does not recommend surgery on tube as it isn't likely to help.  Doubts I have endometriosis.  My endometrioma shrunk to neglible size (yay!) 
    Seriously considering IVF in March/April
    12/17/14 - Natural BFP! 
    Report Reply
  • Davie813Davie813 member
    Welcome and good luck!  I agree that you should be monitored with the clomid.
    *****Signature/Ticker Warning******

    Me: 41, DH: 45
    DD, 6/15/2013
    TTC #2 beginning January 2014
    AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11

    July 2014: IUI #1.  Follistim + Pregnyl.  2 follicles--BFN
    September 2014: IUI #2.  Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone.  4(?) follicles--BFN
    October 2014: IUI #3.  More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone.  4 follicles--BFP!  Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158.  M/C 11/1/14
    December 2014: IVF #1.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  9R, 9M, 9F.  3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
    April 2015: IVF #2.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  16R, 15M, 12F. Transferred 2 5-day blasts 4/12 and froze 4--BFP!  M/C 5/25/15
    August 2015: IVF #3.  14R, 13M, 11F.  Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing.  3 normals.  FET planned for 10/2015.



    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    image

    image
    My Ovulation Chart

    image
    Report Reply
  • KirstenAleciaKirstenAlecia member
    JeffDawn09 said:
    I'm glad I signed up on here!  My doctor just kind of gave me a script for the Clomid, told me which days to take.. and also gave me a script for Progesterone labs.   She didn't go as into depth as you all are, so thank goodness you're all steering me in the right direction.   I have to do some research as you've suggested.   My doctor wasn't all that thorough.. 

    Oh my gosh......please don't take it till you know what its all about! 

    Welcome and good luck!
    SIGGY WARNING
    Me 38   DH 34
    married 05-21-11 
    started TTC right away






    BFP- 10-16-14 EDD 6/13/15: MC 12-1-14 
    Report Reply
  • CML11CML11 member
    Look into seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They are much more skilled in the field of fertility and getting you pregnant safely. They might encourage you to start temping, charting with fertility friend (there's even a fertility friend mobile app) and using OPKs .Sometimes GYN docs prescribe these medications like candy and it's more complicated than that.
    The girls on these boards have taught me a lot, even just from lurking. :)
    Report Reply
  • stephzrnstephzrn member
    Lurker here, please please please don't just take clomid without being monitored. I don't know why OBs prescribe it like candy. RE at least know to monitor you. It would be a waste of your time and possible harmful if you don't have other test done like HSG and even a SA for your DH. Clomid won't fix a problem with issues there. You need an ultrasound prior to taking it to make sure your lining is OK and then again while you are on it. Good luck.
    BabyFetus Ticker
    Report Reply
  • JeffDawn09JeffDawn09 member
    thank you so much for the feedback.. It's sure shed some light on this for me.  Guess I was intuitive in coming to The Bump before I took the Clomid.  Sheesh...
    Report Reply
  • kindershlitzkindershlitz member
    Welcome and good luck to you!

     I'm a little confused, have you been TTC or just starting? Not to peg you with questions I'm also just a little surprised by that quick rx of Clomid. Usually 6 months TTC comes first I thought, although I'm not sure if it is different with PCOS. I second the HSG. You might want to start a new thread to get input from others with that diagnosis. 
    Report Reply
  • JeffDawn09JeffDawn09 member
    Been trying for 10 years... Off and on. I was diagnosed with anovulation. Which is why the RX of Clomid.
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"