Well...okay then (back from the RE/plan mentioned)

Scout05

Mother effing Clomid. I so wasn't prepared for that. I'm not against it, honestly, and even the threat of twins at this point doesn't phase me all that much (she asked if the idea scared us and DH said "Nothing can, anymore.") But it caught me off guard a bit.

Her thought was this: We know I ovulate, but I have an elevated estrogen level (slight), and might be ovulating a bit early (something to do with egg quality) and Clomid works as an anti-estrogen - which is counter-intuitive to me, but she said it makes sense (?). Also, she feels like if we can release more than one egg, that gives us a better shot, so why not?

We talked about it in her office, and decided at this point, why not indeed. Nothing else has worked, so maybe this with the Lovenox will be the combo that makes it happen for us.

I go in on Thurs (my b-day) to check ovulation for this cycle; we'll start Lovenox then and try to get pregnant the old fashioned way. I go back two weeks after that, and if no pregnancy, we'll order the 50 mg Clomid. At this time, we know there are no sperm issues, so she is holding off on ordering an IUI. If we have three unsuccessful Clomid cycles, we can opt for the IUI at that point.

I have thick packets to go through to better understand why this is a good choice for us, given our circumstances. Luckily, this cycle we're on now is a natural one, so I have time to think it over and talk it to death with DH before making the final call.

 

AppleRidge

Wow, I definitely think that you would end up on Clomid. I like the idea that you're getting to do this cycle au naturel and I really hope you get KU right away as in the past and the Lovenox does the trick.  And I like that the RE is thinking a little outside the box (yes, box, get your head out of the gutter) and not just resting on "you can get pregnant, so just do that again."

CarrieLeigh84

That sounds promising!! I'm sorry you have to go on the clomid - it's not a fun drug at all. But at least your RE has answers and a plan of action!

rjl07

I hope the lovenox works for you and you can skip the clomid part!  I was on 100mg and it really wasn't too bad for me.  I hope your b-day u/s is a lucky one.

babes12

sounds like you have a good plan in place.  and who knows maybe you'll get pg. this cycle! 

pepomntpat

I am glad you have a plan!  Good luck!

mlmtgg

I like that there is a PLAN!!! and a longer term one at that (with the huge hopes that you won't need any of it!). Sounds like doc is reasonable and realistic and not pushing you one way or the other. This is great.

I didn't have side effects from Clomid (I only did one month of it) - so hopefully this will be same for you if you do it!

PeetiePie

I don't know anything about Clomid, but here's to hoping you get KU the old fashioned way this cycle! 

johannaknip

Yipee for a plan! Hoping this cycle is the one and you can avoid the Clomid!

cintim

Glad there is a concrete plan. I understand your ambivelence (sp?) towards clomid but I really hope you get KU au natural this cycle and no need for it. Boat loads of good luck to you, Allison.

triple_sevens

Hmm. That seems counterintuitive, but I don't really know anything about ART, so clearly my take is ill informed and unimportant. I'm glad you get another shot with the lovenox. I really hope that is the missing ingredient you needed.

ERICA21779

Finally a plan!  Lots and lots of luck to you!!!

ade2be

I hope that this natural cycle works for you and you don't have to worry about it.  Clomid sucks to take -- but its not bad if it helps you get to the end result!!

summerbee1

Glad you have a plan and best of luck not having to use it!!!

Sonadora

I hope the Lovenox and au natural BD do the trick so you don't even have to think about Clomid!

KristysRedBarn

The clomid surprises me, but it sounds like a good plan.  Good luck!

ColindaP

Hmm. Interesting. This crap is way over my head. But the good news is - Clomid is not IVF/PGD!

surfergirlkona

This sounds like a great plan!  Hopefully you will succeed au naturel and go with the lovenox this round.  Your doctor sounds really great.  Good luck!

Amanda78

I'm glad you have a plan.  I hope the Lovenox works right away to bring you a forever baby Allison.

Scout05

ColindaP:

Hmm. Interesting. This crap is way over my head. But the good news is - Clomid is not IVF/PGD!

Can't "amen" that enough!

Jacquiemark

I hope you get pregnant the natural way this cycle so you can avoid the clomid altogether, but I am glad that there is a solid plan in place for you. Best of luck to you Allison!

mdm2137

I really hope this works for you Allison. ((hugs))

dondraandluis

GL and I hope this works for you! Yay for a plan!

TaraBrooks

I hope this plan of action works for you, it does indeed sound promising!

DoingItRight

I hope that this is your cycle and you get pg before you have to worry about taken any type of medications.

bbhalphen

I hope the plan works!  I just started my Clomid last night.

butterfly843

Sounds like a good plan. Wishing you lots of luck that this is your cycle and that you won't even need to take the clomid.

Orchard27

I ovulate on my own and kinda sorta got pregnant twice, and my RE put me on Clomid this cycle too.  He mentioned stuff about it making me ovulate better, I think he said--better eggs, better progesterone levels. 

I hope this cycle works for you, but it's great that you have a just in case plan.  Good luck!!!

Shemico

I'm glad you and RE have a plan.

lindsay.lou

A plan is a plan. In my eyes, it's a lot better than the awfulness of just trying the old fashioned way indefinitely and constantly wondering what's going on, kwim?

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you! 

JaimieLee

GL Allison!!! I have my fingers crossed that this is it for you!

Mrs.EmmaLouise

Sounds like a rough decision.  Good luck.

SweetieD21

That's great you have a plan!  My fingers and toes are crossed for you!