u/s in preparation for IUI...clomid question...

Had my u/s today (CD10) to check on things for the IUI this month. 

As many of you know...I'm on estrogen to help thicken the uterine lining...plus taking clomid.  The u/s showed the uterine lining to be at about 8mm...and one follicle measuring about 12.  I go back Thursday to check the lining again, as well as the follicle size...and possibly doing the IUI Friday and Saturday, getting the trigger shot I think he said on Friday.  He said right now the lining's not as thick as he'd like it...and that that could be the result of clomid.

I know Ann had previously mentioned to someone that Femera is a good alternative to Clomid...and I have read that it doesn't interfere w/the CM or the uterine lining...so I think if the IUI doesn't work this month...I'll ask him if Femera is available in Indonesia, and if so, I'll see if I can try that next month...or injectables or something different.  This is my 2nd month w/the clomid...and I definitely noticed a difference last month in the CM....I couldn't realy tell a difference in it.  There was more of the watery/creamy fluid...but not the EWCM.

I have noticed the last few days that I am relatively naseaus when I try to eat or drink.  To me...it's almost as bad as a month or so post-WLS...I eat a few bites and want to hurl (though I don't actually do it)...which makes it hard to drink my liquids or eat anything healthy (junk goes down relatively easily...figures!).  Has anyone else experienced this while taking the clomid?  Is it possible it's a combo between the clomid and estrogen?  I also get the same thing about the week before AF comes due to the progesterone...so I'm spending half my month feeling 'blech.' Not intolerable...I'll suck it up if it'll do the job...but not enjoyable either.

Holly,

Sorry honie, I don't have any insight into medicine assisted TTC.  I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and that I hope the cycle goes well.

Hugs
B

Thanks B...it's appreciated.

How's things at work?  Did you have it out w/your boss?  Or are you still biting your tongue?  Maybe you could rub some poison oak or something around your tip jar so the next time he sticks his hand in, he gets some.  Give him something to remember you by.  Hope your job search shows good results, soon...for you and your DH.

Holly~ I am sorry you are having a rough time. I didn't think an 8 was too bad, you are still early in your cycle? Won't it thicken a bit by the end of the week? Yes, I miss ann too...she would know this for sure. Anyway, your side effects sound common for the meds you are on. Clomid works for a lot of women and you are having back to back timed IUI's so that is great too. I am thinking positive and saying you won't need the femara. Good luck and keep us posted okay. Shari

I was CD 10 when he did the measurements.  Not too bad...just not as thick as he'd like.  Hopefully these last few days of 'growing' will do the lining and folicle some good.  After talking to Ann and doing more reading...the clomid does sound like it's working against me in the lining aspect of things.  It's all fine and dandy that it's making sure I ovulate...but doesn't do me any good if it reduces the CM and keeps the lining thin.  Hopefully you're right and the IUI will just bypass that problem.  I hate to get my hopes up...but damn if I'm not a generally optimistic person!  Hopefully in about two weeks, we'll get good news.

Holly I am sorry about the lining. If Femera is not available can you order it from the states and have it mailed? We used to use Express-scripts for our prescriptions.

I hope that you have success this month and don't have to worry about the femera. Good Luck!!

If the Femera's not available here, then I can order it from the U.S.  It'd just mean an extra month's cycle waiting for it.  I'd think (hope?) that it's available here since this is a fertility clinic.  They do IUI and IVF also...so they should have a variety of meds available.

It would be nice if the first IUI worked and I am just borrowing worries!  Thanks for the well wishes...hopefully I'll have good news in about two weeks!

I think it is a side effect of taking the clomid and estrogen. I was on 125mg clomid and 2mg estrace and it made me sick as heck with headaches! I totally noticed a difference in my ECWM - like there wasn't any. I would as about the injectables - they are stronger and I think they may be better suited for your situation. When we try for #3 next year if we are unsuccessful on our own and end up doing IUIs again (that is how I got Bailey) I am going to ask the Dr to skip the clomid and go right to injectables.

HTH and good luck my Dear!
Dawn

I hadn't even thought about adding the headaches to my list of complaints...I just assumed that was lack of sleep or something.  By the end of the day it feels like someone axed me across the top of the head.  I also noticed the lack of EWCM...I was beginning to feel like a perv feeling myself up each time I went to the bathroom just looking for SOMETHING.  If this month is not a success...I'll talk to him about alternatives...I'm OK w/injectables if that's what it takes...and would rather it happen sooner rather than later...so will request the biggest gun he's got.

LOL...I can't believe you've got a little one at home, one almost here...and you're already talking about #3 next year?  You're going to go batty...with a huge smile on your face! 

How are you feeling?  Do you think you'll get to your 37 week mark?

I had more follicles on injectibles/clomid vs just clomid. I miss Ann as she was so informed on the various drug and interactions.

I had a hard time on the medications because it threw me one directions with injections then threw my body a different way (thinking your pregnant) and then stop suddenly. I kind of lived on easier foods for my stomach and things that I know were easy for me to eat. So, I would say I had a little trouble eating when I was on the medication.

I wish you all the luck in the world!!!!!

 

Traci