May ask for Clomid? Or other suggestions ..

Cathie N.
on 5/30/10 10:59 pm, edited 5/30/10 11:01 pm - Augusta, GA
Hi Ladies,

Since the MC in Nov. my cycles have been messed up and I don't know if it's self-induced stress because i'm trying SO hard to get PG or if it comes with age (i'll be 36 in 2 weeks)? Last cycle I winged it, we didn't temp or do OPK - I just followed a calendar. I thought I O'd, thought I had implantation bleeding, had PG symptoms, all BFN's, AF showed up 3 weeks "late".

I am currently on CD23, have been using an OPK since CD8 and have NOT gotten a positive yet. I'm so frustrated. I start with a new OB/GYN tomorrow and wonder if I should ask for Clomid?

TIA, Cathie

 Proud Mom of Brantley Alexander, 6 1/2 years old .
"CoCo" 
  November 2009,   July 2010

  
chelle614
on 5/31/10 2:06 am - Chester, NY
Did you ever try any herbs for regulating your cycles? Rosmary Hips are supposed to help, available in pill form in the vitamin aisle. I have been drinking  this tea mix called "Fertili-tea" that is supposed to help prepare for TTC, rosemary hips is the main ingredient.

 M/C 10/18/10  9w2d...forever loved

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Cathie N.
on 5/31/10 2:11 am - Augusta, GA
I haven't but would def. try a herbal remedy. Thanks for the suggestion!

 Proud Mom of Brantley Alexander, 6 1/2 years old .
"CoCo" 
  November 2009,   July 2010

  
trustno1
on 5/31/10 2:15 am - Montreal, Canada
VSG on 01/30/09 with
If you want to go the med route right away and your doc agrees, I would go for it, due to age (she says, turning 34 in 2 months).  If you would like to try more natural, Vitex is great for balancing hormones (I decided to try it due to terrible acne and my cycles varying from 29-33 days).  Soy Isoflavones are considered the herbal form of Clomid (though it's not strictly true, but close enough) if you want to try that for a few months.

Also, I resisted for a long time, but I finally caved and started temping.  It will help avoid the "3 weeks late" thing.  If you'd been temping, you'd have known that you either didn't O (1-2x per year is normal to not O) or you O'd 3 weeks late.  It sucks knowing too, but at least you save a few bucks on HPTs ;)  If I were you, I would start taking a much more active stance on TTC.  I highly recommend the Actively Trying board on Babycenter.  There's some cliquiness and cattyness (like everywhere) but there's a TON of useful information.

HTH a bit!

T :)

I DID Make It - 135.4 8-1-10!  Now working on post baby weight loss. (All WL post-op - preop got up to 220 from quitting smoking & last supper syndrome.)  5'2"
Cathie N.
on 5/31/10 2:55 am - Augusta, GA
I would prefer a natural remedy. I'll def. check on the Soy Isoflavens and Vitex. Thank you for recommending the board on Babycenter. I try to steer clear of cattyness and cliques but i'll at least check the site out ..

Thanks again!

 Proud Mom of Brantley Alexander, 6 1/2 years old .
"CoCo" 
  November 2009,   July 2010

  
chelle614
on 5/31/10 2:19 am - Chester, NY
LOL I just looked again and it is called Rose Hips, not rosemary hips (sorry). Try googling it and see what the recommended dosage is. I definitely know GNC has it. Good luck!
P.S I ordered the Fertili-tea on Amazon. Reviews are pretty positive, I am drinking it daily to prepare for TTC in August.

 M/C 10/18/10  9w2d...forever loved

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                                                      It's a boy!

Cathie N.
on 5/31/10 2:44 am - Augusta, GA
Actually, have a friend who owns a herb shop in our town. I will go see her tomorrow. I need some Kava Kava anyway.

Thank you so much!

 Proud Mom of Brantley Alexander, 6 1/2 years old .
"CoCo" 
  November 2009,   July 2010

  
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