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April 7th, 2011, 04:51 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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In the process of TTC I need clomid to make my ovulation work properly. This makes my hormonal emotion swing.
Like really tonight my best best friend told me that they are 10 weeks along (also have a history of losses) I started crying. I am really happy for her and her husband but that reminds me of what we do not have. I might feel that I am selfish but I know that I am ok and that if I did not take the clomid I would not feel this way as bad.
It has been a baby boom around me here and that does not make matters better.
It could also be that it is the time of the month time so I am hoping for good news here.
Anyone know what I am talking about?
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April 7th, 2011, 05:14 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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I'm not on clomid so I can't relate in that way. But, I do understand the emotions that come up when it seems like everyone around you is having a baby. I have 2 really good friends who are pregnant and, although I'm extremely happy for them, I'm also really envious (for lack of a better descriptive). And it bothers me when I hear them complaining about morning sickness or being tired or all the other things that come along with pregnancy...things that I am can't wait to have. I don't say anything to them because I understand their complaints are valid, but it does bother me. There are so many emotions that come with TTC, whether you're on medication or not, especially when you've suffered a loss. Medications can just compound those. Just remember that it's ok to be upset and frustrated.
I really hope you will be able to give your friend the same great news soon! 
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April 7th, 2011, 05:37 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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I'm not taking clomid either, but I'm an emotional wreck at certain times of the month, or when I see a baby IRL or on tv, or a sad movie . . . okay I'm an emotional person! It has taken dh 12 years, but I think he is finally learning just to let me have my outburst and then everything will be back like it never happened in an hour. . .
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April 7th, 2011, 05:49 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Thank you ladies! It will be okay. I know I won't be on clomid forever.
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~ Married to DH Gus 06/27/1998
~ Son Erik Jackson still born 11/04/09 - EDD 03/02/2010
~ Expecting our rainbow baby September 7, 2012 - grew wings on 1/27/2012
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April 7th, 2011, 06:14 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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I am not on clomid but I understand all the emotions!
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April 7th, 2011, 08:15 PM
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POAS Queen
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Is there a reason you're specifically on Clomid and not Femara? I've never TTC with MA but I thought they were for the same thing, and from what I've heard from the girls here, it seems like Femara makes people go less crazy.
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With us on earth for five short days, with us in our hearts forever.
(Thank you Natasha for this beautiful graphic of Andrew, and to the ladies of the Nov 10 PR who help me in carrying on his memory.)
Jan. 2009: Came off years of BCP and started TTC
March 2010: BFP -- finally!
Oct. 22, 2010: Drew is born, but has to stay in the NICU because of cord complications resulting in oxygen deprivation and brain problems =(
Oct. 27, 2010: I held him in my arms while Daddy, Grandma, Great-Uncle and I sang him to sleep =( Hardest thing I've ever done...
June 14, 2011: Drew's baby brother or sister waved hi to us with a BFP!
June 25, 2011: Natural miscarriage... Can we please catch a break here?
Nov. 2011: 100mg Clomid followed by 2mg Estrogen, Ovidrel trigger, and 200mg progesterone suppositories 2x/day 14 days. BFN.
Dec. 2011: 2nd medicated cycle. BFN.
Jan. 2012: Took a month off to breathe...
Feb. 2012: Same regimen of Clomid and other meds, add IUI. 2 eggs and 8.5 million swimmers. BFN.
March 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-11, follie scan CD 8 showed 6 follies likely to mature. Triggered, IUI on CD 14, 4 million swimmers. BFN.
April 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-10. Scan showed 2 mature follies, 2 almost certain to mature, and two not likely but possible. (All 6 evenly and perfectly spaced out between the left and the right.) Triggered, IUI CD 13 with 5 million swimmers. BFN.
May 2012: 75 IU Follistim starting CD 3. Waiting to O. Timed intercourse. Likely 5 follies to mature.
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April 8th, 2011, 02:35 AM
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Waiting for our Miracle.
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I'm not on clomid but after having 3 losses I can totally understand the emotions you are having. I am very lucky that no around me is expecting. I don't know if I could handle it if there was.
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April 8th, 2011, 05:22 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erin84
Is there a reason you're specifically on Clomid and not Femara? I've never TTC with MA but I thought they were for the same thing, and from what I've heard from the girls here, it seems like Femara makes people go less crazy.
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I think the doc prescribed clomid due to cheaper price. I did not know about femara before this board so I will check with the doc about this. Does anyone know if there is a price differene? Currently I pay $18 for my 100mg clomid that I take for 5 days.
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~ Expecting our rainbow baby September 7, 2012 - grew wings on 1/27/2012
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April 8th, 2011, 05:57 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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I took Clomid for probably close to a year total throughout the past 2 years. This was my first cycle with Femara. I was paying $30 for the 100mg of Clomid. I paid $40 this month for 12 pills of Femara.
Clomid has made me a CRAZY lady. I had horrible side effects from it and I plan to NEVER again take it. Femara has given me really zero side effects. I O'd earlier with it and the only thing I noticed was I had some pretty nasty pain while Oing but they said that is normal.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask me
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April 8th, 2011, 07:30 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Thank you all for your input. AF showed today... Anyway off to a new cycle.
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~ Lovisa
~ Married to DH Gus 06/27/1998
~ Son Erik Jackson still born 11/04/09 - EDD 03/02/2010
~ Expecting our rainbow baby September 7, 2012 - grew wings on 1/27/2012
Please do not mention anything from the JM board on my Facebook page
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April 8th, 2011, 07:36 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Sorry the witch arrived 
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April 8th, 2011, 09:21 AM
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Veteran
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I just wanted to add that I can totally relate to the difficulties of being surrounded by pregnant people. I went to Bunko last night and five of the girls were pregnant. I am sooo excited for them all (several needed MA to get pregnant) but it just makes you feel your lack more keenly.
I hope this next cycle is your lucky one and you get your BFP soon!
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April 8th, 2011, 09:49 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Thank you again! I don't post much but sometimes I do and it is so comforting to know i have a bunch of caring ladies here to "talk" to.
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~ Lovisa
~ Married to DH Gus 06/27/1998
~ Son Erik Jackson still born 11/04/09 - EDD 03/02/2010
~ Expecting our rainbow baby September 7, 2012 - grew wings on 1/27/2012
Please do not mention anything from the JM board on my Facebook page
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