Today we went and had our first ultrasound since beginning the big C (Clomid). Yes, my husband came with, I think he was pleasantly surprised to see what I have been going through at the OB/GYN :) Always lovely...
And... I have one very large follicle that looks like it is ready to burst at any moment. I also have another follicle that is fairly big too...What does this mean you ask?
It's WORKING!! WAHOOOOO.... the Clomid seems to be doing what it should... and hopefully one of them chooses to burst!
It looks like I should ovulate at any moment and we should get a mature egg. So if the egg is healthy and mature, and the boys can swim, penetrate the egg, and fertilize.. we may get Preggo!!! (fingers, toes, and anything else one can cross, is crossed) and lots of Praying! we are tyring to be very hopeful. Because that really is all we can be, my husband said today that it "really sucks this is not natural at all" which it is true.. it does just really suck. The whole thing really sucks, but we can't change anything.. we can just keep doing what we can.
However, with this whole process we are approaching this cautiously optimistic. We still have some practicing to do to try to get it right and I guess that is all we can do.
I have definitely felt the affects of the Clomid but nothing too awful (other then a 2 hour crying spell.. I know so ridiculous!) So right now all we can do is wait and see, I am still doing rigorous acupuncture treatments to try to help me along as best as possible, and keep me as healthy and ready as possible.
Fingers Crossed, and Prayers being Prayed :) til next blog...
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Holy HOT Flash
Well today is day 3 of taking Clomid and all I can say is Holy HOT Flash (s).
Yes, the side effects have begun. In fact, it is like a high of 35 maybe and I had to go outside to cool down. I had a pretty hots night sleep but, other than that, I feel pretty normal. I had acupuncture today and we are continuing to be aggressive with Chinese Medicine remedies and acupuncture along with my Clomid. I have an ultra sound next Monday to see if I am developing any mature follicles. Fingers Crossed I am.. So we will see how that goes. However, a brief back up in this story for a moment... (since I am terrible about blogging, to be expected (as my husband predicted))...
I did have a moment of frustration before the Clomid intake though. I called the doctor's office to schedule my appointment for my ultrasound and it was normal scheduling procedure then she said, "well every month you will have to pay $150.00 for all of your fertility matters" I was like ok (which is not awful expensive but I only go once a month so it is still alot, I mean if I went more I would be all for it).. but what am I going to say No I refuse to pay? then I was silently thinking, Wow... that is so swell that (pardon my overly exposed opinion at this point) but.. why can all of the White Trash (WT) in the waiting room in their PJ's drinking Mountain Dew A. get pregnant and B. get free everything care including fertility consultation with OHP.. but no I can't get any coverage for fertility matters with really "great" insurance and I will too, pay for you (WT) to have your baby and get every ounce of care you need for you and your baby, and likely pay for you and your baby the rest of your lives.. but also get to pay for every drop of trying to have a baby, conceiving a baby oh.. and caring for myself and my baby more then you likely ever will.. ughh so mad! (I know I am a social worker and I do know there are people who do need support in these areas but seriously you WT moochers...I mean barely make above the poverty line but seriously!!! I feel I can express this frustration and I know many of you are in agreement)..
Anyway.. now I am actively a Clomid user and abuser :) and we will see how this continues to go..
Til Next Time.. my readers :)
Yes, the side effects have begun. In fact, it is like a high of 35 maybe and I had to go outside to cool down. I had a pretty hots night sleep but, other than that, I feel pretty normal. I had acupuncture today and we are continuing to be aggressive with Chinese Medicine remedies and acupuncture along with my Clomid. I have an ultra sound next Monday to see if I am developing any mature follicles. Fingers Crossed I am.. So we will see how that goes. However, a brief back up in this story for a moment... (since I am terrible about blogging, to be expected (as my husband predicted))...
I did have a moment of frustration before the Clomid intake though. I called the doctor's office to schedule my appointment for my ultrasound and it was normal scheduling procedure then she said, "well every month you will have to pay $150.00 for all of your fertility matters" I was like ok (which is not awful expensive but I only go once a month so it is still alot, I mean if I went more I would be all for it).. but what am I going to say No I refuse to pay? then I was silently thinking, Wow... that is so swell that (pardon my overly exposed opinion at this point) but.. why can all of the White Trash (WT) in the waiting room in their PJ's drinking Mountain Dew A. get pregnant and B. get free everything care including fertility consultation with OHP.. but no I can't get any coverage for fertility matters with really "great" insurance and I will too, pay for you (WT) to have your baby and get every ounce of care you need for you and your baby, and likely pay for you and your baby the rest of your lives.. but also get to pay for every drop of trying to have a baby, conceiving a baby oh.. and caring for myself and my baby more then you likely ever will.. ughh so mad! (I know I am a social worker and I do know there are people who do need support in these areas but seriously you WT moochers...I mean barely make above the poverty line but seriously!!! I feel I can express this frustration and I know many of you are in agreement)..
Anyway.. now I am actively a Clomid user and abuser :) and we will see how this continues to go..
Til Next Time.. my readers :)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
And it begins...
The beginning of the help from the fertility drugs begins.. and testing and doctors appointments and the saga continues...
So after waiting for the past 5 days to get my period (the one time I am finally late) it finally came. The one month that all I wanted was for it to start! UGHH how frustrating. But this marks a new beginning in our journey. I will begin Clomid on Saturday. (Pray for my husband as all Hell may break lose)
Clomid has some side affects moody, irritability, and all around awful PMS affects.
So, I will begin taking Clomid on Saturday for 5 days and then I stop taking it. I then will go to the doctor and have another follicle ultra sound so they can determine I am producing mature follicles with the help of Clomid . I hope this works!
I will keep you all posted with the side affects and all :)
So after waiting for the past 5 days to get my period (the one time I am finally late) it finally came. The one month that all I wanted was for it to start! UGHH how frustrating. But this marks a new beginning in our journey. I will begin Clomid on Saturday. (Pray for my husband as all Hell may break lose)
Clomid has some side affects moody, irritability, and all around awful PMS affects.
So, I will begin taking Clomid on Saturday for 5 days and then I stop taking it. I then will go to the doctor and have another follicle ultra sound so they can determine I am producing mature follicles with the help of Clomid . I hope this works!
I will keep you all posted with the side affects and all :)
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