I am exhausted and feel just plain crummy. Clomid really does a number on you. First of all you feel like your going through menopause because of the hot flashes. Then you throw in the absolute crazy dreams and not being able to get a good nights rest and you have a party. Don't get me started on the clomid/pregnancy side effects. They are one in the same and you will drive yourself nuts examining them looking for reasons to think you are pregnant. Don't get me wrong though fertility meds are worth it but I think you should be better prepared if you ever have to take them. They don't tell you all those little details. I guess what has gotten me through this far is not really looking for symptoms. I chalk everything up to hormones....I figure it's the safest bet. Sure I wonder and certain symptoms make me think hmmm or just maybe. But then I quickly dismiss them to hormones. lol
I wonder if I can convince my husband that the reason I don't want to do the dishes is also hormones. I think if you can't use it to get out of work or chores its worthless.
I thought we would go ahead and start on injections so I called the nurse to set them up. I knew before hand we would be paying $60 for the meds which is ok with me. Compared to paying $1200 I am very grateful! I asked her what type of monitoring we would have to be on and she said we would start the shots on day 2 and continue for 4 days then come in for an ultrasound. Then continue coming in everyday or every other day. My company is cool but not that cool. It's at Christ hospital so I can't just do it on my lunch or something. I would love to continue with our ttc journey but I think we need to take a break and see what our options are. I am not opposed to injections but I think I need to find a doctor closer to work who can be a little more convenient for me especially if I will be practically living there for a few weeks each month. So far TTC has been relatively easy. I don't feel upset or crazy yet. lol hopefully that continues. I guess we will be trying the old fashioned way no meds. Maybe we will be one of those couples who take a break from meds and then get there bfp. Well see.....
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Hormones suck!
You know how I feel about it all but I didn't want to read without commenting.
You know I'm here for you!
A funny story is my bosses sister stopped and I guess still had meds in her system and wound up having quads :) So I am still pulling for you!!
that is a lot of time spent in a doctor's office. the former coworker of mine did injectables + IUI and i do remember her being out away from work most of the time, but she was also part time and had some other issues, so who knows how much of that was for the doctor.
something will work out- i just wish that you would know what that something is soon! you are being so patient Kerri! :)
and i agree: poop on hormones and poop on our brains making us be on the look-out for early pregnancy signs!
Kerri we can break together. We are breaking until things at my husbands work are looking better. I don't want to spend all our money and then something awful happen. Keep me posted!! Good Luck and i wish i had your strength to be patient.
You can blame absolutely anything on hormones, it's a woman's right! Go for the washing up and try for a new car while you're at it.
I like the way you think millennium housewife...I do want a new car lol. Thank you
Amen girl on feeling pregnant while taking the Clomid. The first month I took it I was convinced that I was pregnant. After that I learned my lesson! Anyway I am a little confused as to why they would need to see you daily with the injections? When we did them our protocol was the same as it was when I was taking Clomid as far as I can remember? I did take both at once but still...Anyway if you do end up taking a break, dont lose hope!! That did the trick for us although I obviously dont know what your issues are.
They said they need to monitor me more when on injections so they can alter the dosage if need be. I have pcos and as far as I know I don't ovulate on my own. I'm praying a break will do the trick for us. That's so awesome!
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