Yesterday's digital test and this mornings beta both emphatically confirmed Cycle17 is a BIG FAT BUST.
I really had no "symptoms" this time save for the very mild cramping and extreme bloat. Except for yesterday when I managed to convince myself that the nausea I had all day was surely a good sign. In fact, I let myself get so hopeful that I tested yesterday afternoon on a digital test I had lying around. You would think the resounding NOT PREGNANT would have been enough for me to start moving on to the next cycle. But no...I convinced myself it was too early for an accurate result and that it wasn't first morning urine. Surely this morning would bring me different news...
Yeah right, all that big fat hope got me was a big fat negative beta. Hey I should look on the "bright" side...at least that means no more yucky suppositories for a few weeks...
So now the question is what to do next cycle. I think I am going to ask for a higher dose of Clomid. I know that the 50mg has worked in the sense that it causes me to ovulate (something that eludes me naturally). However, I am ovulating almost a week later than the textbook day 14. I am feeling as though it may be an egg quality issue given it is so late in the cycle.
I also have taken Clomid on CD5-9. I wonder about going with the CD3-7 cycle. Will that make me ovulate sooner? What are the downsides?
Thirdly, I will ask for monitoring. Its a really busy time for me at work and so I am a bit scared about trying to add in additional appointments. But I want to at least ask.
Finally, I am wondering whether I should find/make an appt with an RE. I figure there might be a long wait to get in and that will give me another 1-2 cycles with my OBs office. Anyone know any good REs in the Boston area?
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I'm sorry-- I had my fingers crossed for you. Definitely go see an RE! I'll tell you what, it's so much more comforting to be carefully monitored by a specialist. You don't ask to be monitored; you don't have a choice!
I'm so sorry that this cycle was a bust. And more than that, I'm sorry that your hopes were so high..that makes things so much worse. I think if I were you, I would try to make the move to an RE. It is much better when you know that this is all that person deals with. And as for the monitoring appointments, my RE just does a CD11 U/S...not the CD3 and any others that are done. So maybe it won't be too conflicting with your work.
GL this next cycle!
Sorry it was a bust. I did clomid 3-7 and ovulated on day 15 (I think), but everyone is different. I say go see an RE, they are more versed in this than the regular OB.
I am sorry. I agree-get to an RE! It is VERY comforting to have specialized care.
Hey ... so sorry about your BFN :( What a bummer. Although Clomid never did the trick for me, I liked taking it CD 3-7 way better than the standard 5-9, way less s/e. Also, it totally can't hurt to make an RE appointment. You can always cancel it if you end up not needing it (keeping my fingers crossed for you!), but the wait is sometimes super long.
It is such a roller coaster-- you can build up so much for a huge let down. I'm sorry for your BFN. I would definitely ask for monitoring, even if it is just a 7DPO progesterone check. This will tell them how strong the O was and if you need to go up in dosage. If 50 mg was enough, 100 mg won't change anything.
Also-- I will agree with the others about seeing an RE. I did a lot with my ob/gyn, including clomid and surgery. The RE was soooo much better (and FASTER) at diagnosing the problem and deciding on the best treatment for us. We went straight to IVF as a result, and I'm so glad I didn't mess around with other treatments that wouldn't have worked.
That said, you have to be ready and at that point, so take it as it comes.
I know I'm jumping in late here, but as someone who will be starting IVF within the next few months, I've been looking around for infertility blogs and came across yours. I am also in the Boston area and am looking for a good RE right about now... our friend's mother based up in Nashua should be getting back to us with recs soon, so I thought I'd offer to let you know when I find out more information!
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