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Hey there! 2 years 4 months out and 5 weeks pregnant, Jan. 2014 baby as well. Would love to be in touch!
The main thing I'm scared about is developing a nutritional plan that will be good for the baby. Would love to receive any advice on that! ;)
SW 215=98 | GW 137=62 | CW: 116 lbs = 52.5 kg | 5'4 | lost: 99 lbs=45 kg | goal: 7-9 mo.
yep agreeing with the others, ask about FEMARA. Clomid did nothing for me except make me crazy at 150mg
I am with Sara.....Femara....much better than Clomid. I went through Clomid "hell" at the 150 mg dose for 4+ months with no success and all the side effects you describe were included and then some. Good Luck!
*If this month doesn't work* ask for FEMARA... seriously. Hardly any side effects.
Praying this is your month.
Mom to Haleigh born 04/14/10 and Dylan 05/15/12
I also wanted to say that if your OB is so stubborn that he refuses to let you participate in your healthcare decisions, then you might want to consider getting a new healthcare provider!!! God gave you a brain and the ability to think critical for a reason. You might not be a doctor, but you know your body better than anyone else. Just remember, the doctor is working for you! You are the one in charge at the end of the day. You are paying him or her for medical advice and treatment, but you are under no obligation to follow that advice or treatment!
Sorry just an after though.....
I am just curious if you did any other fertility treatments before the IVF? And if so what kinds?
Just wondering as IVF is not out of the question for myself in the future.
Thanks :)
RNY 1/29/08
Pre: BMI 47.6 wt 279
Current: BMI 24.9 wt 146
total pounds lost: 133
Hi Girls :)
So my Clomid was upped to 150mg cycle day 3-7 and I swear in my life (nursing school finals week included) I have never, ever, never, ever, ever been this tired....I mean super want to lay down on the floor at work and sleep for two days tired. And the hot flashes...Good Lawd! I thought I was going to die in a self created hot flash inferno!
I go for my ultrasound today to see if any of these torture treatments have worked....so hoping for a big ol' follicle, because honestly these meds are rough and I am not looking forward to going through this again next month.
Anyone else share in my pain here? Crazy, exhausted, hotter than the Devil's toenails kinda thing?
RNY 1/29/08
Pre: BMI 47.6 wt 279
Current: BMI 24.9 wt 146
total pounds lost: 133
Sorry you are going through this :(
I understand the follicle not growing, I have been having difficulty with that myself. I have not done IVF yet, but I am on meds Clomid, Estrodil, and HCG and I did IUI last cycle with no luck. My follicles have been too small as well. The biggest one I had was 17 and the doctor said ideally he would like to see a 22.
My meds were increased this cycle so I go for another ultrasound today to see if anything has grown. I sure hope so because the side effects of these meds are giving me horrible hot flashes, headaches, EXTREME exhaustion....like words fail me to describe the level of tired I have been these past two weeks.
Hang in there :)
Sending best wishes your way!
RNY 1/29/08
Pre: BMI 47.6 wt 279
Current: BMI 24.9 wt 146
total pounds lost: 133
Many different medications that I was able to tolerate plus that were able to treat the disease without causing harm to the baby! So that leave very little options.
As far as the "dumping syndrome", I am not typically a dumper, but las pregnancy I had super dumping with the Glucola. This time around, I opted out of taking it! I am 31 weeks and they kept trying to pu**** on me, but I told them I had such a hard time last time. So you have the ability to turn it down! I also cannot do the jelly beans, due to my restriction being so tight that I feel like a new post op, I am 4 year post op!
