Hi.

I finally decided to try out one of these message boards. My husband and I have been trying for the past 11 months without success. For the past three we have used Clomid (made me so mean and emotional) and IUI's. I really thought that this last one was going to work as I had lots of great eggs (noted in the ultrasound), husbands #'s are great and everything seemed just right. Unfortunately, I started my period today. I am trying to stay positive but it is so hard. I am starting on the pill tomorrow for 21 days to be followed with 10 days of Lupron, then the gonadatropin injections, HCG trigger, progesterone etc etc (I know you ladies know the story). This will be our first injection followed by IUI cycle. Did I mention that I have had the HSG test (last month) and all the other requisite tests, my husband too and everything is GREAT. I am36 and Steve (husband is 38).

It is getting really hard to keep the faith. It seems as if everywhere I turn all my g-friends are getting pregnant just by blinking. I am trying to be gracious and supportive but honestly on the inside it is really hard.

I am having a super hard time with going on the pill for 21 days. Talk about no hope! I am trying to frame it in my head as the prep for a great cycle, but it is just hard.

I want to be a mom so badly. It just seems like it is never going to happen. On a happier note, my 43 year old sister is seven months pregnant with a healthy baby boy after two rounds of IVF I KNOW everything she went through to get to this point so I am SO, SO happy for her.

Anyways, thanks for reading. I am hopeful that by meeting some people here I might not feel so alone in this desperately trying part of my life.

Hope to hear from you

Kim

Hi Kim,

Welcome to the boards. You will find the women here are completely amazing and very supportive. I am so sorry you are having a hard time with everything. I truly wish you every success with your next CY. I know it’s hard to look around and see all the PG women. Its so hard when you want it so bad…..lots of ppl have no clue what you are going though but the ladies here truly understand

I have been trying on and off for 6 years and this is my first PG. I ended up having to have surgery and then went on Femara plus a trigger shot after the scan showed 2 mature follicles. It just happened to be the right recipe for us. I hope you find your special recipe soon.

I would suggest posting on the follow boards: TTC - Cycle Buddies, 2WW & Clomid. I have met some GREAT women on them and I think they would be able to offer you lots support. Even if you just need to vent, everyone on here has been where you are or is where you are. It’s truly a GREAT support network. This particular board is a bit on the quiet side.

GOOD LUCK!!! Sending you lots of

Keep us posted on how you are doing!!!

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Amanda, James & Sweet Mackenzie

7/17 -3rd Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis
8/07 femara & ovidrel First Cy..... 8/24/07
(After trying for 6 years on and off)

Welcome to the board there are a lot of us ladies on here that well help and be supportive anyway we can be. Sending you lots of babydust.

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Charlotte

I know how frustrating it feels to keep seeing nothing every month.......especially when you are SO READY.

I've gotten to the point where every time I've looked at each and every negative pregnancy test, month after month, that I get a little more empty inside.
I feel like it's never going to happen for me.

I'm sorry-I should be posting something positive for you I'm just trying to express how I understand how you feel and you are most certainly not alone.

This month I've taken 150mg of Clomid to make ovulation happen (and believe you me, I know those mood sings hit you, not mention such hot flashes that I froze my husband out of the house) and I did see a +OPK strip, so I'm crossing my fingers during my 2ww!

I'm hoping we both get SOON.

Keep us posted with what's going on with you!

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Lilly (31)
Frank (32)
Bu, the sweetest furry baby girl (5)

TTC #1!

50mg Clomid -----> no ovulation, so
100mg Clomid -----> no ovulation again, so

150mg Clomid ------> + OPK, but again,

2nd round of 150 mg of Clomid!