Can't Sleep (TMI)

Prana · #1 (**permalink**) 11-13-2005, 05:36 AM

Ok, it's 5am and for the life of me I can't go to sleep. Ever since I started Metformin almost a month ago (for PCOS) I've had insane amounts of CM (creamy or EW) nonstop. About two weeks ago I thought I was getting a cold since my head is stuffed up, my eyes are really dry and irritated and I'm just plain tired but it never got any better or worse so I figured it was allergies. A week ago my breasts got very tender and I started having very mild cramps and tugging pains behind my belly button. A couple days ago I woke up thinking I was sweating, turned out my pillow was soaked with siliva (attractive I know lol). Today I was running myself ragged as usual when I got dizzy and almost fainted in the parking lot of a store. I haven't had much of an appetite lately so I figured it was because I haven't been eating a lot (stuff tastes and smells funny, I assume because of the Metformin). I wieghed myself when I got home and noticed that even though I had lost five pounds last week this week I seem to have gained three even though I'm exercising and on a diet. Well when I went to bed around midnight I noticed a little spotting on my underclothes and when I wiped I saw something I'd never seen before. It was the same abundant creamy cervical fluid I've had for weeks but it was thicker and it was a pinkish brown color.

That's when I realized I might just be preggers. I mean, today is cycle day 65 and I still haven't had a period. I have my next obgyn appt. on the 16th and that's when he is supposed to do a sonogram to make sure the Metformin is working and then I go on Clomid. If this is my period starting (which would be great but odd because I don't normally have these sort of symptoms) I'm worried he won't be able to do the sonogram and then we'll have to wait until next cycle to try with the Clomid. If it's ovulations that's great to because it means I don't need anything but the Metformin and since we DTD last night maybe we'll conceive. But again, if he can't do the sonogram while I'm menstruating (which is gross anyway) I'll still have to wait until next month to find out if the meds are working and get the Clomid.

I'm just stressing because these are very odd symptoms for me and I'm not the kind of person who goes looking for symptoms and gets her hopes up. If anything I'm very skeptical. But these symptoms really do have me wondering. I tested on Oct. 31st (BFN of course) but I'm going to test in the morning and even if it's negative I'll test again on the 16th just to be sure. And of course I'll let you gals know what I find out. But if could say a little prayer for me I would really appreciate it. You don't even have to pray I'm preggers, I'd even be satified with ovulation or a period because at least that's progress. Plus Nov. 6th was my birthday as well as the estimated due date of our chemical pregnancy baby so it was really hard for me and I basically sat around crying all day and praying for the gift I really wanted. Ok sorry for the novel and thank you for listening to me moan. You gals are the best. Good luck and blessings, Prana

P.S. You can look at my chart if you want but it won't be much help. My thermometer broke half way through this cycle so I stopped charting temps for the rest of the cycle. It stinks because if I had been able to keep temping I'd know if this was ovulation, implantation or my period.

Nurse Kelly · #2 (**permalink**) 11-13-2005, 11:39 AM

Prana- I will say my prayers for you, of course! Keep us posted!

missmarble · #3 (**permalink**) 11-13-2005, 09:28 PM

Good luck on your test - hang in there - we are all thinking positive thoughts for you!

Prana · #4 (**permalink**) 11-13-2005, 09:29 PM

Just thought I'd let you know that I didn't test. I fell asleep at 7:30am and woke up at noon ready to test. But it was pretty obvious at that point that it was my period. I'm actually really happy about that just not sure what to do about the Clomid. I'll call my doc tomorrow and ask him what we should do and then I have my appointment on the 16th. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for the support! Good luck and blessings, Prana

ibbob · #5 (**permalink**) 11-14-2005, 06:53 AM

prana i am sorry to here about af...i wnated to tell u that your website is so adorable..all the cats are to precious....good luck with everthing..

Prana · #6 (**permalink**) 11-14-2005, 03:24 PM

Ok so I called my obgyn today to ask what I should do about the sonogram and the Clomid now that my period has started and of course he's out lol. So I spoke to the doctor who was in and she said to reschedule my sonogram for cycle day 13 (which is Thanksgiving weekend! Doh!) so I have to make an appointment at the hospital instead. But, she did say she'd go ahead and write my prescription for Clomid! Yay me!

So I should be starting Clomid on cycle day 5 (which is this Thursday) so wish me luck!!! The only trouble is (you knew there was going to be one right?) now my hubby is scared silly. I swear his eyes teared up and I thought he would cry! He's worried the Clomid will somehow hurt me or the baby (and frankly I think he's more than a little petrified of us having multiples). And of course I think now that theres a real chance we could get preggers I think the idea of fatherhood is really hitting home. It's real now, you know?

Anyway he really does want a baby and I think this is just 'potential father jitters' but maybe ya'll could send him some calming thoughts (or a valium, either way...). lol Ok so thanks again for the support. Lets hope this is the lucky cycle. Weeee! Good luck and blessings, Prana

#7 (**permalink**) 11-14-2005, 05:26 PM

Prana,

Good luck with the Clomid! It sure is a roller coaster, isn't it, when you don't know what your body is up to!

I am on the opposite "cocktail" as you -- was on the Clomid, got diagnosed with PCOS, now am on Glucophage and am supposed to go back on the Clomid plus Glucophage next month. I haven't had too much trouble with the Glucophage, but I have heard there is an extended release version that is supposed to be easier on your system. Or maybe you are already on that?

As for hubby, I will send him a "virtual Valium." It's a lot for them to process second hand, I think. Plus, all of our fancy science stuff

makes it seem more real and concrete vs. just hop into bed and see what happens, kwim? I am never sure how much I should share, myself, because some of the stuff, I'm embarrased to admit, kind of skeeves me out. Guess I need to get over that . . .

Just know I am sending you lots of good luck, and calming thoughts!

Amy

Lola18 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-17-2005, 06:19 AM

Prana,

I just saw your post, I have been MIA for a week, work has been insane! YAY, you started on your own and getting the Clomid. I hope this is your month, I am so excited for you.

As for DHs jitters, I will keep you guys in my thoughts. The chances are pretty low for multiples, but I understand the concern.

It is so real now, and mindblowing that in a few weeks you could be prego!!

Warmth, strength and good karma