Day One ... Clomid

Day one - Clomid

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - We spoke with our Dr. & RN & decided that until we can save up the money to afford the IUI we will be trying Clomid (Clomid stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. It is mainly used for treating female infertility. Clomid is used to stimulate ovulation (the release of an egg) when a woman's ovaries can produce a follicle but hormonal stimulation is deficient)  I posted the definition for those of you who aren't familiar with the drug, my husband & I weren't & had a BAZILLION questions!  

I take it on Day 3,4,5,6 & 7 of my "cycle" ... for those of you who aren't familiar of what a cycle is as I wasn't - Your cycle begins on day one when your "Aunt Flo" comes then you count from there.  So I take 2 pills at the SAME time each day & then start a ovulation test on Day 15, when the strip turns color (meaning that I'm ovulating) I call the Dr. & let her know.  If it doesn't turn then I get a "trigger shot" to help my ovulation along next month.  I know, it's A LOT to learn & remember.  Trust me, it's ALL written down!  LOL .. Our Reproductive RN, Cath, is amazing!  She's the best.  She's answered probably the dumbest questions ever!  But she's answered them all patiently & honestly which I appreciate.  She's great.  I'm not sure how we'd handle this if we didn't have the support of the team at the University of Colorado.  We don't know anyone here & it's already rough.  

Clomid

 So, since Sunday was Day 1, I called on Day 2 & my RN called the meds into Target Pharmacy & we picked it up ... to a tune of .. drum roll please ... a whopping $18!  WHEW!  : )   We were actually happy about that.  Our insurance doesn't cover any of it, of course, but that's okay when it costs $18!  This we can handle.  We already have an ovulation kit so we're all set for this course.  : ) 

Along with this medication comes a bunch of "fun" possible side effects.  Wahoo!  They include mood swings, hot flashes, headache, nausea or some blurred vision.  I've read a lot of community boards on Clomid & Fertility and the side effects of so I took the advice of some people & took the meds at night right before bed to help stave off the side effects.  My husband was mostly concerned about the hot flashes & the mood swings.  LOL.

NO turning back now! :)

It was a pretty uneventful night & day thus far, maybe a few mini "hot flashes".  But I don't think I've had any crankiness.  I'll have to ask my hubby.  I think he's pretty smart & will say "No honey, you've been a joy to be around" all while either crossing his fingers or rolling his eyes.  ;)  

I'll let you know how Day 2 goes.  (Crossing fingers) 

Have a great night.  

 

Love, Amy & Jonathan