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When you went in for your pelvic, did they do an internal ultrasound to check and see if there was an egg or how many eggs? When I was on clomid, they did the estrogen blood draw on the right cd, than they would do an internal ultrasound which would show just how large the egg follicle was and if there was more than one follicle. When the follicle size was right along with the proper estrogen level, than I would give myself a shot of HCG to be sure that the egg was released.
I was seeing a RE so that might be why they did a bit more?
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Hi, girls:
I'm just getting to this thread today, but I want to send you all some (((hugs))). I hope your journeys to a healthy baby are short ones!
If you're new to charting, I highly recommend Toni Wechsler's Taking Charge of Your Fertility. If there is no medical reason you haven't conceived, it can definitely help you get pregnant faster and understand what your body is doing!
Good luck!
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Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
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My OB did not do an internal ultrasound, just felt around to make sure there were not cysts. I'm not real impressed with my current doctor but have decided to stick with her for at least 1 more cycle of Clomid before moving on. I did get my period last night so another month with no luck. 
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Sorry to hear about Aunt Flo but its going around, I woke up to a surprise this morning, two days early! We are NOT ttc but I used to be so regular I could set my watch by it but my cycles are out of wack now, I hope I am not heading into early menopause, according to my blood work, my hormones are pretty messed up, who knows!!
Without an internal ultrasound, there is no way to know for sure if you are ovulating or not. Even if your estrogen numbers are good, your follicle(s) may not be big enough or may not be releasing. I understand wanting to give your current doc another cycle or two but you might want to start calling around and setting up an appt with a RE as they can take a couple of months to get into, you can always cancel the appt if necessary. Hugs and love
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It's so not fair! Guys really do not know how easy they have it! My cycle hasn't been regular since I went off the pill just over a year ago so I never know when to expect Aunt Flo. And it's definitely not a welcome surprise.
I do worry that my doctor isn't doing everything she could or that I should be seeing an RE. You are the third person who has questioned her Clomid methods. The University of Iowa hospital here has a great infertilty program so I think I'll call them and set-up an appt. Thanks for the advice!
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I will also chime in with a suggestion to see an RE! I have a friend that did what you're doing...she just saw her regular gyn to start treatments. And it has taken her forever to make any progress. It's like the Dr. was just stringing her along...and didn't do things properly. If you're really serious about ttc you should see a specialist. They know what they are doing. So, I would suggest finding a good RE, get a firm Dx on what's going on (with both you AND your SO), then talk to the RE about the plan of action. If you are sticking with clomid for a few more rounds you have to be monitored with u/s...it's the only way to know what's going on in there. And the u/s will also help the RE know whether or not to keep you on clomid or if you need to move on to the next step. Anyway, don't want to sound preachy. I'm just not a fan of regular docs trying to do stuff they really aren't qualified for...and stringing people along when this process is long enough and tough enough as it is. Go straight to the experts. It will save you time and heartache.
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Had surgery for rectal prolapse in Sept. '06 and feeling good now! Loving life with our IVF miracle #1.
 
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Man ladies we all on the same cycle. My aunt flo came yesterday! Must be a connection of some sort! And I def. agree that you should see an RE. Regular docs just aren't experienced enough with handling that sort of thing! Good luck!
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Good luck, Snowy!! Call that RE today. I've got two months to go and then I'm making that call myself.
Funny how we all seem to be having our periods at the same time....!!!
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Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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A co-worker and I were saying the same thing today about having them at the same time. Especially since a male co-worker enlightened us with his take on the female menstrual cycle and how we embellish the symptoms & severity of them yesterday. He's lucky he still has his male anatomy after that!
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It's a good thing we're not all in a room together! Hair might be flying!    
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