So it has started. By “it” I mean our first cycle of Provera-Clomid-HCG-IUI. Clomid wasn’t as bad as I was expecting it to be. I’d heard so many negative things from friends and read horrible stories online about the side effects of Clomid, i.e. irritability, hot flashes, weight gain, etc. But luckily, I haven’t experienced any of those. Maybe it’s because I’m only on 50mg. Okay, maybe, just maybe I’ve been a little moodier than normal lately, but I’m not sure if that is directly due to the Clomid or rather the stress I’ve been experiencing over this whole process.
Let me elaborate. I went in for my first ultrasound after Clomid last Friday to see how big my follicles were. I was super excited and feeling very optimistic. The nurse had mentioned that they want to see a follicle that is at least 18mm. Well, mine fell short of that, way short. So they asked me to go back in on Friday for another ultrasound. Again, no dice. In fact, my follicles barely grew, maybe just 1-2 mm’s each. So the doctor asked me to go in again this Thursday for a third ultrasound. If they aren’t the size they are supposed to be, they will increase my Clomid dosage.
BLAH!!! I wasn’t expecting to be stuck at this phase of the cycle. I’m trying very hard not to let this little snag in the plan get to me, but I’ll admit there are moments when I’m scared….that maybe this won’t work. But, I have to stay positive. I mean this just the first cycle, right?
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