Planning a Baby  Discussion Forum

I am sure you are in the best of your health and looking forward to the arrival of your little one.Wishing you all the best .

Wanted to get your advice before u embark into the beautiful world of baby and mommy:).

I totally rely on you coz u have the ability to undestand and handle my problems very well.I am providing you with an update about my siutation plus have some questions too.

Well,i did get my periods with the Agestin(norethin ace)on 13th June and today is the 5th day of my period.This one was exceptionally heavy after a long time, guess the reason was the medication, but, felt good as if all the dirt is flushed out.
I am supposed to start Clomid 50mg from 17th June (today,5th day of my period) till the 21st June.For monitoring my ovulation response to Clomid 50mg my ultrasound is scheduled for the 24th of June alongwith my blood test.Will take it from there.The docs has suggested that if the ultrasound is positive then to use OPK and have intercourse every other day.
Since, i am starting with my clomid therapy ,in order to enhance my chances i have a couple of questions:
(1)Should I abstain from intercourse till the 13th?
(2)Is it too late to start monitoring with BBT from tomorrow 6th day of my cycle?This period was so heavy i was not keeping well stomach cramps etc for last 3-4 days , couldn't monitor BBT form day 1 of my cycle.
Also i am open to any advice or suggestions form you.Looking forward to your response.
Thank you.





Archie replied. Dear Rohini,
Thanks for your soothing words. Yes, I am keeping good. I will be available until I am in labor, so I think I will be knowing your ultrasound updates and BBT to help you if that's needed.

1) 50mg Clomid is starting dose and in many couples it has been a miracle. Only trouble associated with Clomid is as a side effect you may notice less Cervical Mucus. So I would not recommend monitoring CM, if that's one option you wanted.

2) Your scheduled ultrasound is on CD12. That time in fact you should be in a position to know if ovulation is taking place. Usually pelvic ultrasound allows you to see ovulation is taking place or not. If that's anywhere in 48-36 hours your Dr. (if experienced) will be in a position to tell from ultrasound that you are likely to ovulated on so and so day. To be on safer side Dr. will tell you two predicted days.
If this happens then your need of OPK is merely essential, as ultrasound is equally better measure.

3) Still use of OPK is wonderful idea.

4) Do you have to abstain from intercourse?
Answer is clear and sound, YES!
Make sure that you both have healthy life, means eating healthy. Waring cotton undergarment and not too tight. This will help making your spouse good sperms counts.

5)If you are used to apply or utilize scented tissue to wipe after urination, avoid that. These scented stuff can affect process. Wearing cotton is advisable to you as well.

6) Is it late to start BBT from CD6?
No it is not. You can choose a specific time to get out of bed and have digital thermometer by your pillow so the first thing you will do is to take temperature in the morning. Try to stay with same time at each morning.

7)It's quite normal that after medication girls get heavy period. I liked the way you thought that this heavy period will take out all old shedded lining.

I wish you both very best luck in this cycle. Keep calm, this will boost chances.

Eat completely cooked food, preferably homemade. This way you will avoid in improper cooked food resources of bacteria.

Good luck
Archie