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Antswife: I am on my first month of clomid...I'm in the 2 week waiting period. I had the same fears as you. I am so drug sensitive so I thought if there are side effects, I will definately have them. It was not bad AT ALL! All I had was hot spells a few nights. That's it. I am perfectly healthy as well, but had periods between 40 and 55 days and was not ovulating (since being on the pill for 11 years). Clomid made me ovulate this month (on 50mg), so obviously it works. Also, the chances of you having triplets is SO low that you shouldn't worry about it. Good luck...stop worrying. You will be fine.

Thanks MichelleB. I started the Clomid yesterday afternoon and I had the most unusual reaction to the pill. I was nervous, my heart was racing and my ears were burning and itching. As if that wasn't bad enough I was completely stoned within 2 hours. I mean *completely* with full on laughing fit and unable to form a proper sentence. It was so bad that my sister wouldn't let me leave her house to pick up my daughter- Not that I would have though. I called the doctors office and they said this wasn't one of the reactions they've ever heard of - so they were just as confused as I was. They told me to take the pill another day and see what happens. Great- there goes my confidence level. Anyway, I'm looking it up to see if maybe there's an ingredient in there my body doesn't like. Anyone ever heard of this?

Wow, I've never heard of that reaction. If I could give you one piece of advice it would be to take the pills at night. That way, you sleep through most of the side effects. That's what I did. Try to take it right before bed tonight. Let us know how it goes...

Just an update...I'm 11 1/2 weeks pregnant now, and heard the heartbeat again yesterday. It's weird that I like that stuff but I hate the pregnancy part. All the side effects of being pregnant just suck. I did try zofran jenn, and it's great. It works most days, but some times, I'm just crappy feeling still. I've gained 6 lbs. so far, which is weird, cuz I don't see anything but a tummy, and I know it ain't 6 lbs. worth of weight right there. How's everyone elses pregnancy going??

Day two went a little better. Since I had to work I did take the pill at night, 5:30. I called my doctor and she said that was ok. Similar reaction though. Spontaneous laughing, stoned, sleepy, slight headache, hot flashes, etc.. But I was happy, at least I didnt' have any angry mood swings. That was until this morning. CFO simply stated that he wanted to get my ideas on what to do about our server room and match them with the consultants. Naturally I blew up at him because " I HAVE IDEAS, I NEED MONEY!". Poor guy. And even though I know it's irrational, I'm sitting here plotting my next argument with whatever victim I can find. michelleB, when is your next doctor's visit and have you started the procheive? RacheleS, congratulations! I hope I'm as lucky as you are. Your story gives me hope :-)

That is too funny, Antswife. Just think...it's only a few days that you will be like this and it's worth it! I started the Prochieve last week (tonight will be my 8th dose). The last couple days, I have been very emotional and easily upset. It's probably just the progesterone in the Prochieve. It sucks b/c I don't know if all of the things I'm feeling right now are side effects of the prochieve or signs of early pregnancy....cramps, emotional, sore BB's, tired, SO thirsty. I take a pregnancy test on Tuesday. If preggo, make a dr's appt. If not, call my dr. and she is going to increase my clomid dosage to 100mg. LAdies, please continue sending the success stories. They really help! Congrats Rachelle

Hey everyone just a little update I am now 8 weeks pregnant after one month of Clomid. I have had a few complications I have some bleeding in my uterus so I am stuck taking it really easy for the next 12 weeks until my next ultrasound which is really hard because I work in a trauma intensive care unit. I am tired all the time and getting sick often. I saw and heard the heartbeat on my ultrasound at 7 weeks so I was relieved to see the baby growing. I know the sickness will soon pass and it is all so worth it I just wish I didn't worry all the time!

i hear you on the stress. i can't stop it. my doc is putting me on prozac in 3 weeks temporarily... hope it improves things.

I forgot to mention the wacky dreams. Won't go into the details but leave it safe to say, I was from China, had twins, there was a tidal wave and my husband's girlfriend died. GIRLFRIEND!?!?!? MichelleB: I have my fingers crossed for you-maybe you're a success story already. Jen9178: Another first rounder, that's great! I wouldn't worry about worrying (Yes, I'm aware that sounds odd :-) It's the natural thing to do from what I hear. Tonight I take my third pill. Wish me luck, or better yet, my husband.

AntsWife: how did your 3rd pill go?

No laughing, no stoned feelings no itchy/burning ears- Those will now be known as "the good ol' days". Instead i was kind of mad, trying to be extra nice to everyone because I couldn't believe that the entire world had suddenly become that irritating overnight. I spoke to my cousin and told her what was going on. She suggested it may all be in my head and that I wasn't really suffering any side effects at all. What made her suicidal at this point in her life I don't know, but she's lucky she was on the other side of the phone. (that's one less Christmas card for the postman to carry). Husband is being really good about everything and I hope for his sake it works this month. MichelleB, how are you feeling? Any more signs/symptoms? I've got my fingers crossed for you!!!

Hi Antswife: It sounds like you are keeping a good sense of humor about all of this. And just think...you are more than halfway done! I felt that way while on clomid too. EVERYONE just got on my nerves. My clients would call and need something and I would just feel like 'how dare you ask me for something. just leave me alone'. No more real symptoms. Just emotional...last night my husband asked me a question and I started crying because I didn't like his tone of voice (completely unlike me). I think I'm going to take a pregnancy test this weekend, so I'm desperately hoping I'm a first month success story. I'll keep you updated!! Hang in there! Have you gotten any hot flashes yet?

Ah, the tone of voice. Yes, I've been there. Last night to be exact. Only, I didn't cry, I just took his pillow and slept on his side of the bed. I don't even like his side of the bed, I just didn't want him to have it. I also had hot flashes last night. All I wanted was a fan. Do you think anyone could turn it on for me- ya know, considering I was MELTING in my bed? No, of course not. Not without a lengthy discussion on where to place said fan and what direction it should face for better air circulation (Pay no attention to the woman drowning in a pool of her own sweat) Finally the fan goes on and I'm left alone. A while later, another hot flash comes, i sprawl out on the bed in front of the 'carefully placed' fan with my eyes closed. Ok, this isn't so bad. But then my husband, who thought I was sleeping, comes in the room and covers me with a blanket. A BLANKET!. It took all I had not to set him on fire. Ok, so I'm still a little moody but today is my last day and God willing, not just for this cycle! I'm really hoping that you're a positive! I'm saying a little prayer for you! Let me know how it turns out.

Unsure how much help this will bring others but I have enjoyed reading your comments and I am still trying to find answers.. but this was my first month on clomid. I tried it after my husband and I had been trying for 6 months - which I am grateful for going on it early - considering I feel Im going to crazy if we dont get pregnant and many of you have been trying for years. I always thought I would get pregant very easy - So I tried Clomid this month - when I took it I had the hot flashes bad and on day 7 (took 5-9) I got really bad acne. When my LH surge happened I had really bad soreness on my stomach near my ovaries. My cycle is usually around 35 days and ovulate on day 22 or 23 on clomid i ovulated (LH surge) on day 19. So I am assuming my cycle will be around 31 days or so.. Im on day 29 right now - and these days are going SLOW! My breasts are tender so Im almost positive it did not work this month - I guess Ill know by Thanksgiving.. for thoses that it did work, please continue your words of encouragement.

Went to the doctor this morning- I have 4 follicles, 2 mature eggs and to 'maybe they'll mature' eggs. My doctor says I've had an 'ideal' response to clomid - my husband might differ on the subject. Anyway, I am now in the waiting period. This next week I will be peeing on sticks and trying to make babies. The glamour of it all is overwhelming. How are you ladies doing this week? Ashton, I've had acne too. I don't usually get acne but since the clomid I've had a couple of spots on my face and butt ( attractive right?). As for the tender breasts that could go either way, PMS or pregnancy. I hope it's the latter :-) MichelleB, how did your pregnancy test go?

Hello there. Antswife, that's awesome!!! My test this weekend (and this morning) was negative. I'm about 13 DPO, and I took an early prediction preg test, so I'm thinking that I am probably not pregnant. I am also on progesterone which means my period will not come unless I get off. so, the dr. wants me to wait until 4 days after suspected first day of period to make sure that it is really negative before I stop taking the progesterone. If it's negative, I will get off the progesterone and my period should come a few days after that. Then, I get to start the whole process over at 100mg instead of 50. I told myself I wouldn't get upset of I got a BFN, but I really am. I am just SO sick of being on progesterone. I'm a basket case and I have all of the symptoms of pregnancy, but they are just side-effects of the progesterone. I'm starting to get discouraged. Ashton: welcome! From what I understand, your period should actually start about 14 days after you ovulate. So, if you ovulated on day 19, you should start your period on day 34. Hang in there...I know the wait sucks.