Failed Clomid and feeling emotional

[Anonymous29]

My first try at clomid didnt work so Im allowed one more try, and the next step is IVF (BMI far too high atm) feeling very emotional about it and then had two pregnancies announced at work within 2 weeks of each other 🥺 feel selfish for being so sad and emotional about it but it's so hard having to always put on a brave face. How does everyone else cope with this?

[Kmcdon]

Wishing you lots of luck with your second try with Clomid. I think everyone on here can relate to how you are feeling when dealing with pregnancy announcements. It’s so hard and totally normal to feel upset . You are definitely not selfish for feeling sad, just normal given what you are going through. Take care and lots of luck with your journey. Xx

[Summeringreece]

It’s really difficult when those around you announce pregnancies, I also had two close colleagues announce whilst I was going through IVF. I repeated to myself, ‘ that is there life, I need to focus on mine’ and then would try and do something positive towards my journey I.E a healthy meal, a walk, research or simply try and take my mind of it by doing something I enjoy. Having said that I also spent lots of time crying in bed ☹️ it’s really not easy. Wishing you all of the luck for your journey xxxx

[XXKKXX]

I did 5 rounds of clomid. No pregnancy but currently have a 9 week old from ivf. First try. Don't give up. Took us 18 years of trying to get him . We spent 5 years on nhs waiting lists. I know all about how your feeling regarding pregnancy announcements. Just hang in there. The only advice I can offer is never give up hope. That's the one thing that kept me going

[Anonymous29 in reply to XXKKXX]

Did your periods regulate or anything from trying clomid? and if you don't mind me asking, what was your reason for infertility? I think I'm just getting anxious over it as I'm getting older etc so everyone around me seems to be having children. It's been 7 years for us so far, just wish I could lose this weight quicker so that I can get on the list for IVF!

Massive congratulations on your baby 💗 xx

[XXKKXX in reply to Anonymous29]

We both have fertility issues. He has issues with sperm and I have pcos so hardly had periods . My periods did indeed regulate after clomid. While I was on clomid It did make me ovulate but at random times of my cycle. One cycle is was fay 40 something , then cycle day 30 something 20 ect. After I stopped clomid I actually ovulated on my own that month on a perfect day 14. Couldn't believe it but for me it definitely helped regulate my cycle I believe. I just turned 38 when I got pregnant. He was 40. I also needed to lose weight, its definitely hard. They gave me 3 months before my review. I think I lost nearly 3 stone to be eligible. Intermittent fasting really helped me. 2 weeks into it and I wasn't even craving junk anymore. I took lots of protein, found protein yogurts filled me up. If I craved something sweet I'd switched to those low calorie bars around 90 cals ect. Also put oats in my yogurts. Anything that will fill your tummy up. Beginning was a nightmare but once I saw the weight going down on scales it became great motivation for me