Negative: Another Disappointing Cycle End

Cycle 12
Month 15
Cycle Day I don't care anymore
Days Past Ovulation 14
Clomid cycle 4

The test was once again negative. Now to stop the Progesterone supplement and wait for cycle 13 to start. Today is the start of a new month of trying. Month 15. Fifteen. Have mercy. Sometimes this is just too hard. I knew this would be the outcome this cycle, though. The Clomid-fueled PMS emotional rage that occurred about a week ago signaled that this, once again, would not be our conception cycle. Happy Birthday to me, right?

After this 4th month on Clomid we have decided to talk to the RE about new medications. We finally decided to do our own research on Clomid and we are not at all impressed with its success rate for my specific issues. It also makes me feel and act like a crazy person. A totally crazy person. I get angry for no reason. I want to cry pretty much all the time. The emotional swings are worse than anything I've ever felt before. I'm done with it.

Now to go have a stiff drink and call the doctor.
Maybe not in that order.
And I should probably hold off on the drink until at least 4pm.

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