Not even pregnant yet, but gaining weight on fertility meds

[kyethra 0]

I'm not even pregnant yet, but have been trying to conceive for about six months, and have had a few clomid cycles. During the first two or three months I gained about 15 pounds, and I am not shaking them. I also have been on and off my narcolepsy medicine while trying to conceive (off during two week wait, on until ovulation)-- something that influences my metabolism.

I'm currently eating about 1600 to 1800 calories a day and while I'd prefer that to be between 1200 and 1400 I still think I am making progress and eating healthier all the time-- I have had the band for some time, since March of 2007, and after the first six months I have lost very slowly, but always making progress. I haven't gained this much back before.

This spring I was so proud of myself, getting down to a size 14 jeans-- a size I haven't worn since freshman year of high school. My band is on the loose side, but rather than get a fill I've been trying to eat more vegetables. I'm also trying to increase activity levels-- I usually go for a walk between thirty and forty-five minutes three times a week or so and I play with my dogs everyday in the yard-- throwing the frisbee, etc.

I'm feeling frustrated. I've been hoping to lose more and I ended up gaining what took me a year to lose. I worry about risk levels and so forth.

Should I get a fill?

Any thoughts?

[aSpen 0]

I was also on fertility meds in order to get pregnant. It took my husband and I a few months..although we weren't taking Clomid I had to weight gaining issues. You might want to try a different fertility drug..I used Femera, it may be the drug..I have heard a few of the ladies that I speak to about fertility issues gain weight on Clomid although I am not sure if that is what the problem is...I got a fill in November 09', we found out we were pregnant in Dec 09..I did not get unfilled my entire pregnancy and had no issues..I would suggest getting a fill and seeing if that works..and I would talk to you doctor about switching meds if Clomid hasn't worked yet..Femera was great, I had zero side effects and only had to take it for a few months..Best of luck and keep us updated :cursing: I really hope you get your Positive soon..

Also wanted to add that while I was on fertility drugs I still did other things that I feel helped us get pregnant..some things I suggest doing if your not already doing them...I tested every time I went to the bathroom with OPK's, they are little sticks that you put in your urine to see if you have ovulated..they helped wonders...because even if your taking fertility drugs you can ovulate early or late..in my case I was late..also we used Pre-seed every time we had sex, it is amazing stuff..it is a lubrication that you use that helps the sperm get closer to your eggs...even if you don't need lubrication I would still suggest getting some..also make sure after every time you have sex to at least lay down still for 15 minutes..don't jump up and go clean up..You can find the OPKs on Ebay for very cheap, and don't hesitate to use the Dollar Tree pregnancy tests they are awesome and work!! The pregnancy tests on ebay also work well too..if you have any other questions please feel free to email me xaSpenx@hotmail.com Hope this helps :huh2:

Edited October 20, 2010 by aSpen

[kyethra 0]

Thanks. I think I will go and talk to Dr. or Med Assistant about a fill at least. I recently started on follistim, and while it seems to be doing the job I am sure feeling fat and hormonal. I swear my hips have grown two inches in the past week, and I'm not even gaining any pounds. But everything feels tight or doesn't fit, etc. I'm actually doing IUIs so my cycle is monitored pretty well-- base line ultrasounds, meds, OPKS, blood work, then more ultrasounds and blood work, etc. We are using a process that sorts sperm so we can select for gender due to a genetic issues so it is all pretty high tech, but the process reduces the sperm available, so it has lower pregnancy rates.

I think a fill might be a good idea as it could take a few more months and medications before I do conceive.