tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post2165401136585981109..comments2023-09-22T13:41:50.184-04:00Comments on Chateau d'IF: Return to ClomidStephanie Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08435698159183117354noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post-89419049587204683402014-03-18T20:57:39.563-04:002014-03-18T20:57:39.563-04:00It sounds like to got lots of info from your last ...It sounds like to got lots of info from your last appointment. Glad that your hubby was there with you to hear everything. I hope that going back to Clomid at a lower does goes well. I totally understand not wanting to go Paleo. I never even went GF. I guess that's because I didn't think it was going to be worth all the trouble when we also have big male factor IF. I think you are right to listen to your hubby regarding that, and just do what you can handle.Mike Brummondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276797377377334510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post-36523717463413425752014-03-18T12:00:15.077-04:002014-03-18T12:00:15.077-04:00I think you'd be surprised about Paleo ;) Thi...I think you'd be surprised about Paleo ;) This from the Italian girl who, after going GF discovered a dairy sensitivity and thought, "OMG, I'll never eat Italian food, again!!" I am not 100% grain-free (I was for a while, now I do some GF grains about 10% of the time or less) - but I can honestly say I am not deprived, and in fact, get SO EXCITED about meal planning and what we're going to eat NEXT! <br />I don't think you or everyone for that matter needs to adhere strictly to any specific "diet" regimen - but it's the way that we approach our food and nourishment that does need attention. Paleo, to me, doesn't mean paleolithic, eating like a caveman. It means eating WHOLE foods in their natural state, the way they were supposed to be. Grassfed and pastured meats, using all of the animal (for stocks, etc.), and all of the veggies and fruits I can get my hands on. If grains are a part of the diet, natural, whole organic grains (in their pure state) and basically, no more over-processed cra*p! I don't miss it at all. (I also have a healthy dose of desserts!)<br />Whatever you decide to do, I think your rationale is extremely healthy - you want your quality of life to be good, so DO NOT deprive yourself. When I first went GF/DF, I was all about the deprivation, and that was not heathy for me.<br /><br />As for the switch back to Clomid, I've seen that work very well in my office - after Letrozole with poor post-Peak numbers.Amy @ This Cross I Embracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766112822487858490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post-92064430535733739072014-03-18T07:00:47.386-04:002014-03-18T07:00:47.386-04:00During this crazy IF journey I discovered that not...During this crazy IF journey I discovered that not only was I allergic to gluten, but I'm also insulin resistant, which has really changed my eating habits. The Paleo diet is hard to follow, especially if one has other allergies (eggs and dairy for me), so I do let myself indulge in some gf grains -- an IF girl needs cupcakes!!! <br /><br />Good luck with the Clomid!<br /><br />JellyBellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446863670679588932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post-70352639487788597942014-03-17T21:24:21.790-04:002014-03-17T21:24:21.790-04:00Wow! We're pretty similar in our treatments --...Wow! We're pretty similar in our treatments -- I'm also on clomid (50 mg on CD3-5), HCG injections, and now we just added a monthly antibiotic (biaxin). I mean, it's no crazy coincidence seeing that we're both IF, but I still felt very connected to you when I read we were on the same meds. <br /><br />As for the diet, I totally get where you're coming from. I'm sure willing to give things up to have a baby, but how crazy am I willing to get in terms of my diet? And especially when we never know upon starting these restrictive diets if they'll actually do the trick! It's really difficult to discern where I draw the line, but, I mean, I'm hardly good at the anti-inflamm. diet and that's after several months of trying. I cheat all the time. A cookie here, a slice of pie there. Clearly diet is not my favorite route to conception. <br /><br />Best of luck with your switch back to Clomid!!Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post-18853858516166781272014-03-17T15:01:29.691-04:002014-03-17T15:01:29.691-04:00Oh these appointments are so overwhelming. I go ba...Oh these appointments are so overwhelming. I go back next Tuesday and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't already trying to mentally prepare for it.<br /><br />I agree with Kat, do your research, evaluate how you feel and then make the best decision moving forward. I think I've told you, I'd never have stuck with being gluten-free if I didn't feel better. <br /><br />I'm praying for you as you begin chlomid. And feeling very grumpy on your behalf that you have to make this change. (((Hugs)))Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738076740941616678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post-75129336542669861452014-03-17T14:57:51.788-04:002014-03-17T14:57:51.788-04:00Wow - sounds like a lot going on! Good luck with e...Wow - sounds like a lot going on! Good luck with everything, and I hope the side effects of clomid are more manageable this time around. <br /><br />I think your perspective is great - we're not obligated to do every last thing to try to have a baby. Personally I feel best when we take it slow (i.e. at our own pace) and when it comes to nutrition, I find all the options and diets pretty overwhelming. ecce fiatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735636060989557763.post-47937645782696330832014-03-17T14:38:35.663-04:002014-03-17T14:38:35.663-04:00It is so hard to decided what nurtition is best fo...It is so hard to decided what nurtition is best for your body and which route to take. Everyone has their opinion and there are studies that confilct each other so it is up to the patient to decide. I try to limit my grains because I know that a higher protein and veggie loaded diet is best but I am not giving up my gluten free waffles no way! I think you are making the best decision you can for you at this point. Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670331855264293102noreply@blogger.com