Update on trying to get pregnant

I have been taking the ovulation tests this and last week, and they have all come up negative.

When I saw my OBG 3 or 4 weeks ago, we talked about it, and she said to test my ovulation this cycle, to make sure I am ovulating.

I have three more tests to take, and it appears as though I am not ovulating. However, I did miss two tests, so I hope that has something to do with it, so I will have to wait for another cycle and test myself again.

Assuming all of tests come back negative, coupled with a few other symptoms I have, it will be 100% likely that I have PCOS,

I started back on my thyroid medicine this morning, and I have to eat according to the low glycemic index load, so tonight I am picking up some books, and going to go shopping for all the stuff I need.

We are also  thinking about joining the “Y”, so we are going to take a tour of  two of their facilities, but that will not happen until tomorrow. They have a personal trainer program there, and you get some free sessions when you sign up, so hubby nad I may go the route of a personal trainer. One session comes  out to about $30.00 per hour, so its expensive, but we will see how it goes.

As far as pregnancy, we have officially stopped trying, and will probably plan to start up again once I have made more improvements with my insulin intolerance.

Apparently it’s a ***** to get rid of, and it is now thought to be a big factor in PCOS.

Even if we did get pregnant, the possibility of complications goes up so much more when you have PCOS, and I just can’t willingly try when I know it may harm the baby.

So, I am feeling a bit down in the dumps today, but I am going to do what I do best, round up info, and be proactive, and pray that it happens sooner than later.

I have come to terms with the fact that I am just not one of those fat people who can get pregnant with no problems, I have issues. It sucks, but I will not risk having an impaired child, or jeopardizing my health.

I wish you the best.  You keep on plugging away and eventually things will turn out the way you need them too. Brenda

I just wanted you to know that I know how you feel and that I am dealing with a similar situation. The only difference is we have is that I have been diagnosed with pcos last year. I also have insulin resistant problems. Back in Sept '07 my insulin level was 31. Since that time I've been working with a wonderful endocrinologist and my ob doc. I've tried metforman (sp?) but I had a bad reaction to the meds. I'm struggling to kick my over eating issues and trying to stay on my low cal eating plan since that time. The weight is coming off! End of Feb. '08 I had my insulin tested again, and it dropped to a 29. I'm happy to see improvements but very anxious to get that number and my weight down, down, down! You are not alone in this push to get healthly and have a baby. I'm in that same boat! Keep your head up and push on!!

 

Just out of curiosity, did your OB order a ultrasound of your ovaries? Mine did that and I felt the biggest sense of relief after I had all the facts about my pcos.