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TTC with PCOS (Thread #2)

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RoseBud2015 · 12/06/2015 10:56

If you have been diagnosed with PCOS and would like a small group of very friendly ladies in the same position as you to talk to, then this is the thread for you!

You can find our first thread >>>>>>>>> HERE

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battenberg123 · 28/07/2015 21:44

Welcome sirboobalot and sorry to hear of your m/c. My doctors said exactly the same thing to me including the you're still young part and you have been pg before; I'm nearly 30 so I guess that is young (ish?) But it feels like they're just palming you off when they say things like that!

Are you on any medication to help you conceive?

chandelierswinger · 28/07/2015 21:48

Thank you for your lovely messages. I can't get my head round it and am really trying not get too excited until my next scan says all is well Confused

pebbles bless you and thank you lovely! I'm still in shock! Can't believe you still have no news from your L&D and no AF Sad but glad to hear you have a little furry friend to keep you occupied Grin I don't think people really think about saying things, I really don't. I've been asked by everyone (nurse, Dr, in laws, my boss) whether this was "an accident/planned"! Sending healing hugs Flowers xx

Eek dollface... Sounds promising! Everything crossed for you for Monday Flowers

bananafish that all sounds so confusing. Confused I guess if your consultant is also saying something doesn't add up then he'll carry on looking/testing until he can put the puzzle pieces together.

Freddiesmother the 2ww is an absolute killer!! Stay strong! I spent a fortune on tests in the previous two cycles and tested early, wishing I hadn't.

stealthbanana · 29/07/2015 01:31

Congrats chandelier! That is ridiculously exciting. Fabulous news! Xx

PontyGirl · 29/07/2015 08:12

welcome sirboobalot, love your name Grin

I'm really sorry to hear of your miscarriage Thanks that must've been so hard on you. Make sure you vent as much as you need to here Wine

Dollface136 · 29/07/2015 09:02

Welcome on board Sirboobalot. I hope better times are ahead of you and sorry to hear about your m/c xx

mistletoeprickles · 29/07/2015 18:17

chandelier that's good news and I have everything crossed for you.

So ladies it's with a bit of a heavy heart I've come to tell you we've decided to have a few months break from clomid. We will still participate in unprotected no pants dance tho. I have become consumed by it, it's all I think about and it's taking it toll on me mostly but on our relationship a bit too. I feel like we only have sex for a purpose and not for fun so we need to take a step back and get the fun back for a while. I'm starting a new job next week so my mind will be busy with other things. We may only end up with a month off but for now it's the right decision for us.

Best of luck to everyone and ill be back soon

PontyGirl · 29/07/2015 19:02

mistletoe I can completely see where you're coming from - it's so hard to not let it take over and consume your day to day life. I hope you are able to unwind a bit and enjoy some time for you and DH Thanks

I actually am feeling fed up with myself, wrt the fact I was too tired for sex last night, but I had ewcm so felt like I really needed to but was so tired. So I didn't. So I woke up this morning, and my temp is up but I don't know if it's just a random spike or ovulation. But I was so angry with myself and DH, even though if we'd had sex it would've been so transactional and probably terrible! I need to give my head a wobble I think!

battenberg123 · 30/07/2015 08:33

Good luck Misteltoe I don't blame you for wanting a break from it all, it really does consume your every thought in the end!

Ponty I have done that so many times aswell, it's so annoying when you feel like you have to do it "on demand"!

I'm awaiting AF now Sad Don't think I can continue on this metformin as it's making me feel constantly sick and I don't want to lose any weight! Can't believe we are nearly in August now!

Dollface136 · 30/07/2015 09:14

Good luck Mistletoe I can't say I blame you! Nothing worse than feeling like you are on a babymaking production line just going through the motions.

And good luck with the new job.

IsItIorAreTheOthersCrazy · 30/07/2015 09:43

mistletoe I think taking a step back is a great idea. I did it not long ago and it really helped. Ttc effects people (and their relationships) a lot more than they like to admit. Go, have fun, and come back when you're ready.

ponty I think we've all been there. Me and DH forged ahead once when we were both exhausted and ended up having to stop because it felt so wrong. Maybe dtd today and tomorrow instead?

chandelier I have all my fingers and toes crossed for you! Flowers

sirboobalot welcome. I hope you find the thread helpful.
I'm so sorry about your mc.
Do you have any diagnosed problems? And how old are you?
The questions are so people who are in a similar position can give you more helpful advice and we're all nosy on this thread

pebbles how annoying that you're still waiting for AF.
What sort of dog do you have? I have 3 terriers and people often make comments about them being my 'babies' and seem to assume I have them because I don't want a child implying that obviously dogs and babies cannot live in the same house I agree with chandelier, people just don't think before speaking.

dollface I think the consultant should be there when you have your scan so they can talk about it straight away. It's like a form of torture to wait to get results.
I did think possible BFP when you posted but didn't want to get your hopes up. Fingers crossed though. When is your appointment?

freddiesmother those results are great! Fingers crossed for you too this month!

rufus how did your scan go?

bananafish your results are confusing but it's good that your Dr is pushing things forward for you.
How are you getting on with clomid? What dose are you on? I increased to 150mg this cycle and finished them on Sunday. Side effects weren't anywhere near as bad as last time.

ellewalk Welcome to the thread. I know pcos diagnosis can be devastating, but lots of people get pregnant with it and you're very early into your diagnosis. Also, I would ask for some further investigations before accepting the diagnosis - the implant can wreak havoc with your hormones and it can take a long time for them to settle down. Also, pcos is usually diagnosed after several blood tests over several cycles and usually an ultrasound / internal scan.
Has your gp referred you to gynae/ante-natal yet, as that is the best way to get tests and treatment.
Well done on your weight loss and being so proactive in your approach, but I would ask if you can have day 3 and 21 bloods done on every cycle for 3 or 4 so your Dr has a better idea of what's happening.

As for me, I'm on cd 11, on my first cycle of 150mg clomid. Side effects haven't been too bad - one mini meltdown, some hot flushes and a bit of trouble sleeping. Will be dtd every other day from today and doing my best to stay positive (I'm 30 soon and really thought I'd have a baby by now)

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Dollface136 · 30/07/2015 11:00

Hi IsIt, my appointment is on Monday. I am 16dpo today and my temperature is still high and I have tender boobs and lots of cm. Trying so hard not to get my hopes up.

Especially as I just had some really devastating news from a close friend. She lost her baby at 24 weeks Sad. I can't even imagine. Even when you get your BFP the stress and worry isn't over it seems!

So I can't decide if I am off my food because of how sad I am for her or because my stomach is queezy.

Dollface136 · 30/07/2015 12:45

OMG OMG OMG. Can this week be any more crazy!
My doctor just called to say he has the results from my scan.
He said "Have you done a pregnancy test? The scan shows a small structure in your womb which they believe could be a pregnancy sack"

Aaaah! I now want to POAS immediately but guess I need to wait to have FMU. Doctor said to keep my appointment for Mon to discuss either way but that there is nothing else notable about my scan, just mildly polycystic ovaries on the right hand side.

battenberg123 · 30/07/2015 12:51

Oh my gosh Dollface that sounds very promising! I would test today anyway but that's because I'm impatient!

Rufus200 · 30/07/2015 13:19

dollface that is so exciting! Fingers crossed for a positive!

My scan went well but my chromosomal risk was 1 in 640 and I thought it would be much lower then that, so bit of a shock! Apparently my HCG is high which is causing the risk. I'm waiting for my 2nd Panorama test as the 1st failed (similar to Harmony but cheaper and tests more conditions).

Also I am measuring 4 days ahead of when I thought I ovulated according to OPKs, so important to DTD before you get a positive OPK. Maybe baby is big but it might have been an early released egg!

TTC with PCOS (Thread #2)
PontyGirl · 30/07/2015 17:12

doll face I knew it!!!! Grin POAS already!!!!

is it I hope the clomid does its magic for you!! I imagine that's my next stop if I haven't conceived by November

PontyGirl · 30/07/2015 17:13

Rufus glad all is well with bump! 1 in 640 sounds high but it's not really, I've heard of women on here getting 1 in 20 etc and being completely fine! Thanks

Dollface136 · 30/07/2015 17:45

I'm holding out for my FMU PontyGirl. Can't face the crushing disappointment if it isn't +ve. Going to enjoy an evening of thinking it really could be and deal with my pee in the morning!

Speak to you on the other side ladies. Fingers crossed!

Glad your scan is looking good Rufus!

PontyGirl · 30/07/2015 18:28

dollface you have nerves of steel! Grin

Mrsbiscuitmonster · 30/07/2015 18:36

peeps head in

Hi.. Can I join please?

Trying to conceive number one and waiting on a consultants appointment.

Threw toys out of the pram this afternoon because I think I'm getting multiple positives on my OPKs (or reading them wrongly)

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PontyGirl · 30/07/2015 19:21

hi mrsbiscuit! I don't use OPKs I tried once and I just didn't know what the hell I was looking at - apparently they aren't good for women with PCOS as they show surges all cycle long! I think that's it anyway. Do you temp? Or monitor cm?

(monitoring cm is NOT working for me right now, I'm just having constant ewcm. this has been going on for a week!)

Freddiesmother · 30/07/2015 20:23

The wait is KILLING me when is the soonest you think I can do a test after hcg injection? I am obsessing and it's not healthy...

Mrsbiscuitmonster · 30/07/2015 21:15

Hi pontygirl I don't do temping yet, I don't really know much about it/where to start..

My cm changes its mind everyday there's no pattern really, struggling at the moment to know when's the best time to focus on Dtd because I don't seem to have any signs to go on!
I'm the least patient person ever so I'm hoping I get a bfp sooner than later because I've got a feeling I'm going to do my own head in, let alone my husbands!

Dollface136 · 31/07/2015 06:48

Mrs Biscuit I highly recommend a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It taught me so much about my body and when to dtd. I missed ov so many times before reading it.

Ladies. I managed to hold out until 2am this morning. And I got my BFP!!!!!!!

Grin

I am over the moon to say the least but also slightly terrified. I hope it sticks.

Pebbles086 · 31/07/2015 07:08

Dollface ???????? OMG so happy for you!!! What roller coaster for you. Put at least it's confirmed!! It will stick, think happy thoughts! Xxx

ponty maybe a break is what you need before, it will do you and DH good to concentrate on each other. I would be exactly the same xx
isiti we have a French bulldog, he's the best! Good luck with this round xx

Hello biscuit you've found the best thread here!! I learnt so much from these ladies

rufus I am sure all will be fine, your scan pic is so lovely to see, I hope your enjoying that bean grow in your tummy ????

Have a lovely weekend guys. Xxx

PontyGirl · 31/07/2015 07:55

biscuit I second the book recommendation - TCOYF is fab!

doll face CONGRATULATIONS!! Thanks Thanks Thanks so pleased for you! Grin Grin Grin

pebbles I think I'm going to try and focus on losing weight (I need to lose a stone) and then maybe return to freaking out if I've done that and it's not produced a BFP Grin