Hope with PCOS
When I was TTC, I know I went online every chance I got to try and read stories of people with PCOS and their TTC journey.
I thought I'd pay it forward, and share mine. Maybe this will give at least someone a bit of hope today.
My DH and I started TTC in 2008, got pregnant naturally but sadly I miscarried at 7 weeks. I was suppose to go in for an ultrasound that week...so it was heart wrenching.
Shortly after we started TTC again. Months went by and nothing. I was seeing a doctor who refused to help me and I live in an area where doctors are limited. Fast forward to 2011, I changed doctors and found out I had PCOS. 3 years had gone by and I couldn't believe it had taken so long. He put me on the pill for 6 months and Metformin and then I began taking Clomid. I got pregnant on my third cycle of Clomid after they upped my dose. I miscarried again a day after I got my BFP. I was devastated. ALL that time and my joy was gone before it even began. (I think I stopped taking the Metformin at this point, it was making me feel awful.)
I waited for the next cycle after my miscarriage which took about 2 months and got pregnant after the 2nd round of Clomid after the miscarriage (the fifth total). This time my doctor prescribed 100mg of progesterone suppositories to be used. It took my 3 or 4 days to find a pharmacy who could fill the prescription which had me so nervous. Fortunately, I started them as soon as I got them and I had a beautiful baby boy 8 months later!! I was so nervous the entire pregnancy!! At my 12 week ultrasound appointment I told my husband I couldn't look at the screen...I asked him to motion to me if He saw anything and he did!
Last month I downloaded Glow, knowing that with PCOS, it might not be as accurate than for someone with no issues. We decided we'd try on our own, unmedicated, for a few rounds and see what happened before we sought out using Clomid again. Well, unbelievably-- I just got a BFP a few days ago!! I quickly called and got the Rx for the progesterone again and so far, so good. I'm still VERY nervous, but hopeful. I just keep trusting in God's plan for my family!
Took me 4 years to have a viable pregnancy after I was first pregnant in 2008...now, I get pregnant on my first cycle of TTC.. I'm not sure what the future of this pregnancy will hold...but I'm hopeful! I hope the progesterone works this time, too! (I'll be honest, I've been scouting the Internet for successful progesterone pregnancies to get some encouragement! ;) )
So, I hope this will give someone a little bit of hope today! I thought I'd never have children, and here I am, with a son and pregnant again. Don't lose hope, I know how easy it is to get upset...I'm sure God's plan for you is just what it should be...keep your faith!
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