Trying To Get Pregnant

[Katrina730]

Hello all! A little about myself can be found in my profile. I am 28 years old (almost 29), and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18 years old after my doctor saw all of the hair on the sides of my face, my upper lip, and my chin. My periods were abnormal, extremely heavy, I was extremely heavy, and had very bad depression and anxiety. For the past ten years I have seen numerous infertility doctors. On September 23, 2009 I had Gastric Bypass Surgery. It was a decision I made after years of gaining weight, even though I ate healthy and exercised. I had high blood pressure, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, had severe depression to the point of attempting to take my own life, high anxiety, and even gastroparesis that left me with 13 % use of my stomach.  My boyfriend and I had been dating for 8 years and I just couldnt take it anymore. We got engaged Christmas morning, and I knew something had to change. Two years later, I have lost 150 pounds and am happy, and healthy. The only thing that is missing, is a beautiful baby of our own. Last November we stopped the bill. I thought I was ovulating and would be pergnant soon due to all the weight I lost and how clear the doctor said my ovaries were. Now, almost a year later, no pregnancies, no baby. I am truly devistated. I know there is a problem. I want to do whatever it takes to fix it. I eat healthy, I work out, I just don't know where to go next. I really could use all the support and help I can get from other couples in the same situation as us. My husband has a 13 year old son from a relationship he had when he wasa very young, but I desperately want a child of OUR own. We have lost our father (his father), and grandmother in the last six months and I'm sure the stress of that is not helping. If anyone could shre trips, advice, or just a shoulder to learn on while I figure out where/what to do next - I would greatly appreciate it!

[HollyJ824]

Hi My husband and I have been trying for 4yrs now and I have just been put on Clomid 50mg by my OB-GYN. I am also taking Metformin 500mg daily for insulin resistance and Folic Acid. Have you spoken with your doctor? Are you currently taking any fertility meds? I myself have also lost weight recently in hopes of that helping as well.

[ylime1207]

It can take a healthy couple up to a year to get pregnant.  Once you do hit that year mark without getting pregnant, they suggest you see a Dr. about it.  

Are you having a regular period?  Do you know if you are ovulating?  If you're not already, it can be very helpful to chart your basal body temperature to identify if and when you ovulate, as timing sex with ovulation is key.  MedHelp has a Ovulation tracker for this or you could go to www . fertilityfriend . com (obviously without the spaces) and track it there.  If you find that you do not ovulate (like I did), there are natural method you can try to get ovulation going.

If all else fails, your Dr. can start you on fertility meds once you hit the 1-year mark.  My Dr. tried to get me to start them, but I wanted to wait and continue with my natural method.  2 months later, I was pregnant!  It takes more work for us women with PCOS to get pregnant, but it CAN happen!!

Good luck!