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Update on some of my womanly stuff. Behind spoilers in case that kind of stuff gives you the heeby-jeebies.
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So...I went to the doctor's on Tuesday for all the yearly checkup stuff. I mentioned to her that one of my nursing friends had mentioned to me about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and I was curious about it. I've been tracking my periods since December of 2013 and they are just insane. Like, this past period was 113 days after my previous period. It's not regular. Some of them are "normal" and last 5-6 days, while others can last for over 2 weeks. I showed her just the past couple, and she agreed that my periods were pretty out of whack. She also said I have several markers for PCOS, so it's a pretty strong case for me having it.
People with PCOS tend to get Type-2 diabetes (which I have a huge family history of), heart disease (also a huge family history, dad had a quadruple bi-pass one month before my wedding), infertility issues, and irregular menstrual cycles. I haven't done any labs yet or anything, so we're not 100% positive that I have this, but I'm trying really hard not to freak out. My husband and I have been kinda-sorta trying for another kid for a bit now, and nothing. The doctor mentioned that I may not be even ovulating. Guh...
Of course that happened the day before my birthday and now I'm super bummed out and worrying. I really want another kid, but we can't afford to do fertility treatments or anything like that. But I know that I haven't been diagnosed with it yet, so I'm trying to keep positive. Going to do the labs just so I have some peace of mind. There are several options that we can take, so been doing some thinking on that. Husband is being super supportive, so that's good that I have him.
Kareesh wrote:Update on some of my womanly stuff. Behind spoilers in case that kind of stuff gives you the heeby-jeebies.
Let me tell you a wonderful story about PCOS:
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A very good friend of ours was diagnosed with PCOS (her ovaries literally looked like honeycombs) and the doc told her about the unlikelyhood of her getting pregnant naturally. So they were going to try a round of fertility treatment. They prepped carefully (she is an RN) and followed the procedures exactly. Then the docs screwed up and missed her ovulation....so they literally paid $1000 for the doc's mistake. She got depressed but decided to wait a while before doing anything more (not only due to the money they now owed for NOT having a baby). Lo and behold, four months later after doing nothing at all but enjoying sexy married life, she comes up pregnant naturally. I am now "auntie" to a very beautiful, intelligent 2 year old girl. Don't be discouraged by a diagnosis - there are plenty of options! *HUGS*
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Kareesh wrote:Update on some of my womanly stuff. Behind spoilers in case that kind of stuff gives you the heeby-jeebies.
Spoiler
So...I went to the doctor's on Tuesday for all the yearly checkup stuff. I mentioned to her that one of my nursing friends had mentioned to me about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and I was curious about it. I've been tracking my periods since December of 2013 and they are just insane. Like, this past period was 113 days after my previous period. It's not regular. Some of them are "normal" and last 5-6 days, while others can last for over 2 weeks. I showed her just the past couple, and she agreed that my periods were pretty out of whack. She also said I have several markers for PCOS, so it's a pretty strong case for me having it.
People with PCOS tend to get Type-2 diabetes (which I have a huge family history of), heart disease (also a huge family history, dad had a quadruple bi-pass one month before my wedding), infertility issues, and irregular menstrual cycles. I haven't done any labs yet or anything, so we're not 100% positive that I have this, but I'm trying really hard not to freak out. My husband and I have been kinda-sorta trying for another kid for a bit now, and nothing. The doctor mentioned that I may not be even ovulating. Guh...
Of course that happened the day before my birthday and now I'm super bummed out and worrying. I really want another kid, but we can't afford to do fertility treatments or anything like that. But I know that I haven't been diagnosed with it yet, so I'm trying to keep positive. Going to do the labs just so I have some peace of mind. There are several options that we can take, so been doing some thinking on that. Husband is being super supportive, so that's good that I have him.
Kareesh:
Spoiler
My good friend has PCOS and she fell pregnant naturally, she now has two boys aged 6 and 2. She also told me about a PCOS diet she discovered while doing some research - she says it's one of the best things she's done to manage her condition. She lost a load of weight doing it, too.
RMDC wrote:...I've been stitching at an estimated rate of almost a full BMH per day...
Kareesh wrote:Update on some of my womanly stuff. Behind spoilers in case that kind of stuff gives you the heeby-jeebies.
Spoiler
So...I went to the doctor's on Tuesday for all the yearly checkup stuff. I mentioned to her that one of my nursing friends had mentioned to me about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and I was curious about it. I've been tracking my periods since December of 2013 and they are just insane. Like, this past period was 113 days after my previous period. It's not regular. Some of them are "normal" and last 5-6 days, while others can last for over 2 weeks. I showed her just the past couple, and she agreed that my periods were pretty out of whack. She also said I have several markers for PCOS, so it's a pretty strong case for me having it.
People with PCOS tend to get Type-2 diabetes (which I have a huge family history of), heart disease (also a huge family history, dad had a quadruple bi-pass one month before my wedding), infertility issues, and irregular menstrual cycles. I haven't done any labs yet or anything, so we're not 100% positive that I have this, but I'm trying really hard not to freak out. My husband and I have been kinda-sorta trying for another kid for a bit now, and nothing. The doctor mentioned that I may not be even ovulating. Guh...
Of course that happened the day before my birthday and now I'm super bummed out and worrying. I really want another kid, but we can't afford to do fertility treatments or anything like that. But I know that I haven't been diagnosed with it yet, so I'm trying to keep positive. Going to do the labs just so I have some peace of mind. There are several options that we can take, so been doing some thinking on that. Husband is being super supportive, so that's good that I have him.
Kareesh:
Spoiler
My good friend has PCOS and she fell pregnant naturally, she now has two boys aged 6 and 2. She also told me about a PCOS diet she discovered while doing some research - she says it's one of the best things she's done to manage her condition. She lost a load of weight doing it, too.
If she has a link or anything, I would be very interested.
Never having money spare.
I know there are people a lot worse off than me but just once it would be nice to be able to buy clothes when I need them instead of having to wear tops full of holes and poundshop bras. My kids never get to go to clubs as we can't afford to drive and public transport is naff here. My husband works full time and we would be worse off if I worked too at the minute as we have 1 child in full time school and the other in part time and their schools are a long way away.
Kareesh wrote:If she has a link or anything, I would be very interested.
I'll find out where she got her info!
Thanks, m'dear!
This morning I went in for my blood work, so I should find out what that all is going on sometime early next week. Once I find out what the heck my body is doing, than we can make a plan.
viki.adams1984 wrote:Never having money spare.
I know there are people a lot worse off than me but just once it would be nice to be able to buy clothes when I need them instead of having to wear tops full of holes and poundshop bras. My kids never get to go to clubs as we can't afford to drive and public transport is naff here. My husband works full time and we would be worse off if I worked too at the minute as we have 1 child in full time school and the other in part time and their schools are a long way away.
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Oh, I understand! I buy used clothes on eBay because I can't afford brand new ones without having to miss out on something else, you know, like food or rent. Not that I'm really complaining about that too much, I like a good bargain and I get some great items. My daughter doesn't go to clubs or classes either, I tell people she's not interested but really it's because I can't pay the fees or because they're too far away. I don't drive but my friend does take me to places if I need to go, it's just that I hate asking for a ride. My daughter is in full-time school too, but I don't work because I'm too ill and I don't have a partner at home to rely on for any extra income. I have a boyfriend but he's not only long-distance, he's so disinterested in our relationship that I'm starting to wonder if we even have one. Not that he will tell me, because most days he doesn't even bother to speak to me. I've put on so much weight (probably through comfort eating) that it's causing me pain in my joints and back - it's hard to exercise or even walk at the minute. I've stopped taking my meds because for some reason I can't bring myself to make an appointment with the doctor to get more. I don't sleep much and when I do it's not restful. I thought about ending it all a couple of weeks ago, had a pile of pills ready to go PacMan on but chickened out (obviously). I keep wondering what I can do to make myself happy again, but I'm not sure there's anything I can do anymore. All I really have that's good is my daughter and I constantly feel like I've failed her with my stupid anxiety and depression and not being able to be like the other mothers.
Sorry this has turned from sympathising with viki into a disjointed rant about everything, I guess it's just all my feelings coming out at once because I have nobody else to tell them to. Thank you for listening, friends.
RMDC wrote:...I've been stitching at an estimated rate of almost a full BMH per day...
Poor BMH! The stress you're going through is just insane. I'd say, ditch the boyfriend, since he's clearly not doing any good. I know that half the time, I'm leaning on my sweetie for support to get through some of the bad episodes. Without him, I'm rather certain I'd have ended things long ago. You deserve someone like that, who will love you and challenge you and treat you like the fantastic person you are.
Besides, if you leave us, who's going to moderate all us hooligans?
