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24. June 2010 at 11:43 am
In jan. 2008 I was diagnosed with PCOS (after gaining 80 lbs. in 2 years) the DR. then told me I would never conceive naturally or lose the weight by myself (WTF?) Sooo, since I like to prove ppl wrong…I started researching…I knew that I did NOT want conventional treatment…Since then I have lost 50 lbs. (by myself; dieting, exercise, acupuncture, and vitamins) my cycles have regulated to a normal 28 day cycle (which I have never had). I did get pregnant earlier this year but miscarried.
24. June 2010 at 1:53 pm
How do you control the fear in early pregnancy? Just need some advice
24. June 2010 at 4:04 pm
@ashlypeacelovell CONGRATS!!! I too have PCOS and I know it can be hard with the weight loss, but you did GREAT!!!! I just lost 15 pounds myself and am hoping mine will FINALLY regulate. I’m sorry for your loss, I’ve had 3, but you got to keep trying. A sister at my church has PCOS and loss 7, yes seven, but she never gave up. Only used clomid to ovulate every time and now has two beautiful kids!! She is my inspiration.
24. June 2010 at 4:09 pm
@ashlypeacelovell Oh the next time you get pregnant please let them check your harmone levels. There is a slightly higher risk (small) of miscarriage in PCOS women and one of the reasons is our progesterone levels. They can supplement you, though.
24. June 2010 at 6:00 pm
@BrownFaceTV Progesterone was the first test I asked for the morning after my BFP, and mine was low too. I wish all Dr.’s did this test on all pregnant women ASAP, because if it’s low, that’s dangerous because Progesterone (does a lot of things…aids in development) but it also helps hold the pregnancy, and can be a cause of miscarriage in some cases.
24. June 2010 at 6:02 pm
@meganbfrogs The best advice I ever heard was to take it one day at a time…and soon the weeks will pass, and the dangers of the 1st trimester will be over. That fear of miscarriage is always with me. I think since I’ve had one, at 12weeks, I know how it can happen…at anytime really. But I try and not let fear consume me. And be happy and grateful for every day that I am still pregnant. I used to pray and thank God every day in the beginning of my pregnancy. It’s a scary time. GL!!
24. June 2010 at 6:03 pm
@ashlypeacelovell Wow, that’s AMAZING!!! Congrats on the weight loss and on improving your fertility (and health) on your own, that’s great!!!! Thanks for sharing that. I’m sorry for your loss…but have faith, you’ll get another BFP
24. June 2010 at 6:05 pm
@xMrsloydx I used to always ask that too. Never realizing how painful that question might me to someone…I never ask that anymore. Ever. Because u really never know what their situation is, and you don’t want to bring up something as painful as not being able to conceive.
24. June 2010 at 6:06 pm
@martusiail Why do u feel like that was your only chance at conceiving? =/ I completely agree…I lost a part of my heart that day too. I’ll never be quite the same person after going through that experience.
24. June 2010 at 6:07 pm
@courlita I agree. I wish people were more open about what they’d gone through, so we didn’t feel like infertility is such a lonely thing, we’re not allowed to talk about. It’s hard enough to go through…without feeling like everyone else (family) has no infertility issues at all.
24. June 2010 at 6:09 pm
@shannorah That’s presumptuous of her to assume you’d be mad. That’s sad, I can’t stand when people act annoyed like their kids are too much to handle. We all have our moments, I’m sure, but don’t complain to someone struggling with infertility about how awful life is. That’s just 100% insensitive.
24. June 2010 at 6:10 pm
@HopefulLadie So true…
24. June 2010 at 6:10 pm
@fromthick2thin Thanks
24. June 2010 at 6:11 pm
@sweetsexygal77 They don’t even realize. Some people will never be able to think about others, and what they maybe going through.
24. June 2010 at 6:19 pm
@suezq4369 because its so hard for me to get pregnant i felt like that was my gift from god after 3 years of trying…and then it was taken away from me…..that was back in 2007….and no luck since then. right now im taking a break from it i think after all these years to just focus on me and my other half and finding “US” again. and i agree i have not been the same person either since it happened.
24. June 2010 at 6:31 pm
@suezq4369 Thank you, i pray daily for the little one and try to think possitive as much as possible. My husband is a pastor so we have alot of people praying with us and i know no matter what God is in control. thank you and love your videos
24. June 2010 at 6:44 pm
@suezq4369 Thanks! I posted what I have learned but it didnt post
1.) Love myself. 2.) Be the change I want to see 3.) and use Drs. for tests and for ME tests only. B/c my dr. was very critical about my treatment method well more than critical down right against it even after my hormone levels came back cut in half! 4.) I am sensitive to comments too. Again LOVED the video SUSIE!!!!!!
24. June 2010 at 6:49 pm
@suezq4369 I know, they almost act like they are better than Tim & I are! It’s really annoying and it’s been getting me down lately, but maybe God will let it happen for us and if he doesn’t maybe we will be fine with it in the end! I hope! Thank you for listening and understanding!
24. June 2010 at 7:00 pm
@martusiail Wow…you sound like me last summer. I felt like it was never going to happen again for us, and I was accepting that IUI was our only hope. We were 2wks from our 1st IUI appt, when I got pregnant. It may not happen naturally, but their are options, like IUI and IVF and infertility drugs…don’t give up hope <3 Keep me posted how you're doing or if u need anyone to talk to.
24. June 2010 at 7:00 pm
@ashlypeacelovell Thanks
24. June 2010 at 7:04 pm
@meganbfrogs It’s hard, I used to remind myself that it was in Gods hands as well. If a miscarriage is going to happen in the 1st trimester, nothing can really be done to prevent it. It’s often chromosome abnormality & something wasn’t right with the baby, & it’s so out of our control. Prayer helps, & just being grateful for every moment. I tried not to get too attached this time, fearing the worst. But eventually the fear fades, & you let go and open your heart. Things will be okay…<3 Hugs
24. June 2010 at 7:05 pm
Sorry my video is so blurry =/ I dunno what’s up with my web cam, it’s never looked so out of focus before.
24. June 2010 at 7:25 pm
thanks for your support susie!
26. June 2010 at 11:31 pm
That was such a great video, thank you! I had a friend tell me the other day “Thank god me or any of my family members had never had to go through infertilty!” that really hurt.
It’s been a year and a half of trying to concieve we have been married for 9 and half years going through our first IUI in August 
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27. June 2010 at 5:20 pm
@punknspice1 Good luck with the IUI!!!! <3 Tons of baby dust to you!!!!