Comments on: barren uterus, full heart.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:33:24 +0000

I just found your blog, and was going through the archives. I was particularly struck by the fact that you A) live in my home city and B) have PCOS, too.

Though I ovulate regularly, I have all kinds of other PCOS symptoms (heavy middle, cysts on the ovaries, body hair, hair LOSS on my head, etc).

With treatment, most of my symptoms are now gone, or barely noticeable. But, because to get preggos I’d have to come off my meds and then maybe have trouble conceiving, I’m not sure I want children, but I do appreciate your struggle. I wish you the best.

By: Emmy

Emmy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:55:18 +0000

My heart aches for your desire for another baby. I will keep you in my prayers.

My favorite sandwich is the Monte Cristo. I love that melty cheese, ham and turkey sandwich dipped in batter then fried or done French Toast style. It is so yummy sprinkled with powdered sugar and dipped in raspberry jam. Honestly you need to try it if you have never had one!

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:53:40 +0000

I also have PCOS and feel your pain. I tried for 3 1/2 years to get pregnant and it finally happened!! Take 2 flinstone vitamins instead of those horse pills they call prenatls! They taste much yummier! Good luck to you!

By: Michelle-White Trash Mom

Michelle-White Trash Mom — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:40:46 +0000

PS-Re: My friend Missy the one who adopted and then got pretty much twins with an adopted baby girl from China and her baby born she gave birth to. After she got pregnant the doctors told her it was a fluke of nature and would never happen again. Until her NEXT daughter was born, two years later. Srsly, the doctors mean well and they know certain things but often they don’t know as much as they seem to know. That’s all I wanted to say.

By: Michelle-White Trash Mom

Michelle-White Trash Mom — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:37:06 +0000

Dude. PCOS is no fun and I hope this comment isn't seen as one of those sappy "when life gives you lemons...." comments because that's not the intent. My two very best friends had PCOS in their 20's and 30's. BOTH were told they would be lucky if they could ever have a child. My friend Laura had three in 2 years, 1 boy and a set of twin boys. My other bff Missy, who didn't "try" to have kids until her late 30' was so discouraged that she and her husband adopted a baby girl from China. And of course got immediately pregnant. You are still young and there's lots of stuff about the female plumbing that those doctors don't know, I swear to you. Second opinion and lots of good prayers...try not to lose hope although I know how very hard it is. The two women I mention are my two bff's since college, watched them suffer through it. Big hugs. xoxoxoxxo Michelle-White Trash Moms last blog post..The Redneck Mommy Shower: A Virtual Jello Salad

By: motherofbun

motherofbun — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:13:54 +0000

After trying for years to have a second baby (and failing) I found out I was pregnant in December. It was a big, yet happy surprise. But I recently miscarried. It has been the second miscarriage, third baby lost. (I can keep houseplants alive, but apparently not fetuses.) I pity partied hard.

Just saying… Thanks for writing about this. It is oddly comforting to know that there are other people going through some difficult stuff in a quest to grow their family. The “tell me about your fave sandwich” is a brilliant idea, btw.

(BLT. But only if I’ve got a chocolate shake to accompany. Yes, Bacon and chocolate. Two great things that (sort of) taste great together.

motherofbuns last blog post..Long, Long, Journey

By: Rachael

Rachael — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:42:29 +0000

I struggled with infertility with my son, it took us 2 years to get pregnant and when we did it was through fertility drugs and IUI. It was tough. Sometimes, really tough. When I finally got pregnant, we had already started saving up to adopt and I'd sort of given up - then it happened! I just want to say thanks for sharing - it will help other women out there feel less alone. I used the message boards at Fertile Thoughts, and found a LOT of support and information there since I didn't have any friends with the same experience. Good luck to you wherever your journey takes you. Throughout the whole thing, I hope you're able to stay healthy and not be too stressed out! Rachaels last blog post..For Valentines Day - A Different Kind of Love

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:40:38 +0000

BLT… minus the T. And I am in Indy, and I underwent fertility treatments with the most fantastic doctor on the face of the earth. I’m not kidding. I’ve referred several other people to him, and all come away singing his praises, and several have come away singing with babies. Email me, and I’ll give you his name. Good luck!!

By: Pamela Altmeyer

Pamela Altmeyer — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:51:38 +0000

As a survivor of PCOS and mother of one huge surprise, I’d suggest you continue to be reckless and make out with abandon while considering adoption. Childbirth is overrated, motherhood is idealized, but kids often turn out to be great human beings! Hugs!

By: Mrs. Flinger

Mrs. Flinger — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:09:35 +0000

I love you, you wonderful fantastic woman you. I’ll drink along side you whilst you figure it all out.

Seriously, awesomeness. You. And wherever life takes you? You know we’re here. XOXO