Marvin - good luck with the treatment. I didn't have PCOS (as far as I know - I'm not really sure what it is - I will have to read up). However, I had trouble getting pg because my cycles were so irregular. My doctor had me take a medicine - it's been so long I can't think what it was but I got pg the second month I took it. It was a drug that induces ovulation but it wasn't one of the ones that tends to result in triplets and quads. There was a slightly increased risk of twins. Anyway it worked.
Oooooo, I'm a little cranky this morning! I went to the doctor's this morning, and she had gone home sick! Aargh! Wait three months for the stupid appt, and then who knows how long until it can be rescheduled? Her office is supposed to call me, so hopefully, it won't be too long!
Anyway, Stamper, it sounds like Clomid that you're talking about. You take it for 4-5 days right after your period, and it induces ovulation....? Sound right? Glad to know that you were successful with it! That gives me hope.
I have bowling tonight, and I'm glad, because the way my mood is this morning, I sure don't think that I could drag myself to Curves... speaking of which, I found out that they're having a promotion that if you work out a minimum of three times a week for February, you get a free water bottle, so I'm hyped about that! I love free stuff!
And I borrowed a book from Curves about their weightloss plan, which is basically a lower-carb plan. I'm thinking of just trying to lower my carb intake overall, and see how that affects my weight. Hmmm... food for thought!
(Just looking at my profile... I need to weigh in! Yikes! It'll have to wait until next week though, the famous Aunt Flo is visiting!)
Sorry to hear your doctor canceled out - can't believe they didn't call you to say the doctor wasn't in so you didn't have to go in just to go back home. You are right - it was clomid. However, my doctor had me take a generic version. He said it may not be scientific but he'd had better luck with his patients with a certain generic manufacturer than with the brand name.
Yep, I've heard of that with the generic version of Clomid. I'm pretty sure that is the route that the doctor's going to want to take with me, and I've done some reading up on it... I'm pretty disappointed though, since I'm at the beginning of my cycle, and if I had seen the doctor yesterday, i might have been able to take it this cycle... but now I'll probably have to wait for the next one, and who knows how long that will be? Ahhh...the beauty of unpredictable cycles! I still haven't heard from the dr's office yet, but I'm a bit more resigned to waiting now....
I had a good time at bowling though... I have to say, it's one of my favorite things to do, we've got such a great group in our league this year. Makes for a really fun night!
Pretty tired today, though, since I stayed up to watch 24 last night... have you seen it? It's great! But, it's on WAY too late for me! Regardless, I'm not really looking forward to Curves today, but I'll go anyway! (Gotta earn that water bottle! )
Whew! Yesterday was a great day! I finally got the call from the doctor's office, and I've been rescheduled for Monday afternoon, so I'm pretty happy about that! And when I was at Curves, they were training three new members on the circuit, and everytime they do that, it makes me work even harder... you know, so that I look real impressive? I'm so wierd! But whatever, cause it means I got a great workout yesterday!!!!
Plus, then my dh got back from his business trip early! I really wasn't expecting him back until tomorrow, so that was good!
Today, I'm doing a video at home. I haven't decided which, but I'm leaning towards my Kathy Smith exercise ball video.... which only takes a half hour, and is a pretty good workout. We'll see though!
How goes it with all of you guys? (read: where are you?)
Marvin: Glad to hear your appt. is rescheduled - good luck. I know what you mean about working out harder when people are watching. I haven't been so good with my workouts this week - I walked Monday at the mall while my daughter was at piano but didn't do anything Tues, Wed, or Friday. I did yoga Thursday and this morning. I need to clean house later and then I will do a good workout on the ET. I did get a good yoga workout this morning and I feel great. Work has been so grueling lately and when I come home I just feel like I want to go to bed after everything is done. I want to try to make myself start getting up at 5 AM to workout. I've tried before and end up just resetting the alarm but I have to really try to do it. I hate taking two showers a day, which is what I have to do if I work out at night.
Well, today was a rainy day. I stayed home from Sunday School/Church because I had a sore throat when I woke up but was fine later. My DD had a fever and my DH had a higher fever. So they both layed around sick all day and every now and then I got them some meds, water, soup, etc. I think they have the flu. I had a flu shot so I am hoping I won't get it. My DD seems better tonight. She got dressed and seems pretty perky. Since they were both laying around too sick to interupt me this morning, I got a whole hour of yoga done and 30 minutes on the ET. I drank a lot of water too. I think I will make it through this day without breaking my diet too.
Good job! That's great that you got right back on track... I hope you don't come down with whatever it is that your family has! Crossing my fingers for you...
As for me.. ouch! I must have buggered up my back somehow with all the lifting and stuff. Anyhoo, I have appointments with my chiropractor and my massage therapist today... whew, I'm hardly going to get any work done today! I should be okay to get to Curves after work, I'm hoping. If not, I may do some stretching/yoga tonight, and get to Curves tomorrow in addition to bowling... gotta get that free water bottle!
I was pretty active this weekend with all the moving, so I'm happy about that. Plus, I got started on a new project... I'm crocheting a blanket! Yay! (Okay, let me explain... I'm a granny in a 26 year old body, and I love stuff like this... knitting, crocheting, canning, etc...) I taught myself to crochet a while back, and I've made some dishcloths, but this is my first big project, and it's coming out great so far! *Okay, I'm a nerd!*
Well, I'll talk to you later, and let you know how all my appointments go!
I just posted on the old thread!
Im back.. and 2 lbs heavier
I am FINALLY recovering from my illness and ready to get back on track. I sure could use a lil nudge to get myself moving.
I have the mental desire.. just not the strength to follow thru
I saw a elliptical trainer at walmart this past weekend for 169. Im seriously thinking about purchasing it just to see if I like it well enough to spend more money on a nicer one. I know the story tho... you get what you pay for! I have a very bad left knee and I really want something to take alot of the stress and impact off of it. I'm thinking this is the way for me to go.
Marv, just to let ya know.. Im a knit-a-holic!! LOL I have been for about 10 yrs now. I knit whole blankets and bedspreads. I think if it keeps your hands busy, it keeps you outta the cookie jar!!
Im sure glad to be back . Im going to stretch and do my Tae Bo today. First time in over a year. I think this new thread has motivated me Headed for the exercise clothes right now.. I'll post tomorrow if I can move!!!
Debbie
168/162/135
Marvin, I hope your back gets better soon. Glad to see you are keeping active - just take it easy on your back so it doesn't get worse.
I used to quilt but hardly ever sew at all now since I am always stamping or scrapbooking if I get a spare moment. I agree with Debbie (Honeyrose) - you can't munch when you keep your hands busy, especially when it's something you don't want to get crumbs or chocolate on.
Debbie, glad to hear you are feeling better. It's hard to get back into the routine of exercise but just try to take it one day at a time and see how much progress you make. A few years ago I was in a bad car accident and when I was able to start exercising again all I could do at first was walk around the parking lot at work for 15 minutes. But then a month later I could look back and see how much I'd improved. I have an Eliptical. I like it a lot. It seemed really hard at first but I've worked up from 10 minutes to 30. You're probably right to get an inexpensive one and see if you like it.
Today I got up early and did 30 minutes on the ET before work - YEH - I don't have to take 2 showers. I may do some yoga later.
Welcome back, Debbie! That's great that you're back here, and you know that you can count on us to keep you movin'! I'll have to check at my WalMart for an ET... haven't seen one there yet, but I really wasn't looking either! I'm thinking of seeing about trying a one-time pass at my local gym to try theirs out before I buy one, though. Good luck!
Stamper, great job getting up early to do an ET workout! I would love to be able to do that!!!! Maybe once the new house is built and I'll have room for the ET and be far enough from the bedroom that I won't wake up DH!!!!
My back feels soooo much better today, although I'm still a bit stiff. I'm lucky, my insurance covers "therapeutic" massage, so I'll be reimbursed for that cost! Heavenly! I did get to Curves after work, and had a nice workout. Felt pretty good to stretch out my back muscles!
Finally had my ob/gyn appt. yesterday too, and she wants to do some blood testing on me and analysis of DH (if you know what I mean! ) before she starts me on Clomid.... so it looks like I'll start treatment next cycle. I hate the waiting, but at least there is movement now!!
hi marvin and all!
i hope you don't mind if i join your thread. i decided today to do something about fitting in exercise, so i need support! i just got off the phone with a friend who told me that it really helps to have people to motivate you to GET STARTED. i used to go to the gym 4 times a wk and work out for 70 minutes, but i decided to take the money i use to pay for my gym membership to get an internet cable connection/subscription. so since then (october) i've been jogging on and off and doing a pilates tape on and off. actually since three weeks ago when i decided to go on WW, i've done no exercise. my reasoning was that i don't want to put the stress of starting a diet and exercise all together. but now i'm used to WW and it's time for me to begin!
W
Welcome, W! We're always glad to have more people around to give and get support! Good for you about WW! I've heard really great things about the program, and I hope you have success with it. Now, go get movin' girl!
Pretty good night of bowling last night, I must say, even though I was quite stiff still. It seems to be going away now, so I'm crossing my fingers I won't do it again when I move this weekend! Speaking of which, I have soooo much to do! I better get busy!
Today is Curves day, and I'm glad! I'm actually looking forward to it again now, even though I'm so overwhelmed with everything else. I don't think I'll have time for weigh-in today, but I'm gonna try and have it done on Friday. I haven't weighed in since about the middle of December!
Where'd you all go? I'm feelin a bit lonely here girls!
Anyway, had a dissapointing Valentine's Day ~ romance-wise, but hopefully dh will make up for that on the weekend (in between moving? Yeah right, but let me have my fantasies!)
I did however pull out an old Kathy Smith tape (March to Fitness) and I couldn't finish it! I did get my heartrate way up though, and it actually felt pretty good to sweat that much!
I also finally decided to really cut back on the carbs that I eat. I'm going with the new Woman's Day Diet (http://www.womansday.com./xp6/Womans...diet_start.xml) which basically gives you guidelines and you eat a certain number of starches/proteins/etc... per day. I think that I can make a go of it, although I'm not going to bother trying too hard this weekend. We're just going to be too busy moving and such! At least I won't have to worry about getting a workout in!
Dumb doctor!
Her office is supposed to call me, so hopefully, it won't be too long!
I love free stuff! 
I still haven't heard from the dr's office yet, but I'm a bit more resigned to waiting now....
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i found you!
Headed for the exercise clothes right now.. I'll post tomorrow if I can move!!! 
Hallo...hallo...hallo!?!?!?
