ALSO!!! We bought a boat yesterday ( WE LOVE TO FISH), so you can bet your sweet butts I'm tighting down because I dont want to look like the WHALE THAT JUMPED IN THE DINGY!!! Who's ready for summer? NOT ME! It's so humid here and it literally takes your breath away at times! Any vacations planned for this summer?

Amanda: Wow! Congrats on your boat purchase. My dh loves to fish and I am just learning really. I refuse to go out in the boat though that they have during our trip to the lake every year. It is a canoe with a motor...okay it is a rowboat with a motor but no way am I am going in that thing.

Enjoy your summer. Make sure you take pics so that you can see your progress from now thru september!

Hi Ladies.

I'm Shel/Sassy_Chick, "Formerly" known as the Fatt_Lady, so feel free to call me Shel/Sassy, whatever you prefer. Here is my intro in case you dont' know me: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83955
We've been TTC for about 6 yrs or so now. We are currently on a break from TTC. We were seeing a RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist) and we just did not like her and the last straw was when she sent a letter threatening to get rid of me as a patient if I cancelled another appt. Yes I did cancel three in a row, but the fact was, I gave her proper notification 24 hrs. ahead of time like they want. I mean we all have times where we get busy or lack of $$ and can't make it to an appt, right? As long as I call, what is the difference?
Well we're looking for someone else that we like better anyways. I know people tell me, well, they are a specialist, don't worry if you dont' like them, just go and have them do what they need too. Well I'm sorry. This is a very personal, private issue that I don't want to deal with just anybody. I don't like getting treated like crap and roughed around like I'm a ragdoll. (her exams were brutal! Sorry if TMI!)
Anyways. Today my mil was asking how my appt. went last time. Hub screwed up and told her we went when we really didn't go to avoid questioning. (she is the one who recommended this dr. and desperately wants a grandchild). Well today I just kinda blew her off when she asked. I didn't know what to say, if anything.
So I talked to hub about it and said that I thought that we should find a new dr. Tell mil we found a new dr. and tell her "we will let you know when we are pregnant, so stop asking, please" So lemme ask, is this rude?
I personally think it's our business to know and not hers. I know she is very anxious to become a grandmother (all we hear about) BUT she needs to realize that this is very difficult for us and we can't have the questioning constantly.
She doesn't need to know details and what the dr. plans on doing, etc. She is also a retired ICU nurse so that is another reason she likes to know details. I understand her concern, but at the same time, I just feel its better to not tell her everything. My husband worked in the medical field too so he knows what to look out for and ask, etc.

She also sees this as "all my fault" (she has said this before). Has anybody else dealt with this with in-laws or parents or relatives????

Well sorry this is so long. :(

*Flady*

hey ladies, just checking in. Soprry for no personals right now, but i will post more tomorrow. It has been a little busy here at the house in preps for a large gathering in 12 days, so we are cleaning, arranging furniture, mowing grass, planting flowers, and trying to still spend a little time together.

I will check back in tomorrow when i have more time and get down to business.

Welcome to everyone. I am glad there are a good number of us so we can be our own little cheerleading squad for one another. !!YEAH!!

Amanda Why is it that workplaces have the most delicious foods sitting around to tempt us. LOL. It is so hard to pass up doughnuts but I avoid that box like the plague for my own safety.
My only vacation plan is to go anywhere on vacation and relax. Congrats on the new boat, and have lots of fun when you go fishing.


Irisheyes Hope you are having a good day.

Flady
Welcome. You have every right to want to keep your ttc journey as private as you desire. I made the mistake of telling family and friends we were ttc. When they decided to ask every second if I was pregnant I decided to tell them we put off ttc for now and would let then know when we were pregnant. That stopped all the intrusive questions.
TTC with PCOS is hard enough without having to deal with rude doctors or insensitive questions from family and friends even if they mean well. I dumped a RE who is ignorant about PCOS and down right rude. She was recommended as smart, and a top doctor. I did not find that in her. She was rude and not too bright in my opinion. TTC for me might be a long journey and I want it to be as pleasant as possible. Dealing with a rude doctor was too stressful for me and not worth my time. I found a new doctor,a better doctor, and someone I am very comfortable to work with to help me. You have to make decisions that are best for you because you are the one who has to live with those decisions. No, it is not rude to politely tell your mil to understand your ttc is a private matter. She should understand and accept your decision because it is what is best for you.


Selena You are super busy these days. All that work must be burning a lot of calories. I hope everything turns out fine and you have a wonderful day.


Me Did my pilates cardio today and some strength training. I have been working on my arms to tone them and have yet to see any improvements yet. I know it takes up to six weeks to see changes and I hope I see some in my arms because they really need firming. Also today, working on getting all of my water and more fruits into my diet.

OMG, my co-workers are planing this big BBQ pot luck. I'm thinking of bringing fruits with yogourt and chocolate (for those skinnies that need a little fat...just for a little justice..LOL).

The rest of them are bringing so much junk/ not so healthy foods it's scary.

Give me some tips of what I can do , so I don't have to run about 300 miles for days to get back on track.

I've heard someone say that she eats something that contains alot of proteins (hard boilled egg, a few peices of chesse,etc), so they don't feel "famish" by the time the food get's served.

Any other tips???

Hey Forever - I've got a tip - DONT GO!!! Just kidding! Wouldnt it be easier if we could just NOT GO sometimes. The guilt from over eating would be less than the guilt of "WHY DIDNT YOU COME, YOU COULD HAVE HAD JUST A LITTLE"!! Skinny people - JUST DONT GET IT!! But hey! You are doing something right. You have lost 54 POUNDS! That's AWESOME!! Drink a lot of water before hand, or drink alot in between your bites. I think if you know what is being brought before hand, you can make your mind up ahead of time what your going to eat and what your not. Dont go back for seconds. Try to get AWAY from the food when your done eating. Dont do like me and hold on to your plate for "JUST IN CASE" you want a little something else! You can do this girl!!!! What type of eating plan are you following?

Always- Your right about the office place...somebody always wanting to bring something in for you to try. I want to scream sometimes! AHHHH!! I am learning though how to aviod the temptation. I had avoided the doughnuts for about 8 months! Can you believe it that's 32 TIMES I avioded temptation! Wow! Maybe I am a little better at this than I thought. I pray your vacation is that full of relaxation!! You deserve it!!

FLADYHow I know the boat your in! I get so tired of telling people oh, maybe next year. Somehow I feel that my PCOS is like the plague. I dont want people feeling sorry for me, but I dont want to be asked 800 times a month when are we going to have a baby. I know the people asking are only asking because they love us and they know that's what we want, but sometimes it just adds to the hurt of it all. My MIL is the best, she's the sweetest woman, she has 2 other grandkids - so she is not all over us for them. For her to say it's all your fault, is a pretty hurtful statement. Like you DID this on purpose. Have you educated her on your situation and that your desire is to have children, but your body is not cooperating? Maybe you should have your husband approach her about the hurtful things she is saying to you. That's got to be hard. I will keep you in my prayers!!

IRISH I never fished before meeting my husband. He has opened my eyes to a world that i love. I love it. I dont blame you on wanting to fish in the SS Minnow! Tell your hubby it's time to upgrade!!! LOL!

ALWAYS What's shakin with you?

Selena Goodness! What kind of gathering are you having. 12 people and your painting! WOW! Can I come!

What type of work do all of your do?
We should try to make a chat time. Dont they have a chat forum?

Take care ladies! Keep up the FANTASTIC WORK!! Yall are such a support for me!

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Hi Everyone! Thought I'd post my first message on these boards. Actually, my second - I originally posted this in an old thread, and Amanda suggested I jump over to this one...so here I am! I have been doing a bit of reading on the boards and have found this thread particularly relevant to my situation.

I have been trying to get pregnant for just over a year. I was diagnosed with PCOS this February. So far I have been prescribed Provera (7 days), which brought on AF. Just yesterday I finished a 5 day cycle of Clomid. I am also taking 500mg of Metformin this week, 1000mg next week and then 1500mg thereafter. So far the worst part has been the hot flashes at night.

Since I stopped taking birth control pills (Triphasil) last March, my weight has steadily increased, due to the PCOS. My usual weight was between 150-155 and now I am sitting at 178. I'm finding it very hard to get up and exercise. I went for a short walk today and I was so depressed when I got home. I was tired!! I felt like I was carrying a huge weight on my back! Every time I make an effort to exercise, I end up giving up because of how out of shape I feel. Also, my appetite is out of control - is this a typical issue with PCOSers?

Anyway, I'd really like to hear if anyone else is experiencing any of the same issues that I am. I'm hoping that these boards will keep me somewhat motivated and that others will be able to offer up some tips for me.

FLady: I totally understand where you are coming from. My MIL once told me in a room full of people that we shouldn't have children since she didn't want any more grandchildren. Now of course she denies that she said never and just said to wait until my dh is 30. Well she might get her wish but we didn't want to wait that long. I agree that you can keep your journey totally to yourself. My mom has been on our backs to get testing even though we didn't really want to go thru it. I finally gave in and just scheduled the test for DH. But believe me, if his comes back normal I am going to be in for a summer of nagging. I have tried to be polite and say that we will get to it in our time but that did not go over well at all. It certainly doesn't help my case that my stepsister got pregnant with her first at 43 and is once again pregnant 6 months after giving birth. I hope that you can find a way to get people off your back. People just don't get how painful and personal the journey is when you can't just get pregnant like everyone else.

Take care of you and brainstorm some good lines for the comments you don't want. My dh likes to respond to the question " When are you going to have a baby?" with things along the line of "when you have it" or "When you are going to raise it" etc. He gets very frustrated and I don't think it is really about him, he just knows that it hurts me when people ask and say stuff.

Take care of you.

KSC: Welcome. It sounds like you are headed in the right direction with meds and such. Chances are that you will see a decrease in your appetite with the Metformin if you have insulin issues. Excess insulin causes increased hunger and as the Metformin works your body doesn't react the same way to the excess insulin and in some cases stops making extra.

Forever: Personally I would bring only what you can and want to eat. If you want fruit and yogurt bring it. The other ideas that I have is cheese or veggies. If you know that there is something being made or brought that you want to have go from there. Make a point to have some of whatever is you want and then just stick to items on your plan like fruit and veggies.

Selena: Wow sounds like you are busy. Hope you get everything done in time! Burn those calories.

Amanda: I had only fished a few times before I met my dh and they were unsuccessful. I actually have a fishing license this year but won't get one when we go to the lake. It's not worth it since the pier fishing there is just into the weeds. Wow, you passed up donuts 32 times in a row. Good For YOU! I bet you can get back in that mindset again for next time.

Always: Glad that you are getting your water in! Keep it up!

Angela: How are you feeling today?


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I had a rough day filled with lots of eating junk and fast food. I am going to head out to the yard in a bit since the sun has finally been out all day. Hopefully we won't get another evening storm like yesterday. I was getting ready to go out and well it was a bad storm that came up. My dh got caught driving in hail. But today is a new day and a better one.

I work as an appraiser. So I work from home part of the time and the rest of the time I am out on the road. I need to get better about planning my snacks and such for the days that I am in the car all day. Today I didn't bring anything except a bottle of water. Big mistake.

Exercise for today was a bit of extra walking and now yardwork. I think I will get out the balance ball and resistance bands when I watch ER since I didn't do it last night during TOP CHEF.

Have a healthy evening and FRIDAY!!!

:carrot:

Well I went to my appt today and found out that my ovaries didn't respond to the Clomid...so I have to go back again on Tuesday and he's going to start the cycle again. I'll have to take Provera again and then he's going to double my dose of Clomid up to 150mg, but not until I have been on Metformin for awhile longer. I sure hope that doesn't double up the side effects! Good news is that I've lost 4 lbs! I start taking more Met today, so hopefully the pounds start falling off!

Forever Welcome. Great tips for trying to avoid the yummy potlucks have been given. The only thing I can add is for you to load up your plate with healthy foods and eat slow. That way people won't be trying to force you to eat all the yummy but not diet friendly foods.

Amanda Co-workers can work the guilt trip for not showing up at get togethers. I made the tragic mistake of not going to one after hours get together, and I had to hear about it for a week at work of how they all waited for me all night. It is easier to show up and fight the temptations of every food you want to eat but Know you shouldn't, instead of the guilt from sweet but annoying co-workers who want to hang out.


KSC Welcome. Congrats on the weight loss. The clomid/metformin combo is supposed to be one of the best combos for ttc with PCOS. Hope it is the magical combo for you. As for exercise, you have to push yourself. When I feel I can't handle any structure exercise I know I can go for a walk. Even if it is a short walk it is still exercise.

Irisheyes Planning meals and snacks in advance helps alot to stay on track with your diet. Without planning I would be stopping for fast food or hanging out at the vending machines and doing lots of damage to my diet.


Me Later today I will be getting in some cardio. This coming week my goal is to get more whole grains and more non-fat diary into my diet. Last week I met my goal of increasing my fruit intake and I want to maintain that goal as well.


Have a super weekend everyone.

HELLO TO ALL!!

KSC - Welcome. We all can relate to your situation. I pray that the side effects are not too bad! You can do this. Have you bought a home ovulation test? Also, (I work in a DR's office - PEDIATRICS of all places. Talk about in your face all the time) one of the DR's told me to check your temp each day? Are you doing that? Good luck on all the meds and weight loss sister.


Irish - today, no doughnuts to avoid! Thank God for small favors. I dont get to go in the boat after all because new furniture is being delievred tomorrow. SO BUMMED! But anyway! GIRL! You know that if your in the car all day, you've got to pack the snacks! Do you know how easy and tasty it is to stop and get something at the gas station or say the ICE CREAM SHOP? Get you a small travel cooler or lunch bag and get to packing it before you leave. you will probly save money as well. I know all about the planning thing. I know that's why I fail almost daily!! Pack the lunch!! Gimme some ideas of what your thinking on packing. It could help me! :)

Angela - How's the recovery going? How are you feeling?

Always - YOU HAVE GOT THIS THING TOGETHER! I'm so proud of you! Are you reaching the water goal?

Me - I am keepin' on keepin' on. Everyday is better than the last. Havent weighed in. Will let you know when I do. Is 64 oz of water a day enough or should you try for more?

Hope yall chickies are doing well. keep up the great work. Tonight is PO-KE-NO. There will be food temptation. Wish me luck!

Baby dust to all!!!

Amanda - Thanks for the tips and encouragement! I used to take my temperature every morning, but that was the first thing my doctor told me to stop doing. He said it only causes more stress and decreases my chances of conception! I haven't bought a home ovulation kit. Is it a one-time use thing, or does it last awhile? Is it expensive?

KSC - the best thing to do is follow your physicans advice. My friend was telling me about the ovulation test, and I just looked one up on Drugstore.com. They have several diffrent types of ovulation tests. Once I get the weight off and we actually start TTC - then I think I will definately purchase one of these monitors. On that website they also have consumer reviews of customers that have used it. GOOD LUCK!

How's everyone else doing today?