Dealing with everything...

AF · 07-29-2007, 09:37 PM

Hi guys,

I just wanted to say that I'm so excited to see a website like this, but at the same time, I hate the fact that I'm here. I'm petrified. I haven't officially been diagnosed yet, but I'm just waiting for the final blood tests and such to come in. How did you guys deal with the initial shock of it all? I know that now whenever I think of children/play with my nieces or even see them, I feel all emotional. Have you guys told your friends?? Thanks for reading! I'd like to see how you guys dealt with it all, I think it'd help out! Take Care!!!

PrewrittenDestiny · 07-29-2007, 09:46 PM

AF

welcome to the forum.i was in ur situation when i knew i had PCOS but wasn't diagnosed by a dr.i was in denial so i had myself convinced that i didnt have it.hopefully for you it wont be pcos but if it is it will be a big shock.its a hard condition to live with emotionally.but at least its not terminal.at least theres many ways to treat it.you can help yourself too by researching PCOS and educating urself about it so you can overcome it.i've seen many strong hearted patients who have terminal illnesses such as cancer.everything thats going to happen in our lives has already been written.its all destiny.so if we're meant to have children we will.and believe me theres many options we have now these days when back in the day it was limited.its not only one option we have out there.we cant let this disease get the best of us.we have to keep living and be thankful for all the good things we have in our lives.what if it caused physical pain and we had to be in bed all day like so many other people in this world.

just think hun,it could always be much worse.someone out there has it worser than you and me and everyone on here.

and its normal to feel emotional when seeing children happens to me too BUT just think of this,you could be having fertility issues with or without PCOS.its not only women with PCOS who have fertility problems.miscarriages are very common in women but look how many women still produce beautiful children and take a look on this message board many women have given birth multiple times keep ur head up!

Fenderchk720 · 07-29-2007, 11:25 PM

first of all, my mother has pcos. She had two healthy children. to have me, she used clovid, but my brother was concieved naturally. i also know many other women who have pcos who have had kids. And since you're in the teens section-you're young and can start treating it now, increasing your chances of having children when you're ready

so dont get too worried!

When i was diagnosed, i burst into tears whenever i saw a baby. i told everyone who initiated a conversation with me. including a cleaning lady, my little brother's friend's mom, and random people at work. hah

I also was hospitalized for pcos, had a crazy amount of blood tests, and was so sick i had to stop midway through my track season and was taking a day off of school [from ovary painor exhaustion] once every two weeks.

What helped me a lot was taking hold of my situation. Even though i prefer natural remedies, i've sucked it up and have taken the medicines my doctor perscribed. I felt better within a week, and my pain is practically gone now. I only get random twinges in my ovaries before my period. I've really started to wwatch that everything that goes into my body is at least somewhat healthy, and i make sure i get enough sleep. its helped tremendously.

this site actually was a huge help. Just talking to different women, getting suggestions, and getting reassurement made me realize i wasn't alone and that there were others who understood what i was[and am] going through.
please private message me if you have any questions! much love and keep us posted on how your doing !

AF · 07-30-2007, 08:33 PM

You guys are so awesome! Thank you soo much, I started crying when I read your posts! I've just been soo emotional! I can't thank you guys enough, I'm basically going through this alone, and now I don't feel so lonely! =)

PrewrittenDestiny · 07-30-2007, 08:50 PM

im really happy i helped in some way AF if you ever need to talk please feel free to pm me

Just K · 07-31-2007, 04:52 AM

I knew for years that something was wrong with me and I was convinced it was PCOS long before my doctors even tested for it. It took three doctors, but finally, I was given the attention I deserved and a proper diagnosis. Even though I knew all along what I had, it was still bizarre getting the "official" diagnosis.
Hang in there. I think about children all the time, too - but you can't dwell on the possibilities. Reading this board has really put me at ease knowing that there are many options and the chances are very good.
Welcome and take good care of yourself!

Fenderchk720 · 07-31-2007, 10:41 AM

no problem at all! i'm so glad that i could make you feel at least a little better!