Looking for Calgarian or Albertan cysters Winter/Spring 2008 - Page 2

Violetblue · 02-12-2008, 07:17 PM

I guess I have a lot to catch up on I see.

I have been going to acupuncture for two weeks. It has been an interesting experience and very different from getting pain relief. I am thinking it has worked. I am cautiously saying after over 145 days AF finally is here. It is much different that I am used to so I am hoping it isn't going to go away after a few hours. I would have thought it would have been heavy or something, but it is very light yet. I feel stupid, but I can't tell anymore what is going on with AF. So I am going to wait one more day and then call my family dr to get an appointment to hopefully get some tests going to confirm PCOS (or whatever needs to be done). I have also been in touch with one girl that has had a successful PCOS baby and she has given me some hope that it may happen for me as well. I really hope that I can get things moving!!

Shejayd · 02-13-2008, 02:25 AM

Mel- I am doing ok, found out that the company i work for is going into recievership, so i might be out of a job soon. But I am not to worried about it, retail is easy to find a job in. About the losing weight, i would suggest changing your diet before running! Once you get into the groove of things it isnt that hard to keep up with, until you are almost to the point you need to stop losing weight, and your body will tell you when that time is, because you plateau. I have only lost 4 lbs in 2 months, which compared to nearly 20lbs a month prior to that, is a big change, but its my body telling me i need to slow down. And thanks for the congrats

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About the blood work, there are millions of people out the who have STD testing without any real reason to get it done, they won't judge you. I have an aids test done every year due to an unhappy incident in my late teens, and so far it has been negative every time, so thats a relief. Its nothing to be concerned about.

Violet- There are many woman out there who have sucessfully had a PCOS baby, you should check out the mommy boards! You should anyway, because its great to get that hope as it is. I am glad that AF had finally showd up for you, it can be so hard an confusing at times, especially when TTC, i used to test on day 45 every cycle, just to be sure, and i would usually get AF afterwards, because my brain would know it was ok to start. What meds are you on right now? Are you on metformin or anything? Or are you waiting for the official diagnosis of PCOS still? A lot of people have had sucess on metformin alone, it personally has helped me lose weight, have irregularly regular cycles (every 45 days rather then twice a year) and has helped many women ovulate on thier own in turn helping with the TTC. What doctor are you seeing? Are you seeing a gyno or RE? Good luck hun! (hugs)

Violetblue · 02-13-2008, 11:14 AM

So many questions Shejayd. Thanks for asking at least it feels like someone is listening. Lets see if I can try to answer them all.

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What meds are you on right now? Are you on metformin or anything? Or are you waiting for the official diagnosis of PCOS still? A lot of people have had sucess on metformin alone, it personally has helped me lose weight, have irregularly regular cycles (every 45 days rather then twice a year) and has helped many women ovulate on thier own in turn helping with the TTC. What doctor are you seeing? Are you seeing a gyno or RE?

I am not on any medication now and I am just waiting to call my dr this morning so I can get in and get an appointment and get a correct diganosis of PCOS. Metformin, I will have to read up on that. I am really trying to stay positive that all I need is something simple like medication to help us TTC. I have been going to acupuncture twice and she really wants me to loose weight and eat healthy. I can see the eating healthy and I have started trying really hard to do so, but the losing weight. I have gained a bit on my stomach and thighs, but I am still in the normal range for my height. I still don't think I am over 115lbs. So that kind of baffles me. Anyways, I just started seeing a new female dr in the SE, Dr. Kooiman. She is really new to the area as far as I understand and the first one I could get into after my old one left. I am hoping she can now steer me in the right direction. As far as gyno or RE, no one yet. So really I am not doing anything other than acupuncture to help me along. I still feel a bit lost in this whole process, but I am hoping that changes soon.

How is everyone else doing this fine wintery morning? I just stepped in the shower this morning and the power went off so I ended up showering and dressing in darkness. Other than that, the drive into work wasn't all that bad, just took my time.

Fro Girl · 02-13-2008, 03:34 PM

Thank Ladies!
And yes I am a pt at the foothills clinic...my doc is Dr. Wong. Good to see some ladies on here in town!

Violetblue · 02-13-2008, 04:41 PM

Fro Girl, how is Dr. Wong? I was talking with a friend last week and she had much success with him. I believe she went in, three months later she was PG. She highly recommended him to me. I am curious if you like him.

Shejayd · 02-13-2008, 04:57 PM

I think Mel is seeing Dr.Wong too. There are few and far between opinions of him. I personally like him, and heard that he specializes in PCOS. But there are other girls who don't like him. I am seeing Dr. Scott, and i don't really have an opinion of her...She scarey, i know that. But i noticed everytime i go there i am always shoed off to an intern or a nurse, anyone else find that? And i only really get to see Dr Scott for like 5 minutes.

Violet- You should look into metformin! It has been a life saver for me. I advocate it 100 percent. A lot of women with PCOS have insulin resistance, and Metformin in a diabetes type 2 drug that helps regulate insulin. However, a lot of PCOS women who arent IR are still taking metformin. You should travel the boards and look at the section on medication, there is a lot of discussion on it. How long have you been TTC?

Shejayd · 02-13-2008, 05:03 PM

I also wanted to put it out there, if you have facebook you should join my PCOS calgary group.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3515210241
There isnt really much going on there, but i would be cool if you could start a discussion or something.

Violetblue · 02-13-2008, 05:23 PM

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How long have you been TTC?

Shejayd - I feel really bad when I say I just passed the 1 year mark because I know so many more have TTC so much longer. But being 30 I definitely am ready and hear that darn clock ticking to get PG sooner rather than later.

weemes · 02-15-2008, 06:52 PM

The nurse at the clinic just called... all that waiting to be told no HSG this month as they're full. They'll "try" on my next cycle.... who knows how long this one will be.

I can't get a break...(sorry for being downer debbie)

Shejayd · 02-16-2008, 12:40 AM

I actually got good news from the RFC today....My break is offically over Fab 27, 08.... Our genetic results are normal. She said dr. scott thinks its in our timing ( apparently when you concieve after you Ov you have a higher chance of m/c) So, we were also told that all i need was metformin and some OPKs! so here we go again!!

Shejayd · 02-17-2008, 08:42 PM

Bump!

weemes · 02-17-2008, 09:05 PM

WOW, Sheena! Normal tests, how fantastic!!! Oh wow, that's so great, do you plan to start trying right away?

Shejayd · 02-18-2008, 02:28 AM

Mel, technically I have to wait until we see our genetics councellor (have to wait till Tuesday to make apt) But....hehehe, no one can stop me!. I have one more active pill left, and then the 7 day wait. DH and I are going to start asap. I actually have my appetite (for BDing) back, which i think has a lot to do with find out everything is ok. I think we will be starting after my AF comes and goes cause I am so excited! And even if we do get pg and have yet another m/c, we will try again. What doesnt kill me will only make me stronger right?! Its hard to say though, i have been on a bunch of boards reading about comming of BCPs, and it can go either way. I am just hoping for the best! Apparently you can have a spike in fertility after comming off BCPS so we will see, time will tell i guess. Its all in Gods hands, if he trusts that we are ready, then it will happen.

EmilyG · 02-18-2008, 03:15 PM

I actually had some really severe pain in my ovaries a year and a half ago and that's when I started missing periods. It took a year before my doctor would take it seriously and run other tests. Then was just diagnosed in January when I hadn't had a period in over 4 months. They did glucose tests, liver function tests, ultrasounds, etc. and all signs pointed to PCOS. We are not trying to conceive yet but will be in a couple years (waiting for husband to finish school). Not sure what to expect from the specialist appt. in 2 weeks or what to ask or anything. I assume she will just be going over some medical treatments and such since they know we are not TTC yet?

02-13-2008, 02:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
Shejayd Much better Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 518 My Mood: Points: 2,622.00 Bank: 18,319.07 Total Points: 20,941.06 Donate	Mel- I am doing ok, found out that the company i work for is going into recievership, so i might be out of a job soon. But I am not to worried about it, retail is easy to find a job in. About the losing weight, i would suggest changing your diet before running! Once you get into the groove of things it isnt that hard to keep up with, until you are almost to the point you need to stop losing weight, and your body will tell you when that time is, because you plateau. I have only lost 4 lbs in 2 months, which compared to nearly 20lbs a month prior to that, is a big change, but its my body telling me i need to slow down. And thanks for the congrats . About the blood work, there are millions of people out the who have STD testing without any real reason to get it done, they won't judge you. I have an aids test done every year due to an unhappy incident in my late teens, and so far it has been negative every time, so thats a relief. Its nothing to be concerned about. Violet- There are many woman out there who have sucessfully had a PCOS baby, you should check out the mommy boards! You should anyway, because its great to get that hope as it is. I am glad that AF had finally showd up for you, it can be so hard an confusing at times, especially when TTC, i used to test on day 45 every cycle, just to be sure, and i would usually get AF afterwards, because my brain would know it was ok to start. What meds are you on right now? Are you on metformin or anything? Or are you waiting for the official diagnosis of PCOS still? A lot of people have had sucess on metformin alone, it personally has helped me lose weight, have irregularly regular cycles (every 45 days rather then twice a year) and has helped many women ovulate on thier own in turn helping with the TTC. What doctor are you seeing? Are you seeing a gyno or RE? Good luck hun! (hugs) __________________ Sheena 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH Chris 29 TTC since 2004 Dx PCOS Aug 2006 10m/c's- 4 blighted, 6 complete. Genetics are normal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Never, never, never give up- W.Churchill Bfp april 11/08 @ 14 dpo EDD Dec 19/08 Beta #1 22 DPO- 3031 Beta #2 19 days later- over 86000! First u/s May 12/08, the day before my BDAY! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-13-2008, 03:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Fro Girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10 My Mood: Points: 342.98 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 342.98 Donate	Thank Ladies! And yes I am a pt at the foothills clinic...my doc is Dr. Wong. Good to see some ladies on here in town! __________________ Me 30 DH 36 TTC since 2005 Dx PCOS 2005 Dx Sarcoidosis 2007 Prenatals Folic Acid Acupuncture 13/02/2008 - starting 100mg clomid IUI cycle #2

02-13-2008, 04:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
Shejayd Much better Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 518 My Mood: Points: 2,622.00 Bank: 18,319.07 Total Points: 20,941.06 Donate	I think Mel is seeing Dr.Wong too. There are few and far between opinions of him. I personally like him, and heard that he specializes in PCOS. But there are other girls who don't like him. I am seeing Dr. Scott, and i don't really have an opinion of her...She scarey, i know that. But i noticed everytime i go there i am always shoed off to an intern or a nurse, anyone else find that? And i only really get to see Dr Scott for like 5 minutes. Violet- You should look into metformin! It has been a life saver for me. I advocate it 100 percent. A lot of women with PCOS have insulin resistance, and Metformin in a diabetes type 2 drug that helps regulate insulin. However, a lot of PCOS women who arent IR are still taking metformin. You should travel the boards and look at the section on medication, there is a lot of discussion on it. How long have you been TTC? __________________ Sheena 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH Chris 29 TTC since 2004 Dx PCOS Aug 2006 10m/c's- 4 blighted, 6 complete. Genetics are normal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Never, never, never give up- W.Churchill Bfp april 11/08 @ 14 dpo EDD Dec 19/08 Beta #1 22 DPO- 3031 Beta #2 19 days later- over 86000! First u/s May 12/08, the day before my BDAY! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-13-2008, 05:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
Shejayd Much better Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 518 My Mood: Points: 2,622.00 Bank: 18,319.07 Total Points: 20,941.06 Donate	I also wanted to put it out there, if you have facebook you should join my PCOS calgary group. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3515210241 There isnt really much going on there, but i would be cool if you could start a discussion or something. __________________ Sheena 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH Chris 29 TTC since 2004 Dx PCOS Aug 2006 10m/c's- 4 blighted, 6 complete. Genetics are normal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Never, never, never give up- W.Churchill Bfp april 11/08 @ 14 dpo EDD Dec 19/08 Beta #1 22 DPO- 3031 Beta #2 19 days later- over 86000! First u/s May 12/08, the day before my BDAY! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-15-2008, 06:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
weemes tic toc goes the clock Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 664 My Mood: Points: 80.08 Bank: 60,396.46 Total Points: 60,476.54 Donate	The nurse at the clinic just called... all that waiting to be told no HSG this month as they're full. They'll "try" on my next cycle.... who knows how long this one will be. I can't get a break...(sorry for being downer debbie) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mel 28 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH: 36 TTC #1: 2 years Meds: 2000 mg met HSG all clear DH DX azoospermia (zero sperm) Jan 08 Next step? Donor? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-12-2008, 07:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
Violetblue Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 37 My Mood: Points: 1,351.31 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,351.31 Donate	I guess I have a lot to catch up on I see. I have been going to acupuncture for two weeks. It has been an interesting experience and very different from getting pain relief. I am thinking it has worked. I am cautiously saying after over 145 days AF finally is here. It is much different that I am used to so I am hoping it isn't going to go away after a few hours. I would have thought it would have been heavy or something, but it is very light yet. I feel stupid, but I can't tell anymore what is going on with AF. So I am going to wait one more day and then call my family dr to get an appointment to hopefully get some tests going to confirm PCOS (or whatever needs to be done). I have also been in touch with one girl that has had a successful PCOS baby and she has given me some hope that it may happen for me as well. I really hope that I can get things moving!!

02-13-2008, 04:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
Violetblue Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 37 My Mood: Points: 1,351.31 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,351.31 Donate	Fro Girl, how is Dr. Wong? I was talking with a friend last week and she had much success with him. I believe she went in, three months later she was PG. She highly recommended him to me. I am curious if you like him.

02-16-2008, 12:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
Shejayd Much better Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 518 My Mood: Points: 2,622.00 Bank: 18,319.07 Total Points: 20,941.06 Donate	I actually got good news from the RFC today....My break is offically over Fab 27, 08.... Our genetic results are normal. She said dr. scott thinks its in our timing ( apparently when you concieve after you Ov you have a higher chance of m/c) So, we were also told that all i need was metformin and some OPKs! so here we go again!! __________________ Sheena 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH Chris 29 TTC since 2004 Dx PCOS Aug 2006 10m/c's- 4 blighted, 6 complete. Genetics are normal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Never, never, never give up- W.Churchill Bfp april 11/08 @ 14 dpo EDD Dec 19/08 Beta #1 22 DPO- 3031 Beta #2 19 days later- over 86000! First u/s May 12/08, the day before my BDAY! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-17-2008, 08:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
Shejayd Much better Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 518 My Mood: Points: 2,622.00 Bank: 18,319.07 Total Points: 20,941.06 Donate	Bump! __________________ Sheena 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH Chris 29 TTC since 2004 Dx PCOS Aug 2006 10m/c's- 4 blighted, 6 complete. Genetics are normal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Never, never, never give up- W.Churchill Bfp april 11/08 @ 14 dpo EDD Dec 19/08 Beta #1 22 DPO- 3031 Beta #2 19 days later- over 86000! First u/s May 12/08, the day before my BDAY! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-17-2008, 09:05 PM	#27 (permalink)
weemes tic toc goes the clock Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 664 My Mood: Points: 80.08 Bank: 60,396.46 Total Points: 60,476.54 Donate	WOW, Sheena! Normal tests, how fantastic!!! Oh wow, that's so great, do you plan to start trying right away? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mel 28 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH: 36 TTC #1: 2 years Meds: 2000 mg met HSG all clear DH DX azoospermia (zero sperm) Jan 08 Next step? Donor? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-18-2008, 02:28 AM	#28 (permalink)
Shejayd Much better Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 518 My Mood: Points: 2,622.00 Bank: 18,319.07 Total Points: 20,941.06 Donate	Mel, technically I have to wait until we see our genetics councellor (have to wait till Tuesday to make apt) But....hehehe, no one can stop me!. I have one more active pill left, and then the 7 day wait. DH and I are going to start asap. I actually have my appetite (for BDing) back, which i think has a lot to do with find out everything is ok. I think we will be starting after my AF comes and goes cause I am so excited! And even if we do get pg and have yet another m/c, we will try again. What doesnt kill me will only make me stronger right?! Its hard to say though, i have been on a bunch of boards reading about comming of BCPs, and it can go either way. I am just hoping for the best! Apparently you can have a spike in fertility after comming off BCPS so we will see, time will tell i guess. Its all in Gods hands, if he trusts that we are ready, then it will happen. __________________ Sheena 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DH Chris 29 TTC since 2004 Dx PCOS Aug 2006 10m/c's- 4 blighted, 6 complete. Genetics are normal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Never, never, never give up- W.Churchill Bfp april 11/08 @ 14 dpo EDD Dec 19/08 Beta #1 22 DPO- 3031 Beta #2 19 days later- over 86000! First u/s May 12/08, the day before my BDAY! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-18-2008, 03:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
EmilyG Just Diagnosed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2 My Mood: Points: 126.90 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 126.90 Donate	I actually had some really severe pain in my ovaries a year and a half ago and that's when I started missing periods. It took a year before my doctor would take it seriously and run other tests. Then was just diagnosed in January when I hadn't had a period in over 4 months. They did glucose tests, liver function tests, ultrasounds, etc. and all signs pointed to PCOS. We are not trying to conceive yet but will be in a couple years (waiting for husband to finish school). Not sure what to expect from the specialist appt. in 2 weeks or what to ask or anything. I assume she will just be going over some medical treatments and such since they know we are not TTC yet?

02-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
Shejayd Much better Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 518 My Mood: Points: 2,622.00 Bank: 18,319.07 Total Points: 20,941.06 Donate