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Hello Everyone,

I am new and happy to find you all! My name is Heather, I am 33 years old, happily married with 4 children. I have been fighting with PCOS for 19 years(wow, that makes me feel old) and have so much experience I would be happy to share with you all. I have battled with the weight, hair, IF, depression, 4 MC, medical problems, AND triplets! After having my first child with no IF problems I decided after 2 years I would like another baby. We tried and tried for 3 years, I had 4 MC and an ectopic pregnancy. After struggling with IF, I decided to see a specialist. I did 2 cycles of gonal-f and 2 IUI's. The 2nd one obviously took....3 heartbeats later! This was a true blessing My IF days were days that will never be forgotten, they were very painful and I am so grateful for my healthy children.

I did have EA after the birth of the triplets. This was my doctors short cut for a hysterectomy. I also had my left ovary removed b/c of all the painful cysts.

I battle everyday with the emotions, weight ( I weighed 115 before my 1st child and now 170),and hair growth. I am SO tired of seeing doctors that are not familiar with PCOS and then tell you that you are overweight! I have tried about everything to loose weight, my biggest battle. I, also have dealt with quite a few surgeries due to medical condition. I have had my gall bladder, appendix, L tuble and ovary removed, a hernia, a lipoma, and the list goes on. I have a fatty liver, after the Dr. saw the report she asked me if i drank alcohol. She explained that my liver looks like an alcoholics (cirrosis). I maybe drink 1 bottle of wine a year!

However, through the negatives of PCOS there are positives. I surround mself around genuine friends and family. I make sure everyone is educated with this disorder so they can understand me! Through your attitude you can reach your goal...I thought I would never get pregnant and carry to term and I did! Two things that got me through the dark days were, I put things in the man up aboves hands and I accepted that things happendfor certain reasons.

I am happy to offer any help to anyone suffering, especially with pregnancy. I am so excited to find guidance and support on dealing with PCOS. I look forward to building relationships with others facing PCOS. There are days that you really feel alone, I cannot tell you how many looks I get when I say I have PCOS. The response, PCO..what? It's really sad when the medical field has to ask you, "What is PCOS"!

Blessings

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Heather-33 yr old/DH 43 yr old
married- 10/99
mom to 4 Peas!
Bryce-8 yr old and triplets-g/g/b
Addison Grace, Caroline, and Owen
dx-1989

Eva37

welcome to sc heather
eva

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PCOS, LOCAH, Lichen Planus, IBS, HS,alopecia - raised bp/ cholesteral. Wheat and dairy intollerance Meds: Spiro, Bendrofluazide, Amlodopine, Simvastatin, Met, Prednisolone, Colpermin multi vits,

Me - 41, hubby 36 son 11. Married 14 years

She is buffeted by the wind, but she does not sink.



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mesha

Hey heather,

Nice of you to join us.

Mesha

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Sarah Louise

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A1Bailey

Welcome! Congrats on beating IF! It is hard... for me the worst part. There is a GREAT mommies board - I'm sure there are many great ideas in the multiples thread!

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Me: 28, DH: 28 Married 5 years
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Prolactinoma & PCOS DX in 2002
DD born 6/14/05
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TTC#2 since March 2007
NEW RE in January 2008
Lap in March 2008 to remove cysts
3 Cycles of Femara 5mg, cd 3-7 April - BFN, May - BFN, June - BFN
Gonal: Cycle 1 - July 23rd - cd 3-10 100iu, e2: 41, 100, 126, cd 9 - 291 Triggered on cd 11, IUI on cd 13 now we wait...
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scmjem

Welcome, thanks for your story and insight down the road

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JEM

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Diagnosed with PCOS May 2008

Symptoms:
Weight Gain, Acne, Hirsutism, Irregular Periods, Skin Tags, Infertility, Thickened Endometrial Lining, Hyperplasia.

Treatment:
Started Metformin and Yaz the BC Pill
TTC since August 2004
Stopped TTC May 2008, trying to regulate hormones and lose weight before trying again.

I really want to have a baby before the end of 2010. This means I need to lose alot of weight and get my PCOS under control.

cynthiabandallas

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Cynthia
Me (30) - DH (30) - Married 6 yrs
DX - 2006 / TTC 05/2008
1500 Mg Met.
Provera
Natal Care
Will start Clomid soon.
1 Fur Baby - Lola, a 2 y/o English Bulldog <-- I love her!

Sarrah

Thanks for your great story.
Welcome.

wed2luis

Welcome to SC and thank you for sharing your story!

RAragon

Wealcome!

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TTC since 6/2008
Me-24 DP-36
5 year anniversary 7/22/08
Polycystic ovaries found 3/2008
First round of clomid 5/2008