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petithamu
petithamu Posts: 582 Member
edited September 25 in Success Stories
I think this is a bit of a success...I've had a steady TOM for 3 months straight now. Why is that a success for me? Because that's rare for me.

10 months ago I was diagnosed with PCOS. My TOM has always been irregular since my teens but it basically disappeared when I gained weight. My partner and I really want to have children and when the doc told me what I have and that I would have difficulty getting pregnant was devastating.

Of course, she said the first thing to do is lose weight. Get my weight under control and I'll start getting regular period again and then that'll heighten the chances.

I don't know the science behind it, I don't know why and how it works but all I know is since I started working out and losing out, I've had regular TOM for 3 months straight which is something I have not experienced in about 2 years...

So hopefully this is the start to something good and better..maybe mommy-hood....fingers crossed.
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  • HappyathomeMN
    HappyathomeMN Posts: 498 Member
    That is great!! And it really is a positive sign of your success! CONGRATS
  • sh3lby03
    sh3lby03 Posts: 193 Member
    Congrats!! I wish you and your partner the best of luck getting pregnant:)
  • Bobbys_Girl
    Bobbys_Girl Posts: 8
    That is AWESOME !!! I hope the good news keeps coming !!! Good luck !!
  • missbeezy
    missbeezy Posts: 198
    I'm happy for you! I'm glad it came back and things are looking better =)
  • QueenofCups
    QueenofCups Posts: 365 Member
    Thats great! I have a friend with PCOS and was having reg cycles on BC pills for a while but now her cycle is all crazy again, even on pills. I wonder if losing weight would help her too? I don't understand the science either, since she has to take diabetic medication and all, but I am happy for you that things are getting more regular. :)
  • IdaBetances
    IdaBetances Posts: 79 Member
    :smile: That is great! I hope everything goes well and you finally get what you have been wishing for!
  • jsmjboertlein
    jsmjboertlein Posts: 267
    oooooo girl i hope so! That is so exciting. You will love it, you will imagine it wasn't, it will make you laugh, it will make you cry There's nothing quite like motherhood and you wont regret it! I'm happy for you. I have a lot of friends with pcos and I know your struggle!
  • amayac
    amayac Posts: 2 Member
    Best of luck to you! Good sign, indeed. I have PCOS, too, so I know how tough it is. I had the toughest time getting pregnant, then had a miscarriage. BUT as soon as I was about to give up and/or explore fertility options, WE GOT PG WITH TWINS! So .... keep up the good work and think positive! ~Christina
  • ged630
    ged630 Posts: 145 Member
    Congrats! Funny but I know exactly how you feel! I can actually be prepared of it now. I haven't lost that much weight but something has changed and I couldn't be happier! FYI you might want to look into the OV Watch to help with your baby plans. I used it and it only took 3 months and we had been trying for almost 5 years with fertility medication. Good luck to you!!!
  • rockabillydarlin
    rockabillydarlin Posts: 240 Member
    That's awesome! I'm so happy for you. :D I wish you and your SO the best of luck with everything!
  • foleykm22
    foleykm22 Posts: 32
    Awesome!! Great job!!! Nothing better to motivate you then the wonderful gift of having children. :)
  • ElleJay221
    ElleJay221 Posts: 104 Member
    Wonderful!! Good luck trying to conceive! :smile:
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    That is wonderful news; congratulations!
  • LeonaB17
    LeonaB17 Posts: 304
    I know exactly how you feel. I always had irregular cycles as a teen, then as my weight got higher and higher in my 20s they got even less frequent. At my highest weight I went two years without a cycle! I didn't really fully understand what was going on at the time. Then I saw a new doctor who explained it all to me, I educated myself on what PCOS was and how weight loss would help. After I lost about 50 pounds my cycles came back and I was SO excited! It felt kinda weird being excited to have periods back when most women hate them and complain about them. But for me it was a wonderful feeling! I felt like a woman again! Now my cycles are a little on and off, but I think it's because I need to lose more weight which is why I am here. Best of luck to you and congratulations on an awesome NSV!!
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    That is wonderful! I hope that you get ALL the results you're looking for!:flowerforyou:
  • petithamu
    petithamu Posts: 582 Member
    Thanks guys!! I really do hope so...I'm 31 in two weeks..and I really want to start a family next year...we'll see...

    what's an OV watch?!
  • sandram82
    sandram82 Posts: 615 Member
    WOOHOO!! Thats great!! Best of luck to you for mommy hood!!
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    Congratulations! What a motivator for keeping up with exercise and eating well, plus once you have a baby on the way you will need to keep both out you healthy!
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
    That is WONDERFUL! So happy for you. :happy:
  • Zaggytiddies
    Zaggytiddies Posts: 326 Member
    I'm sending my fertile vibes your way! ;)
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
    awww.. congrats!!!
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    That is great! And it does seem to help. My aunt had my cousin and could not get pregnant again for years due to PCOS and endometriosis. She tried for 17 years with no luck. She lost a good bit of weight and finally got pregnant. Good luck!
  • mmmichelle8486
    mmmichelle8486 Posts: 269 Member
    Aw! Congrats beautiful! Good luck on everything with your future family planning!
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Sounds like something hormonal changed when you gained weight. I know that happened to me (I am also PCOS) and I would have "it" like every 6-8 months for maybe 4 days. I got tests done and I have pretty much have been as hormonal as a pregnant woman since like 12 years old...LOL Not to toot my own horn but at least I glow like one too which is nice. :) If your trying to get pregnant the doctors told me the best thing you can do is lose weight and get on birth control pills for at least 6 months so your body gets use to ovulating. Then go off the pills and start trying again. I am glad your getting healthy again and really hope your family planning goes well! I am so happy for you! :)
  • allison7922
    allison7922 Posts: 276 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss so far! I was diagnosed with PCOS in July of 2004. I got pregnant with my first son in Feb of 2008...and then pregnant with my second son in July 2009!!!! All on my own, no meds, just lost a few lbs and got my eating under control! (I gained it all back, which is why I'm here) BUT it can happen! Don't give up!!
  • petithamu
    petithamu Posts: 582 Member
    That is so good to hear...my doctor gave me this 'you should think of alternatives' look when she said I probably have a very difficult time getting pregnant...it killed me...but good to know that it can be fixed w/o meds!
  • JennS19
    JennS19 Posts: 642 Member
    That's great news!!! Congrats to you and I hope with the weight loss the sound of little pattering feet come soon after. Congrats again!
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    that is awesome . . .I know that fat cells secret hormones that throw off our regular cycles, I believe it is too much estrogen . . .but don't quote me. I am so happy that things are looking up for you, and let us know if you get a postive pregnancy test in the future!
  • thomalr6180
    thomalr6180 Posts: 94 Member
    awesome job! I have TOM issues too and never thought that I would wish it on. I know what you mean.
  • michelegbowman
    michelegbowman Posts: 195
    and just some encouragement...

    A friend of mine is both overweight and has PCOS. She successfully used IVF and has five wonderful children. She is very happy.

    I don't have PCOS and was not overweight but i still could not conceive and carry to term (I miscarried twice ).

    I used an egg donor and IVF and have two wonderful little boys.

    Weight loss is great. PCOS makes conception difficult but just some hope...IVF can help you if that is the route you decide to take.

    Because you have PCOS, your health insurance might even cover it.

    Hope that makes you feel better,
    Michele
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