Filed under: Polycystic Ovaries
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well, my GYN just doesn’t get it. he didn’t seem so concerned at all when I showed him all the info. So I said fine, time to go search for an endrocrinologist. There is only 1 at the hospital I work (cheaper to go there even if my coworkers have to see my labwork coem through!). And he only takes referrals. This was a big pain in the rear but I finally got the referral only to have to wait until August to see him. This sucks majorly, but hopefully it works out. On a different note, a lady came through outpatient department needing a glucose tolerance test and they didn’t preform it b/c her fasting glucose was higher then the lab allows for that particular test (that is is was greater then 150). So the test was not preformed. The rest of her labwork came through where there was an FSH and insulin levels ordered and I thought well I know what is wrong with her! Sure enough, her diagnosis line said polycystic ovaries. (Plus, she happened to have the same doctor I was trying to see). So this is also a good sign that the endo knows a little something about it. Anyway, this Thursday, I get to change status from a student to an official med tech in title. Not that it makes me anymore able to answer questions…in fact, I am noticing I may not be the one to ask anyway b/c this area is not one they tend to talk about alot. But I CAN tell you anything about the test side of it. This newsgroup is very busy and hard to keep up with so while you may not hear all that much from me, I am around.
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Thanks and good luck! Victoria – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Thomas wrote: > well, my GYN just doesn’t get it. he didn’t seem so concerned at all when I > showed him all the info. So I said fine, time to go search for an > endrocrinologist. There is only 1 at the hospital I work (cheaper to go > there even if my coworkers have to see my labwork coem through!). And he > only takes referrals. This was a big pain in the rear but I finally got the > referral only to have to wait until August to see him. > This sucks majorly, but hopefully it works out. > On a different note, a lady came through outpatient department needing a > glucose tolerance test and they didn’t preform it b/c her fasting glucose > was higher then the lab allows for that particular test (that is is was > greater then 150). So the test was not preformed. The rest of her labwork > came through where there was an FSH and insulin levels ordered and I thought > well I know what is wrong with her! Sure enough, her diagnosis line said > polycystic ovaries. (Plus, she happened to have the same doctor I was > trying to see). So this is also a good sign that the endo knows a little > something about it. > Anyway, this Thursday, I get to change status from a student to an official > med tech in title. Not that it makes me anymore able to answer > questions…in fact, I am noticing I may not be the one to ask anyway b/c > this area is not one they tend to talk about alot. But I CAN tell you > anything about the test side of it. > This newsgroup is very busy and hard to keep up with so while you may not > hear all that much from me, I am around.
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Does anyone have any experience with these? I haven’t yet gotten a monitor (I’m in the Impaired Glucose Tolerance category). I readily admit that though blood and needles don’t bother me (I did my own IM injections during infertility treatments), finger sticks have ALWAYS bothered me, so unless there’s some pretty good reasons NOT to go with this one (which gets the blood from forearm, thigh, etc), I’ll probably go with it since the non-invasive monitors aren’t available yet, but I did wonder about other folks’ experiences with it. Thanks, Carol P.
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Does anyone have any experience with these? I haven’t yet gotten a monitor (I’m in the Impaired Glucose Tolerance category). I readily admit that though blood and needles don’t bother me (I did my own IM injections during infertility treatments), finger sticks have ALWAYS bothered me, so unless there’s some pretty good reasons NOT to go with this one (which gets the blood from forearm, thigh, etc), I’ll probably go with it since the non-invasive monitors aren’t available yet, but I did wonder about other folks’ experiences with it. Thanks,
Carol, I did an evaluation and report on the AtLast meter the week it came out. That report is contained in a message from me on 4/3/00 titled, "AtLast Meter/System Evaluation. I can give you my recommendation, however, in three words: Don’t Buy It. Look up the details if you want to examine the underlying rationale supporting that suggestion. BTW. I probably dislike finger sticking even more than you. I have found, however, that the BD Ultrafine II lancets are a quantum improvement over most lancets. There are 29 or 30 gauge, and will fit in a whole host of lancet holders. They cost about $12 per hundred. I hope this information will be of some help, but please ask again if you have any more questions. Best Wishes, Charles Evans
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Okay…I’m going to publicly admit to being a newsgroup IDIOT! I’ve just changed ISPs (partly on my husband’s suggestion). I KNOW that I could go to a group and look at old messages on my OLD provider, but I’m darned if I can figure out how to on this one (and I’ve tried a BUNCH of things at this point!). I’ve even asked my husband for help (now THAT’S desperate!), but he tells me that he’s never used any of the news groups from this server so can’t help me. So…if someone happens to know how to do it (please use small words and type slowly!<G), I would surely appreciate it. Failing that, if someone could copy Charles’s April 3 message to me privately, that would certainly get me what I’m most looking for today! Carol P. <—-chagrined to be admitting such ignorance in public…. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Carol, I did an evaluation and report on the AtLast meter the week it came out. That report is contained in a message from me on 4/3/00 titled, "AtLast Meter/System Evaluation. I can give you my recommendation, however, in three words: Don’t Buy It. Look up the details if you want to examine the underlying rationale supporting that suggestion. BTW. I probably dislike finger sticking even more than you. I have found, however, that the BD Ultrafine II lancets are a quantum improvement over most lancets. There are 29 or 30 gauge, and will fit in a whole host of lancet holders. They cost about $12 per hundred. I hope this information will be of some help, but please ask again if you have any more questions. Best Wishes, Charles Evans
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Charles, I forgot to thank you for the info about the ultra-fine lancets. I know what a difference 25 gauge needles made when I was doing the injections! I just know that virtually everytime someone has done a finger stick on me, I’ve had a sore finger for several days. Adding to that, I use my fingertips a lot (not JUST for keyboarding!) and I’m having a hard time imagining doing a finger stick several times a day. Perhaps, I’ll be lucky and be able to get this controlled well enough to forestall being "officially" diabetic for quite awhile. In which case, I think that what I’m looking at is doing fairly intensive monitoring to figure out HOW I’m reacting to foods and then just periodic monitoring for a while. However, I also have polycystic ovaries and apparently the conversion from IGT to NIDDM is accelerated for those with PCOD, so I’m not going to count on being able to stay in the interim stage for long. Carol P.
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My HERO!!! It worked! My thanks. And thanks also to you Charles for taking the time to write that lengthy report! Carol P.
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Does anyone have any experience with these? I haven’t yet gotten a monitor (I’m in the Impaired Glucose Tolerance category). I readily admit that though blood and needles don’t bother me (I did my own IM injections during infertility treatments), finger sticks have ALWAYS bothered me, so unless there’s some pretty good reasons NOT to go with this one (which gets the blood from forearm, thigh, etc), I’ll probably go with it since the non-invasive monitors aren’t available yet, but I did wonder about other folks’ experiences with it. Thanks, Carol P.
Well, I’ve been using one for the last week or so… and, so far, I have mixed feelings about the system. It’s true that taking the sample from an area other than the fingertips *does* hurt less… but there are a few drawbacks as well. Taking the sample isn’t always a piece of cake. Getting the technique down takes a little practice, and I’ve had more than a few instances where I’ve had to do it more than once. It sort of defeats the purpose if you have to stick yourself multiple times to get one reading. It’s also on the expensive side. Unfortunately, I haven’t had much experiences with other BG meters so I don’t have anything to compare it to. (I wasn’t lucky enough to run across Charles’ review *before* I bought mine, or I might not have done so.) I plan on sticking (there’s that word again) with it for a few weeks longer, since I’ve got a supply of strips to burn through yet. I plan on checking out a few of the other systems at that time. Fred
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Be calm, Carol. I’m e-mailing a copy to you privately. Best wishes, Charles Evans
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Okay…I’m going to publicly admit to being a newsgroup IDIOT! I’ve just changed ISPs (partly on my husband’s suggestion). I KNOW that I could go to a group and look at old messages on my OLD provider, but I’m darned if I can figure out how to on this one (and I’ve tried a BUNCH of things at this point!). I’ve even asked my husband for help (now THAT’S desperate!), but he tells me that he’s never used any of the news groups from this server so can’t help me. So…if someone happens to know how to do it (please use small words and type slowly!<G), I would surely appreciate it. Failing that, if someone could copy Charles’s April 3 message to me privately, that would certainly get me what I’m most looking for today! Carol P. <—-chagrined to be admitting such ignorance in public…. Carol, I did an evaluation and report on the AtLast meter the week it came out. That report is contained in a message from me on 4/3/00 titled, "AtLast Meter/System Evaluation. I can give you my recommendation, however, in three words: Don’t Buy It. Look up the details if you want to examine the underlying rationale supporting that suggestion. BTW. I probably dislike finger sticking even more than you. I have found, however, that the BD Ultrafine II lancets are a quantum improvement over most lancets. There are 29 or 30 gauge, and will fit in a whole host of lancet holders. They cost about $12 per hundred. I hope this information will be of some help, but please ask again if you have any more questions. Best Wishes, Charles Evans
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I also have PCOD and have never had a period in my 28 years of life…so go figure! I have not been able to ovulate thus far either 
Moy — PCOS, annovulation male factor-Klinefelter’s Syndrome TTC #1-1 year
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks. And the reason I was asking if monthly periods were good is because I have PCOS. And my doctor said that most people with PCOS don’t have normal periods every month. Is this true?
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Thanks. And the reason I was asking if monthly periods were good is because I have PCOS. And my doctor said that most people with PCOS don’t have normal periods every month. Is this true?
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Thanks. And the reason I was asking if monthly periods were good is because I have PCOS. And my doctor said that most people with PCOS don’t have normal periods every month. Is this true?
Not strictly. A significant percentage of PCOS people cycle and ovulate monthly, myself among them. I only become anovulatory when my weight climbs. By your ISP I would guess that you’re in northwestern Wisconsin, like me. Are you? Drop me a line if you would like to compare notes. I have a pretty good doctor–he listens. Beth — Beth’s PCO Page http://www.win.bright.net/~mickbeth/pco.htm
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<<..my doctor said that most people with PCOS don’t have normal periods every month. Is this true? Most with PCOS do have irregular periods (I have PCOS, and went for 15+ years without one!! Age 16-32). I think the average person with PCOS typically has about 4 periods per year or so…but some have them monthly, like Beth said, or not at all. Everyone is different. It’s also possible to have polycystic appearing ovaries (anyone can have them, especially teens), but not have the actual "syndrome". -Kay (pcos)
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It’s also possible to have polycystic appearing ovaries (anyone can have them, especially teens), but not have the actual "syndrome".
Kay, it’s so confusing… I know I haven’t done all the tests yet, but was wondering if everyone with hormonal imbalance has pco? ,, ,—, (_,/ _/ _/__/ ,,/_/,,/_/,,,
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<<was wondering if everyone with hormonal imbalance has pco? Noooo. There are lots of things that can cause hormonal imbalances: thyroid diseases, pituitary and other tumors, adrenal problems, Cushing’s Disease, etc, etc.
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Noooo. There are lots of things that can cause hormonal imbalances: thyroid diseases, pituitary and other tumors, adrenal problems, Cushing’s Disease, etc, etc.
What a choice!(LOL) No great fun either way! Thank so much for the information. ,, ,—, (_,/ _/ _/__/ ,,/_/,,/_/,,,
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sharon , this is the greatest present we could be blessed with a If’er pg for christmas, Bless you , child and family, You brought tears to my eyes and a warm feeling to my heart.I am so happy for you.. Enjoy your pg and holidays..Ena
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That is so amazing!!! I am so happy you’re getting your wish after such a long struggle, congratulations to you! Cathy
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Sharon, I am so excited for you! I bet you and DH are thrilled! Please keep me updated on your progress and how your beta goes. Best wishes to you and a very happy holiday season! Jennie
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Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Wooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooo Please, please, please, keep us posted!!!!!! Merry Xmas!!!!! ~~Best wishes that all of your hopes and dreams come true~~ Cyndie TTCx5yrs DES exposure 1 ectopic Many miscarriages (last one 9/99) 1 lap Back in the saddle..I mean stirrups again!!!!!
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Sharon, I saw the header and was curious ,when I saw your name I screamed! I couldn’t believe my eyes! I am soo happy for you!WOW!! Wishing you all the best and good luck on your beta. love, lily In article < fq1.aol.com, Hey gang, it has been a while. Well I figured if anyone understood its all of you.We finally called it quit on the IF treatments in June after 11 long years.I have been a part of this board forever it seemed. I am in total shock. After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late. Something months ago I could tell you to the hour how late I was. So I picked up a pregnancy test and just for the heck of it took it. The line showed up right away. I can not believe it. 5 years ago this time, we were surprised with the adoption of Joey. Now this Christmas a surprised and long wanted pregnancy. Talk about Christmas miracles. I don’t know how to react. I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later. Sharon
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What a fabulous Christmas!!! I’m saying a prayer for you. Susan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey gang, it has been a while. Well I figured if anyone understood its all of you.We finally called it quit on the IF treatments in June after 11 long years.I have been a part of this board forever it seemed. I am in total shock. After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late. Something months ago I could tell you to the hour how late I was. So I picked up a pregnancy test and just for the heck of it took it. The line showed up right away. I can not believe it. 5 years ago this time, we were surprised with the adoption of Joey. Now this Christmas a surprised and long wanted pregnancy. Talk about Christmas miracles. I don’t know how to react. I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later. Sharon
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Oh my Sharon!! I am so happy for you! You certainly deserve this. I always like hearing "shocking" stories like this. I fantasize about this happening to us, after 14yrs of marriage. Maybe you’ve started something here? Would this go along with the "adopt and get pregnant" therory? JUST kidding ladies…. The very very best of luck to you and have a wonderful experience. Is this your 1st pg ever? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Brenda
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This is terrific news!! Just what I needed to hear right now. Congratulations and all the best for the next 9 months. — SueB ~~ delete the word remove from address to email
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CONGRATULATIONS GIRL…. OH MY GOD… I CANT BELIEVE THIS… JUST LOOK AND SEE love too 
~*~ Debbie ~*~ No Longer TTC Letting Go…Moving On In Life ~ But Will Always Help When I Can ~
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I’m sooo happy for you!!!! And praying that those numbers go through the roof, FTTA, amanda xxxxxxxxx
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Wow!!!! I am so excited to hear your wonderful news!! You will definitely be on the top of my prayer list . Here is to a new millenium with skyrocketing betas coming your way! Love, Amber 1 1/2 years ttc clomid x 3 months Gonal-F & HCG with IUI x 3 (last with prog. supp.) anovulatory and polycystic ovaries Parker Adam born 12/7/99!!!
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Sharon-words do not express how happy I am for you!!! May the Gods shine on you and send this child your way!! Hoping..hoping..hoping.. LINDA
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Sharon I definitely will pray for you! What a Christmas miracle! Mary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey gang, it has been a while. Well I figured if anyone understood its all of you.We finally called it quit on the IF treatments in June after 11 long years.I have been a part of this board forever it seemed. I am in total shock. After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late. Something months ago I could tell you to the hour how late I was. So I picked up a pregnancy test and just for the heck of it took it. The line showed up right away. I can not believe it. 5 years ago this time, we were surprised with the adoption of Joey. Now this Christmas a surprised and long wanted pregnancy. Talk about Christmas miracles. I don’t know how to react. I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later. Sharon
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Sharon, That is the best news I have heard in a long time. What a wonderful Christmas present. I will keep you in my prayers. Congratulations Lee
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Congratulations! I just read your post and I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations again and Merry Christmas!
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After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late.
Wow, Sharon, congratulations! What a great Christmas gift!! I’ll be hoping for great beta numbers for you! Paula
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Wow 11 years of trying, what a Christmas this will be – you must be flying high!! Best wishes and congratulations Sharon! Hugs Diane
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Congrats Good luck on your beta. I hope it is a nice sound number. What a xmas present you got this year. Santa came early at your house. suz
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey gang, it has been a while. Well I figured if anyone understood its all of you.We finally called it quit on the IF treatments in June after 11 long years.I have been a part of this board forever it seemed. I am in total shock. After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late. Something months ago I could tell you to the hour how late I was. So I picked up a pregnancy test and just for the heck of it took it. The line showed up right away. I can not believe it. 5 years ago this time, we were surprised with the adoption of Joey. Now this Christmas a surprised and long wanted pregnancy. Talk about Christmas miracles. I don’t know how to react. I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later.
Sharon
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I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow.
Best of luck from all mY heart!! I’ll be thinking of you, ,, ,—, (_,/ _/ _/__/ ,,/_/,,/_/,,
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Sharon- AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I am SO excited for you!! I starting crying reading your post (okay so I’m hormonal right now). I am praying that you have high,strong numbers with your beta. PLEASE keep us posted. I know how hard it was for you to decide to stop trying in June. Who says that Christmas miracles don’t really happen. God Bless and take care! Laura
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Sharon, CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a wonderful blessing after all you’ve been through. You are in my prayers for a healthy and happy pregnancy! Jeanette
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey gang, it has been a while. Well I figured if anyone understood its all of you.We finally called it quit on the IF treatments in June after 11 long years.I have been a part of this board forever it seemed. I am in total shock. After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late. Something months ago I could tell you to the hour how late I was. So I picked up a pregnancy test and just for the heck of it took it. The line showed up right away. I can not believe it. 5 years ago this time, we were surprised with the adoption of Joey. Now this Christmas a surprised and long wanted pregnancy. Talk about Christmas miracles. I don’t know how to react. I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later.
Sharon
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Sharon – what wonderful news! Wishing you only the best. Keep us posted. Katz
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey gang, it has been a while. Well I figured if anyone understood its all of you.We finally called it quit on the IF treatments in June after 11 long years.I have been a part of this board forever it seemed. I am in total shock. After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late. Something months ago I could tell you to the hour how late I was. So I picked up a pregnancy test and just for the heck of it took it. The line showed up right away. I can not believe it. 5 years ago this time, we were surprised with the adoption of Joey. Now this Christmas a surprised and long wanted pregnancy. Talk about Christmas miracles. I don’t know how to react. I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later.
Sharon
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Hey gang, it has been a while. Well I figured if anyone understood its all of you.We finally called it quit on the IF treatments in June after 11 long years.I have been a part of this board forever it seemed. I am in total shock. After 11 years, the only way I ever got pregnant was with IF drugs. Then out of the blue, I realized that I was late. Something months ago I could tell you to the hour how late I was. So I picked up a pregnancy test and just for the heck of it took it. The line showed up right away. I can not believe it. 5 years ago this time, we were surprised with the adoption of Joey. Now this Christmas a surprised and long wanted pregnancy. Talk about Christmas miracles. I don’t know how to react. I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later. Sharon
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Sharon, What a wonderful Christmas Miracle! Congrats to you and your family! Ellen PCOS 3rd cycle of clomid 50mg 1~j~ 3/99
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(snip) I am in shock. I AM PREGNANT. I will have a BETA done tomorrow. Please pray for me.. I already have left over Progesterone Supp from the IF treatments in June. More details later. Sharon
Sharon, I’m So HAPPY FOR YOU! Congratulations! WHAT a big surprise! Here’s to a WHOPPING beta, and sending you on to the pregnancy newsgroup! — Trisha93, ttc 6+ yrs IUIs,IVFs,FETs, 3m/c
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Not safe at all. Don’t do it. You will need to use insulin during your pregnancy. You can do it! Stay safe and watch for hypo’s.
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Not safe at all. Don’t do it. You will need to use insulin during your pregnancy. You can do it! Stay safe and watch for hypo’s.
I don’t think I’d say ‘Not Safe at all’. It is category B, which really means ‘unknown’. There are no clinical studies that have established either the safety or efficacy. Rat and rabbit studies failed to established it was teratogenic at roughly twice the maximum recommended human dose per Kg. It is a little proving something is safe. Very hard to do, the fact that it produce no untold results in rabbits or rat is not an ironclad guarantee it won’t do something ugly in humans. It is known that the drug crosses the placenta. At the end of the day it is a risk management issue. The safey of insulin in pregnancy is well established. The safety of Glucophage in pregancy is not established.
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Thanks everyone for the informative responses! I phoned my MD up Friday and she told me to stop taking the Glucophage and she said to wait until Monday to determine if they’re going to put me on insulin right away as my Friday numbers were quite good (all 90 to 120). I thought things would go okay, but this weekend, they’ve been pretty high (160-170 2 hours after meals) even though I’ve been very careful about what I’ve been putting in my mouth and limiting carbs to half my usual intake (now 100g or less a day) and exercising regularly. So, tomorrow I’ll be going to see about putting me on insulin because it’s hard trying to find things to eat that won’t send my glucose levels up there! Wish me luck! Nisa
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How safe is it to continue taking 500mg Glucophage bid if you think you might be pregnant? Nisa
The pdf file is at http://www.glucophage.com/ hth, Karen
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Hi Nisa, I am a T2 mom who took Glucophage and Amaryl for the first 3 months of my pregnancy (EDD 10/30/99). I saw a genetic counselor prior to my amnio and asked him about the safety of these medications. He flatly stated there was no danger. Also, a breastfeeding mom can take these medications. I nursed my son while on these meds (15 months). Most OB’s and endo’s will encourage you to drop the oral meds before or during your pregnancy. During pregnancy, the hormones make you more insulin resistant..therefore whatever medication you are taking..be it oral or insulin, you will need an increase several times during the pregnancy due to increasing resistance over the 9 month period. I really hate taking insulin during my pregnancy..but I prolly would have maxed out the allowable dosage for glucophage by this time. I took glucophage with my last child during the first several months also..and he is a completely normal, bright child. No defects whatsoever. My last pregnancy was fraught with anxiety because a specialist told me I would have a deformed child for sure if I did not discontinue my oral meds. Sigh..some people are soooooo misinformed. Tight control of your diabetes is very important during pregnancy…so you need to discuss your options with your doctor and come to a reasonable decision that will benefit both you and your baby. Good luck Debbie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How safe is it to continue taking 500mg Glucophage bid if you think you might be pregnant? Nisa
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How safe is it to continue taking 500mg Glucophage bid if you think you might be pregnant? Nisa
I don’t know, but go to rxlist.com and do a search on glucophage. They include TONS of information on the drug, including whether or not it is safe during pregnancy. Wendy
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Many women (diabetic or not) with polycystic ovaries who are trying to conceive take Glucophage to reduce insulin resistance and get normal cycles. It’s generally stopped once pregnancy is achieved and insulin is used instead, if needed. BUT, according to my endo, some have continued to take it during pregnancy without problem, but she still recommends erring on the side of caution and stopping as soon as you know for sure. It’s one of those drugs that’s not been proven to cause any problems, but it’s not been proven to ~not~ cause problems either. Beth T2 12 years, Glucophage, diet, and exercise – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How safe is it to continue taking 500mg Glucophage bid if you think you might be pregnant? Nisa
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How safe is it to continue taking 500mg Glucophage bid if you think you might be pregnant? Nisa
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How safe is it to continue taking 500mg Glucophage bid if you think you might be pregnant?
I am not a doctor, but it is my understanding that any of the oral meds used to treat Type 2 (and I assume that’s what Glucophage is) are unsafe during pregnancy. Please call your doctor ASAP JoAnne "Nothing so needs reforming as other people’s habits." -Mark Twain
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Id like to add my 2 cents here.I think alot of you have jumped to the conclusion that there must be something wrong with her,why or how could she do this to him.Assumeing she must be the bad guy ect.. Maybe it hasnt accured to most but some women have very painful menstral cycles and sex or the thought of sex isnt really on her mind. Also I doubt that LONG STINTS was an accurate staement but more of a frustration statement and over exagerarted. Perhaps he shouldnt be so demanding as it seems to me he is being.What is wrong with her haveing a week of not wanting to through 30 or 31 days a months? Cant he just be understanding and wait for her to feel better and more giveing and then be rewarded for being there and patient with her. Maybe he feels like he’s getting to little in the oral area and wants to use that as an excuse to get her to do it for him?? Maybe she just really doesnt enjoy doing it at all and at those times decides to reject him rather then pretend.I mean we can all come up with what if’s and such but I think that these days theres alot of jumping on the person who isnt here to tell their side. Bobo =) True to form my dear. Now to the poster I want also to say this… If you want your wife to be good and kind to you then first you must check to see if your giveing what you wish to recieve. Maybe you could cuddle up in the morning on such a day (please STOP calling it "on the rag!!" its a bit childish)and have a little play time and IF she does do something for you make sure you show your appreciation,get up take a quick shower,get her into a nice shower and make her some breakfast. If she doesnt!!! dont lose your cool,if you get upset with her for it then she will only feel like your saying she HAS to and then she will object even more. She is your wife,you love her with all your heart,you also deserve what you need to be happy but not at the cost of HER happiness.Compromise with feelings AND brain rather then just one or the other.Both men and women need to do this much much more.ME INCLUDED!! Good luck but still it is only a week a month…. Tanya JimInFL <golfnut1…@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:7qoll7$evn$1@nnrp1.deja.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > — > While Genius and Stupidity have a lot in common.. > One important difference to note is that Genius > has its limits. > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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Jim, I have a suggestion. (I don’t have time to read the entire thread on this, so maybe someone else has already made this suggestion, but, oh well.) I’ll bet you that she once had a boyfriend/former husband/SO/whatever who, when SHE wanted to have sex once while on her period, the guy said, "WHAT??? Are you INSANE?? That’s disgusting!" Hence, her reluctance. And while you might be saying, "But I’m not reluctant!" I can tell you that, once a "that’s gross" idea is in a person’s psyche, it’s very, very difficult to get rid of it. Only time, patience, caring, etc., will do the trick. A related question: What do you do for HER during that time? (I’m assuming your question isn’t just, "Hey, she won’t get me off when she’s on the rag.") What I mean is, work on her. Drive her crazy. SHOW her that her period isn’t something awful to YOU. Touch her "down there," do whatever. Are you against the idea of intercourse while she’s menstruating? Because you don’t really say. BTW, I read your post to my darling husband. He said, "It comes down to this: Is it a mental reason or a physical reason? Because if it’s a physical reason, he’s fucked. Deal with it. But if it’s mental, he’s gotta show her that … he means well …" How’d he get so smart? Well, I was married once before. To a guy of the "I don’t trust anything that bleeds for a week and doesn’t die" school. I got over it after I married my DH. (This is the same guy, BTW, who finally convinced me that cunnilingus IS a gift from the gods …) I LOVE MY HUSBAND!!!! Heather – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -JimInFL wrote: > How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > — > While Genius and Stupidity have a lot in common.. > One important difference to note is that Genius > has its limits. > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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Hi Brenda, Welcome to the group. momalot – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -BrenL26 wrote: > This isn’t always true. I have Polycystic Ovaries, and that time of the month > is VERY painful with cramps and tons of bleeding. I’m usually in bed (alone) > for the first couple of days. My Period lasts for about 10 days (I have about > 3 periods a year.. lol)… and I don’t exactly feel very sexy during those > days, so no sex for me either. But look out on that 11th or 12th day…… God > help him! <laugh> > Brenda, (who’s new to this NG)
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I’m not Jewish, but I believe their Talmudic laws prohibit intercourse when the woman is menstruating, and for a number of days thereafter. These are her "unclean" days. Hmpph. Also, according to Mosaic law, a woman is "unclean" for (please forgive me if I get the number wrong; I’m not a biblical scholar) 30 days following the birth of a son, but *60* days following the birth of a daughter (I guess having a girl baby is messier?). –Welmoed P.S. there’s a wonderful alternative to tampons on the market: it’s called "Instead" and it looks a lot like a diaphragm but isn’t meant for birth control. I use them and they are great!!!! I think their website is http://www.instead.com. They make sex during "that time" a lot less messy! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -floridanewbie wrote: > On 03 Sep 1999 08:48:56 PDT, Gidget <gidgetoli…@hotmail.com> wrote: > >JimInFL wrote: > >> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > >> month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > >> Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > >Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time > >of the month" as an excuse. > This may sound a little strange coming from a guy but I knew a woman who > had been married over ten years and who had three kids who honestly > believed that there was a biblical injunction against having sex during > this time and that it was physically impossible anyhow. > She and her husband belonged to a fundamentalist church with lots of > strict rules – their idea of marriage counseling was to tell the woman > to submit to her husband’s every desire, no matter how much pain she was > in during intercourse. She did not know intimate relations could be > exciting and pleasant! I suggested some books to read and a talk with > her doctor … even with two college degrees and a Masters, she was > shocked to find out how many years she had wasted in ignorance. > Floridanewbie
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>The thing is, if the woman doesn’t want it, period, she needs to come up with >excuses because the "I’m not in the mood" line would only work 2 or 3 times >max. >After that, I guess the man would start questioning, "why aren’t you in the >mood >THIS TIME??" The headache excuse can only be used so many times. Then it’s >the >cramps, the tummyache, waking the baby, the kids can hear, the dog is >staring, >etc., etc.
Yeah, the female of the species is allowed to have numerous excuses, but the male is supposed to jump to it when she beckons. So you end up having sex only when she says you can. That sux ————————————————————————— She’s a dancer, a romancer..I’m a Capricorn and she’s a cancer..
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OMG!!!! This is SO funny….. >The dog is staring?< I have heard it all now. SheLion Gidget <gidgetoli…@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:37D034BE.82F689FD@hotmail.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> momalot wrote: > > I wonder why women feel like they have to have an > > excuse. Why not say, you are not in the mood, but maybe tomorrow. > > I think if women would just tell their SO that they didn’t want to because > > they are not in the mood, men would not get so upset about all the "excuses". > The thing is, if the woman doesn’t want it, period, she needs to come up with > excuses because the "I’m not in the mood" line would only work 2 or 3 times max. > After that, I guess the man would start questioning, "why aren’t you in the mood > THIS TIME??" The headache excuse can only be used so many times. Then it’s the > cramps, the tummyache, waking the baby, the kids can hear, the dog is staring, > etc., etc.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>The thing is, if the woman doesn’t want it, period, she needs to come up with >>excuses because the "I’m not in the mood" line would only work 2 or 3 times >>max. >>After that, I guess the man would start questioning, "why aren’t you in the >>mood >>THIS TIME??" The headache excuse can only be used so many times. Then it’s >>the >>cramps, the tummyache, waking the baby, the kids can hear, the dog is >>staring, >>etc., etc. >Yeah, the female of the species is allowed to have numerous excuses, but the >male is supposed to jump to it when she beckons. So you end up having sex only >when she says you can. That sux
You sure got it out for "WOMEN" dont you? EVERY post has something to do with sex or the lack there of and OF COURSE it’s a woman thing, HAve you ever posted something thats wasnt a derogatory statement towards "the female of the species"? Boundaries and walls…. What you have done to change your situation to make it better.? If all has failed, there are ALWAYS some alternatives you know, Tazz Reply to Bry…@ix.netcom.com ICQ# 12098561
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katie, That was a really neat post. momalot – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -kati…@my-deja.com wrote: > Frankly when I suffer from menstrual cramps, aches and bloated feeling, > I > don’t want sex. All I want is to hug and cuddle and share a different > type > of intimacy. In its way it a special time of the month for us. Every > now and > then we do engage in some sexual activity but it is strictly > to please my > husband. I feel no guilt over my lack of desire at that > time and it would > not occur to my husband to complain. Its only when > we allow ourselves to > accept a lack of desire at some time that we can > appreciate its blossoming > at other times. Each couple > develops their own rhythm for sex and intimacy > and we enjoy all different > facets of it, each at its own time. Remember that > a month has many > days. Your mail, though, made me appreciate my husband in > a way > that I had not appreciated before. > Katie > In article > <7qoll7$ev…@nnrp1.deja.com>, > JimInFL <golfnut1…@my-deja.com> wrote: > How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > > Its > always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > > — > > While Genius and > Stupidity have a lot in common.. > > One important difference to note is that > Genius > > has its limits. > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > > Share > what you know. Learn what you don’t. > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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Shoot. In the days when she had periods, we just put an old towel under her and didn’t worry any more about it. We weren’t going to go 1 week a month without making love.
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No, it doesn’t!!!!! Heather, who finds the balance of power to be JUST WHERE IT SHOULD BE, thankyouverymuch. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Bobodean wrote: > >The thing is, if the woman doesn’t want it, period, she needs to come up with > >excuses because the "I’m not in the mood" line would only work 2 or 3 times > >max. > >After that, I guess the man would start questioning, "why aren’t you in the > >mood > >THIS TIME??" The headache excuse can only be used so many times. Then it’s > >the > >cramps, the tummyache, waking the baby, the kids can hear, the dog is > >staring, > >etc., etc. > Yeah, the female of the species is allowed to have numerous excuses, but the > male is supposed to jump to it when she beckons. So you end up having sex only > when she says you can. That sux > ————————————————————————— > She’s a dancer, a romancer..I’m a Capricorn and she’s a cancer..
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Maybe his wife has unusually long periods. Does he even know what a normal period is? Or maybe he’s just complaining about not getting any for FIVE ENTIRE DAYS a month, or whatever. I think he needs to ask HER more about the situation, and not assume that she’s lying to him somehow. That turns it into a trust issue, which it ain’t, yet, in my opinion. It’s still in the "poor communication" stage. Heather – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Gidget wrote: > I agree with you. But what made me think she was using her time of the month as > an excuse, was the line where he said "It’s always a long stint each month." > Althea wrote: > > Well, that all depends. We tend not to do anything in the beginning cause I > > feel so crappy and am in pain, so I’m not in the mood. Some women have really > > heavy ones at the beginning or a couple of days in so it would be messier than > > they’d like to deal with (you could still help *him* out a little, though). > > Or, it could just be an excuse. > > DH and I have worked around things during that time on several occasions and > > last summer when I was antibiotics (that affects the pill) after we tried > > condoms and HATED THEM, we found ways to get around the situation and still be > > satisfied. > > Althea > > In article <37CFEDE2.5917E…@hotmail.com>, Gidget <gidgetoli…@hotmail.com> > > wrote: > > >JimInFL wrote: > > >> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > > >> month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > > >> Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > > >Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time > > >of the month" as an excuse.
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This isn’t always true. I have Polycystic Ovaries, and that time of the month is VERY painful with cramps and tons of bleeding. I’m usually in bed (alone) for the first couple of days. My Period lasts for about 10 days (I have about 3 periods a year.. lol)… and I don’t exactly feel very sexy during those days, so no sex for me either. But look out on that 11th or 12th day…… God help him! <laugh> Brenda, (who’s new to this NG)
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When I was growing up the community was mostly people who belonged to the Apostolic Lutheren Church, and they don’t believe in birth control, the women are not allowed to wear makeup or cut there hair, no TV, no radio, and that God comes first, man second, women 3rd, and the women never stand up to a man, and are very subserviant. The men did what they wanted to their wife. No divorce was allowed or you would be kicked out of the church. I had a lot of friends that were from this church, and if a bunch of girls got together and did something, the beer, and the cigarettes were flying, and they cussed, and were wild, but if one boy showed up, they put their cloth back on their heads and were quiet. I felt so sorry for them, because most of them were dying to be what society calls, "normal". Even though the church has told them no sex before marriage, the women were to scared to stand up to the men, and alot of them had been raped, or forced into sex by their betrothed while still a minor. Parents matched up their kids while they were still young, and they couldn’t marry any one else. momalot – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -floridanewbie wrote: > On 03 Sep 1999 08:48:56 PDT, Gidget <gidgetoli…@hotmail.com> wrote: > >JimInFL wrote: > >> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > >> month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > >> Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > >Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time > >of the month" as an excuse. > This may sound a little strange coming from a guy but I knew a woman who > had been married over ten years and who had three kids who honestly > believed that there was a biblical injunction against having sex during > this time and that it was physically impossible anyhow. > She and her husband belonged to a fundamentalist church with lots of > strict rules – their idea of marriage counseling was to tell the woman > to submit to her husband’s every desire, no matter how much pain she was > in during intercourse. She did not know intimate relations could be > exciting and pleasant! I suggested some books to read and a talk with > her doctor … even with two college degrees and a Masters, she was > shocked to find out how many years she had wasted in ignorance. > Floridanewbie
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Frankly when I suffer from menstrual cramps, aches and bloated feeling, I don’t want sex. All I want is to hug and cuddle and share a different type of intimacy. In its way it a special time of the month for us. Every now and then we do engage in some sexual activity but it is strictly to please my husband. I feel no guilt over my lack of desire at that time and it would not occur to my husband to complain. Its only when we allow ourselves to accept a lack of desire at some time that we can appreciate its blossoming at other times. Each couple develops their own rhythm for sex and intimacy and we enjoy all different facets of it, each at its own time. Remember that a month has many days. Your mail, though, made me appreciate my husband in a way that I had not appreciated before.
Katie
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JimInFL <golfnut1…@my-deja.com> wrote:
> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the
> month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise.
> Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions?
> > –
> While Genius and Stupidity have a lot in common..
> One important difference to note is that Genius
> has its limits.
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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On 03 Sep 1999 08:48:56 PDT, Gidget <gidgetoli…@hotmail.com> wrote: >JimInFL wrote: >> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the >> month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. >> Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? >Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time >of the month" as an excuse.
This may sound a little strange coming from a guy but I knew a woman who had been married over ten years and who had three kids who honestly believed that there was a biblical injunction against having sex during this time and that it was physically impossible anyhow. She and her husband belonged to a fundamentalist church with lots of strict rules – their idea of marriage counseling was to tell the woman to submit to her husband’s every desire, no matter how much pain she was in during intercourse. She did not know intimate relations could be exciting and pleasant! I suggested some books to read and a talk with her doctor … even with two college degrees and a Masters, she was shocked to find out how many years she had wasted in ignorance. Floridanewbie
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momalot wrote: > I wonder why women feel like they have to have an > excuse. Why not say, you are not in the mood, but maybe tomorrow. > I think if women would just tell their SO that they didn’t want to because > they are not in the mood, men would not get so upset about all the "excuses".
The thing is, if the woman doesn’t want it, period, she needs to come up with excuses because the "I’m not in the mood" line would only work 2 or 3 times max. After that, I guess the man would start questioning, "why aren’t you in the mood THIS TIME??" The headache excuse can only be used so many times. Then it’s the cramps, the tummyache, waking the baby, the kids can hear, the dog is staring, etc., etc.
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I agree with you. But what made me think she was using her time of the month as an excuse, was the line where he said "It’s always a long stint each month." – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Althea wrote: > Well, that all depends. We tend not to do anything in the beginning cause I > feel so crappy and am in pain, so I’m not in the mood. Some women have really > heavy ones at the beginning or a couple of days in so it would be messier than > they’d like to deal with (you could still help *him* out a little, though). > Or, it could just be an excuse. > DH and I have worked around things during that time on several occasions and > last summer when I was antibiotics (that affects the pill) after we tried > condoms and HATED THEM, we found ways to get around the situation and still be > satisfied. > Althea > In article <37CFEDE2.5917E…@hotmail.com>, Gidget <gidgetoli…@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >JimInFL wrote: > >> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > >> month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > >> Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > >Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time > >of the month" as an excuse.
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>How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the >month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. >Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? >–
Your husband shuts down comepletly if you are happy 21 days out of 28 I think you better count your blessings
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I agree gidget. But not all women are the same. It’s kind of funny, but I didn’t know that women had excuses for not having sex. Maybe I always want it and that makes a difference, but I never thought about when I am having my period, and after my cesarean sections I figured it was ok, because I didn’t have my babies vaginally, I didn’t know that a head ache can stop you, or children can stop you. I wonder why women feel like they have to have an excuse. Why not say, you are not in the mood, but maybe tomorrow. I think if women would just tell their SO that they didn’t want to because they are not in the mood, men would not get so upset about all the "excuses". Just my opinion of course. momalot – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Gidget wrote: > JimInFL wrote: > > How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > > month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > > Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time > of the month" as an excuse.
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Well, that all depends. We tend not to do anything in the beginning cause I feel so crappy and am in pain, so I’m not in the mood. Some women have really heavy ones at the beginning or a couple of days in so it would be messier than they’d like to deal with (you could still help *him* out a little, though). Or, it could just be an excuse. DH and I have worked around things during that time on several occasions and last summer when I was antibiotics (that affects the pill) after we tried condoms and HATED THEM, we found ways to get around the situation and still be satisfied. Althea In article <37CFEDE2.5917E…@hotmail.com>, Gidget <gidgetoli…@hotmail.com> wrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->JimInFL wrote: >> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the >> month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. >> Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? >Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time >of the month" as an excuse.
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If she is GOOD to you the rest of the time, cut her some slack. Most of the women I have talked to on this subject have strong opinions on this subject. Some do, some don’t. But I sure wouldn’t want to have any kind of sex if I had cramps. Fcts are facts. If she doesn’t want to THEN there are ways to supplement your drives. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -JimInFL wrote in message <7qoll7$ev…@nnrp1.deja.com>… >How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the >month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. >Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? >– >While Genius and Stupidity have a lot in common.. >One important difference to note is that Genius >has its limits. >Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ >Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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Have you talked to her or asked her why she does this? Does she even realize she does this? Maybe she gets really grumpy during this time and is avoiding you to avoid taking out her mood on you… Has she always been like this (when you were dating)? Melissa * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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JimInFL wrote: > How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions?
Personally… and I’m not trying to be mean, I think she’s using her "time of the month" as an excuse.
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Time to slam the ham bud, or pet the porpoise. JimInFL <golfnut1…@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:7qoll7$evn$1@nnrp1.deja.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the > month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. > Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? > — > While Genius and Stupidity have a lot in common.. > One important difference to note is that Genius > has its limits. > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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How many of you cut your hubby off completely when its that time of the month? Mine just shuts down completely, nothing oral or otherwise. Its always a long stint each month. Any sugestions? — While Genius and Stupidity have a lot in common.. One important difference to note is that Genius has its limits. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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Sharon Take care of you. This has been a tough time for you. Enjoy little Joey and stay strong. Make this a time now for you and DH to rediscover each other and enjoy life as never before. Thanks for kindness and support. ((Hugs)) & tears Sonia – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi friends. Well after a long weekend getaway and a lot of talking. My DH and I have decided that it is time to stop IF treatments. We have been trying off and on for 10 years and its now over. I give you all so much credit for going through month after month of disappointments and then trying again. This last month was our last chance and it failed. IF has consumed so much of our life that we have not been enjoying life because of it. So this is my final post. We are now officially in life after IF. We are so lucky that we have Joey. I am so glad that God sent him to us. I will continue to say a prayer for all of you. I hope that you soon will be blessed with a little one. It is a sad feeling that I will never carry a child myself but a calm feeling that its not going to be our focus now. I will be deleting this board from my favorites. So I hope that many of you will email me from time to time with updates. I want to share in your journey but I also want to talk about life and our daily trials as well. Good bye gang and I have been so blessed having you as friends and I will miss you all dearly. Love, Sharon
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Sharon I’m in tears. I will miss you and your incredible knowledge that you brought to this group. I have such admiration for you for your ability to come to a painful decision as this one. Many wishes for you and your family for years to come. Know that you have touched many lives. Kristin 2 ~j~’s(2/98;4/99) PCO&LPD holding on clomid till after surgery in Sept
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Sharon, I would like to tell you thanks for all you have done for me and others. You are the inspiration that helps us move forward every month. And has given us knowledge and encouragement month in and out. I give you credit for taking charge. May you have the courage to do what you need and want to do. Take care and I will miss you. Valerie
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Sharon, I’m a few days behind on the board as we are still having systems problems so I just read your post about leaving thje group. To reiterate everyone else’s feelings, you will be sadly missed, but I respect your decision to move on with your life. I hope if and when the time comes (and it is not too far away) for DH and I to make that decision, I will have the same strength and courage to face it as you have shown. May God watch over you and your family and bring you peace with your choice. Fondly, Rea
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Hi friends. Well after a long weekend getaway and a lot of talking. My DH and I have decided that it is time to stop IF treatments. We have been trying off and on for 10 years and its now over. I give you all so much credit for going through month after month of disappointments and then trying again. This last month was our last chance and it failed. IF has consumed so much of our life that we have not been enjoying life because of it. So this is my final post. We are now officially in life after IF. We are so lucky that we have Joey. I am so glad that God sent him to us. I will continue to say a prayer for all of you. I hope that you soon will be blessed with a little one. It is a sad feeling that I will never carry a child myself but a calm feeling that its not going to be our focus now. I will be deleting this board from my favorites. So I hope that many of you will email me from time to time with updates. I want to share in your journey but I also want to talk about life and our daily trials as well. Good bye gang and I have been so blessed having you as friends and I will miss you all dearly. Love, Sharon
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Oh,God,Sharon,I am in tears!! That is the sweetest,most eloquent post I think that I have ever seen on this board.You are remarkable. Only the best to you,DH and Joey. I will e-mail you about my adoption going-ons,and Gosh,I feel like I’m have withdrawal pains already,with you not on the board!! Gotta go…I’m weepy. LINDA
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Oh Sharon, youre making me cry. What a great person you are. I will always think of you as my friend, and will keep in touch. Enjoy Joey, and have a great time enjoying LIFE! Best to you and Rich, Your friend, Debbie DI Done 7/17 In 2 Week Wait (Torture) I AM GOING CRAZY!!! Me Lately — ;-}~
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I admire you and wish you all the best in the future! Stephanie PCOS, anovulatory moving on to Gonal-F/hCG/IUI
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You will be greatly missed Sharon!! Best wishes in the future. I admire your strength to begin life after IF!! Hugs to you and your family!! Janette
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi friends. Well after a long weekend getaway and a lot of talking. My DH and I have decided that it is time to stop IF treatments. We have been trying off and on for 10 years and its now over. I give you all so much credit for going through month after month of disappointments and then trying again. This last month was our last chance and it failed. IF has consumed so much of our life that we have not been enjoying life because of it. So this is my final post. We are now officially in life after IF. We are so lucky that we have Joey. I am so glad that God sent him to us. I will continue to say a prayer for all of you. I hope that you soon will be blessed with a little one. It is a sad feeling that I will never carry a child myself but a calm feeling that its not going to be our focus now. I will be deleting this board from my favorites. So I hope that many of you will email me from time to time with updates. I want to share in your journey but I also want to talk about life and our daily trials as well. Good bye gang and I have been so blessed having you as friends and I will miss you all dearly. Love, Sharon
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Sharon, I am really going to miss your encouragements. You seem to always have a word of widsom when someone needs it. I hope that you and dh will enjoy your time with Joey, and your time with each other. I know how consuming IF can be. Please take care, and know that you will be missed very much! I am glad to have known you. Kathy :-{
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Sharon- It takes a lot of courage to let go of a dream, but I understand how all-consuming IF is. It is hard to focus on anything else while going through the procedures. You have added a lot to this ng and you will be truely missed. I hope you find peace with your decision. Take Care, Andrea 2 angels ttc 2 yrs. Clomid/Humegon/IUI on 7/24
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Dear Sharon, I am sad that you are moving on, because you will be missed! I hope you find peace in your decision, and happiness with the blessings you have! Joey is so very lucky to have you! Best wishes Michelle
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Sharon, Goodbye ;( I know you must be dealing with alot of emotions right now. I’m sorry you must leave the group under these circumstances, but glad you are coming to terms with your decision. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I admire you for your courage and strength. I hope you find a great deal of peace and happiness. Sincerely, Missy in Indiana – Hopeful for next IVF try in Aug TTC = 3+ Clomid = 5 cycles FSH (1 with IUI/AI) = 2 cycles IVF/ICSI/AH = Nov ‘98 M/C and D&C = Jan ‘99 at 13 wks DH diag w/ "BT #13 and #14" FET/PGT = June ‘99; blasts didn’t make it after thaw
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I didn’t know you were so close to quitting. We will all miss you! You are one of the names that has been on this newsgroup so long-I read your posts all the time and it’s hard to believe you’re going. I wish you the best and may you find happiness in whatever you pursue. Jennifer
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I will miss you Shaorn but I understand what your saying. Love- Bobbi Angel 12/98 ^i^ Many Failed Clomid cycles 7/99 Clomid & Premarin It is a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best you very often get it. Some succeed because they are destined to, but most because they are determined
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Sharon, You will truly be missed on this board. Your beautiful unending words of encouragement have helped us all. I admire your strength and courage and I wish you all the best as you enter this new phase in your life. Little Joey is very lucky to have you and you have been a blessing to all of us. Enjoy your beautiful family. God bless. Barb
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Sharon, I am so sorry to see you leave. You have been such a help and positive support to so many women on this board. I know we will al miss your posts! I pray that you will have peace with your decision and be able to enjoy your lives to the fullest! Best wishes to you, DH, and Joey. Thanks for everything. Jennie
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has anyone who has recently become pregnant through ivf been sick w/a cold during transfer?
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I have not, but my neighbor did. Missy in Indiana – Hopeful for next IVF try in Aug TTC = 3+ Clomid = 5 cycles FSH (1 with IUI/AI) = 2 cycles IVF/ICSI/AH = Nov ‘98 M/C and D&C = Jan ‘99 at 13 wks DH diag w/ "BT #13 and #14" FET/PGT = June ‘99; blasts didn’t make it after thaw
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Sharon, You have such a kind and strong heart. Although I am sad to see you go, I am happy that you and DH will seek another phase of your life that may be less disappointing and hurtful. I understand that IF will always be a part of your life, but I hope that you are able to use the wisdom and encouragement that you have given us all to help yourself now. Be as good of a friend to yourself as you have been to us. May God be with you and your family…you will be missed. Love, Amber Amber 1 1/2 years ttc clomid x 3 months Gonal-F & HCG with IUI x 3 (last with prog. supp.) anovulatory and polycystic ovaries FINALLY PREGNANT–EDD 12/14 IT’S A BOY!!!
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Everybody has summed (beautifully) exactly how I feel. This is one of the saddest posts I have read yet….but…I am happy that u have made a huge and difficult decision. As always, I am behind u and here for u 100%. I know that we will keep and touch so I do not feel a loss as far as our friendship goes. I will feel loss of not seeing your positive and uplifiting posts!! U are such an incredibly special and wonderful person. You strenght and uplifitn words have been a true inspiration to me even if it was not my post u were responding to. I know I have said it a million times and I will say it again…..I truly believe that there is a miracle waiting out there for u. Whatever form it takes, I know u deserve it and ALL the gifts of your life to come. Joey is a very very lucky little boy. I know that he will grow up a strong, ;’( ~~Best wishes that all of your hopes and dreams come true~~ Cyndie TTCx5yrs DES exposure 1 ectopic Many miscarriages 1 lap 3cycles of clomid Old groupie back from
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi friends. Well after a long weekend getaway and a lot of talking. My DH and I have decided that it is time to stop IF treatments. We have been trying off and on for 10 years and its now over. I give you all so much credit for going through month after month of disappointments and then trying again. This last month was our last chance and it failed. IF has consumed so much of our life that we have not been enjoying life because of it. So this is my final post. We are now officially in life after IF. We are so lucky that we have Joey. I am so glad that God sent him to us. I will continue to say a prayer for all of you. I hope that you soon will be blessed with a little one. It is a sad feeling that I will never carry a child myself but a calm feeling that its not going to be our focus now. I will be deleting this board from my favorites. So I hope that many of you will email me from time to time with updates. I want to share in your journey but I also want to talk about life and our daily trials as well. Good bye gang and I have been so blessed having you as friends and I will miss you all dearly. Love, Sharon
You will certainly be missed Sharon! I haven’t been posting here that long, but you have always had an encouraging word for anyone who needed it. Thank you for your strength, and good luck and take care in your "new beginning" Hugs to you and your family! — ttc 4yrs 1 lap, 1 hyster 6 IUI clomid starting inject after 2nd lap Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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I HAVE BEEN AWAY FOR A WHILE. I JUST HAPPENED TO READ YOUR POST AND MY EYES TEARED UP. MY DH AND I WENT INTO OUR ADVENTURE KNOWING IT MAY NOT HAPPEN. AS TIME GOES ON I FIND THAT HARDER AND HARDER TO ACCEPT. I ADMIRE YOUR STRENGTH. AFTER 10 YEARS, I HOPE YOU CAN FIND SOME COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU SURE GAVE IT YOUR ALL. THAT’S THE MOST ANY OF US CAN GIVE. I WISH YOU THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE. VERY SINCERELY, CAROLYN
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Sharon, I am so sorry. Hang in there and take care of yourself. Tricia
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Sharon, You have been such a support to all the people on this ng. I am so sorry that this was not the month. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you! Jennie
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Thank you for your email. I wish I could make infertility disappear for all of us. But if I did then I would have never met all of you wonderful people. Sharon
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Sharon, I am so sorry for your disappointment and loss of another try. I don’t know what else to say other than I am sorry and care for you. Thank you for all of the support that you give us all. Amber Amber 1 1/2 years ttc clomid x 3 months Gonal-F & HCG with IUI x 3 (last with prog. supp.) anovulatory and polycystic ovaries FINALLY PREGNANT–EDD 12/14
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Sharon, Who is Joey? I’m thinking of you, Fondly. Rea 6 ^i^’s
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Sharon, I am very sorry to hear about your results. Take it one day at a time. Hugs, Diane ttc18 months 1 mc 8-93 1 cycle Clomid 7-99
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Dear Sharon, My tears are flowing too. We all feel your pain and are just so proud that you can love other people through their hard times, even whil you’re suffering yourself – keep holding your little gift from God and the pain will ease day by day. Lots of love, amanda xxxxxxxx
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Thank you Amanda. I am so glad I have this wonderful group. Sharon
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Dear Sharon As I e-mailed you earlier,and will say again on this board,you were one of the frist people to make me realize just how wonderful adoption could be-your Joey is one lucky guy! Please stick around!(By the way,any plans to adopt a little brother or sister for Joey?) Thanks for everything-hope these messages remind you of how special you are to all of us! LINDA Mom to Vincent,Stillborn38wks,Oct. 97 M/C Nov.98 Clomid,Repronex,etc 2 week wait
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Hi gang. The tears are finally flowing. I did another test today and it was negative too. I called the office and they said to just wait for AF or if it doesn’t arrive by Tues they will do a BETA then. I wished I didn’t have myself so convinced that this would have been it. You would think after 10 years that I could at least do it right one time. I guess that is why God has sent Joey to us. I am sooooo very lucky to have my little buddy. But I just wished I could get rid of this emptiness inside of me. I am going to stick around for a while. At least I am good at encouraging others. I have been so overwhelmed with all the email for the group. It is amazing that we live so many miles apart but we are so close. Thanks for being there for me. I will write more later. Sharon
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I feel your dissapointment. Take comfort in Joey and your DH. Jennifer 1 pregnancy (no meds) 2 Angels 3 cycles of clomid Now…?
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You know Im here for you….. take care of YOU, Debbie DI Done 7/17 In Two Week Wait Fertile Thoughts Welcome 
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I am so sorry. I am glad that you have Joey to help ease perhaps a tiny portion of your emptiness. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have encouraged countless people on this board, one of them being me. Maybe we can finally return the favor with words of encouragement for you. Susan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi gang. The tears are finally flowing. I did another test today and it was negative too. I called the office and they said to just wait for AF or if it doesn’t arrive by Tues they will do a BETA then. I wished I didn’t have myself so convinced that this would have been it. You would think after 10 years that I could at least do it right one time. I guess that is why God has sent Joey to us. I am sooooo very lucky to have my little buddy. But I just wished I could get rid of this emptiness inside of me. I am going to stick around for a while. At least I am good at encouraging others. I have been so overwhelmed with all the email for the group. It is amazing that we live so many miles apart but we are so close. Thanks for being there for me. I will write more later. Sharon
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Hello to all of my old friends on this board! I still lurk and stay updated on you all…I’m also still praying that everyone may experience their dreams as I have. I just wanted to update you all on my pregnancy…for those of you who might remember me. We had our ultrasound today (I am 19 weeks, 2 days) and found out that we are having a BABY BOY!!! We are very proud parents already and happy to hear that all is perfect and healthy. He was swimming around and waving, sucking his thumb, and yawning for us…of course, all I could do was cry. Anyway, just thought some of you may want to know how we are doing. Best wishes and all my love to you all… Amber 1 1/2 years ttc clomid x 3 months Gonal-F & HCG with IUI x 3 (last with prog. supp.) anovulatory and polycystic ovaries FINALLY PREGNANT–EDD 12/14
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care, Debbie DI Done 7/17 In Two Week Wait Fertile Thoughts Welcome
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I am so happy for you. What names have you been kicking around? Sharon
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Well, we have no boys names. We were convinced we were having a girl…we were wrong! So, we now are unprepared. Anyone have suggestions? We know the middle name will be Marc after my father. Amber 1 1/2 years ttc clomid x 3 months Gonal-F & HCG with IUI x 3 (last with prog. supp.) anovulatory and polycystic ovaries FINALLY PREGNANT–EDD 12/14
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Gosh Amber, I can’t believe you’re almost 5 months pg. already! Congratulations on your baby boy. I hope you continue to have a happy and healthy pregnancy. Andrea 2 angels ttc 2 yrs. Clomid/Humegon/IUI 7/24
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Amber – your post made me teary. I am so happy for you and your baby boy! Thank you for making my day with your update. Mollie 3 IUIs Clomid,repronex etc… Taking the month off after lap
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{{{{{{Amber}}}}}}} Kepp taking care of yourself and little "middle name Marc" Fondly, Rea 6 ^i^’s
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I was diagnosed yesterday with polycystic ovaries. I don’t have any other symptoms of pcos (obesity, hirsutism, acne, etc.). I did see the u/s, and have not ever menstruated regularly. Does anyone know of other things that could cause cysts, or if the symptoms progress through time?
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>I was diagnosed yesterday with polycystic ovaries. I don’t have any other >symptoms of pcos (obesity, hirsutism, acne, etc.). I did see the u/s, and >have >not ever menstruated regularly. Does anyone know of other things that could >cause cysts, or if the symptoms progress through time?
I think it CAN progress, but that doesn’t mean it WILL. I did not have all symptoms at once, as a teen it was mostly missed periods, acne. It was later in life that I gained weight and got facial hair. Perhaps since you know that you can have PCO, you can prevent more of these problems. Many of us suffered for years without a clue of why our bodies were betraying us. ^–^ { ‘.’}cathy-to send e-mail, delete edyclub ` My web page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/8060/index.html Hope for Cysters: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/8060/PCOS.html
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