i am back!

Hi Everyone,

It's been over a year  since I updated and so much has happened. I promise I will try to update more . I really want to write what is going on,so then one day when i get my bfp I can see all the progress I made. So  with no further ado my update.

After  3 tries of clomid with no luck  the physician assistant  told me they do not do more then 150mg of clomid . She then proceeded to tell me I would need to go to a fertility clinic. She handed over the  pamphlet with info on the clinic. It's funny because my husband was looking up that same one.  I like it because it's close by and after they done everything they can that's where they send their patients.

After our vacation in June we decided to go to the clinic.  When I 1st went I'll admit I felt very sketchy about it,but after meeting the  reproduction endocrinologist Dr. I felt better. She is really nice and is very confident the treatment we are doing is going to work.  Right away she said we should not do clomid because it didn't work so why continue it if it's not doing it job. We both came to a agreement that I would do femera aka Letrozole.  She wanted to start me on a higher does 7.5  which I admit I was a little apprehensive at first.  She also suggested doing a HCG test to check my uterus and if my tubes are cleared . We also had my husband tested. So before my next cycle my husband did his thing in a couple and sent it off. Another test I did was to check to see if I am pre diabetic or if I was insulin resistant.

Meanwhile while we were waiting on our test results I also got my Hcg test. Let me tell you that it hurts like no tomorrow. I made the nurse laugh. I said How am I going to have a baby when I can't even handle this? She said "Oh don't worry they have drugs for that". Haha! Thankfully my uterus was normal shape and my tubes are clear.



When aunt flow arrived I called in my clinic and we went in the next day. She did the ultrasound and saw my 1 follicle  and that my uterus was getting ready. We went and picked up the femera and I took it cycle 3-7. The next week we went and saw that my follicle was almost ready . We also went over the test results and it turned out my sperm count,morphology was a bit low,but they were also able to boost it. The Dr. asked if we wanted to the IUI and we told her yes. They gave my husband the cup and he did his thing and I went in to do my 1st IUI.

I was super nervous ,but it wasn't so bad as I thought. I went in and gave them my husband his sample and they did the sperm washing. It took a hr ,but I decided to wait. When it was done  I got called in and she explained to me that it was like a pap. The Dr. explained what she was doing and after it was done,she wished me luck. I  then went home and started the dreaded two week wait . Well two weeks came and Aunt Flow showed her ugly head.

I called the office and went in cycle day 2. When we went in the Dr. explained how there is a 15%-20% chance every time.  I asked her is there anything we can do to get ore follicles. She said that after this cycle if we start to get desperate we can talk about inject ables. For the mean time she increased my dosage to 10mg of femera which is the highest dosage. I took it for 5 days . Went back in the week after and everything seemed good. Then I went back 2 days later and did IUI #2. Went threw that dreaded two week wait and again aunt flow came.Which brings you to my recent cycle I am which I am going to be updating in my next post. Hope all you all are doing well. Next blog will be up in a day or so .

Dr Responce

Hello lovies,

I got a email back from my dr yesterday and this is what she said.

Hi Maria, You have polycystic ovary syndrome. Your ovaries have many little cyst that is altering how your ovaries ar functioning. These are multiple cysts and are not individual cysts that we can treat and/or remove. There are procedures that can be done that will improve the ovarian function. But they are saved for those who are unable to acheive pregnancy with clomid or other fertility medications. This procedure is done by a fertility specialist.

Yaz is a birthcontrol pill. If you are trying to get pregnant, Yaz is not a good option because it will prevent pregnancy. Yaz is good to help regulate periods when the patient is not trying to get pregnant. Taking the Glumetza is a good idea, it may help regulate your period as we previously discussed. It may even help you ovulate on your own. I can send the prescription for both to your pharmacy in paramus. You will take the provera first for 10 days to start your period. After the 10 days you can start the glumetza. Take 1 tablet daily the first week. The second week take 1 tablet two times a day. After that take 1 tablet 3 times a day. Please let me know if you want me to send the prescription.







If you choose to do glumetza, I would still recommend weight loss. The combination of both are good for ovulation.

Once again, If you want regular periods Yaz is an option, but will prevent pregnancy. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.





So basically she is saying that just because one relatives has cyst doesn't mean they are the same. The birth control would not be helpful since I want to get pregnant. So I picked up my provera and my glumetza. I am going to take it while on vacation. I may take it day 2 of vacation, so then the time we get back af should show up.



Again I am not going to get my hopes up,but I do pray that it works and I do get af regularly and I finally ovulate. I really would love to get a BFP by the end of this year.

Test Results & My Decision on what is best

Hello Lovies,

The last post I mentioned getting tests done and going to my acupuncturist. Since the last post I got my test results back. Here is what she tested me for.

CORTISOL SERUM	Received -BioChem	Normal
05/29/2012	DHEA-SULFATE	Received -BioChem	High
05/29/2012	FREE T4	Received -BioChem	Normal
05/29/2012	TSH, 3rd GENERATION	Received -BioChem	Normal
05/29/2012	HCG total (beta)	Received -BioChem	Negative
05/29/2012	HEMOGLOBIN A1C	Received -BioChem	Normal
05/29/2012	FSH/LH/PROLACTIN/PROGESTE	Received -BioChem	Normal
05/29/2012	THIN PREP W/REFLEX

So as you can see everything is normal expect my DHEA. I was a little concerned,but my gyno didn't and neither did my acupuncturist and my chiropractor. My chiropractor said it sounds like a start of a adrenal problem. They never have said anything about that before. When I read up on DHEA ,it freaked me out. I called my doctor and he was looking to look at me and call me back. Then I remembered I am going to see him on Monday so it's no big deal if I don't hear back from him. 

My gyno and I were talking and she said it's up to jesse and I if I want to take the provera and glumetza. I mean I have been doing this natural thing for 4 months and I don't see anything happening. I was also taking to a family member who is a nurse and also has irregular periods. She said that she is taking birth control to help with her periods.  She said if I went  back on birth control and did it for however many months the gyno wanted on me and then stopped, I could start to  have my periods regular and ovulate.  So I came to the conclusion that I am going to do medicated cycles and pray that works. I am still going to take my vitamins that won't bother glumetza. I emailed my dr and I am still awaiting a answer.  I was hoping to start my prover maybe near the end of mine and my husbands vacation so then when we get back I should be almost done and then hopefully af would show up and then maybe i'd ovulate. I will update when I hear from my gyno.

March ,April, May Update!

Hi Everyone,

I am sooo sorry I haven't posted in awhile. This will probably be a long update so please bare with me. So I got af in March naturally . Since then she hasn't shown up. No I am not pregnant. I took a test and got a  BFN! I was praying that was the reason ,but nope aunt flo is being stubborn!! Since then I got a ultra sound to see how bad my cyst were. I have small ones,but I am not going to lose hope. I also have been going to my trainer except these past 2 weeks. The 1st week  I didn't go was because when I was training, I had to run up 4 flights up steps. When I got to the landing ,I had to use my kettle bell. I must of pulled something. I did it 2 times and  after doing it the 2nd time I got soooooo sick ,I thought I was going to puke.  I also tried doing it myself ,but must of pulled something.

I have started using my chiropractor again. I am doing Acupuncture and I also heard getting adjusted helps too. I am willing to try anything natural.  I also saw my gynecologist for my yearly check up. She said everything seems to be good. We talked and have a plan. If my husband and I don't get pregnant on my own  by September,  we will go back and try provera to get my period and try clomid to see if I ovulate.  I am still going to try to lose weight as best as I can. She said that if i do fall pregnant ,then the most i should gain the most is 15 pounds . I will do anything to get my BFP at this point. I really hope we can achieve to get pregnant and maintain a healthy pregnancy by the end of the year.

 I promise that next week when I get my acupuncture  done I will do a update on how I am feeling and how I am doing with my weight loss journey. Until next time lovies!!

The Gym, Dr Results

Hi everyone, sorry it's been so long. Here is my update =) I have been going to the gym 4-5 times a day. I have been doing different classes so I don't get bored. I have been doing Yoga and water aerobics for now. I really want to do Zumba ,but I need to go when they have it on a late night. I am also work with a trainer. Her name is Tara and she is a really nice girl. I told her I need someone who will be up my butt . Which is why I think scott (who is in charge) picked her for me. I have so far lost 3 pounds. I am trying to back to the way i was when I was a senior in hs. I'd go 4 or 5 times and I watch what I was eating. I just need to keep telling myself if I want a baby ,I need to lose the weight and eat better. It just still amazes me how I let myself gain all this weight. I feel like the vitamins are really working. I got a call back from my doctors office and the nurse said everything looked good. I don't know if that's all she is allowed to say,but I praying she is right. She said my insulin levels were good and that my cholesterol was mild . I know that can be tricky to get down ,but I have faith i'll be able to get it down soon. I also have to go get a ultrasound down next month to see if I have cyst on my overies. I am praying it isn't so bad. If my corrections are right AF should be here in 2 days,but so far I have no signs of her. If I don't get her I am going to have to ask my naturopath what we should do to get her back asap. That's my next big concerned.

A Full Spoon of Vitamins

Hello Everyone!! In my last post I mentioned I was diagnosed with pcos , high cholesterol and I am insulin resistant, and I also have IBS. I recently decided to go to a naturopathic Dr. He put me on a high protein/ low carb diet. He also gave me some vitamins to help relieve the symptoms . I am going to list what I am taking and what they do. Please talk to your Doctor or speak with a naturopath before trying these vitamins.

Multivitamin
Fish Oil Helps with cholesterol and helps clears the arteries.
Betaine hcl- Helps Digestion Probiotics- Helps functioning of the digestive and immune systems
Vitamin D 3- Helps with bones and good for immune system .
Chromium- Helps with the pre diabetes and weight loss
Cinnamon-Helps with the insulin resistance 

Aunt Flo isn't so nice...

Dear Aunt Flo,

Why do you like to play games with me. the past 2 monthes you deciced to come and now you are due today and nothing.

Love,
Me

I am so sick of Aunt Flo messing with me. 2 monthes she shows up and now she isn't. I am not sure if I could be possibly pregnant, but I doubt it. I tried charting my ouvlation ,but I think I did it to late . I still believe I do not ovulate.

 I mean I have  bee having, I have been feeling tired, my breast are not  sore, and on and off I thought I have felt nauesated,but maybe it's all in my head because part of me wants to be pregnant even though I told my husband I think it's best to wait until  if I lose the weight. Which I would like to metion I have gained 3 pounds.Another sign which is making me wonder.

I am trying my best to watch what I eat.  Aunt Flo should be here today,but who really knows in June I got her the 12-17th and then last month I got her the 17th-22nd.

 I am wonderig if it's because my aunt has passed recently. I guess waiting to hear when she passes is a little bit upsetting and fustrating,but I can't really say I was stressed over it. I don't know what to think.Part of me wants to take  HPT ,but then part of me dosn't want to get disappointed.