Benched until August (I hate you PCOS)

lawmom747

RE was not at all happy with my labs and 3 hour glucose test results.  He won't green light me for IVF until I lose weight and get my blood sugar under control.  The PCOS has been working overtime to make things way worse than when I started with the RE back in 2010.  So I'm going back on Metformin and joining Weight Watchers with a work friend.   

I was pretty down about things when I talked to RE Wednesday night.  Last time I seriously worked on the weight loss issue I did not have DD.  Which meant a lot more free time to prepare meals in advance and spend hours at the gym.  I don't have that luxury because I work part time (which in my line of work may as well be a 40 hour week) and DD has been a nightmare about going to the gym daycare - she throws a diva tantrum until the staff finds me in the gym to come retrieve her. 

I am trying to be optimistic and see this as an opportunity to improve my overall health, but I am seriously disappointed in yet another delay.  I'm not getting any younger...   

pettycrocker

Sorry to hear that. We're doing the Thurs. check in now (PMS) because I think a lot of are struggling with getting / staying healthy esp. while dealing with IF and potential treatment cycles. Take it one step at a time, and try not to let yourself get overwhelmed. I know how frustrating it is to be benched, when all you want to do is be pregnant. 

Hugs. 

GraceyandTroy

I'm sorry. I know how hard it is to lose weight with PCOS. That's good that you're focusing or at least trying to focus on the over all health benefit. The good news is that a great body is like 80% food and only 20% exercise. So if the gym isn't working out, you could always go for a walk in your neighborhood or even around the mall. Just being active moving a little bit will help. And you might be able to come up with some things that your daughter can do with you. Or at least ride along in the stroller will you do.

A few of my friends and I have recently added the app lose it! To our phones and are tracking our foods. In the last week that I've added that, I've lost about 5 pounds. I'm amazed at how mindlessly I eat. Tracking my foods makes a huge difference!

Good luck, I agree how sucky it is to have two wait to get pregnant. But think about how much healthier and more enjoyable your pregnancy will be if you're healthier when you get pregnant.

Jodee37

that seriously sucks. i'm so sorry. i know how difficult it is to be told "stop trying" when you are consumed with trying. wishing you the best in your weight loss journey. i think the PMS post will be helpful, i remember when i was trying to lose weight having people hold me accountable was crucial to staying on track. GL!

Bananappeal145

I'm sorry. That sucks! PCOS is the bane of my existence as well. Good luck with everything. I know it is really difficult to shift the weight with PCOS.

MrsLaurenandDan

Ugh, that sucks.