New Girl - looking for support

mercury94

Let me just say that I love this group. I've been reading the posts for a few weeks and it's, like, finally people who will understand me. My DH and I have been TTC since October (before our wedding in December, because I knew I had some issues). We are both 31. I was diagnosed as anovulatory about 3 years ago when I was TTC with a former partner. Diagnosed with PCOS in February. Currently taking Clomid 100 mg, Metformin 2x daily, and requiring progesterone to start AF. Have not had AF w/o progesterone or BCPs since I was 18. I don't really have a support system (apart from DH) as none of my friends have this sort of struggle. Some have struggled to conceive, but not the same way, so they all just tell me to do whatever worked for them and don't understand that it doesn't work for me. Anyway, I love you ladies and I'm both happy and sad to be here with you. 

Worldtravler0522

Welcome!   Sorry you find yourself in our company but it is a great group to be a part of.   I'm with you with the AF issues but hopefully you will get everything figured out and get your BFP! 

ReesaAnne16

Welcome! We all have our own struggles and as much as our friends try to relate, many of them just can not understand the pain we are going through. I hope you find this place to be welcoming and supportive

starlitfae

Welcome!  I'm sorry that you need to be here, but this is a great place to get support *hugs*

Bababatty

Welcome! I'm sorry about your struggles. I'm also sorry that you don't have a great support system. This board has been wonderful for that; I hope you find the support you need here.

iloverocksalot

Welcome- echoing the other ladies, I'm sorry you have to be here too. None of us want this and that's why it helps so much to have different support groups to talk about it. Many of us have gone through many cycles of ART and you'll have no trouble finding a huge range of experiences! My favorite thing about this group is how we really celebrate the small victories that others just can't understand! Things like "I finally got an appointment to talk to my RE!" Or "as soon as AF arrives I can start my FET!", or "my FSH was finally low!"  

Keep us posted on updates, both good and bad. We're here for each other! 

mercury94

Thanks, everyone. You are all awesome. 

PoeMasque

Welcome! I'm sorry it's been such a bumpy road for you (although no AF sounds wonderful - aside from the TTC issue!). Sounds like you are on the right track with the meds though, so hopefully your stay here is short  

hoffmanr7

Welcome, I hope your stay with us is short and sweet.

Jaje09182010

Welcome! How are you finding the metformin and clomid? I've taken those both too just never together. I wish you best of luck in your treatments  

mercury94

@Jaje09182010 I struggled with the Metformin at first until I got used to the dosage. I've been on the same dosage since May, so I've pretty well adjusted to it. Last cycle was my first Clomid cycle at 50mg and I had a tough time. A lot of hot flashes and cramping, etc. particularly the week after I finished taking it. This was especially annoying given that I never saw a positive OPK. My doc is upping it to 100mg this cycle and I'm a little scared about side effects. Have you had any trouble with either? Lots of luck to you too. 

iloverocksalot

I had similar side effects on 100mg clomid for my first IUI... For #2 and #3 we switched to 50mg and they were gone. Hot flashes are the worst! Luckily it's super hot where I live so no one gives it a second thought when I'm fanning myself and covered in sweat.

mercury94

@iloverocksalot So true. I live in Texas and it was summer, so running a fan in my office all day wasn't even weird. 

SaphireSweetie88

bridge-and-wall said:

Let me just say that I love this group. I've been reading the posts for a few weeks and it's, like, finally people who will understand me. My DH and I have been TTC since October (before our wedding in December, because I knew I had some issues). We are both 31. I was diagnosed as anovulatory about 3 years ago when I was TTC with a former partner. Diagnosed with PCOS in February. Currently taking Clomid 100 mg, Metformin 2x daily, and requiring progesterone to start AF. Have not had AF w/o progesterone or BCPs since I was 18. I don't really have a support system (apart from DH) as none of my friends have this sort of struggle. Some have struggled to conceive, but not the same way, so they all just tell me to do whatever worked for them and don't understand that it doesn't work for me. Anyway, I love you ladies and I'm both happy and sad to be here with you. 

@bridge-and-wall

Welcome! I am sorry to hear about your troubles and hope that things turn around for you sooner rather than later. Please keep us updated

pretzel2plus1

Echoing what everyone else said, we're sorry you have a need to be here, but we're happy you found us! This is such a supportive group, and I hope you find it as helpful as I know I have. Keep us updated as things progress for you!