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I don't think becoming a vegan will help solve PCOS....seriously??

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Good lord....I was talking with a dear friend of mine who lives in Florida.  She is aware of my infertility struggles and she has somewhat been a support for me, but not consistently.  She just announced about a month ago that she is pregnant with her second.  Well, her family (her young child, herself and her husband) are all vegans and they are big into juicing and all this sort of crap, that is SO not me.  I can't be denied a massive greasy cheeseburger.

Well, I was talking with her last night and just gave her a brief update on where we are at in our journey and she went on to tell me that I should try to become vegan.  She told me that her body has never felt better and maybe my body needs a boost.  She mentioned that a lot of processed foods harm your body and does not help with getting pregnant.  What the fluck?!  I am NOT going to change to vegan and where the hell is she getting this research?!  I just felt like she was degrading me and telling me that I am not taking care of my body and this is why I'm not pregnant yet.  

I completely respect people who choose this life style, but pushing it on others is so flucking annoying, it bugs the sh!t out of me and especially when its thrown at me in regards to infertility.  I know its important to be healthy when going through this journey, but I don't think it would hurt to eat a slice of cheese or a big juicy burger.....ughhhhh, vent over. 

Me: 27, DH: 29*** TTC since November 2011 *** Dx with PCOS in September 2012 
***September 2012: IUI #1 = BFN*** 
 ***October 2012: IUI #2 = cancelled due to not responding to meds ***
 ***February 2013: IUI #3 - BFN ***
 *** April 2013: Gonal-f, HCG Trigger and TI = BFN*** 
 ***May/June 2013: TAKING A BREAK.***
***July 2013: Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = BFN***
***August 2013: Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = Cancelled due to over-stimulating***
***September/October 2013: Fermara, Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beta #1: 65, Beta #2: 210!!!!!!***




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    ttuprincessttuprincess member

    Geez.  Some people have no clue.  Sorry.  Seems like this has been the week for all of the extra stupid comments.   ((HUGS))

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    Remin her that meat eaters get pg everyday

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    rox825rox825 member
    imagekatib77:
    Remin her that meat eaters get pg everyday


    And that vegans and vegetarians don't! I'm a vegetarian and have been for 9 years and clearly it's not helping me. At least not when it comes to infertility.

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    EmeJayEmeJay member

    IMO - You can eat a lot of processed food when you're vegan (tofu doesn't grow in trees doesn't it?), and eat lots of real food on an Omnivorous diet.

     Anyway, I hate any people that tries to push their food beliefs onto other people. You want to be vegan or paleo? Good for you.

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    RunCC37RunCC37 member
    Ugh. I have no problem if others choose to lead a different lifestyle, but can't stand when they preach about it. Especially when it comes across as "holier than thou." Gimme a break, it's different strokes for different folks. I'm happy the way I am (minus the hole in my life created by IF) and if I wanted to change, then I would. 
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    I'm sorry - that is so annoying! Not to mention that many vegans each a diet high in soy, which is full of GMOs and have been linked to fertility issues!
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    Geez, I am so sorry!! The things that people say! We need a weakly thread about that I think...Oh wait TP Thursday works pretty well! Enjoy your burger girl.
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    imagerox825:
    imagekatib77:
    Remin her that meat eaters get pg everyday
    And that vegans and vegetarians don't! I'm a vegetarian and have been for 9 years and clearly it's not helping me. At least not when it comes to infertility.

     I am vegan and have been so for 12yrs and  it has not helped me at all. Living this lifestyle is a choice, which is not for everyone. I am the only vegan in my family/ friends and I would never try to throw my believes about food and lifestyle onto someone else unless they ask me. But that's just me.

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    Mmmm...big juicy burger...

    There is no chance I could become vegan even if there WAS legit research that it could help (which there is not). Silly.

    Your dog is absolutely precious!!!  Is he wearing a life jacket?!!  Made me giggle :)

     

    Thanks for the support ladies!  I just want to reiterate that I completely support women who choose to be vegetarians, vegans, or meat eaters, but can't understand pushing it on others.  Thanks again! 

    Me: 27, DH: 29*** TTC since November 2011 *** Dx with PCOS in September 2012 
    ***September 2012: IUI #1 = BFN*** 
     ***October 2012: IUI #2 = cancelled due to not responding to meds ***
     ***February 2013: IUI #3 - BFN ***
     *** April 2013: Gonal-f, HCG Trigger and TI = BFN*** 
     ***May/June 2013: TAKING A BREAK.***
    ***July 2013: Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = BFN***
    ***August 2013: Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = Cancelled due to over-stimulating***
    ***September/October 2013: Fermara, Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beta #1: 65, Beta #2: 210!!!!!!***




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    ufsandra85ufsandra85 member
    omg yes!!!! i have all these people telling me if i stop eating processed food, cut out gluten, cut out sugar, etc. i will get pregnant. i am sorrry but living like that would be miserable for me and no amount of changing my diet would fix that i have a messed up uterus. And I do eat healthy mostly fruits, veggies and lean meat but life would suck if i never had a bowl of ice cream or bread...i feel your pain

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