I am posting this in hopes of absolving my "I feel so alone in this journey" emotion that I am having today.
My challenge to you:
I would like you to comment on this blog. I don't care if I already know you, you're a complete stranger, you avidly read this blog but never let me know you're here reading alongside my journey through ttc and weight loss. I would like for you to just tell me who you are and where you are at in life, whether you are going through ttc, infertility, motherhood, weight loss, or none of the above. I need to hear from YOU to put ME aside, to get out of my head. To shut my sad thoughts up--even if just for a moment....
My name is Karely, im 22 yrs old, i been married for 3.5 yrs and going strong :) the love of my life is a U.S. Marine and im so proud of him. we currently live in Twentynine Palms, CA...i was diagnose with PCOS when i was 14 yrs. We tried getting pregnant naturally for 1+ yr and after no success we went on and got checked, we tried Clomid and Metformin, but it didn't work. So we save up a little and we did a round of IVF in Mexico,we went ahead with the whole process while my hubby was deployed. We were so happy when we found i was pregnant Aug 12,2011. but it didnt last long because i went in for an ultrasound/check my level on Aug 20, 2011 and the doctor informed me that i was having a chemical pregnancy, a couple of days later i miscarried :'( that was the worst thing that has ever happen to us :'( so if we do our math i would've be having the baby anytime now :/
ReplyDeletebut here we are, still going strong and we realize that it doesn't matter how many times we have to try, how much we have to struggle, WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON HOPE, we will never stop hoping for a healthy baby, it doesn't matter how we get there, we just want to have a family of our own.
Karely, your story is inspiring and beautiful. You are a strong woman with a strong husband (you don't live toooo far from me either!) You give me hope in your encouraging words of hope and strength. Thank you for sharing your story with me. Keep the Hope.
ReplyDelete:waves hi: Its Ashley! I am almost 29 years old. My husband and I have been married for almost 4 years. We have been trying for almost 2 years with the help of clomid for about 5 rounds. I found out on Nov 22, 2011 we were finally pregnant. On Dec 13, 2011 we found out that our little bean was in my tube. Thankfully I was able to keep both tubes and was given the methotraxate shot. We are currently NT/NP right now as to relax and make trying not like a job and if it doesn't happen by september we will be begin taking the next step..whatever that may be! I am also using this time to make myself live a healthier lifestyle by losing weight. My weight loss blog is: http://mylifewithweightloss.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI happened to come across your blog from someone else..we've been married 8 years and trying for 5. We did our first complete IVF (had a cycle cancelled due to cysts and surgery) in December 2011, which resulted in a miscarriage at 5 weeks. Our first FET was cancelled due to low progesterone leves. Currently in the middle of our second FET with a hopeful transfer date of April 19th! I've also started Zumba and LOVE it! I've lost 8 pounds so far.
ReplyDeleteFirst there is no need to feel or be alone, we are all here for you! And congrats on your weight loss. You are doing great. I'm Amanda, I'm 36. I've been married for about two years and been trying to conceive all of it. We have a male factor fertility issue so our only option to have a child is IVF. We never had to even try any other fertility treatments because we found the issue within 6 months of trying. Our first IVf failed back in early September so we took some time off and tried round 2 in February. I'm happy to say it worked and I am 9 weeks pregnant with a singleton who is strong and doing great. I am a little overweight and am really trying to keep my weight gain to a minimum this pregnancy with help of a nutritionist. My focus after having my baby will to get to the healthiest lifestyle as possible. I am wishing you the best of luck in your weight loss. I have plenty of hope and faith you will get pregnant and will be following your journey!
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It brought tears to my eyes, reading everyone's story. Everyone deserves to be heard and supported. Thank you everyone for allowing me to get to know you better! Keep the comments coming!
ReplyDeleteHey Love! It's me, Rhi! Just 4 months shy of 29. Married to my best friend for just over a year. I first started TTC almost 5 years ago with my ex husband. I found out at the end of last year that I have PCOS! Weight loss has been an incredible struggle for me, as was not ovulating. After losing 8-9 lbs (I forget which one...lol) I finally peaked on my fertility monitor. I'm currently at 10.1 lbs down and it still has not been easy! I struggle with finding myself through infertility. I used to say it wouldn't define me, but in the end I guess it does define us huh! Defines us because it molds and shapes us into stronger human beings! Lots of Love....
ReplyDeleteHey it's Kat, I'm 22 going on 23, I have been with my amazing boyfriend for going on 2 years now and couldn't be happier, unless of course we get blessed with a little one soon! I have issues with my menstrual cycle, or lack thereof, and am currently waiting to see a specialist on the 23rd of this month to see if we can't get me regular and hopefully find out if and when I ovulate. We aren't exactly TTC at the moment but we're not being careful either, just kind of hoping it will happen when God sees fit! Being in the group we're in on FB gives me HOPE, more so than I ever would've had had I not ever met you ladies who are part of it. And I wish you and the other random ladies who read your (Amy's) blog the best of luck in their journeys and hope for the best, ALWAYS!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy. I'm behind on my blog reading, but I've been following you for a while. I hope that you're not feeling so alone anymore. But you should know that you're anything but alone. You are surrounded by strong women who "get" where you are coming from. I saw some recent pictures and you are beautiful. You are strong. Love yourself now.
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