So once again I attempt to start my blog on weight loss. However, I've entered a new chapter in my life. Babies. Well not quite yet, but we'll get there.
Here's some history.....
I was diagnosed with endometriosis in March of 2010, only 3 months after getting married. I had a laparoscopy and had 5-6 different areas. I continued treatment with birth control overlapping each month and when that didn't seem to help the symptoms I started on Lupron. For those of you that are familiar with this product you can attest to its wonderfulness as well as its downfalls. The Lupron put my body into menopause at the age of 24 :) Fun Fun fun!!!! On the first round of shots I did not have a hormone replacement pill which I wish I would have. I had shots every month for 3 months then took a break. In June I had a 3 month dose of Lupron again. The pain continued and I had a second laparoscopy with a tubular dye study in September, and here we are.
Our game plan......
My OB/GYN wants to try and get me pregnant ASAP. Studies have shown that in some cases, the pain with endometrosis will disappear after pregnancy. Because of the endo, we are starting on fertility drugs right away. Our best chances of conceiving is a 6 month window after my last surgery.
At this time, we are waiting for my body to catch up with mother nature and then will start on Clomid. Clomid is a fertility drug that helps stimulate the follicles to drop the unfertilized egg.
My husband and I were at a birthday party this weekend for one of my co-workers and everyone brought their little ones. I just want to be one of them - a mom; a parent.
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the sooner the better.
Post questions or comments if you have advice or are experiencing some of the same stuff!
Here's some history.....
I was diagnosed with endometriosis in March of 2010, only 3 months after getting married. I had a laparoscopy and had 5-6 different areas. I continued treatment with birth control overlapping each month and when that didn't seem to help the symptoms I started on Lupron. For those of you that are familiar with this product you can attest to its wonderfulness as well as its downfalls. The Lupron put my body into menopause at the age of 24 :) Fun Fun fun!!!! On the first round of shots I did not have a hormone replacement pill which I wish I would have. I had shots every month for 3 months then took a break. In June I had a 3 month dose of Lupron again. The pain continued and I had a second laparoscopy with a tubular dye study in September, and here we are.
Our game plan......
My OB/GYN wants to try and get me pregnant ASAP. Studies have shown that in some cases, the pain with endometrosis will disappear after pregnancy. Because of the endo, we are starting on fertility drugs right away. Our best chances of conceiving is a 6 month window after my last surgery.
At this time, we are waiting for my body to catch up with mother nature and then will start on Clomid. Clomid is a fertility drug that helps stimulate the follicles to drop the unfertilized egg.
My husband and I were at a birthday party this weekend for one of my co-workers and everyone brought their little ones. I just want to be one of them - a mom; a parent.
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the sooner the better.
Post questions or comments if you have advice or are experiencing some of the same stuff!
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