So I took my first Clomid yesterday. Nothing magical happened, there are no special effects here friends. I wasn't bathed in light & sparks were indeed NOT shooting out of my fingertips. Other than some nausea & cramps though I didn't really notice anything which is a good thing I'm sure.
Had my second pill this morning with breakfast & so far no nausea ( maybe I should eat something small with the tablet to counteract this affect.)
On the Endo side however, I had a very bad day yesterday which extended into the night & followed through to today. But in some ways the fertility treatment is giving me a new focus, a new positiveness if you will albeit a tad cheesy sounding.
I think with this condition that you have to learn to take each day as it comes. It's not going to disappear overnight, it's not going to kill me, but it's going to be incredibly rough at times. Just need to stay positive, focused & aware.
Don't forget MARCH IS ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH!
LIGHT A CANDLE FOR ENDO OR WEAR SOME YELLOW :-)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
New Chapter
Ok so we as a couple have been going through a lot the past few months & between hospital visits,a HSG, lots of Progesterone tests, ultrasounds; both types, G.P appointments & a couple months of hell where the bleeding just wasn't stopping by itself,(needed Primolut for that) we have now decided that we're willing to try fertility treatment in the form of Clomid.
We have been TTC (trying to conceive) for the past 20 months without success which is why the decision.
These are scary times, but also a new chapter in our lives where hopefully treatment will work & we will be looking forward to a new person in our lives.
I have to say my partner has been fantastic through this entire process & really my Mum & sister also. Basically, if you have a good support network I think you can get through these tough times, through them, not get over it, get on with it, or just shut up about it but cope in a way that suits you, that helps you get up out of bed each day & say "I can do this".
We have been TTC (trying to conceive) for the past 20 months without success which is why the decision.
These are scary times, but also a new chapter in our lives where hopefully treatment will work & we will be looking forward to a new person in our lives.
I have to say my partner has been fantastic through this entire process & really my Mum & sister also. Basically, if you have a good support network I think you can get through these tough times, through them, not get over it, get on with it, or just shut up about it but cope in a way that suits you, that helps you get up out of bed each day & say "I can do this".
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Big decision time!
OK so over the Summer Kevin & I have been discussing the prospect of starting a family. We both know this is probably not going to be the easiest thing to achieve but we are hopeful. I'm due back to my OBGYN on Monday the 13th so we're going to discuss things with them plus my Mum's coming in with us so we have plenty of support. I was told by a fertility specialist about three years ago that I may just need some help from t hem making sure an embryo would attach to my womb but he was very optimistic.
My Doctor's over the years have disagreed with each other as to my fertility. One actually informed me at 18 that I would never be able to bear children & I would need to get my head around that prospect. However, we had a false alarm at the start of Summer. I was showing all signs of being pregnant but then I had flooding before I could take the test. It's a situation where we'll never now for sure whether we were or not. But as I said I know this isn't going to be easy. Then there's the rearing part
:-)
We actually had a discussion about names last night with my Mum & sister. Possibly the most hilarious conversation I've had in weeks. Names like Legolas, Bilbo, Frodo, Gethro & my personal favorite Gollum or Golly for short came out. It's lovely having such a great support network around me which I feel is very important when your dealing with a disease such as Endo.
I haven't had any period now in over a month but have had some flooding & some very bad days where I couldn't move for the pain. But I'm taking it one day at a time & keeping positive.
My Doctor's over the years have disagreed with each other as to my fertility. One actually informed me at 18 that I would never be able to bear children & I would need to get my head around that prospect. However, we had a false alarm at the start of Summer. I was showing all signs of being pregnant but then I had flooding before I could take the test. It's a situation where we'll never now for sure whether we were or not. But as I said I know this isn't going to be easy. Then there's the rearing part
:-)
We actually had a discussion about names last night with my Mum & sister. Possibly the most hilarious conversation I've had in weeks. Names like Legolas, Bilbo, Frodo, Gethro & my personal favorite Gollum or Golly for short came out. It's lovely having such a great support network around me which I feel is very important when your dealing with a disease such as Endo.
I haven't had any period now in over a month but have had some flooding & some very bad days where I couldn't move for the pain. But I'm taking it one day at a time & keeping positive.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Positivity really is the key...
Ok so we've all had the really really bad days where we feel so sorry for ourselves living with Endo.
But what is it that makes us get up & get on with it anyway?
The fact that life goes on & we should try make the best out of it while we can as we know that there are much worse things that could be happening to us? I definitely think so.
So the next time your having a bad day think how much worse things could be for you & keep your chin up. Most importantly stay positive! Look to the future. It doesn't have to be a bleak one. It will be what we make of it!
But what is it that makes us get up & get on with it anyway?
The fact that life goes on & we should try make the best out of it while we can as we know that there are much worse things that could be happening to us? I definitely think so.
So the next time your having a bad day think how much worse things could be for you & keep your chin up. Most importantly stay positive! Look to the future. It doesn't have to be a bleak one. It will be what we make of it!
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