Infertility

[Teakafrog]

I guess I’m on the border. I used to always run C-D, but after I did manage to have this last baby, all my nursing bras have been DDD. That doesn’t equal tons of milk, though. I run very much on the low supply side. That too has to do with PCOS, I’m sure. It’s apparently quite common for us PCOSers to have low milk supply, even though we’ve got plenty of equipment to make it.

 

[kevinsgirl]

Kevinsgirl, are you by chance an A or smaller? There is the other end of that theory too of lacking necessary testosterone. A B-C would be average. D enters the doom domain. I have another friend with PCOS who is very small busted.

For the longest time I was an A but I gained about 20 lbs. after college and getting married and some of the weight went “up there.” I’m a B-C now but, ironically, have dealt with more of the PCOS symptoms since gaining weight.

 

[LittleDeb]

ironically, have dealt with more of the PCOS symptoms since gaining weight.

I’ve heard that it is a vicious cycle with PCOS that way. More weight causes the symptoms to worsen, and worsening symptoms causes weight gain. My small busted friend with PCOS has the same trouble.

I have the facial hair thing common to PCOS (also a testosterone problem) but nothing else.

 

[LittleDeb]

even though we’ve got plenty of equipment to make it.

 

[Willsfirecracke]

I know Willsfirecracker personally. Your RoD may reach legendary status.

You mean they aren’t already there???

 

[yessisan]

That’s an interesting theory… I do have a “rack of doom”. Normally a D cup. Now that I am pregnant I have no idea but they are way bigger and I’m only about 6 wks along! Oh, and I have endo.

 

[aurora77]

I have a rack of doom. I was a C cup for years. Around the time of my surgery (when my ovaries had massive growths) they got bigger. I swear they’ve gotten bigger still in the last year. Maybe that’s related to the artificial estrogen I’ve been taking? I’m at a 34D now. I really don’t want to get bigger.

 

[LittleDeb]

That’s an interesting theory… I do have a “rack of doom”. Normally a D cup. Now that I am pregnant I have no idea but they are way bigger and I’m only about 6 wks along! Oh, and I have endo.

I went from a DD to a G while pregnant with my first, my DS. I was a little out of shape when I got pregnant and started eating really healthy after. I gained only about 5 pounds during that pregnancy, so gaining bust size was an interesting “development.” Of course my non-NFP dr. didn’t give a hoot about my measurements, as long as the baby was healthy.

I have a rack of doom. I was a C cup for years. Around the time of my surgery (when my ovaries had massive growths) they got bigger. I swear they’ve gotten bigger still in the last year. Maybe that’s related to the artificial estrogen I’ve been taking? I’m at a 34D now. I really don’t want to get bigger.

Thanks for answering. I was hoping you would. I have been especially interested in your story because of all you have been through. :hug1:

 

[beckycmarie]

Well if there were a rack of doom contest going on, I think I’d win with 44DD.

 

[gam3rchic]

Well, I’ve been coined “the poster child for PCOS” by OB nurses I know and my own nurse practitioner, and I certainly do NOT have a rack of doom…though I wish I did sometimes.

For how much I weigh, my breasts are not huge. I currently wear a C cup, though I used to wear a B for the longest time, but have gained weight and “graduated” up a size.

Now, I dunno how the hormone theory works, b/c when I was first diagnosed with PCOS I did have high testosterone levels and that was when I was a B cup.

As for what other symptoms I have, I seem to have them all. I have:
-the increased weight around center of abdomen
-hirsutism, and I mean lots of hair…it’s everywhere and so embarrassing. I can never keep up with it all. It doesn’t help that I also inherited my dad’s thick dark hair and my mom’s pale skin…what an awful combo.
-acne…I look like a 15 year old all the time…though EM has helped with my breakouts a bit.
-insulin resistance…I’m taking the metformin for it but haven’t noticed any change in physical symptoms except in the drop of my blood sugar.
-inability to lose weight…goodness, no matter what I do or how much I exercise, I can NEVER get the weight off my middle abdomen…it’s like it’s stuck there!
-irregular periods…actually, more like non-existent. I can’t have ANY menstrual cycles without the help of medication to bring it on.

So, if having a “rack of doom” is part of having PCOS, I guess I missed out on that symptom. Go figure.

P.S. sorry to ramble on, had to get that off my chest.

 

[Annibc]

Yessisan
Are you still pregnant?
I hope so
Nothing happened here so far.
But I heard that it is actually normal that 50% of couples have to try more than one year to have a baby. That cheered me up a bit

Best wishes
Anni

 

[Annibc]

Oh I am very sorry about that

I sometimes get angry too. I know that God is good and that He is Love. But at the same time He is the source of LIfe and the One for whom everything is possible. Besides He already knows our true feelings, so why not show them.
I say to Him: JesusYou know I am very disappointed and sad. I don’t understand You"
Takling to Him makes me feel like He is near and things will be all right.
I don’t know if I should still hope.
Does any of you have any experience with NaProTechnology?
I just read an article about it.
Anni

 

[yessisan]

Yessisan
Are you still pregnant?
I hope so
Nothing happened here so far.
But I heard that it is actually normal that 50% of couples have to try more than one year to have a baby. That cheered me up a bit

Best wishes
Anni

No :crying: well, I’m still carrying the baby but she died Monday or Sunday :crying: I’m just waiting to miscarry naturally :crying:

 

[SeekerJen]

No :crying: well, I’m still carrying the baby but she died Monday or Sunday :crying: I’m just waiting to miscarry naturally :crying:

I’m so, so sorry, Yessi. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.

 

[perplexed02]

I have been reading your stories and I must say that I am truly touched by all of you. I have been married for 8 years now and we have not been able to conceive. It’s been hard, especially since my best friend and my sister in law are both pregnant right now. I am happy for them although I’d be lying if I said their news has not affected me. I have not tried fertility drugs, mainly because my doctor said my husband needs to get tested and he does not want to go through with the embarrasing ordeal. Still I can’t help but be mad at him, for I feel he is holding us back. We both want children and have always talked about the day we start our own family, sadly it just hasnt’ happened for us. I continue to pray for this wonderful miracle and am glad that I found this forum where I can speak honestly and not hold back.

 

[LittleDeb]

I have been reading your stories and I must say that I am truly touched by all of you. I have been married for 8 years now and we have not been able to conceive. It’s been hard, especially since my best friend and my sister in law are both pregnant right now. I am happy for them although I’d be lying if I said their news has not affected me. I have not tried fertility drugs, mainly because my doctor said my husband needs to get tested and he does not want to go through with the embarrasing ordeal. Still I can’t help but be mad at him, for I feel he is holding us back. We both want children and have always talked about the day we start our own family, sadly it just hasnt’ happened for us. I continue to pray for this wonderful miracle and am glad that I found this forum where I can speak honestly and not hold back.

My heart goes out to you in your struggle. Eight years is a very long time.

The saddest part is that secular society wants your husband to go through an embarrassing ordeal. That is a tragedy of the immorality of our secular society. From our experience we were informed that the moral way to collect a sperm sample was “inconvenient” for the lab. A cup, and a solitary act while looking at pornography has become a norm. A perforated silicone condom during a beautiful marital act is “inconvenient” to them. It is such a simple, moral, and loving solution. But a cup is so much easier for them. The Hippocratic oath of “First do no harm…” seems to get checked at the door these days.

I asked Our Lady for her intercession for you both. Welcome to CAF and welcome to our little corner of it. We will support you as best as we know how. God bless you!

 

[perplexed02]

My heart goes out to you in your struggle. Eight years is a very long time.

The saddest part is that secular society wants your husband to go through an embarrassing ordeal. That is a tragedy of the immorality of our secular society. From our experience we were informed that the moral way to collect a sperm sample was “inconvenient” for the lab. A cup, and a solitary act while looking at pornography has become a norm. A perforated silicone condom during a beautiful marital act is “inconvenient” to them. It is such a simple, moral, and loving solution. But a cup is so much easier for them. The Hippocratic oath of “First do no harm…” seems to get checked at the door these days.

I asked Our Lady for her intercession for you both. Welcome to CAF and welcome to our little corner of it. We will support you as best as we know how. God bless you!

Thank you so much for your support. It has been hard but at the same time I know that my husband and I were too young when we got married and are probably just now at a point in our lives where we are mentally ready for a baby. Or maybe that’s just me trying to make myself feel better

 

[Caeryl]

When we discovered that we were not able to conceive, my husband and I decided that maybe God wanted us to adopt.
We took the time and the energy and the money and we took in two children that nobody wanted.
We have let God take over our fertility… If we are meant to have a biological child then God will grant us one. but as of right now, we are thrilled to have our two daughters…

Try looking at this from a different point of view… Maybe God wants you to adopt…

 

[perplexed02]

When we discovered that we were not able to conceive, my husband and I decided that maybe God wanted us to adopt.
We took the time and the energy and the money and we took in two children that nobody wanted.
We have let God take over our fertility… If we are meant to have a biological child then God will grant us one. but as of right now, we are thrilled to have our two daughters…

Try looking at this from a different point of view… Maybe God wants you to adopt…

Adoption is definitely something I would love to do. My husband has some reservations about it but that’s mainly because his mom is not really for it. I’ve talked to him about it and he seems to be coming around I guess we haven’t done anything because we’re still wishing we’ll conceive.

Did you adopt domestically or internationally? How hard of a process was it?

 

[Annibc]

Dear Caeryl
I would love to adopt though I still hope to conceive naturally. But recently I found out just how terribly expensive it is.
What is the price you have to pay in the states? In my country we only have the possibility of international adoption. My husband and I would not be able to afford it for at least ten more years.
Anni