We have added a new blogger to our group. Again, we are still taking more writers, just email me at sivywright@gmail.com with you email information.
Here is a little background that Sheila wrote for you guys:::
I am 23 years old (I know, still kind of young) and my husband and I
have been married since August of 2008. My husband is 25. I went off
birth control and have been TTC since October of 08. I technically
haven't been diagnosed with infertility yet out of fear of going to the
doctor (I realize now that was a very stupid mistake and I have my first
appointment the 17th). I have very irregular periods and many female
problems. My family history doesn't help, my mom had cancer and died when
I was 15 years old. The cancer was very rare, but it is said it can be
hereditary. Almost every woman on my moms side has or has had
endometriosis, suffered through miscarriage and has had a hard time
conceiving. Both my sister and my mother have lost full term babies (my
niece due to my sister having von willibrand disease and other
complications, and my moms baby (my sister) having spinobefida. My aunt
(my mom's sister) tried for many years before she got pregnant with
my cousin and my grandma was said to be a twin but the twin didn't make
it. My grandma on my dads side tried to get pregnant with my dad for
nearly 15 years and finally had my dad when she was 34. My mother in law
has thyroid complications and I carry a lot of the same symptoms. I also
researched and have a lot of symptoms of PCOS. So needless to say, I
will not be surprised by anything the doctors may find. Although I can't
bring forth a lot of answers to people right now due to not knowing
myself, I will always be there to support anybody through anything they
may be struggling with. Thank you for letting me be a part of the group
with open arms =)
Welcome to the blog! It sounds like you are on the right track, I'm glad you are going to the doctor. Endometriosis and PCOS can have a lot of similar symptoms too, I just hope they get things right and diagnose you right away so you can get some help with TTC. 23 is not young, it a healthy age to have children, and as you get older the odds just go against you more and more. You don't know how long it will take you or how much money it will cost to get you your family, so starting right away is key (in my opinion) I am 24 going to be 25 in a few months, my husband will be 31 in a couple months and having a family was first priority on our list, we were willing to make everything else wait and save all the money we could for help to get pregnant and/or our family. The process can go as slow or quick as you'd like to make it - unfortunately much of that is controlled by MONEY! I wish you the best of luck and you have some positives on your side - your age and going to the doctor to see what the problem really is. Keep us posted along the way. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteAwww!!! Thank you so much! Im really nervous to go and see what the problem could be, but I think im going to be so relieved after I go. I wish my husband could go with me to my appointment, but he has to work =( My sister is going though so I guess thats okay lol. Yes the money part of this is my biggest concern, if I need to do treatments and stuff Im not sure if I can afford it and I doubt my insurance will cover infertility. So hopefully everything goes well and I can figure this all out =)
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