January due dates, TTC'ers, and new members

On Tue, 11 May 2004 16:58:26 +0200, Tatjana Farkin
wrote:


"Buzzy Bee" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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I suspect I will have a problem getting metformin once the next baby
is
weaned, even though I'd like to go on it to protect against Type II
(wanted to before the lowered glucose tolerance was found, definitely
think I need to now). Its only given if you want to TTC here, from I
what
I gather.

foresees trips to Germany to keep her steady supply flowing after the
move How ironic!

I know. Its because PCOS is largely only treated by OB/GYNs here, so its
viewed as a fertility issue and they do not look at the wider risk
factors. Plus my OB is "a sceptic and a cynic" when it comes to Metformin
anyway and thinks it just has a placebo effect (she actually wrote to me
using those words last week!) However, she agreed anyway, since I told
her I wouldn't be taking her preferred course of placebo "treatment"
(weekly scans).


Then they get all jumpy about you taking it while TTC and I
think I'm a rarity to get the agreement to take it during the first
trimester. Possibly a first locally.

How helpful are the people at Verity, have you tapped into that
resource?

Holding it in reserve right now - I'll get started on it and then start
working on them to extend my time on it. Easier that way than risk having
them withdraw the agreement to have it at all!


Megan

"Buzzy Bee" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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I know. Its because PCOS is largely only treated by OB/GYNs here, so
its
viewed as a fertility issue and they do not look at the wider risk
factors.

I can't seem to find 'a German view', every doctor seems to have a
different view. I'm lucky in that my GP is very big on listening to her
patients and trusting that her patients know best, so she prescribes
whatever I need because she's impressed with how well I research my
concerns. I don't know anyone else here who has such a wildcard as to
Metformin therapy - they either get it from their IF centres (and then
only until they're pregnant) or find an enlightened diabetes specialist
(but have to go off during pregnancy)!

However, she agreed anyway, since I told
her I wouldn't be taking her preferred course of placebo "treatment"
(weekly scans).

Lol. Ridiculous!

Holding it in reserve right now - I'll get started on it and then
start
working on them to extend my time on it. Easier that way than risk
having
them withdraw the agreement to have it at all!

That makes sense :-)

--
Tatjana
PCOS - TTC #1 for 3 years

On Mon, 10 May 2004 09:49:55 -0400, Dagny wrote:
Hey You All. We are not TTC officially, but seem to conceive anyway -- I

It's silly, but thinking back, I've conceived pretty much every cycle that
we have BD'd around my O-date over the last year. I am starting to think
that my m/c may not be due to a problem, but rather that my body is too
good at sustaining an early pregnancy. Of the 6 cycles that I have
charted, 2 have resulted in a m/c, there was at least 1 other very early
m/c and I personally believe 1 more. One cycle was unsuccesfull, and on
the results of the most recent cycle I will update later

I am thrilled to know that I can get pregnant so easily, but OTOH it is
such a scary thing after two m/c. Sometimes I wish I could transfer just a
little bit of my fertility to others here who are not so fortunate.

--
-- I
mommy to DS (21m)
mommy to two tiny angels (28 Oct 2003 & 17 Feb 2004)
guardian of DH (33)

On Wed, 12 May 2004 13:48:31 -0400, Ilse Witch
wrote:

On Mon, 10 May 2004 09:49:55 -0400, Dagny wrote:
Hey You All. We are not TTC officially, but seem to conceive anyway --
I

It's silly, but thinking back, I've conceived pretty much every cycle
that
we have BD'd around my O-date over the last year. I am starting to think
that my m/c may not be due to a problem, but rather that my body is too
good at sustaining an early pregnancy. Of the 6 cycles that I have
charted, 2 have resulted in a m/c, there was at least 1 other very early
m/c and I personally believe 1 more. One cycle was unsuccesfull, and on
the results of the most recent cycle I will update later

I am thrilled to know that I can get pregnant so easily, but OTOH it is
such a scary thing after two m/c. Sometimes I wish I could transfer just
a
little bit of my fertility to others here who are not so fortunate.

I feel the same way and my history isn't quite as fertile as yours - 4
pregnancies (Seoras, two definite miscarriages and a probable) from 9
cycles, of which three had no well timed BDing, so more like 4 from 6. My
comfort is that the chances of getting lucky are somewhat better if you
are conceiving every other cycle than if you are not, though its scant
comfort at times.

I too wish I could send some of my fertility to those who need it (in
exchange for some sticky baby skills).

Megan