Hello Again.
July 3, 2008 9:05pm
It has been a while since I have been here because I recently started a new job. I am out of practice from writing so if I don't say things …
Progress
65 %
Current Weight (Lbs)
155
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ChristyT’s Profile
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ChristyT
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About Me
I am DX infertility/PCOS, FSH lvl 12. Been trying for years. I work at a Senior Activity Center. I love plants, hiking, sewing, knitting and playing cards. My husband, cat and I are the only family in the state so we live a long way from every one else in our family.
Interests
Infertility, PCOS with a side of anxiety and depression. I love Plants, hiking, quilting, knitting, walking & playing cards.
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Recent Activity
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First Week Down
April 25, 2008 9:59pm
I have had my first week working in the Senior Center and I love it. Yes there are some really cranky people but there are some really fun ones …
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Orientation
April 21, 2008 9:54pm
I went to an all day orientation! My head is so stuffed full of junk, I don't think there is any more room in my head for any more …
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Got The County Job!!!!
April 16, 2008 9:00pm
WOW!!! The County called and wants me to start next week!!! I am so sad to leave the ladies at the Red Hen but I can't turn down an …
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New work in progress
April 11, 2008 10:01pm
I started working for a local fabric shop on Thursday. I worked for them about 4 hours on Thursday and 2 hours today before my testing at the …
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Infertility
Type: Ovarian IssuesYears of Ovulation sticks, basal method, clomid, surgery, estrace/provera and 3 attempts at IUI with gonadotropin self injections (each being cancelled within the first week of meds). All have failed
Treatments
- Artificial Insemination Not Working
- Never reached AI stage. My body failed to respond to the gonadotropins
- Clomid Not Working
- Did clomid before we realized I was not ovulating.
- Follistim Not Working
- My body resisted gonadotropin therapy.
- Metformin Somewhat Helpful
- It helps to decrease my sugar level, but has not helped me get pregnant.
Close Adoption
My DH and I have been trying for years to get pregnant and have found that my body does not produce eggs properly. I am looking into adoption to see if it may be for us.
Open Depression
DX mild depression. after several years of trying to conceive I find that I am not able to. I have mild depression that takes its toll during times like these.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- works well if you have a good therapist. One that you feel comfortable with.
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Takes a while to get over the side effects they decrease in about 3wks
- Prozac Not Working
- been a long time since I tried this but it did not work for me
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Made me car sick. It was rx to quit smoking
- Zoloft Not Working
- Got lost in a store I frequent and couldn't find my way out. Stopped immediately
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
Treatments
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- no more high fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated oils!
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Snapshot
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