[Blue Eyes 409]

So I went to the Dr today so I could get a refill on my Metformin and she told me that she wants me to have a mammogram , and a pap in 2 weeks and she also gave me phentermine to take to help me lose a little weight. I talked to DH about it today and he said go ahead and take the meds for a month and see if it helps me lose weight and IF I lose weight I will stay on it for a few months then go back to TTC. With me having Diabetes losing a little weight may make the pregnancy go a little better I HATE to quit TTC but at the same time it would be better for the baby so I am willing to try. If I do it this month and do not lose much weight I will not take it next cycle and will be back at TTC next month.

I will still be charting and staying with you all but not TTC this cycle. DH is going out of town tomorrow for the funeral so I don't think we could catch the egg this month anyway.

[Admin-pattyandthemoos]

I think this is a great thing you are doing Sandy. I know it will be hard to wait out the month but getting your health in order before you get pregnant is a smart idea. AND it may help you to get pregnant too! If you can get your diabetes under control I really think it will help.

I hope you will stop over to the Mommy Weightloss board. I don't go over there often even though I probably should but I know a lot of the ladies over there and they are very supportive and inspirational.

I am glad you will still be charting and please keep us posted with your progress. I always love hearing about it. I like to stalk the Mommy Weightloss board stories because some of them are so inspirational.

Good luck. Keep us posted!

[CandaceDianne]

I think that's great too! I started losing weight a year before we started TTC. Mainly to keep my focus on something else, to get healthy, and to be more physically ready to TTC. Your health is so important, so I am glad you are focusing on yourself before having a baby.

[Blue Eyes 409]

Thanks everyone I have lost about 20# since Dec and I have my Blood Sugar well under control and already have the OK from my DR to TTC but today we were talking about it and she wants me to try this so we are giving it a shot.

This med is very controlled and very addictive from what I have read but I read that you CAN lost up to #25 in a month so we are giving it a shot DH is excited about it and glad he will be out of town this weekend when I told him some of the side effects...lol

I will go and join the weightloss board thanks Patty!

[TeresaSuperMama]

I hope that helps Sandy. I hang out a lot on the Mommy Weight Loss board. You should come over. You don't know how many gals I've seen come over there and lose 20 lbs and wind up pregnant. Good luck to you!