[BrookeN]

Hi everyone,

I have been lurking on this board and TTC with PCOS since I came to JM in November when I found out that I was pregnant with our first baby, due in July. I never posted because I have never been "officially" diagnosed with PCOS, but my OB has treated me as if I have it throughout my pregnancy (example, early GTT, etc.)

My story goes like this.....I started my period at the age of 12, but it was never regular or a 28/30 day cycle. The irregularity only got worse when I starting gaining weight during college (about 30lbs). My gynecologists always told me that the irregularity was due to weight gain and once I lost weight I would become more regular, then they would prescribe me BC pills, and send me on my way (same old story). It wasn't until my best friend got pregnant in the Spring of 2005 that I started wondering if I would ever be able to get pregnant due to my irregular periods. I started doing some research and came across several articles on PCOS.

Instead of making an appointment with a DR right away I decided to go on a diet and start exercising more regularly, after all that is what I had always been told my problem was. From July 06 until October 06 I lost 41lbs and my husband I started trying to conceive. I did notice an improvement in my irregularity, skin, and overall attitude, but I was still far from regular. I started to get a little impatient and made an appointment with a new gynecologist who had experience in working with PCOS patients. On October 23, 2006 I had my first appointment. After a complete exam, my doctor told me that there was a high likelihood that I did have PCOS and ordered a lot of blood tests. She warned me that the tests may come back normal and it would still be possible for me to have PCOS, which is exactly what happened. She encouraged me to continue exercising, losing weight, and temping/charting to see if I was ovulating, and then if I didn't become pregnant in 3 months that we would look at other treatment options.

I am one of the extremely lucky ones because I ended up getting my BFP on November 11, 2006, and am due July 19, which put my conception date around October 26, only 3 days after seeing my doctor! I feel extremely lucky and blessed to have conceived so easily (only 4 months) and without medication unlike many of my fellow cysters. I think a positive attitude and lots of motivation, determination, and just plain old fight is what it takes to beat this disease. I hope it's OK if I continue to come here, read, and post because everyones posts (even the fed up, very emotional ones) on these boards are such an inspiration to me!

[MommyHoldYou]

Hi! Well that is great that you had such determination and you got pregnant so soon. It's not so easy for a lot of people. You are blessed!

[BrookeN]

Hi! Well that is great that you had such determination and you got pregnant so soon. It's not so easy for a lot of people. You are blessed![/b]

Hi and congratulations on your pregnancy! I am extremely lucky and blessed. That's just what I said in my original post. I hope your pregnancy is going well!

[brookenc]

Congrats Brooke on your first pregnancy! That is great you didnt have to take any drugs to get pregnant. Have you had an uneventful pregnancy so far? Good luck and keep us updated.