about
Why am I doing this? Because I need an outlet. Because my Dear Hubby and I have been trying to conceive for over 2 years. Because I think I may go completely crazy if I don’t. Like I said, I need an outlet.
About me? I’m 24. I’ve been with DH (27) for 2 years now, but we’ve only been married since July 2007. I have a beautiful 3 year old step-daughter. She is the light of our lives. But we want more children. And we’ve been trying since December 2005.
You want more info? Well, I only have one ovary. That’s right folks, just one. My other one was removed in 2004 because it was, in essence, killing me. Long story. So now…I have one. And that’s fine and dandy, because the doctors said that I could have 50 kids with only one.
…but you wanna know something? DOCTORS LIE
I’ve undergone countless procedures in order to just get to this point. I’ve now been on fertility drugs for the past 12 months, and I’m still no closer to holding my baby in my arms.
With the help of Metformin & Clomid, I’ve managed to become pregnant. But I never manage to get past the 6 week hurdle. My babies just don’t make it and nobody can tell me why.
Cross your fingers for me.
**edit**
I’ve done another post explaining a bit more about my infertility issues… here it is.
I’m pregnant I had my son on November 14, 2008… after 27 months TTC and the 6th round of clomid!!
Hiya. You know who I am. Nice job on the blog. WordPress is great isn’t it? My http://www.weddingtactics.com site is wordpress-based.
Blogging is an awesome outlet, I hope you stick with it.
Also, you might want to check a few sites for support, sharing, whatever:
http://www.alittlepregnant.com/alittlepregnant/
http://julia.typepad.com/ (she has had 12 losses)
There’s a lot of infertility blogs out there, you have to weed through, some are over informative and some are all medical but it’s nice to not feel so alone.
I can totally relate to you. My husband and i have been married for 2 years and have been trying to have another child. Finally the doctors put me on Clomid Been on 2 rounds this month is the 3rd and the last 2 months clomid worked i got pregnant and well miscarried almost right away. this is one of the hardest things i have ever gone thru. But keep your head up, thats all i can do. I wish you the best of luck.
Erin,
Aside from sharing a great name, we also have several other things in common: miscarriage in 2007, fertility problems, clomid (I just finished up my first cycle this month and nothing yet); and I’m a stepmom.
Best wishes; keep up the blogging. It can be cathartic and you’re a good writer.
Wishing you all the positive hpt’s in the world.
-e
Congratulations, and wishing you and your little one all the best=)
Just wanted to let you know that I have spent about the last 2 hours reading your beautiful blog!. I love the colors, the blogs, and just everything about it. I have also been TTC for about 2 years. We are on our 3rd cycle of clomid (1st at 100mg) and feeling real frustrated. Reading blogs like this gives me hope.
Thanks!.