Trying new things...

Before I start talking about what is going on, I just want to say how incredibly supportive everyone in my life is...especially Kort!! I love you!!

Kort and I have been through several tests in the last year to find out why we are not getting pregnant. Everything has checked out just fine except for the fact that I have cysts on my ovaries. This is very common, and since I don't have any of the other symptoms of PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) we didn't think that was the problem when we found them back in October. I went on a natural blood sugar pill because PCOS is caused by the liver producing too much insulin and Kort and I both went on a diet that lowered our carb intake and we have both lost weight since then.

After not getting pregnant for a year, we finished doing all the tests that can be done to determine infertility and the ONLY thing that was found was my cysts. When my hormones were tested back in October, they were all in normal range so it seemed like I was ovulating, especially since I have VERY regular cycles. After all the test were done, my Dr and I decided to retest my hormones this month.....things have changed!!

I had my estrogen tested almost two weeks ago and I was scheduled to have my progesterone tested tomorrow. I went in for a back adjustment (yes my Dr does EVERYTHING!!) and she looked up the results of the estrogen test for me. In order to get pregnant, estrogen levels are supposed to be around 200...mine was at 37!!! Basically we decided that I am only truly ovulating every other month which is why everything was normal in October.

Everyone that knows me knows that I am not a fan of prescription drugs. Basically I believe they have their place but we are an over medicated society because of drug companies and I will do everything natural I can before I take a prescription.

That being said, my Dr and I decided that I should try Clomid. I never thought that not ovulating could be the problem so I didn't think I would ever need it. I will still continue with the natural pills that I am taking but if I am not ovulating, I need to do something a little more dramatic and stronger so that Kort and I can have the baby we have been waiting for. I don't regret taking things slow and trying to conceive naturally because that is just who I am. I have to do whatever I can so that I don't feel like I am just blindly following a Dr's presciption pad to get rid of my problems. I also am not going to feel guilty for deciding now to take a prescription to help us get pregnant. I am now at the point where I am ready to try new things in order to have our baby.

My constant prayer is that God gives us a healthy happy baby and for the patience to wait for our little angel. Patience is not one of my strong virtues but I have learned over this last year that there is alot to learn by waiting for the good things in life.