anyone got pregnant after ovarian drilling?

[jojolabobo]

Thanks girls Really appreciate the feed back!

Henry you story made me laugh, I'll have to remember to use that one! xx

 

[Kyla]

jojolabobo - and welcome to the thread
It's just about a year since I started lurking here, and I joined properly after my op, so glad I did. Everyone has been really helpful and supportive and it's nice to be able to chat to others in the same position and share our experiences.
When I had my OD done, my consultant explained to me that PCOS ovaries are covering in a thick coating which makes it difficult for an egg to mature and burst through, the op breaks up that coating and the benefits of having the op done can last a lifetime in terms of restoring periods, lowering hormones imbalances etc.
Before my op I was given a leaflet about what to expect and what time to fast from. I went in to the ward and there were about 5 women in there, all in for different gynae operations. I was last on the list so I was waiting a long time. My DH wasn't allowed to stay with me while I waited which was annoying as I was nervous. They measured me for the stockings - yeah baby! I looked sooo fab! The anaesthetist came round and chatted to me and when it was my turn I walked down to the theatre, the nurses and Doctors were fab. I was just thinking, "this anaesthetic isn't working on me" and then I woke up after the op, back on the ward! I went home the same day. There isn't anything specific they'll want you to do except the fasting part and only drinking water up to a certain time before the op, but they will let you know.
Afterwards, I would recommend temping to get an idea of your cycle. Get yourself some Pregnacare Conception. DH took their Wellman Conception too. I recommend OPKs (although I never had a true positive - even on my BFP cycle, I only ever got a faint + line around midcycle) to get an idea of your cycle and PreSeed.
I got pregnant 5 months after my op, I didn't ovulate on my own after it, but I did respond to the metformin + Femara/Letrozole first cycle. The benefits of OD as you'll know are that your ovaries will respond better to medication and sometimes FS opt for this as a first line of treatment in lean PCOSers. Good luck for your op, hopefully you will be a regular poster here and let us know how you get on. Henry is obviously our star, but remember post-op you will still need patience as it can take a few months for our hormones to settle down - this can be the hardest part!

Bride - Yes, def phone the Dr. I once had a period for a month, very heavy and I worried it was a miscarriage. It wasn't, but my Dr told me off for not going in sooner as I was anaemic due to blood loss. They may run some blood tests to see what your hormones are up to. So sorry you've having this, it's very debilitating, hopefully it will stop by Christmas.

Henry - Hooray for having a good time without the alcohol! Glad everyone had a good time

 

[Bride to be]

Hey girls rang me doctor today i haven't really seem her since I start going to the fs specialist but she wasn't very helpful she said she can't give any information over the phone and Id have to make an appointment with her as she would need to check if I was having a miscarriage which I no im not as took a test before af arrived and it was neg suppose I best go as I've pains in my ovaries and don't want to have them over Xmas two weeks is long enough

 

[Kyla]

Hi Bride - The trouble with these GPs is that they don't have enough specialist knowledge on things like PCOS. Definitely go and see what she has to say, she can give you a prescription for something which will stop the bleeding, but you may not want to take that as it could be better for the lining to shed completely so it's 'fresh' for the next cycle if that makes sense. Are you taking a good multivitamin to make sure your not getting anaemic?

 

[Bride to be]

No kyla I'm awful at taking tablets but I really should don't no how I'm still alive the doc checked my iron before and said she didn't no how I was standing cos I've literally no iron in my body might start taking pregnacare that has a bit of everything in it ! Ya don't really wanna take tabs to stop af as I don't want to mess up my cycle I'll go tomorrow see what she has to say the toughts of paying 60euro is making me sick ;-(

 

[Kyla]

Ugh 60euros. Pregnacare is great, I really recommend it. I've been on the Pregnacare Conception and now Pregnacare Max. Do you forget or not like swallowing them? If it's a swallowing issue, maybe try some of the Feroglobin liquid from the company that makes Vitabiotics https://www.vitabiotics.com/feroglobin/
Something like a SevenSeas tonic could do you good too, and that's liquid.
I used to forget to take the tablets, then I bought one of those pill planners, measured them all out in the tray for the week and then I take them with breakfast as I put the pill planner next to a cereal bowl the night before

 

[Bride to be]

It's a bit of both I'm terrible at taking glucophage and all gonma my pregnacare tomorrow I work in a chemist u think id no ill see how af is tomorrow before I Make my appointment

 

[Kyla]

Hope it starts getting better, Pregnacare will def help with the iron levels. Do you have a smartphone? there's a couple of good apps that are free, I think Med Reminder is one I've used before for when I am on antibiotics and have to take them 3/4 times a day.

 

[jojolabobo]

Kayla - Thanks for warm welcome and all the info I really appreciate it When I had my pre-op the nurse gave me an info leaflet about lap and dye but said they had run out of ones for the OD.

In case you couldn't tell I'm a bit of an over planner so I like to be prepared to the very last detail for everything so its good to be able to see and here from other people in same position.

I will defo get some pregnecare and wellman for DH

so glad I found this thread

 

[MommyMel]

Cullen - Beige discharge is normal. Your body is forming the mucus plug. I still get a bit of brown discharge now. Mention it to the Dr by all means, but pretty sure there's nothing to be concerned about.

Henry/Joy - I don't have much knowledge about low progesterone, although I did sometimes spot before a period or even spot instead of a period. Ususually your FS will monitor you if they know it's a problem, with me it can't have been and I never had any monitoring done.

Henry - Aww for baby Uggs!! It's hard to know the right time, don't be influenced too much about it being Christmas or New Year, it's nice to announce then but you have the absolutely ready. My MIL is a massive blabber (I could go on allllll day about what a horrible cow I think she is! She's not remotely interested in this baby and is obsessed with her only granddaught, but I digress)...and we've decided that when the baby is born, we're going to phone all the people in the family to tell them and then tell her last, because it's our news to tell and not her news so she can't get to the family before us

Bride - How are you feeling hun?

MommyMel/Nikkia/Anupur - Any update from you?

Helllloooooooooooooooooooooooooo ladies......

gosh, its been a while.......lol

how is everyone doing ?
welcome to all the new ladies,,,,,, this thread will give you lots of advice, helped me through many emotional and trying times......

Jenna-Li and I are doing well...... had a few bumps but otherwise all is good.
i am now on Christmas holidays,,,, i have changed my job 2 months ago (i now work at a tax company ),,,,, i guess if you cant beat the tax man then why not join him ...... lol

we have almost completed the nursery,,, i am so excited.

i am ot carring big, but doc says i should start pushing out from now..... and yip, i am starting to see it now..... nothing fits at all.....

i will be online more often,,,,,, promise,,,,

have a wonderful festive season ladies, and stay safe.....
xoxo

 

[Kyla]

MommyMel!

Great to hear from you. Yay for a new job but even bigger Yay for Christmas holidays!! How's all your prep coming along? We've almost got everything we need...holding off on buying newborn stuff as baby is measuring big but I have few items just in case. I'm so excited to hit the online sales for baby stuff though

Other than that, I'm feeling good

 

[Henry97]

Bride to be - how you getting on, any better?

Cullen - how is the nausea? how are you feeling apart from that? Im still doing the crazy analysis of everything i do . . . should i have lifted that, should i have scrunched up my belly so much when filling the washing machine?! ahhhh! Driving myself crazy

Kyla - so are you all set for

 

[Kyla]

Henry - I'm trying to get organised! I've got most things I need already bought, but not everything is put away yet and I've still got to pack my hospital bag. I think I want to get Christmas out of the way, then I'll make a start. I've saved buying some clothes until the sales start, so hoping to get some bargains!
How are you feeling?

 

[Cullen44]

Hi girls

Mommymel, how far along are you now hun? Hope youre doing well x

Bride, hows the form now hun, any better? Have you been to Dr yet? Thinking of you xx

Henry, I'm ok hun, can totally relate, but take advice that I cant and try and relax lol. Sickness is still really bad, barely reaching 6pm now, thought I was going to have to open the car door in the car park after work yesterday and literally throw up on the pavement but managed to get home, and just in the nick of time! Stays with me all evening, poor OH makes me dinner and I enjoy eating it, just doesnt stay down lol. Are you doing ok?

Kyla, oh how exciting, I cant wait for you lol, I too was laughing with OH that this little one will be coming out in time for the July sales

Everyone else doing ok? Ooooh its nearly Christmas

 

[Henry97]

Kyla- January sales should be great for you! Great timing

Well I've been feeling pretty sick today not sure if its pregnancy related or I'm getting that bug that's going about? Driving and retching into a bag was certainly interesting this morning! Don't have any other symptoms so I'm hoping its pregnancy related.

Cullen - I can't believe it's so close to Christmas!! although all I can think about is my scan on the 8th! So the countdown is on till then!

 

[Kyla]

Cullen & Henry - Sorry about the sickness, it will get better! One tip is to take your pergnancy multivitamins at night, just before bed which helps and the other tips is to lower the fat content of your meals. It's all part of the joys and the glamour of pregnancy!
Yay for sales!! My DS was born in January, so I bought him a few items in the sales that said "Baby's First Christmas" and I plan on doing the same for this one! There's some super cute snowman and santa sleepsuits, ideal to dress them up in and then threaten to bring out those baby photos when they're 18

Woo hoo Christmas is almost here!!

 

[Cridge]

Mommymel!!! I can't wait to see pics of your nursery! It's so nice to hear from you!

Henry & Cullen - I know it sounds crazy hard, but the more often you force yourself to eat, the better off you'll be. It's like a really sucky catch-22. You feel sick so you don't eat, you don't eat so you feel even worse. But if you're able to force yourself to eat little bits often, you'll start to feel just a little better. I used to really take advantage of the time right after I threw up - you know, when you feel better for a few minutes. That's when I'd eat and it would really help me to stay on track. GL!

 

[Kyla]

Bride - How are you?

 

[Kyla]

It's been so quiet here ladies!! Anyone would think it's nearly Christmas

Just popping by to say hi to everyone and see what's happening? Not much going on here today, just spending the day on the sofa having a relaxing time. Pressies all wrapped up, most things ready so not much to do except maybe take a nap

 

[Cullen44]

Hi girls, just popping in to catch up and to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year xxx

Thanks Cridge for that tip, I actually didnt throw up yesterday for the first day in about 2 weeks now, felt like it though and even this morning but yeeahh for at least one days food staying down lol. Had a call from the midwife this morning, shes brought forward my appointment to 7/1/13 so at least will get things moving a little quicker and hopefully have my scan date soon

Just chilling myself today too, me and the cat are curled on the sofa with a roaring fire on, OH has just braved the madness to buy bird seed, should be a 10 minute journey so should see him in an hour lol.

See you all after Christmas