TTC a year after my first child...

[Chay.Marie]

A little history - I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 16 and saw every specialist for 300 miles who assured me I would never have children. I married my soul mate Dec 26 2009 and we conceived on our wedding night! (I'm not making that up LOL) No drugs, no planning, nothing, and we now have an almost 13 month beautiful baby boy! We immediately decided to start trying for number 2, so far no luck. I was having periods every 30-35 days after delivery, but now have stopped. My last period was in August. I've taken 7 pregnancy tests - all negative. I feel crampy, and my husband will swear that I am having the worst PMS ever.

I have an appointment with a fertility specialist (yep, one of the same ones who told me I'd never have children) on November 12. I'm a nervous wreck! My PCP told me we'd probably go with a combo of progestin/oil shots and clomid. But I was having periods then. Anyone have any idea what - if any - course of treatment I may be looking at??? At my age, 35, and my history of PCOS is there really any chance of conceiving another one??

 

[readyformore]

I think that there is ALWAYS a chance to conceive another.

I have no idea why your periods have stopped, but hopefully the doc can make you have a period. He might suggest clomid or femara to induce ovulation.

I have found that doctors are VERY encouraged if you already have children. Whenever I mention ttc with my ob or my RE, they really tend to focus on the fact that I already have gotten pregnant. And the age of the baby too. A big fuss was made b/c I had a child that was only 2.5 years. I would think with a 13 month old that they would be even more encouraged.

So, they must have some reason to be hopeful. Their hope hasn't really gotten me anywhere, but in the back of my mind, I can hear them encouraging me when I want to give up.

Hope that made sense.

Good luck.