For investigations and treatments

I went to see a fertility consultant last Thursday. Usually they don't see you unless you've had 3 miscarriages,but as we've been trying to have a baby for few years and because of my PCOS I (we) were referred by my doctor.

They said, as I've managed to get pregnant twice, the most likely reason for miscarriages is PCOS (poly cystic ovary syndrome) as 50% pregnancies leads to miscarriage (compared 15% of those without PCOS). HALF OF A CHANCE TO HAVE A FULL TERM PREGNANCY! That sucks! Also other reason could be too thick blood.

So, I was put on several pills, which I'm not particularly happy about. 4 tablets every morning and one at night. Have to do it though. I'm not really complaining.
I'm taking Aspirin, Folic Acid (high dose one) and Metformin (diabetes medication helps with PCOS and regulates cycles + course of progesterone to induce periods, so my own progesterone levels can be tested. The low progesterone levels most likely are causing the miscarriages as they can be low in PCOS. If my cycles don't regulate I'll be put on Clomid, which has a chance to have multiple pregnancies. I really don't mind having twins. Just as long as I have at least one kid.

I already had loads of bloods taken last Thursday and my hubby has also had his bloods taken (I brought the forms home and took his bloods. That was weird but at least he didn't have to go to the clinic for it). He also has to produce seamen specimen (*grin*). We then have got an appointment together in December to hear the result.

If we manage to get pregnant before that, I need to inform the clinic straight away for them to check my bloods. If it shows that my hormone levels aren't rising the way they should, I'm going to have more progesterone and all of this hopefully will enable me to carry a baby full term and us to become a parents.

Having a kid has become a project...not a way I ever wanted it to be. Sometimes I'm asking myself whether I want a child this much and the answer is yes.