Today Is My First Gyno Appointment

Prana · #1 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 10:12 AM

Today is my first ever gynocology appointment and I'm sooooo nervous. I know, almost 26 and never been is kind of insane. I had some bad experiences as a kid that make me really sensitive about this stuff and I don't like being touched let alone naked in front of some strange man. My husband is going with me though and I think I pretty much know what to expect. I'm still really nervous though. I really hope this will lead to something and we'll start to understand why we aren't getting preggers. It's been almost two years

Anyway, my appointment is at 2:30 (west coast) so say a little prayer for me. Thanks for the support gals. Good luck and blessings, Prana

Lola18 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 10:38 AM

Oh Prana, I know everything will go wonderful and your hubby will be there to support you, how sweet! I hope the Dr can give you some insight as to why you guys have not been able to get prego yet. My thoughts will be with you!

Strength and good karma!

sweetpea1215 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 12:26 PM

Don't be nervous! Everything will be fine and it will all be over before you know it. You'll be glad you went and hopefully they will be able to give you some answers. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you.

Prana · #4 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 06:22 PM

Back from my appointment. I'm relieved to have it done with. I was so nervous my hands were shaking and my blood pressure shot up. The doctor was really nice though and he made me feel very comfortable. Aside from some pressure, lingering cramps and a bit of spotting I'm fine now. The doc seems to think I have PCOS and has sheduled me for an ultrasound this weekend. He thinks I'm not ovulationg at all and said he may start me on metformin for the PCOS, Clomid to force ovulation and something to help me lose wieght (http://xenical.com - though I don't think I'll take it) . He's also put me on a diet and asked me to lose 60 pounds. But, unlike all the other doctors I've seen he's acknowledged that because of my hypothyroidism and PCOS that this is harder for me than the average person and says not to get to hung up on my wieght because he treats women twice my size who get pregnant all the time.

Anyway, at least we have a plan now and a doctor that actually listens and wants to be really aggresive about my treatment. After almost two years of trying we are finally getting some answers. I'll be buying abike soon to ride with the hubby in the afternoon and we're both going to cut our calories and keep a food journal. I already eat very well and exercise daily but I guess I'll just have to work harder. I'm stressed becuase it's never been easy for me to lose wieght but I'm also really excited to at least have somewhere to go from here instead of feeling helpless all the time.

Thanks bunches for your support gals! ::hugs:: Good luck and blessings, Prana

P.S. I'll let you know how the ultrasound goes Saturday afternoon. I also got some ovulation tests to take this month. Wish me luck

Nurse Kelly · #5 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 06:44 PM

Hello there! I will be praying for you. 2 years! Bless your heart. I was sad yesterday...got my period after ttc after 5-6 months. Tonight, my prayers will be for YOU, girl!

Lola18 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 07:56 PM

I am glad everything went well, thanks for the update. It is wonderful to hear you have a Dr who knows his stuff and is doing all he can to help you solve your health issues so that you will be able to get a BFP soon!! I have PCOS also and I am on Metformin and Clomid. We are still in the tweaking phase.

Warmth and good karma

sweetpea1215 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 05:03 AM

Glad to hear everything went ok. Your Dr seems very caring and understanding. Once everything is confirmed and you start treating it, you will be well on your way to that bfp! Good luck with your u/s on saturday and I will keep you in my prayers!