Sometimes God has a different path in store for us. After being diagnosed with POF, I set out on a journey to "repair" my body and get pregnant naturally. Somewhere along the line, although pristine health and self care is my goal, the necessity to "prove" the doctors wrong became less important and we sought the perfect solution to grow our family. We decided on Embryo Donation / Adoption. Read about our journey. Blessings!
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Showing posts with label diagnosis. Show all posts

Approaching my D Day Anniversary (Diagnosis)

Jan. 13, 2015

Well, I'm approaching my one year anniversary from D day. Diagnosis Day. One year ago today, I went in to the doctor to see why I hadn't started bleeding after my "chemical pregnancy" only to find out I'd never been pregnant. The positives were false due to a low level of HCG in my system from being "post menopausal" and an excessively high LH. My labs didn't actually come in until the 14th and on the 15th I got the email (yes, EMAIL) from my doctor basically telling me I was a dried up old woman. He was a bit kinder, but not much.

I thought it'd be depressing as I approached my one year mark, but I'm doing ok. I realize that despite the horrible prognosis, being told my hormones were beyond repair and dismissed as being past the point of return, I have resumed ovulation. My uterine lining that was less than paper thin now bleeds the proper amount. My debilitating night sweats that had my husband sleeping on the couch because I soaked the entire bed, haven't occurred in a year. My horrible insomnia is gone and in it's place is restful sleep. I've no hot flashes, am able to concentrate without feeling like I have ADHD and am more even keel. I've gained the weight I need to, have made significant health changes in my life regarding stress, diet and positive outlook.

All in all. All good things.

On a slightly different note. I found a new product I've been really happy with. I've spoken so much about how important magnesium is. Well, I found a product that is more easily absorbed than most dietary supplements. It's called Natural Vitality. If you order from iHerb use code POD190 for a discount as a new member. $5 off free shipping over $20

I started using it and it's helped with sleep and stress. My husband who is in school right now and prone to high anxiety started taking it too and it's helped him a LOT! Start with only 1/2 tsp a day and work your way up to the dose you need.

I was back to acupuncture last Saturday and all seems to be going well. As always, my Qi was better after my session, but they seemed hopeful my period would come this week.

Stay tuned. As always God Bless and keep the faith! 

Never say Never

March 7, 2014

I’m one step closer to “going live” on this blog. I’m a member of several forums and support groups and I just had a mom thank me for directing her to a website with information regarding herbs.  She said about her TEEN daughter “She is beyond the point of no return with her POF but herbal remedies might help with some of the physical issues.”

Are you kidding me right now?? Past the point of no return?? A TEEN!?!

Maybe she is. Maybe she was just born incredibly unlucky, but MAYBE SHE ISN’T!! This is why I’m so saddened by the medical profession. They don’t understand, your body is a WHOLE. Your body needs to be healthy through and through for it to function properly. How many teen girls out there are told they will never have functioning ovaries and just suck it up and get medicine for the rest of their life? It makes me sad and it makes me MAD!

No teen girl should be handed a diagnosis like that. You know what?  My numbers were past the point of no return by ALL medical stand points!! I’m one of the “worst” cases.

FSH 136.5
LH 98
Estradoil not even recognizable
AMF <.03

But, I don’t believe that nonsense. They handed me that “diagnosis” without even asking anything going on in my life. No symptoms, stresses, etc. My TCM listened to everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. They want to know all your stresses, how you handle them, any discharge, how often you have a bowel movement, what you eat, exercise, etc. The list goes on and on.

Please please please. No matter your age, NEVER let them tell you your case is hopeless. I just started reading The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis, and if you struggle with any type of infertility, please do yourself a favor and read this book. It will open you eyes. Your body is a WHOLE. It is not a part. Treat your WHOLE body right and your fertility will be restored.

God bless you. All of you out there struggling with infertility and especially this “disease.” With POF, you are written off as hopeless. Do not let them. Do not. Do not. Do not.


My LH was 98! 98!! Within a month I brought it down to not even register on an OPK. And you know what, I think I may have actually ovulated this month. My body surged last week but I never saw a temp shift. Well, two days ago, I got another positive OPK, fertile CM and a high soft cervix. This morning, my temp shifted by .38 degrees up. We will see if it stays up there and what the next two weeks brings, but six weeks ago I was told it was impossible. Hang in there!