[TylersMom]

I had my first child 8 years ago, at the age of 18. Getting pregnant took about 2.5 seconds. It took a long time, but my husband and I finally got to a point in our lives when we were ready to have another child. After trying for 6 months, I told my Gyno that I thought there was something wrong. Like most doctors, especially those who have never suffered with infertility, she told me, "Be patient, it will happen." I wanted to smack her. She continues to tell me that even though I was diagnosed by a fertility specialist with PCOS. It was a blessing and a curse. I never imagined my life without at least 2 or 3 kids. I was relieved to know that I wasn't crazy for thinking something was wrong, but I was shattered to know I may never have more children. No one, including my husband, quite understands how heartbreaking this is for me. I die inside every time one of my friends or relatives becomes pregnant. How do people who have dealt with infertility for years survive this? I'm now at 1 year and counting...

[sarah16]

Welcome to the forum. You have to do what is best for your situation. If that is going to an RE or adoption or trying for a couple of years and deciding you are done. There are options. It's a hard journey but if you and your DH keep talking about what you want you will make it through!!

[babygood1]

I have Drs say the same junk...Im even older with less time to wait and they say the same stupid things. The RE I see moves faster...my OBGYN really should have put me on clomid, trigger and IUI...not just IUIs...bad choice and now it is costing me more $$$. A RE may have a more understanding bed side manner. In this process I have lost so much respect for Drs. Hang in there! Think forward.

[TylersMom]

I am just beginning to research all the drugs and procedures out there. It is really frustrating. I have been going to the fertility speacialist since March and I haven't even seen a real doctor yet! The testing takes so long because everything has to been done at certain times. I am also angry with my regular Gyno because she should have diagnosed me with PCOS based on my symptoms a long time ago. My husband says he is ok with either outcome- just one kid or more. I can't accept that. I never planned on making my son an only child. Have you taken Glucophage at all? I am still waiting for Clomid.