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  • About Me

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    essencejj

    Female, 32, Married
    Depends on the day., NJ, USA
    Member since October 20, 2007

    • About Me

      my name is Essence.I'm 31yrs old married with 2 step daughters who I love very much. I've been diagnosed w/pcos a few yrs ago and I've been in denial. I have a wonderful husband and I hope GOD will bless us with a child.We love kids and can't wait to expand our family.Im a really good friend and I love supporting and inspiring others. If you're sincere than I welcome your DS friendship but Im so tired of supporting and inspiring others when neededand when I need supoort they aren't around or don't offer encouragment or inspiration.

      my name is Essence.I'm 31yrs old married with 2 step daughters who I love very much. I've been diagnosed w/pcos a few yrs ago and I've been in denial. I have a wonderful husband and I hope GOD will bless us with a child.We love kids and can't wait to expand our family.Im a really good friend and I love supporting and inspiring others. If you're sincere than I welcome your DS friendship but Im so tired of supporting and inspiring others when neededand when I need supoort they aren't around or don't

    • Interests

      Reading, Cooking, Shopping and spending time with friends and family.

      Reading, Cooking, Shopping and spending time with friends and family.

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    • Hug

      From Xanadu Sunday

      Hi sweetie, I am doing really good. I feel really blessed in my life right now. ((((hugs)))) I hope that you are doing well!

    • Thanks

      From Xanadu November 10

      : )

    • Hug

      From Xanadu October 29

      Glad you are doing a little better! (((hugs)))

    • Thanks

      From distraught26 October 29

      Thank you.. I really appreciate all you women on here. I'm from Nj as well.. Just living in PA

    • Chocolate

      From Xanadu October 27

      Sorry that you are feeling down, I get ya girl, we seem to be on the same AF schedule. Dang hormones!! Here's some more yummy chocolate! (((hugs)))

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  • Goals

    Progress

    40 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    204
  • Support Groups

    • Close Infertility

      my name is Essence.I'm 31yrs old married for 8yrs with 2 step daughters who I love very much. I've been diagnosed w/pcos a few yrs ago and I've been in denial. I have a wonderful husband and I hope GOD will bless us with a child soon...

      Treatments

      Artificial Insemination Somewhat Helpful
      Gonal-f pen 37.5
      Clomid Somewhat Helpful
      I tried clomid 2 yrs ago and it did'nt work...I was extremely emotional while taking this.
      Follistim Somewhat Helpful
      HSG (Hysterosalpingography) Somewhat Helpful
      all tubes were open.
      In Vitro Fertilization Considering
      Metformin Working / Worked
      I took Metformin for a while it mad me sick. I could'nt hold anything down. RE switched me to Avandia 4mg once a day,no side effects.Now I back on Metformin.
      Ovulation Predictor Kit Somewhat Helpful
    • Close Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      I'm 31 married for 7yrs to a wonderful supportive husband, but dealing w/pcos is driving me more into depression. I feel like a science project I just want to be normal. We've been ttc conceive for 3yrs. seems as if ev1 around me is getting pregnant w/o trying. Currently I take Avandia 4mg daily to regulate menses.

      Treatments

      Clomid Somewhat Helpful
      Metformin Working / Worked
      Avandia 4mg. no side effects.
      Progesterone Working / Worked
      I'm really emotional crying everday during my 2ww.
      Progesterone Cream Considering
    • Open Step Families

      Im 30, married for 7 yrs and I have 2 stepdaughters (15 and 11)they live out of state but is a daily struggle.

    • Open Stress Management

      I don't handle stress well. I'm a very emotional person who is very passionate about my family but my job is very stressful along with life in general.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Helps but not all of the time.
    • Open Epilepsy & Seizures

      I've been diagnosed with Myoclonic seizures almost 2 weeks ago at 31. I don't recall anything. In the past I've awaken with small bruises and horrible headaches. I'm still having trouble accepting this condition as Im unable to drive or return to work until I've been cleared by the neurologist which sucks...

      Treatments

      Keppra Too Soon to Tell
      It makes me sleepy and irritaable.
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