Journal Entry for September 7, 2009
September 7, 2009 2:17pm
Progress
40 %
Goal End Date is Apr 12, 10 138 more days.
Lili 
11:45pm, November 17, 2009
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About Me
Lili
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About Me
I'm 28, married to a wonderful Christian man. Praying for a baby or two!! (or three or four!)
I'm 28, married to a wonderful Christian man. Praying for a baby or two!! (or three or four!)
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Interests
I love doing crafts, reading, enjoying the beach, taking walks, horses, photography, camping, spending time with family and friends, kids, my kitties, seeing new places, fishing, football, crochetting, SNOW, and (of course) shopping.
I love doing crafts, reading, enjoying the beach, taking walks, horses, photography, camping, spending
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Hugbook
Chicken Soup
Hope you feel better real soon!!!
Hug
I can't believe it has already been 16 weeks! :-) Good luck at next u/s!
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Shout Out
Hope the appt went ok, you haven't been on to update! I have been thinking about you and hope you have a great week!!!
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Good Luck
Hope the appt goes great and you get a sneak peek at what your little blessing is going to be! I have an u/s next week and am hoping they may be able to tell us what we are expecting too!
Hug
Have a great week my friend!!!
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Infertility
Type: EndometriosisMy husband and I have been TTC off and on (more on than off!) for the past 6+ years, with no success. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2003, and had a very large cyst removed, along with my right ovary. I deal with depression, and am now taking Eskaloft (natural and safe), which seems to help! About two months after my surgery, I miscarried, and that is the only pregnancy I've had. I was only 4-6 weeks along. I'm going in for surgery again 7-15 to remove a large mass inside my ovary.
Treatments
- Folic Acid Working / Worked
- Ovulation Predictor Kit Somewhat Helpful
- Used it many months, and ovulate monthly. Good to know, but so far no baby!
- Surgery Working / Worked
- Had surgery in 2003, found Endometriosis, took out a cyst the size of a large cantaloupe along with my right ovary. Having surgery again to remove another large cyst, which is inside my left ovary on 7-15-08.
Close Pregnancy
Had surgery in April 2003 to remove large cantaloupe sized cyst, along with right ovary. Was diagnosed with endometriosis. Was pregnant in under two months afterward, but lost the baby at 4-6 weeks, due to taking birth control for hormones. Didn't know I was pregnant until the day I lost the baby. Been trying pretty much ever since, with no luck so far.
Treatments
- Progesterone Cream Working / Worked
- My progesterone levels were extremely low, but are getting better! Been on the supplement for about 2 years, and they had improved a lot last fall when I went in.
Open Endometriosis
Went into ER because of intense pain in abdomen. Began with a feeling like gas, but only got worse with movement and time. Ended up having surgery that resulted in removal of a large cantaloupe sized cyst, which had engulfed my right ovary. Having surgery 7-15-08 to remove mass inside my left ovary, and whatever Endo as well. Hoping they can save my ovary!!
Treatments
- Surgery Working / Worked
- Surgery was very painful. Recovery was long and yucky! I thought I'd never get better. Bloating lasted way longer than I thought it would.
Open Adoption
We are thinking about looking into adoption in the future. At this point, I just don't think I am quite ready for that step. But it is definitely an option!
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionStruggled with depression as a teen off and on. It became a serious problem early in my marriage, and finally ended in counceling and getting on Prozac. Both helped. The Prozac was a lifesaver!! I don't know what I would have done without it. Then went on Lithium instead since we are TTC, and it seemed to work well enough for a while. Doesn't seem to be working enough right now, and I'm really down lately. Not sure what to do next.
Treatments
- Lithium Working / Worked
- Seems to work although for some reason my depression had gotten worse during the winter. Mainly with the TTC factor. But this was a healthier route for TTC than Prozac. Started taking Eskaloft (also natural and safe for TTC) in Feb or March, and it has helped a lot.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- Sometimes it's really hard, and I can't do it at all. But when I'm not depressed, that is me to a T.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Was awesome. It gave me my life back! I was finally my happy, normal self again. Not taking it anymore though. Had no side effects.
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Always helps to have positive support.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- Sometimes helps to get it all out. Doesn't always make me feel better....but it has been a good way of getting it out and trying to understand myself.
