About My Quest

I'm just going to jump right in on what I mainly want to blog about... Becoming a Mother.

I am 29 years old and was non-traditionally diagnosed with PCOS (poly-cystic ovary syndrome) 2 years ago. I am currently over-weight and have been most my adult life. I've know since my first 'cycle' that something was not right with my body. I was among the last in my grade and age group to 'blossom'. I have never been regular without taking birth control and they made me crazy. From what I know now, if I wanted to be on birth control I would need a low-dose.

Currently, I am 50-60lbs over-weight. I have lost 15lbs in the past 6 months and am down 35lbs+ from my highest weight ever (in 2005). I am embarking on a new diet & exercise plan stating Today! I will probably not be able to follow it precisely, but its got to be better than what I am eating now. The Candida Diet. No sugar. No yeast. As for exercise, I own an elliptical and a pilates dvd with fexible bands. My plan is to do at least 1 thing everyday and try to rotate arms, legs and abs. My goal is to fit between size 9 to 12 jeans, as I have many in my closet. That should get me in a healthy weight 155-165lbs.

Now to conceiving... As you can imagine, since my cycles are irregular, I am not producing eggs. Yes, I have used ovulation tests, taken my basel temprature and even tried fertility drugs. I am going to focus on loosing weight and becoming healthy before I try any of those things again. Of course, My Hubby and I continue to 'Baby Dance' several times a week with our fingers crossed ;o]

That's all for now. Thanks for reading.

Marie