Thank you to everyone for being so lovely. Had a few tears earlier but just reading your messages has made my eyes water up again, but in a happy way this time as it's so nice to gets yours hugs and support - to all of you.

Husband is working away tonight and I won't want to talk about it tomorrow at work so it's going to have to wait until tomorrow night.

Reds05 you summed up the questions I'm asking myself. I REALLY want a baby, ideally sooner rather than later, but getting my self confidence back could make a big difference to my life too, especially as so far it's been winter but as soon as the weather warms up I'll be dying to put on my strappy vests and low cut tops. Not to mention holidays and going to swimming etc.

2016 - the doctor said that this strong treatment should see it off for at least a couple of years and as acne is really unpredictable it might be that once it's cleared it may never appear again, the hard bit is getting rid of it. It's not as though I've ever had it before - it's completely out of the blue.

If I decide not to go ahead with the treatment I'll definitely be hoping I'll be as lucky as Helly and that if/when I do get pregnant the change in hormones will help. But it's not something I can rely on as it might end up going the oher way and getting even worse. Helly - did you purposefully decide to come off antibiotics when TTC? The doctor says theyr'e safe but like I said earlier it just doesn't feel responsible.

2016/Dannib247/Sarah - I would love to hear whatever you know about accupuncture and chinese medicine, that's definitely worth a try.

I love Sarah's action plan, it's probably what I would be saying to someone else! My next hospital appointment is in 3 months, although if I want to go onto Roaccutane I should make sure I'm back on the pill 1 month before that. So I do have a bit of time to weigh up my options, and depending on what DH says I'm tempted to continue TTC until then as that might just make the decision for us (don't think we've been successful this month).

Anyone know anything about food allergies or diet causing acne? I might have to get onto google for this. The doctor didn't mention anything.

I think what Candice said has helped me a lot, delaying TTC would have a big impact on me, and it may all be for nothing. Maybe if I hadn't put myself on a tight timeline I'd be tempted to wait and give this treatment a go, but we're all so geared up for starting a family as soon as we possibly can - we even had a serious decision last month about moving to China for a year which would have delayed things but decided having a baby is the most important thing to us.

Sorry girls, I'm suppose I'm just thinking out aloud.. wish Hubby was home! Thank you again everyone xx

Just wanted to second tis really good advice - personally I wold try anything other than meds which mean I couldn't ttc. If no luck down alternative route then think again maybe?

good luck whatever you decide xx

I think this answers your question for you hun. Don't apologise- we are here to listen and help if we can.
xxx

Hi,

The girls have given wonderful suggestions already. Whatever your choice, just make sure you don't regret it or wish otherwise later. When you decide what to do, just stick to it and don't look back and wonder "what if.."
Alternative medicines can do wonders. I am from India, and I know indian traditional medicine (called Ayurveda - similar to chinese traditional medicine ) are quite effective. How about homeopathy?
Whatever you do, even if the doc says its ok pleease don't take any medications if you can help it, when you are TTC or have conceived. I speak as someone with some medical background. Good luck, I know whatever you decide to do, it will be the best decision

Good luck hun

I would try having hubby use a topical like proactive on your back when you shower first good luck