I'm not sure if I want to keep trying right now, or wait a few months, or "not try, not prevent". At my last OBGYN appointment, I was 282 lbs. I was sent for an ultrasound, but I was also told that may be why my periods are nonexistent. Since then I have started Weight Watchers, and I'm down to 271(It's a start!) I'm trying to get my, at least, 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day, and trying to work out at least a few times a week, and hoping to increase it later. I really want to just keep trying, but then again, it would be best for my future baby if I was healthier and weighed less, so I'm thinking of taking a break until maybe after I lose about 40 lbs. What would you do?

Well I am kinda in the same boat as you. I am not sure whether to wait and lose weight or try and not lose weight which could be more dangerous to the future baby. My DH and I have decided not to try but we aren't going to prevent. Sorry I am not much help since I am so confused myself. I guess I would say you should try now because if you don't get periods it would be more difficult to get pregnant I would think. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Hi!
I just wanted to send you CONGRATS on your weight loss.
I'm new to TTC, i'm waiting to try......so not much advise from me...just words of encouragement to your healthy lifestyle.

Congrats on you weight loss , I think it would be best if you lost some more weight before you try to get pregnant , simply because you will be in better health when you are pregnant and you will feel so much better .

Well I had my ultrasound last tuesday, and I went to see my OBGYN this morning for the follow-up. I was told I have polycystic ovaries(same as PCOS?)... The doctor said she wanted to put me on birth control and see if they will shrink. She gave me the first months worth and gave me a prescription for 5 more months. She said try for 3 months and come back and we'll see if they shrink.

I was fine with that. I figured I'll lose as much weight as possible, and the weight loss will help with it, and I'll try again in about 6 months. I'm only 21 so I have quite a few years left to have a baby.

So my OH and I go shopping, we went to Home Depot and got supplies to make a bunny playpen, and to target,... We got home and the Doctor who saw me today called and said to call her back as soon as I can. I called her back and she said she spoke with the main doctor and she thinks it's best to have them drained. I have to have it done on thursday and it's a month of recovery.

I really didn't want to have another surgery. I tried to at least postpone it, but I was told that if it's not done soon, my ovaries would twist and possibly kill the ovary.

Now all of these "what ifs" and "whys" are running through my head... like what if I'm never able to have children? I know I can adopt, and I plan to, but I always thought have at least one of my own, and adopt more. And why are people who abuse their kids able to have them? Why can people who dont want kids able to have them? and why can some people have a lot of kids, and some can't have any?

I know I shouldn't just assume the worst, but I am worried, and scared. I want a baby so bad!

I guess I'll be in the waiting to try forum now...

Hi Sweetie. I'm at home just finishing resting up after an op too (to remove blocked tube, infection and adhesions that fused my ovary and tube to my bowel) and I know how you feel re the what if and whys. I'd love to irresponsible and jump right into TTC again now, but I know I have to wait another month before I can and it's frustrating but at the end of the day it's best if I'm in top health to carry my baby.
I would say it's probably a good thing if you lose some more weight now, not only for during the pregnancy but it'll be even harder to lose it afterwards and you want to be able to run around after you little one :-)

Sorry to hear about your cysts. I like to think things always happen for a reason. I have cysts also

When I went on the pill, it made a huge difference. Now that Im off of it, My cycts make themselves known. Go you for the weightloss! And hang in there.

Sorry you have to have an op but if the docs think it's best, it's what you've got to do. I hope it goes well and your periods return and you can start TTC again. Losing weight would be best for you and your baby but well done on your healthy eating and weight loss so far!
Good luck x

Massive well done on the weight loss, personally I would take the Dr's advice, surgery is horrid but might just be the best thing right now.

One step at a time, get them drained, keep with the healthy eating and exercise and follow the Dr's advice.

Good Luck