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Hi Layla, sound great, I'll have to look at that! Hey, the cramps could be a good thing, it they are they shouldn't last long. Going anywhere special for vacation?
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Hey Drew....Going to NYC for a few days, visiting family, going to the beach. Have to get away and just relax. Besides, hubby's gonna take me shopping!! Woooo hoooo!
I have a question though, how do you feel about continuing taking Met while prego? I mean, i hear so many different things, but if it won't hurt the baby and if one takes only like 500mg per day for the first 12-14 weeks...is it such a bad thing? Especially if it prevents miscarriage in lots of cases?Any opinions on this from anyone would be welcome!
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NYC, nice!! Have fun! I will be continuing to take met at least for the first three months. I looked it up, for when I finally do get pg, and everything I have seen supports staying on it atleast for the first little while. I'm taking no chances of losing a baby, specially one I tried so hard for!!
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HI Drew...It's such a debated issue. I wish there was more info out there. My dr suggested i not continue Met past 6 weeks. For some reason, i feel that taking it for the first trimester would actually be beneficial. But how do i make a believer out of my dr? I really don't want to risk a chance of losing a baby that i've been planning for, for so long. So, i am on a 1ww now..lol...are you? It's so freakin nerve racking and i keep telling myself that no, it won't happen. Only because i don't want my hopes to go up, but i also want to take a hpt, but it's way too early...oh it's just so darn confusing!!
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I have PCOS and went on metformin to regulate my cycle and was pregnant in two weeks but our GP told us to stop taking it and we lost the baby at eight weeks. My OB said it was probably from stopping the metformin and said she keeps all PCOS patients who were taking metformin to concieve on it through at least the first trimester. Hope this info helps. And yes I was sick for a couple weeks but then it eased. Good luck!
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Hey Layla, I know the whole issue is crazy!! Its such a crucial decision it seems. I have at least a week to wait, more like 10 days for a true result. I have such a rotten cold right now, and dh was telling me how how heard your immune system can go down a bit in early pregnancy. So that got my hopes up. Then I went to Wal-Mart last night for vitamins and as I was standing there looking at all the different choices, this very pregnant lady comes around the corner looking for pregnancy friendly cold remedies!! That was so weird! Anyway, I kept saying I wasn't gonna get my hopes up, but I just can't help it!!
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Hey Sarah and Drew...Thanks Sarah for the info. It does seem to make sense to still regulate insulin levels even during the most crucial time of pregnancy. I'll just have to put my foot down when the time comes and explain it to my doctor. I hope the times comes soon. Does any know if there is a set amount of mgs of Met one should take during the 1st trimester? Drew, Man...you got me excited up there with you! Seriously tho, one just CAN'T help but daydream about the day you'll find out your are pregnant. I so look fwd to it happening to me (God willing). I'm seriously jealous of you having that cold if that's the case! I think i'll go sit real close to my co-worker that has a bad cold now. hehehe...
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I was just prescribed metformin and my dr highly suggests taking it and staying on it until the first trimester if I get pregnant - I'm not yet but am hoping to be soon!
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Ok, I'm feeling slightly neurotic!! lol I also said I wasn't gonna analyze every little symptom too but.... I'm having alot of cm, more than usual I think. But its white when its usually yellow. (SORRY!! Don't wanna gross you out) I mean there's lots of it and a little cramping. Dh works at the hospital and when I picked him up my gyn was there! Ok, I'm on a tangent now, forgive me lol! I'm definately staying on it the first trimester. The way I have it figured, if he says no, I don't think he will but if he does, he gave me lots of refills on it. I'll just keep refilling it at the pharmacy. It should keep me covered. If I am pregnant, I'm NOT losing another baby!! Christine, lots of luck to you! I know its helping me loose weight, and I ovulated last month. I'm sure I did this month cause I got my normal ovulation pains. Here"s hoping for us all!!
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Drew, I hope this is the month for you. What day are you on? I'm still waiting for pos opt, I'm on cd 12. DH has been gone 7 days, due home tomorrow so maybe things will work out for us, too this month.
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Thank you! I'm on cd 23, so the wait is getting to me. My fingers are crossed for you, hope all works out well!!
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OOPPSS! That post was from me to Merlee. Think its time to go to bed!! lol
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Just would like some feedback as to any success stories with getting pregnant while taking metformin... hiow long did it take? My hubby and I desperately want another child - it's crazy how your body changes! This metformin has been kicking my butt though. Any feedback is appreciated. Blessings to all!
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I have been taking metformin for about three years. I am pre-diabetic. I have no side effects. I just went for my annual yesterday, and I told my doctor that I would like to start trying for children soon, and i asked him if the metformin was dangerous, and he said no, and it will help with ovulation. I was so excited because I thought I would have to take insulin shots while pregnant. I would say, go for the metformin, I thoroughly trust my doctor's opinion on it. Good Luck!
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Hi, i am 7 weeks plus pregnant? wonder, if i shld continue with metformin until 9 mths?
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Hi Faridah, I would consult your doctor first and see what he/she thinks. Personally, after much research and debate, I would continue at least until after the 1st trimester. I have read that women with PCOS are more prone to miscarrying within that timeframe and have read that taking Met actually helps. My doctor had told me to stop Met if i do get pregnant, but i will go against that advice when, (God willing) i do get pregnant. Many, many women have had successful pregnancies while on Met for the full 9 months or just the 1st trimester.
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