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Need some advice please

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KLeigh

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<p>If you really want to start "trying," I would do some research on Basal Body Temperature Charting & use an ovulation kit. I bought my testing strips online & they were very cheap compared to going to the store to buy them.
<p>These two things will help you accurately figure out when you are ovulating!
<p>I'm sure the mucinex helps, I just couldn't take it because of my lungs bleeding. Other people didn't have that problem... but now i take the robitussin & my lungs are fine.
<p>Hope that helps!
 
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Shine

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Hi KLeigh,

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Unfortunately I went to c.f clinic today and was told by my doc (which has come as a shock) that he doesn't recommend I get pregnant b/c he thinks I wouldn't cope with the aftermath of pregnancy. As I'm writing this I'm in tears, as I'm been trying SO hard to get myself as fit as possible to cope with a pregnancy. Even though my stats (lung function) are stable and weight fine, he is saying this now... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> In the past the doc has given my the green light to go ahead with pregnancy but now he is warning me not to do it. I

I'm so upset...ever since I got married I have wanted to be a mothers and give my husband a child. Now I feel this is some kinda cruel joke being played in me.

I'm at this stage in life where I feel this year would be a good time to go ahead with trying to conceive and go ahead with IUI...but now my doc thinks otherwise <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

All our friends are also getting pregnant too which makes it so bitter sweet for me.
 
S

Shine

Member
Hi KLeigh,

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Unfortunately I went to c.f clinic today and was told by my doc (which has come as a shock) that he doesn't recommend I get pregnant b/c he thinks I wouldn't cope with the aftermath of pregnancy. As I'm writing this I'm in tears, as I'm been trying SO hard to get myself as fit as possible to cope with a pregnancy. Even though my stats (lung function) are stable and weight fine, he is saying this now... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> In the past the doc has given my the green light to go ahead with pregnancy but now he is warning me not to do it. I

I'm so upset...ever since I got married I have wanted to be a mothers and give my husband a child. Now I feel this is some kinda cruel joke being played in me.

I'm at this stage in life where I feel this year would be a good time to go ahead with trying to conceive and go ahead with IUI...but now my doc thinks otherwise <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

All our friends are also getting pregnant too which makes it so bitter sweet for me.
 
S

Shine

Member
Hi KLeigh,
<br />
<br />Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />Unfortunately I went to c.f clinic today and was told by my doc (which has come as a shock) that he doesn't recommend I get pregnant b/c he thinks I wouldn't cope with the aftermath of pregnancy. As I'm writing this I'm in tears, as I'm been trying SO hard to get myself as fit as possible to cope with a pregnancy. Even though my stats (lung function) are stable and weight fine, he is saying this now... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> In the past the doc has given my the green light to go ahead with pregnancy but now he is warning me not to do it. I
<br />
<br />I'm so upset...ever since I got married I have wanted to be a mothers and give my husband a child. Now I feel this is some kinda cruel joke being played in me.
<br />
<br />I'm at this stage in life where I feel this year would be a good time to go ahead with trying to conceive and go ahead with IUI...but now my doc thinks otherwise <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />All our friends are also getting pregnant too which makes it so bitter sweet for me.
 
K

KLeigh

New member
Sarah -
I am so sorry that your doctor isn't on board. I too have had some resistance from my doctor in the past. BUT, YOU KNOW YOUR BODY! If you feel like you can do it & keep up with your treatments when you have the baby then i say.... DO IT!

Have you thought about finding another CF doctor? They are usually far & in between but it might provide another opinion. My doctor in Austin, TX was hesitant when i said i wanted to get pregnant. But then i moved to NC & my doc in UNC is completely on board as long as i keep up my lungs & KEEP EXERCISING!

I know how upsetting it can be to hear that you can't have a child. Literally I know about 10 people who are pregnant & a couple more who just had their babies. It pains me to thing that I might not be able to give that to my husband...

Anyways - I think that you should do whatever you think is possible for yourself - whether it's climbing Mt. Everest or having a baby <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> It's not like your doctor can REALLY tell you what to do - especially if you are already pregnant. (NOT THAT I'M ADVISING TO GO AGAINST YOUR DOCTOR) I'm just saying sometimes you know your body better than anyone else!

Keep calm & Carry on. That's my motto <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Have a wonderful day.
 
K

KLeigh

New member
Sarah -
I am so sorry that your doctor isn't on board. I too have had some resistance from my doctor in the past. BUT, YOU KNOW YOUR BODY! If you feel like you can do it & keep up with your treatments when you have the baby then i say.... DO IT!

Have you thought about finding another CF doctor? They are usually far & in between but it might provide another opinion. My doctor in Austin, TX was hesitant when i said i wanted to get pregnant. But then i moved to NC & my doc in UNC is completely on board as long as i keep up my lungs & KEEP EXERCISING!

I know how upsetting it can be to hear that you can't have a child. Literally I know about 10 people who are pregnant & a couple more who just had their babies. It pains me to thing that I might not be able to give that to my husband...

Anyways - I think that you should do whatever you think is possible for yourself - whether it's climbing Mt. Everest or having a baby <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> It's not like your doctor can REALLY tell you what to do - especially if you are already pregnant. (NOT THAT I'M ADVISING TO GO AGAINST YOUR DOCTOR) I'm just saying sometimes you know your body better than anyone else!

Keep calm & Carry on. That's my motto <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Have a wonderful day.
 
K

KLeigh

New member
Sarah -
<br />I am so sorry that your doctor isn't on board. I too have had some resistance from my doctor in the past. BUT, YOU KNOW YOUR BODY! If you feel like you can do it & keep up with your treatments when you have the baby then i say.... DO IT!
<br />
<br />Have you thought about finding another CF doctor? They are usually far & in between but it might provide another opinion. My doctor in Austin, TX was hesitant when i said i wanted to get pregnant. But then i moved to NC & my doc in UNC is completely on board as long as i keep up my lungs & KEEP EXERCISING!
<br />
<br />I know how upsetting it can be to hear that you can't have a child. Literally I know about 10 people who are pregnant & a couple more who just had their babies. It pains me to thing that I might not be able to give that to my husband...
<br />
<br />Anyways - I think that you should do whatever you think is possible for yourself - whether it's climbing Mt. Everest or having a baby <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> It's not like your doctor can REALLY tell you what to do - especially if you are already pregnant. (NOT THAT I'M ADVISING TO GO AGAINST YOUR DOCTOR) I'm just saying sometimes you know your body better than anyone else!
<br />
<br />Keep calm & Carry on. That's my motto <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Have a wonderful day.
 
S

Shine

Member
Hi Kleigh,

Thanks again for your reply, really appreciate it! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> You reply was very encouraging to me and just what I needed <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I also like the sound of what you said "you know your body the best", I agree with that! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

This year feels really right to try and get pregnant and so we are going ahead with it anyway.
Also 3 days ago started using opk...as I don't know what days I'm ovulating. Also I have regular periods.
I've also been off nebulised antibiotics for 9-10 months and only once on antibiotic orals for that amount of time, (except for i.vs back in August last year),
So I feel I'm doing pretty ok considering and hence why it's a good time to try again for a baby.

Also in the country we live in, I don't have the luxury of changing c.f doctors <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

Thanks again for your reply Kleigh...and I like your motto too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
S

Shine

Member
Hi Kleigh,

Thanks again for your reply, really appreciate it! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> You reply was very encouraging to me and just what I needed <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I also like the sound of what you said "you know your body the best", I agree with that! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

This year feels really right to try and get pregnant and so we are going ahead with it anyway.
Also 3 days ago started using opk...as I don't know what days I'm ovulating. Also I have regular periods.
I've also been off nebulised antibiotics for 9-10 months and only once on antibiotic orals for that amount of time, (except for i.vs back in August last year),
So I feel I'm doing pretty ok considering and hence why it's a good time to try again for a baby.

Also in the country we live in, I don't have the luxury of changing c.f doctors <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

Thanks again for your reply Kleigh...and I like your motto too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
S

Shine

Member
Hi Kleigh,
<br />
<br />Thanks again for your reply, really appreciate it! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> You reply was very encouraging to me and just what I needed <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />I also like the sound of what you said "you know your body the best", I agree with that! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />This year feels really right to try and get pregnant and so we are going ahead with it anyway.
<br />Also 3 days ago started using opk...as I don't know what days I'm ovulating. Also I have regular periods.
<br />I've also been off nebulised antibiotics for 9-10 months and only once on antibiotic orals for that amount of time, (except for i.vs back in August last year),
<br />So I feel I'm doing pretty ok considering and hence why it's a good time to try again for a baby.
<br />
<br />Also in the country we live in, I don't have the luxury of changing c.f doctors <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />Thanks again for your reply Kleigh...and I like your motto too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
 
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KLeigh

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I'm going to send you a personal message back <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
K

KLeigh

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I'm going to send you a personal message back <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
K

KLeigh

New member
I'm going to send you a personal message back <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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