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Oh, Baby! #CleverTTC

By Laurie | November 22, 2011

This is a super hard post to write. Since I was 13 I have imagined the day when I would become a mom. My best friend and I even had names picked out way back then. She wanted six, while I always pictured two. Don’t get me wrong, I understood that I was way too young. Besides I was raised to have all my ducks in a row before taking on that phase of life.

You know: college, job, husband, house, and then baby. Check, check, check, check, and nope. I always wanted to be a youngish mom, but now in my 30s I’m starting to feel really old. I never dreamed I would have to deal with hypothyroidism and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) which basically leaves my fertility status in a state of uncertainty. The worst part is all the judgment and questions. I know people mean well, but it’s still hard to stomach, and is among several topics I just don’t want to talk about or even be asked about. I understand that it is human nature to just assume it is going to happen, especially when someone is married. It is even harder for me, because I also just assumed it would have before now. I have become increasingly depressed (especially around the holidays) and wonder if this will ever be in the cards for me.

In case you didn’t know, PCOS makes your cycle wonky. That means I can go months and months without having a period at. all. Trips to the doctor’s office are expensive, and it is also a beating to have to have fertility chats when really I am just there for my yearly exam.

I was really excited to discover that First Response (the makers pregnancy and ovulation tests) have also come out with a fertility test ($2 off coupon and more information). It can be taken on the third day of your cycle.

While my disease may adversely affect the reliability of this test for detecting FSH levels, it is still comforting to have this at-home test as an option that provides me with a glimmer of hope that someday I will be lucky enough to be called a mom.

The instructions are simple, the results are easy to understand, and it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. If you are trying to conceive or are feeling like your chances of being able to are less likely due to age or other factors, this is a great tool to help ease your mind or guide you to your doctor for further tests.

Disclosure: I was selected for this #spon post by Clever Girls Collective, which promotes Blog With Integrity as do I. I received a First Response kit to try in addition to being monetarily compensated.

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