My Journey to Parenthood From the Start : Part one Weight Loss
Weight On My Shoulders
I have mentioned a few times in previous posts that conceiving Parker was not straight forward, In fact very far from it.
I’ve decided that each week I will post a piece of my Journey to becoming mum with fertility issues.
My Journey started 7 Years ago in 2010 when we decided we wanted to try for a family, after coming off the contraceptive pill for many years my periods never returned.
After waiting for over a year I was finally transferred to a fertility doctor at our local hospital.
After a few basic tests on my self which included many blood being taken and a sperm test on Drew the doctor wanted to rule out that is was not my weight that was causing me and issue. At the time I was weighing in at 15 stone.
The sent me away for a few months and I lost a few pounds here and there but nothing like the 3 stone I needed to lose in order for me to have certain tests and procedures to see what the issue was.
After a lengthy discussion with my doctor they agreed that what ever may be wrong with me may have the side effect that makes losing weight a lot harder than it would for a standard person. So they agreed to prescribe me a tablet that aids weightless while combined with a healthy balanced diet with low fat intake.
They really worked. For every one pound i was losing myself Orlistat was helping me lose another pound. So for what seemed like a goal that would only be achievable in years to come I actually achieved my target within 3 months.
Like I say these may not be for everyone as they do change your bowel habits slightly and if you fancy cheating your diet and having a big fat take away, my advice DONT. Its not worth it unless your not planning to leave the house the next day put it that way.
I owe this medication alot as if made the next part of my journey the true start of my chances of becoming a parent.
Stay tuned for Part 2 coming next week: Needles and Tests
Did you struggle with conception of your child or no somewho you did? If you did it can be a lonely journey and I would love to chat with anyone who needs a listening ear.
TTFN
Trini
*** This is a collaborative post ***
Last blog post here lovelies.
November 12, 2017 @ 3:15 pm
really interesting post. I have two children, but have struggled to have a third due to hormone imbalance – I wonder if weight loss would help me too? x
November 12, 2017 @ 7:13 pm
Defiantly I had a massive hormone imbalance have you been prescribed any treatments?
November 12, 2017 @ 5:19 pm
I really hope that things begin to really happen for you on this journey. I can only imagine how emotional this process must be for you. Be great for you to get an early Christmas present this year xx
November 12, 2017 @ 7:13 pm
Aw I have completed the journey now this is just me reliving it for the purpose of the blog
November 12, 2017 @ 8:55 pm
Weight can play a huge part in so many medical issues, I look forward to reading next weeks instalment.
November 12, 2017 @ 8:58 pm
Goodness me, this sounds tremendously emotional and stressful. I am glad that it all worked out in the end. Thank you for sharing your story. Pen x #RVHT
November 12, 2017 @ 11:12 pm
Very interested to read that Orlistat worked for you, I’ve also been prescribed them but not really started taking them properly yet due to some other issues. Mich x
November 13, 2017 @ 7:52 am
Aw have you, for the same reason? X
November 13, 2017 @ 7:16 am
So glad you found something that helped you to get the help you needed to start a family x
November 13, 2017 @ 2:13 pm
I didn’t know that doctor’s were allowed to prescribe things like this! Thank you for sharing your story, am intrigued to see the rest of it!
November 13, 2017 @ 2:24 pm
Yeah they most certainly are! Not as a quick fix though I guess but if you show willing
November 13, 2017 @ 2:59 pm
I managed to lose three stone when we were trying for our first child, 11 years on we now have three children, the weight has crept back on though sadly! I wish you all the best 🙂
November 13, 2017 @ 4:29 pm
It can be really hard to shift weight. I have found the older I get the harder it is and easier to put on 🙂 x
November 15, 2017 @ 7:25 am
Nice And Very useful info,
This article important and really good the for me is.
Amazing write-up,Great article.
your info is quite helpful to forever.
Keep it up and thanks to the writer.
November 15, 2017 @ 10:34 am
I wish you the best of luck and I’m looking forward to seeing how you get on. As someone who hasn’t struggled conceiving, I can’t imagine what your going through and how hard it is!
#RVHT
November 15, 2017 @ 5:13 pm
I’m so glad you found something to help with your weight loss journey. Starting a family can be the ultimate motivation
November 16, 2017 @ 6:20 pm
Glad that everything worked out in the end, great that Orlistat worked so well for you in those early days 🙂
My Journey to Parenthood From the Start : Part 2 Needles and Tests | Trinimamabebe
November 17, 2017 @ 10:16 pm
[…] Find part 1 here. […]
November 19, 2017 @ 4:45 pm
I have heard wonderful/ slightly gross things about Orlistat. I would love to try it but I’m too nervous!
Thank you for linking up to #RVHT, I’ll hopefully see you link up tonight!
November 19, 2017 @ 10:44 pm
Amazing things happen with it love and only minor gross things would highly recommend as you can buy over counter too x
My Journey to Parenthood From the Start : Part Three Hormones | Trinimamabebe
January 30, 2018 @ 3:07 pm
[…] forget if you havent already to read part one and part two to keep in the […]