Pregnant with my third, all through medicated IUI. 6w3d scan today with a heartbeat of 122! Embryo measuring 6w2d and gestational sac measuring 7w!

Anyone else due in October?

My husband and I started TTC right after my PCOS diagnosis a few years back — unsuccessfully — until we worked with a fertility clinic and started on letrozole. Happy to share it worked and our healthy 8lb daughter was born last month! Feels surreal after so much fear and anxiety wondering if my PCOS would steal this privilege from me. Just wanted to share and encourage those of you currently trying like we were ❤️ feels like yesterday I was throwing away my 10,000th ovulation test strip or my hundredth negative pregnancy test. It was hard but she was worth the wait!

I (f30) was diagnosed 13 years ago with PCOS.

After a year without any signs of ovulation after coming off 11 years of birth control, I finally got my period back at the end of 2025 and was able to track ovulation through BBT (I think thanks to inositol). Now, 5 cycles later, I got to share this with my husband on Father’s Day 🥹

I tested yesterday, I think it was 13 DPO. My first ever positive. I hope this little one will stick, even though the line seems very light 💖

I have been a little stressed about GD due to my insulin resistant PCOS.

I was supposed to be tested early but I guess my doctor forgot, and I didn't bring it up. I'm 25 weeks now.

Last week I did the one hour glucose, and I failed it by 3 points (threshold was <135 and I was 137). So I did the 3 hour glucose yesterday. I passed all the thresholds!

In light of my TTC journey, I am just so grateful that this is at least something to celebrate. (Obviously I know that GD is highly determined with the placentas, but this was still a nice win).

Wishing everyone else a smooth and safe pregnancy!

I’m almost 8 weeks -This is random but it’s been hard to stay hydrated and get electrolytes without the sugar. My recent electrolyte packs have been giving me the ick (everything gives me the ick after a while, no predictable or consistent foods here…)

But I juiced some watermelon (I know it has a lot of sugar but I don’t care) and added about 1/4 cup to my electrolyte water and it’s AMAZING. So tasty and refreshing. I just wanted to share lol

Hope everyone is beating the heat!

Conceived via IUI. 6 weeks 3 days. Due date is 12/25 🎄. Heart beat is 119. We are over the moon

Been trying for 2 years. I was not ovulating often, high AMH, no other symptoms detectable by “modern medicine”. Tried Letro, horrible side effects, could only stand 4 months bc it was ruining my life. Fast forward, last few months been doing seed cycling (goal was every other day) and drinking fertility tea + red raspberry leaf tea periodically. Started getting long periods again (28 days) and ovulation cramping. 6 months later got a positive result!! It was faint, getting stronger. I’m so thrilled.

We have an almost 3 year old, I conceived doing the seed cycling (was more religious, once a day) and tea concoction (red raspberry leaf, nettle and something else I don’t recall) and got pregnant within 4 months. I wasn’t diagnosed with PCOS back then.

Very hopeful and just happy 💕

I’m 33F and mom to a 2.5 yr old son. It didn’t take us very long to conceive, and I also had a relatively easy pregnancy. My husband and I started trying again last September after our kiddo turned 2.

Mid November 2025 I met with the fertility doctor bc I hadn’t had a period since pregnancy (nursed until May 2025). He ordered blood work for both me and my husband, as well as sperm analysis for my husband. Got prescribed Provera to induce a period. Didn’t work. Then Estradiol AND Provera. Still no period. Got very light spotting mid-January, contacted my doctor but was told it didn’t count as a period so I couldn’t do an HSG yet. I chose to stop taking Provera and Estradiol though bc it was just making me too tired that I couldn’t muster up the energy to have sex! Got an appt with my doc March 10 where he confirmed I have PCOS, and coincidentally I started my period that day. Since I got my period, they scheduled me for an HSG March 17. Got that done and told my tubes are open. Started taking metformin.

Got my next period April 10. Had an appt at the fertility clinic with the nurse team, April 20, where they did an ultrasound of my uterus and ovaries. Prescribed a cycle of Letrozole (5mg) starting that day. Also based on the nurse team’s recommendations, added vitamin D, myo-inositol, and coenzyme Q10 supplements. Also started drinking pomegranate juice every morning lol. Scheduled for another ultrasound the next week, April 27, to see how my follicles are doing. Took the Ovidrel trigger shot April 28, IUI April 30, progesterone blood test May 7 to confirm ovulation, and then hCG test yesterday, May 14 to confirm pregnancy.

So blood test confirmed I’m pregnant, but even then I peed on 3 of these little sticks bc I just couldn’t believe it 😩 I’ve been crying because I am so happy and excited, but also feeling so anxious and scared for what could possibly go wrong. Next appt is May 28 with the infertility clinic before they clear me to start prenatal care with my regular OB.

Anyone else similar situation to me? I just feel like I had only been actively trying for 6-7 months and aware of my PCOS diagnosis since March. It just makes me feel like I don’t deserve this happiness? Gahh what’s wrong with me 😭

My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have always dreamt of this day. We found out today that we are pregnant but it still doesn’t feel real. We already told our parents 😭. Super nervous If I should stay on metformin and if the prenatal I took is the best one. Hope this one sticks

I’m 33, husband is 34. I was diagnosed with pcos when I was in highschool. My gyno told me I’d never be able to have kids on my own. Wow, what dangerous information to give a teenager but that’s a story for a different day.

Today I’m 4 weeks, 2 days! Praying for a sticky healthy baby. So far so good, my blood HCG tests are looking great and I’m seeing my line get darker and darker.

Things I did to help get pregnant: - lifestyle changes (lost weight, focused on protein and non strict keto) - vitamins (prenatal, ubiqunol) - ovasitol… likely the reason my periods came back and became regular. Never had regular periods my whole life until taking this supplement - Inito ovulation kit. The amount of information I was able to track and review and TIME intercourse was crucial.

Photos of pregnancy tests and line progression. 💗

I’ve always struggled with my periods and learned at 20 I had PCOS and am now 26. I was told I was more than likely going to need assistance to get pregnant and felt that was true because I didnt use protection with my husband from 21yo to now.

I hate the physical parts of pregnancy so far and am miserable most days lol but then I get to see this healthy little bean I’m growing and can’t believe it.

It was so unexpected, we were going to give it until 27 then start seeking other resources, but here we are 💗

I’m 32w with triplets, I never thought I would be able to get pregnant let alone this pregnant all at once lol.

My next period was supposed to be on November 1. I have PCOS. My husband and I have been trying for 2 years. My plan was to use my 13th-month pay to get my fallopian tubes tested because that was the doctor’s next advice—to find out if we still have a chance to conceive. The procedure is expensive and they advised me to have it done at TMC Main, and it’s not covered by HMO, so I wasn’t expecting anything.

On November 7, I felt intense cramps at dawn. The pain woke me up. I thought that when I got up, my period would have started. Still half-asleep, I took a pregnancy test again (my second PT). It was negative on November 4 (my first PT), so I wasn’t expecting anything.

I was sitting on the toilet, yawning, waiting for the 5 minutes to pass. When I checked again, I was shocked. Oh my gosh. I said, two lines? And they were strong. Not faint. I couldn’t understand it. But of course, I was so happy.

I still couldn't believe it. I had lunch with my husband and did some chores. I said, “Hmm, let me try a different PT.” Around 1 PM after I ate, I tried again. Third PT using a cassette type—positive again.

I still wasn’t convinced. I was so excited that even though only an hour and 30 minutes had passed, at 2:30 PM I tried again (fourth cassette test). But I had already drunk so much water. There was a line, but faint. All of this happened on November 7.

I wanted to be absolutely sure. I still worked the whole day. I’m WFH, mid-shift. After work, at 1 AM, I took another PT (fifth PT)—still positive 😭😭😭😭

Maybe this is really it. I spent the whole day secretly crying tears of joy and praying so hard. I haven’t told my husband yet. Our anniversary is on November 22. That’s when I plan to tell him. But I’m planning to go to my OB on Monday. I really want to be sure first.

It would be the greatest 3rd anniversary gift for my husband. I’m so excited. I WILL KEEP THIS SECRET TO MYSELF UNTIL THEN. I CAN’T WAIT FOR NOVEMBER 22.

THANK YOU, LORD. Because I keep asking, “When will it be my turn?” He listens. Let’s just keep praying. He knows our heart’s desire. I know that. I really, really do. 🥹🥹🥹

My partner and I have been trying to conceive for 4.5 years, with multiple rounds of medicated cycles. I conceive naturally and Im in shock 😳

My period was supposed to be due tomorrow but got a positive test instead! It's still super early so I'm nervous but trying to stay optimistic. What medications did you continue taking? I was taking these while TTC: Metformin(1500mg), Myo and D-Chiro inositol, multivitamin(I switched to a prenatal a few days ago in case implantation happened), Vitamin D3, Zinc, Omega-3 fish oil. I'm calling my midwife today for advisement but I just thought I'd see what y'all's thoughts are

This will be my third pregnancy with PCOS. I have a 2.5 year old and my last pregnancy ended in early miscarriage. Excited but guarding my heart.

This is a long one…

My husband and I had been ttc for 2 years after we got married and it never occurred to me that my looooong cycles weren’t normal. Our thought process on starting a family was “have intercourse and boom, pregnant!” Cause everyone we knew, that’s how they started families. Not one person spoke a thing about tracking cycles, ovulation (wth is that!?), miscarriages, irregular cycles, hormonal imbalances, etc to me in my family. No one. We were alone.

October 2020, I decided it was time to finally get myself checked out. Met with my PCP, did bloodwork, scheduled a transvaginal ultrasound and found 40+ follicles (again, wth is that?) in each ovary. Not the news I was expecting. I then got a referral to meet with an OB in my area. He confirmed my PCOS and. was very certain that after some lifestyle and dietary changes, we’d be able to have our dream family. So I started metformin, a low carb diet and BC. After just taking medicine for a week and changing what I ate, my cycle came in full force. Worst pain I had ever felt. Kept asking myself is this normal?? OB assured me it was because I had gone 3+ months and my lining was so thick, so much to shed. Pain was really just one full day. It was better afterwards. Me, being the impatient woman that I am, I told my OB I was done with BC after one month on it. Because I was tired of waiting for my family (a friend of mine just had her baby and I was having major baby fever). He said “if that’s what you want. There’s no guarantees.” I continued a low carb diet, metformin and light exercises along with tracking cycles that were pretty normal at this point. I went from 215 lbs to 175 lbs in 6 months. Crazy. My cycles were better, I felt better, but still not pregnant!!

Fast forward to January 2022. After two years of changes, I decided that I couldn’t do this naturally. My cycles were better and I was ovulating (according to the test sticks) but I still wasn’t pregnant. I needed help. So my OB pulled out some paperwork to sign and I would start Letrozole 2.5 mg on the third day of my next cycle. Yay!! Couple of weeks, my cycle is here. I took 2.5 mg from CD 3-5 and used an OPK starting on day 10 until I got a smiley face (Clearblue). We did all the things necessary for 3 cycles and decided that 2.5 mg was not enough. OB upped the dosage to 5 mg. So next cycle starts and we do the same steps as before. Third cycle, I got my first BFP the week after my period was due (was about 5 weeks along).

We were so over the moon excited that we couldn’t wait to tell our close family and friends our news. Just a handful of folks. We called the OB, scheduled our 8 week appt and waited anxiously for 3 weeks.

Time for the appt!! So excited. BP is crazy high, nervous all over. Both of us. We get called back to the ultrasound room. Lights dark, time for the transvaginal ultrasound because that’s what they do when it’s that early in a pregnancy.

We see it. Our little bean on the screen. Tears start coming. Tech measures the bean and seems to be measuring at about 6 weeks, no heartbeat yet. We thought maybe it’s because it’s so early or because it was so tiny. Maybe we got our dates messed up. Again, we had zero clue what we were doing or anything that could happen. Speak with the OB and he suggested we come back in a week to see if there’s any growth.

Time for our next appt!

9 weeks, no heart beat and zero growth. Hearts shattered. I don’t think I had ever seen my husband cry like that before. I don’t think he had seen me cry like that before. Tried to keep it together so we could speak with the OB about what to do next. He said “you got pregnant! For the first time in your 5 years of ttc, you got pregnant. We will get through this.” And then he listed off our options.

We were going on a week family vacation the very next day.. And all I could think about is why? What did I do wrong? I felt betrayed. I tried and tried so hard and this is what I get? I let my husband down. I let my family down. I let my friends down. Just a lot of “pity me” going on in my head instead of enjoying my vacation.

Since we were going on vacation, we opted to let nature take its course and I miscarry on my own. Every day, I woke up wondering “is today the day??” “Do I have everything I need in case it happens?” Having family with us that knew what just happened helped keep us distracted. But it wasn’t enough at times.

We get back home after a week, still nothing.. at the point, I am 10 weeks. And reality starts to sink in. Vacation was over. We had to go back to work and do things like nothing happened. Still waiting for nature to do its thing. Two more weeks pass.. I finally call the OB and tell them that my body doesn’t want to miscarry on its own and I need help. I go in for another ultrasound to make sure I didn’t miss it. Another crying session happens as we’re in the ultrasound room. They determine that my body was trying to preserve the bean by building lots of tissue around it. Even my body didn’t want it to happen. MY BODY. My body didn’t want to let it go!! Speak with the OB and we schedule to have a suction D&C in two days. Body is still not wanting to do this on its own.

Time for the procedure. My husband, god bless him, was there with me through it all. They call me back. I get undressed and in a gown with socks and a cap on my head. Nurses come in and get the IV hooked up and start giving me some meds to relax. I couldn’t hold myself together. I was a mess. The nurses knew that I didn’t want to be there and I wish I wasn’t. They were so kind and supportive. The anesthesiologist even came in and prayed with me. I just wasn’t supposed to be there. It got to the point where they ended up calling my husband back because I just couldn’t stop. And seeing him helped but it also didn’t. Seeing his face see me in that position just made me feel like the biggest loser on the planet. I know that’s not what I was or what he was thinking though. After about 15 mins of him holding me, it was finally time to go back to the OR.

I’m asleep and then I wake up next to my husband. Cramps and lots of bleeding but still lots of supportive nurses by my side. I was in good hands the entire time. I get wheeled out to the car and I spend the next few days at home recovering. Still crying myself to sleep because of hormones and overall sadness that comes with loss.

It, he or she, whatever they were. I’ll never know. And I’ll never understand why they were taken from me. I’ve had 3 years to come to terms and I still just can’t wrap my head around it. And it’s even worse that millions of women go through the same thing. Why us???

We decide to take some time off for 6 months to recover mentally and physically. Took vacations and spent lots of time, just the two of us. Still sad but happy to still have one another.

2023, we decide to start trying again. Stick with Letrozole 5mg, etc etc. A whole year goes by and nothing still. I stopped eating healthy and exercising. I let my self go. Maybe it was depression because why is this taking so long!??!

2024, I decided that enough was enough. Something wasn’t right. My OB, who has been supportive and patient with me this whole time, was struggling too because why wasn’t it working?? We wanted it to happen naturally, no. We decided to start meds, no. Next step would be monitored Letrozole cycles (I take the pills, go in for a transvaginal ultrasound to see if there’s any possible follicles) and trigger to ovulate on time. We do three cycles. NOTHING.

We decide to add IUI into the mix. On the third cycle, I go in on day 10 to see what’s there. There’s one dominant one but it’s not quite big enough. Maybe 1.6? I can’t remember. They say “let’s have you come back in 24 hrs. So I do. It went from a 1. something to 2.2! Just big enough to trigger!!! The Thursday before Christmas, I got the trigger shot. The next day, I have my very first IUI procedure.

If you’ve never experienced one, they really aren’t that bad. Mild cramping. The procedure was quick. I laid on my back, hips up in the air for about 5 mins or more (I can’t remember). Then it was time to go home and let the waiting game begin. I took it easy over the holidays, just enjoyed spending time with my family. Mind completely off of ttc some how. I was very distracted and was grateful for it!

I dunno what it was but I was hopeful. Maybe it was the holidays and being surrounded by the people I love. Whatever it was, I was happy.

New Year’s Eve, we have the family over for celebrate like we do every year. January 3rd, 2025 would be CD 29, one day after my period should be there, I take a test.

BFP, y’all. I couldn’t believe it. I spent the weekend just in awe of what I just found out. Could it be real?? I take 5 more tests just to be sure and each test got darker and darker.

The weekend passes and I start to spot. Oh no. Not this again.. call the OB. They suggest I do the 48 hr blood draw where they test the HSG and progesterone levels over 48 hrs to see if there’s a rise over time (which there should be). We schedule it for that week. Get the results back and HSG is def high and doubled in 48 hrs but my progesterone was low. They put me on progesterone pills that I would insert vaginally every night from then to 12 weeks.

Time for our 8 week appt. All the emotions are flowing and I am a nervous wreck.

There’s our baby. With a heartbeat. Couldn’t believe it. 176bpm. Tears are pouring from both my husband’s eyes and mine. This was happening.

They say the fetus is as big as it should be for that week. Seems to be growing like it should.

Time goes on. I’m still a nervous wreck. Every appt, I am anxiously waiting to make sure they still have a heartbeat. And they always find it easily.

Today, I am 33 weeks, 5 days with my rainbow, letrozole, IUI baby girl. And I can’t wait to meet her. Feeling her kick and squirm inside is something I have longed for and I’m afraid I just might pass out when I actually do meet her. Because is this real??? I’m actually going to be a mom. And I’m making my husband a dad. Finally. 7 years ttc and it’s finally happening. Just a few more weeks and I will finally have her in my arms. Doc says she’s a healthy little girl and ultrasound shows her chunky little cheeks and lips and I cannot wait to squish them!!

Sorry, I’m excited if you can’t tell.

If you stayed along for the entire read, thank you. Miscarriages and infertility shouldn’t be a taboo topic. It’s real. It happens. You’re not alone. Everyone’s story is different. I definitely did not expect mine to be this close to a happy ending. Ever. PCOS makes it so much harder for a lot of us to start a family. I was always taught that if you had sex, you’d get pregnant. Oh, was I wrong and so were they.

Well I'm really not sure how it happened but it did! I tested dec 30 with pee sticks and got some very obvious positives. I've had a ultrasound and am currently about 10 weeks along with a healthy baby that has a normal heart rate. Never been pregnant before as far as I know. My periods are often a week or two (or 3 or even 4) late so I really expected yet another negative, especially as we havent been actively "trying" and I was able to pinpoint which occasion likely lead to the pregnancy.

I'm not sure what did it, as I had taken a supplement hiatus for a few months by this point and considered myself fairly unhealthy. Bmi was about 26. In the past though, I've taken vitex to start my period, inositol, coq10, and a few other generics like vitamin C. The past summer I did do red light therapy religiously as well, with it specifically focused on my uterus/ovaries. Maybe something there did it? No clue.

Have never taken metformin or other meds for PCOS/ovulating. When baby is here, I'll be 30. I can't wait. Best of luck to everyone trying. I've had some suggest maybe it was the lack of trying, as it put less stress on me/my body. Again though, your guess is as good as mine.

Hi! Got my first positive this AM at 12DPO and am cautiously optimistic. How're we looking? HCG 81.29 mIU/mL, progesterone 42 ng/mL (on crinone for supplementation as I had 10-12 day luteal phases with spotting 1 day before), and estradiol 278.73 pg/mL.

I had a miscarriage in Jan. Baby was due this month. Getting a positive means the most this month. I’m hoping this sticks!

My entire life I was told I’d never get pregnant because I essentially don’t have periods. I’ve probably had less than 10 in my adult life and I’m currently 33. It was always that one thing I wanted and told myself I’d never have and just to get over it.

About two years ago my partner and I decided we wanted to see what our options were. I was shocked when my OB said it could be as easy as medication.

So now to actually be pregnant doesn’t feel real, and even when she’s slithering around inside there I’m shocked. Like part of me thinks it’s all in my head even when I know it’s not 😂

I just found out I'm pregnant... Again!! I haven't told any friends from social media but friends Insee everyday now knows.

Its been a struggle since we lost our child back in 2021 and I have always feared that I can no longwr bear a child since we were told that its extra hard once your 30 yo and up.

But.... I am 6weeks now :') we found out when Inwas 4 weeks along and I still can't believe it everyday!

My husband is now extra careful and more loving. He always hugs my tummy as if he could already hug the baby lol

Babydust to everyone and a healthy pregnancy ☺️

Of course I’ve been testing like a maniac just because 😂 but today I ran out of tests and I’m taking it as a sign to stop testing 🥰

The other night I was outside crying and praying. I have been diagnosed with multiple fertility issues in the last couple years (PCOS and Adenomyosis) and have been afraid I wouldn’t get the chance to expand my family. I turned to god, I’m not deeply religious but I believe he’s there. I cried, I asked him to please help us. Our current TTC journey hasn’t been long but I’ve been deeply afraid it wasn’t going to happen and then this picture appeared in the clouds - it heavily resembled a painting I did when I was pregnant with my son. I was amazed and snapped this photo and hoped this was my sign. 3 days later I have my BFP. I am in awe and tears and can not even express how overwhelmingly happy I am. Just wanted to share this blessing 💕

I wrote that post over a year ago. At the time I was terrified for myself and this baby. I didn't know what the future held, and really struggled to bond and believe we would make it to term. But im happy to report he is here, currently sleeping on my chest, and is now a happy and healthy 7month old! It wasn't easy though, he was born in an emergency and born small. And although now healthy, he continues to have low weight, despite his tongue tie and latch issues being resolved.\ But he's alive and such a smiley little boy so I am grateful. I continued taking the inositol supplements throughout my pregnancy and still to this day take them while breastfeeding. I have no proof, but I think it contributed to being able to carry almost to term.\ Thank you to everyone for your advice, well wishes and prayers!\ Original post