An Introduction Is In Order

I admit, my husband and I have been living happily in Wonderland for years. But then, just as we think all is perfect--BAM! Maybe I should start at the beginning...

I met my husband when I was 16 and he 18. He had a tattoo, an earring, spiky black hair, and muscles to die for. He drove my parents crazy with his 'bad boy' attitude; he drove me wild with his charm and heart. We dated throughout my last couple years of highschool and into my early college years.

We had our issues here-and-there. We took 'breaks' and even split a few times. He had to experience life and so did I. By graduation though, we had apologized, made-up, forgiven our childish trespasses, and started anew. We were no longer children playing 'house.' We were adults in a committed relationship.

With his position at a Fortune 500 and my newly accepted job offer with a nonprofit, we packed up, left our family and friends behind, and relocated three states away. We struggled at first with homesickness and money problems, but we depended on and supported eachother 24/7. Our relationship took on a strength that even our closest friends and family recognized. Shortly after our move, we married. And as our relationship grew stronger, our finances, employment, and general view of life did as well.

It has now been three and half years since our wedding day, and we are happier than ever; however, we both have agreed that something is missing...a little me and/or a little him.  

Unfortunately, this is where our happy ending stops. Well, at least for the time being.  

Diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 19, I have been struggling with weight and hormonal problems for almost eight years. My medicinal strength gradually increased; however, I was diagnosed with PCOS and pre-diabetes at 23. 

Doctors warned me that conception may prove difficult, but I did not listen. Why would I? I was absolutely not ready for children, nor did I know 100% if I ever would be.

I guess my 'biological clock' started ticking afterall.

a recent photo of the two of us; Musee du Louvre, Paris

Weight: 217 lbs

Current Medications/Strengths: Clomid 50mg, Synthroid 175mcg, Metformin 2,000mg

Average Length of Cycle: 57 days

Current Round of Fertility Assistance: First