Aargh, I’m 33. I know I haven’t seen a gyno in a few years. Before that it was quite a few years. Why bother when you’re exclusive and not on the pill?
I convinced myself it was no big deal I lost my period at 30. I had been really sick. I lost 40 pounds and was super fit to begin with. I gained back about 20, reaching a healthy but very slim weight. And I got my period every summer... so nothing was wrong?
I mean a lot of my friends also skipped cycles. It is common for female athletes. I’m fine, thanks.
But I also didn’t see the gyno.
I had a million reasons that I was just fine. It was from my illness, my friends deal with it, who cares....
I went to see a gyn simply for provera, a drug that forces a period. That was all we needed to get preggo!
The gyn handed me a referral for a fertility clinic.
WHAT?
No- I’m just impatient. My husband and my mom said so!

Hi, my name is Leigh. I have been seeking fertility treatment for about two years now. I was shocked to find how little information exists on the ramifications to a type 1 diabetic's glucose control, going through IVF. I found 4 posts from a woman who got preggo on round one of IVF (must be nice) and "it was like my body knew diabetes had to take a backseat for once and my blood sugar were just great" (m'kay now I hate you a bit).
Outside of her posts, I found nothing after 2010 and seeing as how it was now 2017, it was too dated to be of help. The drug protocols have changed so much.
So I have wanted to share my experience in hopes that it helps other women in the same spot, share some laughs, and some tears over the journey I've been on for so long now.
I'll be writing many posts that are retrospective now, and will update with any new developments.
I will focus on how each of the drugs i have used specifically increased my insulin needs, my nutrition and fitness, and the very personal accounts of what all this has been like.
Blowing fairy dust to anyone who is reading this.