~Mama Inspo Monday~
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can be hard. Having suffering since I was 16 years old I can definitely say it’s even more hard when being a mom. Just the way your body changes after childbirth is hard. A lot of times it never goes back to the same. Then having to deal with your body and PCOS at the same time. It may become more resilient to certain things that it may not have been in the past. The worst part of all not many understand the meaning of living with it. My personal experience has and is still on a roller coaster daily. You get anything from absent periods which actually takes a toll on your body due to hormonal imbalance, weight gain, weight loss, infertility, insulin resistance, depression and pms. Before pregnancy I had all but insulin resistance but now that I am actually fertile my body I have insulin resistance. It’s almost like my body thinks I’m diabetic but I’m not but yet, I have to take diabetic medication for it. Oh vey. But, I get the weight gain to go with it. The hardest part a woman with PCOS can’t lose or gain weight like the normal person. It takes an average 4x as work and time for you to achieve your goal.
In a way I am glad I have a son and even though I want a girl I hope my future child is not a girl. The main reason is the odds of your daughter ending up with PCOS is extremely high. While I was diagnosed at 16 my younger sister was not diagnosed until she was 19 years old. It is becoming known more to doctors but society isn’t as educated as they should be. Like any cause PCOS’s colors remain real which is actually my favorite color.
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Heather Lilia
It is so important to talk about reproductive health issues that usually don’t get major awareness! I knew someone with very severe endometriosis and it impacted every facet of her life. I congratulate you for writing such an insightful and important post about it!
xx Heather || stormywheather.com
Jalisa
Heather LiliaAww thanks. It definitely is becoming a little more know but no where it suppose to be. Thanks so much for reading.
Debby
I agree this is not a topic that is frequently discussed. The hormone imbalances of normal teenage years is magnified with this. Thanks for sharing an insightful post.
Jalisa
DebbyIf I could go back & knew as much as I know now things would of been different. Now that my sister who is 19 has been diagnosed Im trying to educated her and be there as much as possible. Uugghhh after childbirth it was good for my cycles going back to normal but then you get the depression, or insulin resistance which messes with your weight gain/loss.
Belle
Love this post, very informative!
Jalisa
BelleThank you so much for reading
Millason @SimplyNaturalMama
I have (had) PCOS and had to go to a fertility specialist to get pregnant. Then, I did a Whole 30, and it reserved it. Crazy! http://simplynaturalmama.com/whole-30-results-review/
Jalisa
Millason @SimplyNaturalMamaI gained a ton of weight when I was 19 from pcos & then lost like 50 pounds & got pregnant on my own. My dr said my body just regulated on my own. Now after child birth I’m having weight loss issues but my cycle is in tact. So confusing.
elizabethdoren2
Great post- there’s so much out there that moms or women trying to get pregnant do not know.
Jalisa
elizabethdoren2Thank you. It’s great to be able to inform others
J. Ivy Boyter
I have heard of a Paleo diet being recommended for PCOS.
It’s good of you to share your story and resources to help people learn more.
Jalisa
J. Ivy BoyterI’ve heard of the Paleo too. I honestly haven’t done too much research on it but I deff will. I’m thinking of doing a series on the blog and dedicate it to PCOS.
theforeverteacher
Thank you for sharing this… I’ve already sent it to two other friends that needed it!
Jalisa
theforeverteacherAww thank you so much.
Georgiana
4x the work to achieve the same weight goals? Even without all the other stuff, that in itself would be so, so hard.
Jalisa
GeorgianaOh yes. It took me 3 years before pregnancy to get off 30 pounds. I was working out 5x weekly and even on a 1200 calorie diet. Since pregnancy I’m about 40 pounds overweight and ive been at it since my son was about 6 months old. You don’t lose weight the same way as others. Losing 1-2 pounds a week has never worked even though a nutritionist etc may tell you thats the way to go. Its just a very frustrating experience.
Jen
Great post- there’s so much information out there that moms don’t know.
Jalisa
JenThank you for reading. I was diagnosed at 16 now I’m 27. Things have changed compared to then but more needs to be done. Some doctors still have no idea the ramifications of pcos. I finally found a docotor about a year ago that specializes just in PCOS.
Shann Eva
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have a few friends that suffer from PCOS, and it is just so hard on your body. Plus, the emotional toll that it takes. I hope we can keep raising awareness!
Jalisa
Shann EvaThank you so much. It’s like a silent battle. Many don’t really know what a toll it can do exactly. Even some doctors still haven’t caught up with it.
thetaylor411
I wasn’t exactly sure what this was, so glad you informed me.
Jalisa
thetaylor411Here’s a general overview https://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.html
Rachel @ The Analytical Mommy
Thanks so much for sharing! I have to admit that I didn’t really know much about this.
Jalisa
Rachel @ The Analytical MommyIt’s always a learning curve. I’m glad I’ve informed many on this.
caseyp1110
My sister has suffered from female issues her whole life. Sorry you have as well! It is rough seeing her deal with it sometimes.
Jalisa
caseyp1110I’ve gotten better compared to being a teenager. I still have my days. The support really does help.
erinconefrey
PCOS is something that needs to be discussed more often! I hate finding out a friend or family member has been suffering in silence. -Erin at http://www.stayathomeyogi.com
Jalisa
erinconefreyThank you for your words. I really appreciate it.
Madi
I have to admit, I didn’t know anything about this- I’m glad I read your post today!
Jennifer
I’ve heard a lot about this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
Jalisa
JenniferThank you for reading
Candace @ Fullest Mom
I wonder, with all the resources we have as humans, why this information isn’t taught more. I learned a lot from this post. Thank you for all the details and for the post.
Jalisa
Candace @ Fullest MomIt’s one of those medical conditions where you can only control it. There’s no cure and unfortunately a lot of doctors don’t know about it. I’m 27 now but when I was diagnosed at 16 I still wasn’t I formed about all of the things it can do and how it can work against you. Now in 2017 more doctors understand it but there’s still plenty of them that don’t know about the condition which hurts us as women.
Nichole Snellgrove
I love your picks for helping raise awareness and thanks for sharing your story. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those suffering from PCOS.
Jalisa
Nichole SnellgroveThank you so much for reading.
Small Town So Lace (@SmallTownSoLace)
Another great post girl! Thank you for sharing
Jalisa
Small Town So Lace (@SmallTownSoLace)Aww thanks girl.
tara8910
Thanks for the info. i am sorry you have to deal with this!
Jalisa
tara8910Thank you for your kind words.