Lately I've been worrisome...

[WannaBeGrumpy]

and its really stupid since i'm still a few years from having to start being really concerned


but after my surgery a year ago and all the complications i have such as cysts and the fact i only have one ovary...


well i've been really nervous that i will never be able to conceive my own children naturally.

I would definitely adopt and try everything I could

but I'm scared that becoming a mother won't ever happen to me when it's my greatest goal


that's all

i'm stupid, i know


:(

[soleiri]

1. No you’re not.

:hug: from a stranger.

I had my sons before I had to have surgery to remove one of my ovaries because of endometriosis. Even then, it felt like a part of me was lost.
Although I wasn't planning on having more children, the idea that I couldn't... it still makes me sad.
While it’s true that you can adopt or use other methods to have children, you can still right now be scared of what will happen in the future. But if it gets overwhelming, get support. I belong to some endometriosis support groups that have helped. good luck.

[XemaSab]

2. .

:pals:

[Missy Vixen]

3. WannaBe, I think you'll be fine

There are medical advances in reproduction now that weren't even available ten years ago, and I can't imagine what might be happening in even five more years. When you're ready to have a baby, you'll have lots of help and support, too, not just from the doctor, but from your family and from your love.

I also think that the fact you want to be a mother someday more than anything else says a lot about your mama. I know you and your brother are the light of her life.

You are not stupid for worrying. It would be natural to wonder such a thing. I've heard before that ninety percent of things we worry about don't ever happen. I'm going to believe that that one ovary has plenty of eggs, this will be a piece of cake, and someday, you'll be holding a healthy, happy baby.

You will have this.
:hug:
Julie

[LynneSin]

4. My best friend from college didn't even have a full ovary left after she graduated

and yet she STILL managed to get pregnant, quite by accident to a man she on the verge of breaking up with but they still had one last romantic Valentines day together.

She had one Ovary removed when she was a kid and part of one removed in college.

But that Ovary still managed to pop one out.

Mind you, if your goal is to replicate the feat of the Duggar family - you have bigger issues to worry about like why the hell would anyone want to pop out 18 kids.

:hugs:

[Shell Beau]

5. It isn't stupid. But one ovary is ok.

I have only one fallopian tube and I just gave birth. I understand your concern, but I really think you will be conceiving away when the time is right. :hug:

[BeachBaby]

6. Listen, sweetie....

My sister-in-law, Danielle, went through the exact same thing. It took some doin' medically, but she's now the proud mother of two beautiful little girls.

Keep the faith, babe. :hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

7. You only need one ovary.

My SIL conceived with one ovary and only one kidney. My niece is now 7 and beautiful and the picture of health.

Don't worry about it. It'll happen.


PS. Your mother is way too young to be a grandmother. Just sayin'.

[FloridaJudy]

8. Take a deep breath

As you say, you're years away from worrying about this. But I've known many a woman who's popped out a kid or two after losing an ovary.

Now for some unsolicited medical advice (sorry, it's my job): ask your doctor about birth control pills. They seem to have a protective effect, and not just against unwanted pregnancies.

[applegrove]

9. Sorry.