MarthaI had the insomnia too, it made me crazy. I hated the emotional effects, could have been from the lack of sleep. I was hungry, but did not gain too much weight. I was on the DEX for 22 weeks and then was weaned off, I was so happy to be off the stuff I do not recall any trouble weaning off. I have two SW CAH boys.
I am very happy to have both my boys and would do it again. I am not sure if I were to have a third, which at this point I probably will not, just getting too old, if I would take the DEX again, it was really hard on me and I think with two kids that are now old enough to know that their mother is acting crazy may be too much for my family.
I do not have any stretch marks, and I did not have any acne etc...The CVS was not readily available when I had my second baby. I know you can get the results back faster with the CVS.
It is a tough decision. Good luck to you.