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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 10:57

Hi Ladies,

this will be my 3rd try at IVF and just wondering for all you ladies that have unfortunatly been in the same position as me, what did you do different for it to work??

Tests, foods, medications etc etc

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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 20:03

Fullofdreams- I think we all find different parts of the process particularly tough. I agree the 2ww is a total head f@@k- all you can do is wait.... Wishing you lots of luck and whatever happens, you will cope.

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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 18:48

I am on my first 2 ww and up until this point i have found the whole process fine no stressing felt like i took it in my stride. My follicles took a long time to grow so there were a few moments that this was not going to work. However this 2 ww is **** they said go and home take it easy did not lie in bed just chilled watched tv went for walks been working this week. After a few days had some cramps but nothing now feel nothing just fat as I have put on weight and unfit as I have not exercised as I used to. I am not sleeping at night cant get comfy when I walk up at 2 ggggrrr. I have been having acupunture which is very relaxing. I keep talking to myself (mad i know) be positive be positive. I dont actually know how I am going to cope if this does not work :( I wish all you ladies best of luck and hint and tips please sure ;)

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 15:11

BA I am having acupuncture with Martine at Synery on Al Wasl. Would really recommend it. Don't know when you're starting the next cycle but would recommend starting acupuncture ASAP and ideally before starting down regulation. If you want to try and have difficulty getting an appointment with Martine, there is another lady a lot of people on here recommend- Dr O'r I think. Try searching acupuncture and am sure her details will come up. In terms of hot drinks, I don't touch them either. What i did was instead of having drinks out of the fridge (my preference) I had them room temperature. Likewise let food from fridge come to room temperature first. Thanks for asking, after a little scare I am delighted to report all going well. Heard our baby's heart beat earlier- all strong and beautiful. Now 7 weeks and 2 days. Miscarried at 7 weeks previously (natural pregnancy before our 3 rounds of IVF) but am feeling cautiously optimistic and hoping that this is our time. Masses of baby dust to us both! x

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 13:57

Barmy, My good friends had luck in thier 3rd cycle. The both stayed off the booze and lost 10kgs before last cycle (there were not overly over their BMI though). They decided that 3rd time is their last try. They are parents of a beautiful 13 months old girl. Good luck.

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 13:51

I have a friend who swears that accupuncture was the catalyst.

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 12:45

sorry...to add onto last message. what foods did you eat? unfortunatly i have never drunk hot drinks so cold drinks are my only option :(

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 12:44

Hey Dubai71, thaks for your advice. where di you go for accupuncture? what does it do / help with? how's your pregancy going? all well i hope xx

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 12:13

Hey BA I found the latest (my 3rd) cycle a lot less stressful which I think helped. Of course I had my moments but because I understood the whole cycle a lot more we were able to laugh and joke a lot. I prayed hard to Saint Gerard Majella- I appreciate this may not be your thing. I did acupuncture through the whole cycle. Finally, I tried to limit cold drinks and foods and eat/drink nourishing food (sadly too much of it but oh well!). I also took the rest much like DC Diva did. Wishing you all the very best with it :)

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 11:41

Thanks for your message DC Diva. It's so hard not to think about it and i though the 2nd time would be easier but it wasnt. so ill try yoga before the next round and try and chill out. xx

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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 11:20

Hi BA, I actually only had one, but I did one thing that I noticed a lot of failed IVFs did not. I got up. I didn't lay down all day. I just took it easy and relaxed. I sat up, cooked a mean, watched TV and did a little work. I also stayed stress free for 2 weeks so that it would happen naturally because I had two failed IUIs beforehand in which I was stressed beyond imagination. I truly think the stressfree situation is what made it all happen. I wish you all the happiness in the world BA and hopefully you wont have to go through this again.

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