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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 19:10
Hi Ladies What is with the horrid traffic at JLT? Almost like the old days are back again! It takes up to 45 minutes on a bad day to get out onto Sheikh Zayed....do we know what's being built? Very curious to see if the plans make like easier for us JLT residents.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 15:31
Hi Imolinar We loved Taj Kumarakom. Its on the backwaters, food is excellent and tons of things for kids to do. The staff really do go out of their way to make your trip really awesome. This is not a concrete building but tons of lil cottages in a laid back ambience. Several reviews on tripadvisor, including a long one from me (that talks about which cottage number is best located etc)....it is ranked very high through customer reviews and the prices are still very affordable. Book directly with them or through makemytrip.com If you are planning on going to Kumarakom, its a short drive from Cochin...so perhaps one night in Fort Kochi would be nice? And if you do want to venture far into the mountains/tea estates, we stayed at a wonderful B&B recently that I could recommend. We had the best time ever in Kerala - hope u do too!
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 12:16
We are all in the same boat then :) Cosmogirl : I've just been taking Folic Acid as prescribed by my doc last when I saw her. Good luck to you girls...do keep us posted!x
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 13:55
Cosmogirl - Can imagine how nervous you must be!! wishing you all the luck xx I got my period over the weekend unfortunately :( The funny thing is I had severe tummy pain and a very heavy flow - also started 2 days before expected date! Anyway now gunning for next month ...needless to say DH is loving it ;)
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 10:53
Thankyou lovely ladies...your advise is invaluable! Cosmogirl - Wishing you tons of luck for this month! Its also our first month of trying which is why I am surprised that it could happen so soon. I am also more queasy than actually sick and can smell stuff from a distance. I have been having this really terrible lower back ache too, which is similar to what I get before my period but far more intense. Honestly now I just want to know and get done with the suspense.....half the time I wonder if all my symptoms are psychological. A few more days.....
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 09:57
Thanks DB. Will do. I did call City a while back, and they said that I could get an appointment with Dr Britt and she does have very good recommendations on here. But at the moment Im playing the waiting game ... rather excitedly!! :)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 14:58
Thanks Daza. I also love Pookie as thats what DH calls me :) I am sure your Pookies are adorable and congrats on Pookie4!! Trying very very very hard not to get excited ...thanks again for the site link and will look at going for an extrenal scan only - fairly squeamish about internal stuff anyway (yes I have been warned that I will have enough and more of that if it is positive!)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 12:25
Thanks Amy Aus - that is indeed a lot of information :) We are trying not to get too excited at the moment and waiting to first miss my period and then do a test. We have good maternity insurance cover so will be going to a private hospital. I tried to book an appointment with City as I know they have long waiting lists and was told that the soonest I could see Dr Elsa was in April 2013!! :) LOL about JESS and school lists.....so much more to digest before I get to that stage! Will keep posting as banking on the lovely ladies on this forum big time for support. Thanks DB- Im hoping its a positive too...really excited!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 16:58
Hi All I am a regular reader of the forum but havent posted before. We are TTC and whilst I am still a week or more away from my next period, I am beginning to feel nausea everytime I eat something. Can this be a symptom? And can it really start this early? My next question is what if I do miss my period and then do a test and its positive...what are the next steps? How long before I actually go see a doctor or register at a hospital. Many thanks in advance...just feeling very lost on this one. Thanks :)
 
 
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