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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 09:40

Hi SS1979 - just saw this msg. actually i was lucky enough to get my bfp the first month without anything. seems alot of docs were very quick to shove alot of medication down me. do you know if you ovulate naturally? fwiw - if we had gone down the IVF route (which we were planning in a few months) we would have gone to DGFC. Friends of mine speak very highly of dr pankaj also Best best of luck with it all - God willing your time is soon!

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 14:08

so im 6 weeks now and saw the heartbeat yesterday :) which was pretty incredible. But im still driving myself crazy with nerves - i had a cramp/pain/ache in my groin last nite - managed to freak myself out. I keep googling and reading all these sad stories and im sure im not doing myself anygood at all!!! I read that the miscarriage rate drops to about 5% after you hear the heartbeat? HELP need some words of encouragement lol I know its in Gods hands...need to just practise what i preach now..

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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 14:28

used to use marhaba for parents - recently switched to ahlan after some recommendations - and my parents and other guests all commented on a massive improvement in service. I get the superior service - not sure what its called - gold/platiumum etc... strongly recommend ahlan!

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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 17:22

Hi Manubhadauria - what are you worried about exactly? having low vit D or taking supplements? the majority of people living in dubai are vit d deficient - because we wear sunscreen which blocks us aborbing vit d from the sun. Also - mideast/indian skin absorbs it less efficiently than white skin ... Im also pregnant and taking vit D supplements...

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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 10:09

is this a big operation? any idea what the recovery period is?

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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 09:54

Thanks - susandiaz - will check with dreamgirls! Ginnee - are these the bellybands that everyone talks about? And you just leave your trousers unzipped and put them over where the zip should be? Many thanks !

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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 16:09

While there are several tutorials online - i am USELESS at sowing...anyone know of a good tailer who has done this? Many thanks !

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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 11:30

Thanks Greenish - i really need to stay off the net - i keep reading about miscarriages and its freaking me out. So stupid really - been going for beta tests every 2 days and they are rising (finger crossed) hopefully will feel better after my 6 week scan! have a good day all ! x

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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 14:03

abby_n_christina - yes agreed - feel guilty because my husband wants to tell so many people and ive sworn him to secrecy - hope i can relax and enjoy post week 12! StrawberryPenguin - sure what would you like to ask? I didnt end up going down that route.... altho it had been recommended because i supposedly had pcos - even though all hormone tests came back perfect... as much as i want to blame the docs - i would say my impatience was partly to blame...as i wanted results and fast! and we got pregnant finally 2 months after we stopped clomid/gonal f injections..

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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 12:04

Thanks Cakes and congrats to you too! Very comforting to hear you also went through the same thing! Just need these next few weeks to fly so i can start to relax - altho i agree - dont think i will ever fully relax again LOL

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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 11:20

just read thread title - thats meant to say excited not expected lol!

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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 22:18

Thanks sooooo much ladies!! And thanks so much for all your support and words of encouragement over the past few tough months xxxxx

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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 16:39

Thanks Frances xxxx

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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 11:21

Morning ladies - yes yes it's positive :) and I know I should be screaming at rooftops ( as those of you who've followed my posts know how desperate I've been to conceive) I don't know why I'm being so negative and I realise my initial thread was gibberish lol......I guess am just nervous and my period pain cramps are making me panic that all is not well - I've read it's normal but I'm still freaking out!!

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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 16:30

Thanks DubaiCat Ok thats given me comfort -and i feel a few other ovulation symptoms coming on :) fingers crossed! We have discussed charting before - and i even bought the book - i just find it quite difficult because temp can be misleading for so many factors...and u only know youve ovulated afterwards right?

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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 11:15

ok thats comforting - thanks ladies! Sharry - did you get pregnant without a smiley face :)

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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 09:54

oh come on ladies! :) I also have a consultation booked there! whose the lady? give us a clue at least :S ive been to so many docs in search for the ``one'' lol <em>edited by melinda on 21/11/2011</em>

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 16:41

been hearing it starts on saturday at 6pm..from a couple of restaurants..

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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 09:11

Thanks for your responses ladies! Anyone with success at DGFC with Dr Mohammed?

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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 15:25

anyone out there thats had success with pankaj or dr mohammed ?

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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 10:34

8 eggs!! thats ridiculous!! did they get pregnant? Thanks Sunglow - concieve (pankaj) is one of the ones i tried - but its so far away and everytime i went i was made to wait for at least an hour - which is tough when working. If however i heard may people success with him i would still consider it. They also open over the weekend which is great, Dr Mohammad at DGCF is also a ridiculously long wait - however they are much closer which makes it easier. But close friday saturdays which is a pain... sooo difficult!

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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 17:49

hi LIL - i think ive decided to go with Dr Mohammed because sharjah was just too hard for me - i dont doubt for a minute Dr P's abilities - in fact - he may even be the more experienced of the two. You are welcome to email me on melindaq78 at yahoo dot com

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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 11:26

then i recommend you go see a fertility specialist and discuss your options - id recommend Dr Mohammed from DGCF or Dr Pankaj from Conceive

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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 09:23

Hi Tonti - i have been through this twice - unfortunately didnt work for me and i am now trying IVF. It is howver quite a simple process - and you may or may not use stimulants to help you increase your follicles/ovulation chances etc. Have you identified what the problem is?

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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:13

many thanks fullofdreams - you have mail!

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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:41

not really - just marriage certificate and passport copy

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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:29

actually waiting list isnt that bad - only 3 weeks - but it would have meant id have missed this cycle..so am happy i got it! have you made any appointments yet?

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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 12:56

for tomorrow! Just as i had decided to commit to DGFC (because i was on waitlist for conceive) Now im confused lol - which to choose? Of course the decision maybe clearer tomorrow after my meeting with him - but any thoughts from ladies who have been to both? Many thanks!

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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 09:48

praia74 - many thanks - have sent you an email!

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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:57

i did it with Dr Fakih...found him a little agressive. so i am now trying to decide between him Dr Mohammed or trekking it to Sharjah for Dr Pankaj ! I would recommend you shop around and see who makes you most comfortable.

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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:33

hi LIL - i truly wish i could help you - but i seem to be going through the same issues myself right now! Whether to just bite the bullet and go for it (and not waste anymore time) or am i being too impatient and should i try naturally a little while longer. And this thought process changes about 10 times a day! i think one of the deciding factors for me has been - if i wait another 2-3 mnths until i go for IVF - i am going to be obsessing about it for the next 2-3 months. and seeing as ive been obsessing for past few months - perhaps the best solution is to just go for it? Also - although there were options for us before IVF - like IUI (which ive tried) and just follicle stimulant drugs - not sure if you have tried anything yet? - but i found these had such a big effect on me - and they are such a big part of the IVF process that i am starting to think i may as well go through the whole process of IVF with a much higher % success seeing as im already going through quite a bit of suffering! My biggest hurdle now is - who to do it with ! Hope i havent confused you further - have you been to see any fertility specialist?

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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 13:20

just met with Dr Mohammed who seems to be great - and what i liked about him is he didnt try to push me into anything but laid out my options - one of which seems to be strongly pointing at IVF. I dont know whether to just bite the bullet and go with him (and proceed with IVF now or wait a bit longer) - or go to Dr Pankaj first for a 3rd opinion (i have already been to Dr Fakih) Any recommendations ladies? Anyone else got pregnant with Dr Mohammed? SO confused !!

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 19:54

Thanks twins mum - your success is very comforting to know xx

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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 17:18

thanks Shellly i will do !

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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 16:22

twinsmum! thanks so much yet again :) you are always so encouraging! i recall in a previous thread you mentioned you had 4 ivf cycles before success - would you mind me asking how you arrived at ivf and did u do you all 4 sessions with Dr Mo? Great news about their success rate - they dont publish them on their website so ive been wondering! Have my app booked in 10days - dont think i can wait that long! lol!

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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 11:38

many thanks EJC - appreciate your kind words xxx Anynoe with any DGFC experience pls? Thanks x

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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 15:53

thanks Shellly :) such a hard decision to make but dont want to waste anymore time! xxx

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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 09:27

try Epsco - 055 902 7939 is the number of one of their sales people. I just used them to clean my tiles and very happy! get them to do a test patch...good luck!

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 13:06

ok good to know - i dont think i actually have full blown - as i have started getting regular periods (well with glucophage - so guess my insulin was bad) Thanks again!

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 13:05

have just resent - didnt notice the 7 at the end - oops! :)

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 12:05

dubaiKB - have smsed u :) thanks turkishdervish - will try

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 11:03

if anyone knows the answer for preseed?

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 10:59

Dubaicat! one further question - i noticed on previous posts you also have PCOS? anything else you recommend i get lol - im about to do an amazon shipment :)

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 10:57

yes am defo interested! what are ur details - i can send company driver to collect! congrats on pregnancy :)

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 09:56

for some reason, amazon wont let me order them direct to dubai - anyone know if shop and ship would have a problem bringing them?

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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 09:55

for some reason, amazon wont let me order them direct to dubai - anyone know if shop and ship would have a problem bringing them?

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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 12:51

Dubaicat/Shellly - thank you both so much for your kind words of encouragements! I am definitely motivated! going to buy the kit and the book after work. Thanks again xx

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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 10:27

i should also add - i just read an article which shows all the reasons why charting could be wrong - did you all witness that? http://www.babycentre.co.uk/preconception/suspectingaproblem/chartingyourtemperature/

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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 10:26

Many thanks for your words of encouragement Karen! we seem to have a similar lifestyle, with DH and I both flying alot for work - so making sure we are togther to do the ``deed' at the right time is also quite difficult! how long do i need to chart to start getting accurate readings you think?

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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 09:10

i have to confess i havent read it - although i have heard it mentioned quite a bit on this forum. have resisted, but today i think i will go buy it. I got my period :( not preggers. Dont think i can do another month of hormones so soon (as per my other thread) ive lost alot of energy and gained weight which is really putting me down (specially as i was extra careful with my food and i worked out religiously with a trainer!) And of course weight gain and pcos are terrible for fertility! i think im going to try the natural path this mth - ive never charted before, will start - and if anyone has any other words of wisdom - or any natural supplements etc would be greatly appreciated!

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