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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 13:18
Hi TB! Sorry I havent been on in a while but hope your transfer went well. I remember reading that there are stages to the 2WW and I found it helpful to be aware of them as I was a classic case LOL! What a cliche! The first 4-6 days you are hopeful, positive etc as the buzz of the transfer is still with you. Then after that, for a few days you will start to wonder and towards the end, you may be convinced it didnt work. Sounds pretty dismal but try to keep your spirits up! Like HB, I was convinced 100% that it hadnt worked. I was due my blood test on the Monday morning and on the Friday / Saturday mornings beforehand I woke up with such bad AF cramps (or so I thought) that I was in tears regularly throughout the day. I was just so disappointed. By the Sunday night, I couldnt wait any more so bought some tests on the way home from work and tested that night (I was 14p3dt anyway) and thought there wasnt going to be a miraculous difference between a hpt and a blood test the following morning at 8am and it was positive!!!!!!!!!!! I couldnt believe it as I was SO sure it hadnt worked! So all that just to tell you to try to keep your spirits high. Even when you think you are getting horrible AF type pains, its not always as it seemd :) HB, just take it easy while you can! Dont be worrying about anything else and enjoy it while you can! I was told for the 1st trimester not to exercise either so I was happy to lie around in between the bouts of MS lol! Hi Dallydoo I think I'm in the stage 2 moving towards stage 3 :) I’m starting to have a feeling that it didn't work , I'm day 8 post transfer (3 day embryos transfer) and I have no symptoms at all!! I have tender Bs and that's about it.( well ...what can I say... if I have symptoms I’m worried ... I don't have symptoms I’m worried!:)) I have the test Monday Morning too ;) can't wait ....the thing is my hubby is travelling Monday morning and I just hate to tell him the news on the phone good or bad so I'm thinking now that a lot of you here cheated and did the home test before the blood test I might just do the same ... what are the odds of having a false reading the night before the blood test...right? Besides I will not have to break my nerves into pieces from 8 am till 12 noon waiting for the blood results Thank you Dally doo for your kind words and I will keep thinking positive :) TBxx
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 12:33
Good luck Tinkerbell! 2ww is tough, time does not pass quick! I was glued to tv & laptop! Thank you Flower33, it seems that's all we can do in this tough time.I have a stock of movies on my laptop and I bought 6 books (i'm sure they will need 2 month to read not 2 weeks..but just in case:)) so yeah glued to TV and laptop is typical xx Tinker
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 12:28
Hi Hilsbils, Big congrats.. you just drew a big smile on my face :) I go to DFGC with Dr. Wael. Are you talking about "The secret"? I'd like to believe it does help,i'm doing this too and I'm talking to them all the time like "let's have something to eat" (it seems that's all I've been doing since I started IVF) so I thought they should share the cravings as well, in addition to a lot of "let's go to sleep now" lol How did u do this.. in a mall?brave brave... I wouldn't dare :) I can handle a positive test but negative ...I'll hate this mall for the rest of my life! :) Thank you for the kind wishes and I wish you all the best for your next scan let's hope both our waiting time passes quickly :) xx Tinker
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 12:01
Hi Quicksilver, Apologies for the delay I asked her and she seems ok to give out her number so here it is 050 6328378 Tinker
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 15:47
Hi Quick Silver, Dr. Ou is very good,I personally like acupuncture ...it relaxes me regardless of the main aim to help in fertilization. she comes to your home, I guess she's registered or in other words authorized to do so. The first session is 300 dhs and then 250 dhs for each visit (usually once a week). she's coming to my place today evening, out of courtesy I’ll ask her if it's ok to give away her number, If she doesn't mind I'll post it right away. Tinker
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 12:26
Hi Confusion, I had the same syptoms after my last IVF and it took 2 full cycles to clear off,I think it's normal considering the mess up of hormones we go through...mine were realy severe like one minute i'm burning and sweating the other minute i start feeling freezing cold! there's really nothing to do but wait for it to pass. Did you try acupuncture? it works on balancing the hormones and it might help in this situation. I'm sorry you're feeling that way and I totally understand what you're going through.. patience is always rewarded (so I tell myself) :) so hold in there and you'll have your little ones soon. Baby Dust your way xx
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 13:05
Hi Nickym1d, I canceled my appiontment with them after a comment from a friend of mine, she said that they were more expensive than all the other clinics in Dubai and she thought the facility and doctors where not geared up and ready for patients. This was however months ago, so don't know how it is now, would be nice to hear any updates:).
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 10:15
Hi Nickym1d I am reading at the moment and all reports are good except for one or two warnings where younger women have over responded to it if their natural levels of DHEA are actually ok. I presume these levels drop as we get older? Im going to keep checking. Some strong side effects too. What have you heard about it? We went and saw Dr Fakih a few weeks ago but I wanted many more answers / tests and information so I went and saw Dr Munira from Dubai Mall Medical centre and she was lovely. Spent an hour with me answering a million questions and very thorough compared with our brief 'lets jump right in with IVF and no info' 5 minutes at Fakih. Although I would still consider going to Fakih for the actual procedure but need to get as much information as possible before hand. For example.... Dhs sperm showed low motility, but Fakih didnt mention that the number of says abstinence has a huge effect on the test. Old sperm slows down and ages fast and his abstinence was 9 days when he tested and now we will re-test him and allow for 3 days abstinence which will provide a more accurate test. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=172096 edited by hilsbils on 13/06/2012 edited by hilsbils on 13/06/2012 hilsbils, It seems that both our conditions are similar .. I too have low ovarian reserve and i'm currently on DHEA for 3 month ( although i'm 35 years old and the test showed 0.5), DH also has low motility... in addition I also have endomertosis. I've been researching DHEA too and it seems the most popular medication for low ovarian reserve although there is no solid proof that it helps. I guess we'll just do what ever it takes and pray it works. P.S: i've been on DHEA for almost 3 weeks and so far no side effects. when are you planning to do your IVF hilsbils if you don't mind me asking Good luck xx
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 10:17
Hi Gud83, dr fakih told me to take the larginine and the coq10 and the pregnacare was standard because it's for women trying to conceive and who have as is a general multivitamin and has folic acid in, the selenium and royal jelly were suggested to me by dr Ou, the lady that does acupuncture, I checked then with the nurse about them at de Fakihs and she said it was fine to continue and I stopped just before egg collection, except for pregnacare that I am still taking now. There are lots of things on the Internet to take, I also went as bought flaxseed oil but dr told me not too take this, so best what you are considering to take to check with the dr. I checked and were told all were fine. Xxxx Mummabear , where did you buy the flaxseed oil from? do u know why doctor Fakih advised you against it? TIA
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 13:48
Just out of interest how long do you have to wait before trying again after a failed attempt ? I'm soo sorry Birchy I know how it feels and nothing anyone says can make it better.. but don't loose hope. A lot of doctors will say you can start as soon as 2 months after a failed cycle. I suggest a 6 month break, you will need some time to give your soul and your body the rest they need, don't forget all the hormones that's been injected into your body it will take time to get back to it's routine before you start another rollercoaster. Birchy I don't mean to give you false hope but urine test is not reliable, I personaly know cases where the urine test was negative and the blood test turned out to be positive. Do the blood test as soon as you can, it's decisive. lots of hugs xx
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 12:19
[As for your DHs sperm they will do something called IXI (?) which is basically spin your DHs sperm to collect only the good swimmers in concentration for your possible fertilization. Hope that is helpful! edited by fandrew on 06/06/2012 Hi Ladies :) Just wanted to shed some light on (ICSI) They pronounce it (ixi), there are 2 different procedures when it comes to fertilizing the eggs -in both procedures the sperms are spinned to collect the best quality ones- the first is the normal IVF procedure, after spinning they place the sperms and eggs in a climate control tube and the sperms fertilizes the egg on it's own, this is risky when the sperms motility is not good, the secound procedure is ICSI and in this case they first choose the best sperms then by using a tiny needle inject the sperm inside the egg so it's fertilized, this is used for those who have slow motility sperms. Hope this info helps :) it's a combination of personal experience and expensive research. MY DH has low motility too Hilsbils, I suggest you meet as much doctors as you can, it is very very important to trust your doctor and feel relaxed when dealing with him...you should not be at piont telling yourself " I wonder why he did this or didn't do that"! you'll know the right doctor for you once you explore all your options. I personally didn't like fakih, nothing personaly but he didn't request for any tests.. You think that after 3 failed IVF cycles he will be investigating a bit more! anyway, Dr. wael did all the possible tests that could be done and I found out that I have Low ovarian reserve, Hince he has put me on meds for 3 month,unlike Dr. fakih who wanted to start right away. I agree that it's a personal thing therefore, It is only you who could decide. Good Luck ladies and baby Dust your way xx <em>edited by Tinker bell on 06/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 10:48
I use Blue Bonnet too.
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Latest post on 05 June 2012 - 11:48
one embryo transered, am not a happy person right now, i just hope that it takes. 6th June is the day we find out Birchy, Just thinking of you today xx
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 13:24
Well done TanAmbassador .. I'm sure this took a lot of research and planning. This is a plan for any age and weight, anyone who wants to loose weight and be healthy should follow these guidelines. For me this is a perfect plan. Good luck and keep us posted :)
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 10:49
Hi Confusion, Thank you for sharing your story,i'll hold on to the hope I get from this forum. It is a difficult journey and talking to real people who have similar experiences just makes me feel better :) Yes I am on DHEA for 3 month and a handful of other vitamins i'm also starting acupuncture soon, any other recommendations u think of? Sorry to hear about your MC and I hope you implant the little "icy" ones soon :) Baby dust your way xx
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 09:50
Thank you Flower33. I'm feeling better today had to charge myself with positive enery :) Thanks for the link it's really helpful Cyber Hugs back to you :)
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 09:46
I hope she gets better soon, Ginnee. I'll pray for her. xx
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 14:15
Don't know what your totally looking for but here's what I could recommend... I have just grown cucumbers, chillies and gherkins from seed and they are growing like crazy- if that's the sort of thing you are asking about? They love the heat and humidity- unlike my tomatoes which are dying a death boohoo! It's a bit hot for most things now- have brought all mine in under the shade as they were getting burnt in the midday sun. One that is doing well in the sun though is Tradescantia- or purple heart- that seems to be able to stand it- has cute pink flowers every now and again and seems to survive anything! Most flowering plants won't be able to stand the heat over the summer as they are delicate. Hope that helps a bit :) It helps a lot :) thank you Licorice. i'll give it a try and let you know how it goes. one more question.. from where did u get the seeds? Thanks a million xx
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 13:24
For inside? For outside? Would you like flowers? Is it in the sun or shade? Will it need to fulfill a special purpose...eg screening? Large pot? Small pot? Might need to provide a bit more info to get a good response. :) Heyjude thanks for replying.. well.. i'm kind of a newbie when it comes to plants.. flowers sounds nice and I have a balcony so indoors and outdoors will work. I have 2 small pots and 2 meduim ones. I bought planting soil from C4 as well and then...didn't know what to plant and how! hoping this helps :) TIA Heyjude x
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 10:38
Hi there, they took 7 eggs and today they called and said that 5 have fertilized, i am waiting now for them to tell me if they will implant on Friday or Sunday. The staff were AMAZING, however I am a little sore this morning and yesterday was horrible, but I am sure it will be worth it in the long run. Great News Birchy! :) the soreness will fade away soon .. keep thinking positive and eat well :) everything will be fine xx
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 10:10
Birchy ... I hope all went well yesterday xx confusion... good luck tomorrow :)
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 14:47
Brichy, I second your post on Dr. Wael. I also was going to do the same mistake and decided to take another opinion and I'm glad I did :) Good luck and keep us posted xx
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 10:41
Hi Ladies, if you don't mind how much is IVF treatment for Dr. Wael and which hospital is he working in. Baby dust to all of us. jhazdg He works in DGFC , Dubai Health care city www.dgfc.ae/ Tel: 04-4393800 / 04-4380611 They might take some time to answer the phone but keep trying xx
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 12:00
jhazdg did u manage to see someone from New Hope? curious to know how it went
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 11:59
Hi ladies, Went to see Dr. Wael yesterday and just to let you know I think he's great ! I'm gonna go ahead with him hoping for the best :) good luck confusion and Birchy xx
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 11:23
Hi jhazdg0911, A friend of mine did IUI and she's pregnant now...she recommend them as well. I'm also on the hunt of finding a good doctor for my 3rd IVF, decided to check them all before I make a decision. seen doctor fakih last week , seeing Dr. Wael this week and I have an appiontment with new Hope (Dr. Asma) next week. I suggest you do the same,meet the doctor and see how it feels..is this ur first IVF? baby dust your way xx Tinker edited by Tinker bell on 13/05/2012 i love Dr Wael he is amazing :) currently going through with him x fingers croseed I have an appiontment wednesday,I met a lot of ladies who prefered Dr. wael over Dr. Fakih crossing my fingers for you Birchy and lots of baby dust your way too xx
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 09:38
Hi Jhazdg0911, The last one was outside UAE and it didn't go well, my first IVF i did in sharjah - enjab hospital all went fine but BFN. Goodluck Jhazdg and let me know how you progress xx
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 12:52
Hi jhazdg0911, A friend of mine did IUI and she's pregnant now...she recommend them as well. I'm also on the hunt of finding a good doctor for my 3rd IVF, decided to check them all before I make a decision. seen doctor fakih last week , seeing Dr. Wael this week and I have an appiontment with new Hope (Dr. Asma) next week. I suggest you do the same,meet the doctor and see how it feels..is this ur first IVF? baby dust your way xx Tinker <em>edited by Tinker bell on 13/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 09:14
Morning all Did anyone try this dvd? think it's helpful? TIA xx
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 16:02
Thank you all for your valuable inputs :) I liked the one in Arabian centre and will check Al Badia and Etisalat Academy as well
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 08:57
Thank you a_lisha ,I didn't know they already opened, will check them out :)
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 15:36
it really depends on which airline. I tried to book for my mother with Emirates and the website wouldn't allow me to do it so I ended up booking with KLM. There are many airlines who don't allow this, you will have to go to the airline's office and book there, which will cost you extra. Weird - I booked a flight online for my SIL with Emirates and there was no problem using my credit card. I tried booking Emirates for my brother using my cc and it wouldn't let me either ..it does depend on the airline policy which is constantly changing just phone them up and check
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 15:41
Cherry Pie, You just go to " ticket sales office" at Gate B and you can buy your tickets from there. No tickets will be sold on World Cup day and the general admission for this day is no longer free , it's 25 dhs per adult and childern under 12 are allowed free admission. Enjoy :) Tinker Bell oh and I recommend the Parade ring area :) <em>edited by Tinker bell on 09/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 15:39
Cherry Pie, You just go to " ticket sales office" at Gate B and you can buy your tickets from there. No tickets will be sold on World Cup day and the general admission for this day is no longer free , it's 25 dhs per adult and childern under 12 are allowed free admission. Enjoy :) Tinker Bell
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 10:34
Hi Tuesday, I started my first course a month ago and I think they are excellent!although I'm still in the beginners level I've met a lot of people who completed the courses till they reached advanced levels.don't know much about thier summer courses but I believe their teachers are well experienced and They have a very nice library, Hope this helps :) Tinker Bell
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 11:48
wing clip, I wish you success from the first round :) praying for you. I did 3 IVF's 2 of them back to back wich I don't recommend. from my own experience I think our body needs to rest and recover, get back to normal (at least 2 normal cycles) before we start again. I don't know your situation and condition but as Sharry said some doctors will ask you to do it back to back ..unless it's necessasry you should take a break a few month before trying again. Good luck
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 15:05
Hi Meerkat, Not sure if they do gel nails but check out Nstyle in MCC. call them and ask 04 2843722 (hope i'm not too late)! :)
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 12:57
mrs_g_dxb- thank you thank you thank you :) you just made my day :) I don't know how this works either !! how about emailing me? Cornish Pixie- you were right didn't find any left at the box office Nscm7859 - that's great! hope you guys enjoy it. I guess I was late (by the time i woke up from day dreaming i realized that it was the 16th not the 15th of Jan :/: ) pollydxb- Thanks :) I know a couple of friends who tried doing this last year and tickets were sold at triple the price !! I guess some just buy them to sell later and make some money!!! <em>edited by Tinker bell on 17/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 14:20
I missed them :(wanted the semi finals women :( do you think if I go to the staduim in person by 4:30 will find any left??(crossing my fingers)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 11:50
Hi bflogan, "KO" Dubai Marina- Maya Supermarket building Great Boxing classes Good Luck :)
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 13:27
Neeru I have the same problem , everytime I buy a plant it dies :( I just don't know how to deal with it? right soil? too much water or too little water! I'd be intersted to see some advises as I'm a beginner too :)
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 12:46
StrawberryPenguin, I'm currently going through my long journey of TTC... so I might just answer a few of ur questions. As I understand he's just following the known procedure where he's giving you a time to ty to concieve on your own first then try IUI then IVF. The induction is to increase the number of eggs of the cycle and so increases ur chances of concieving - if you ask me this can be a risk of ectopic in your case.I think IVF is your safest option I suggest you take another opinion and ask the doc everything you need to know in detail. I wish you all the best xx
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 10:23
Where are both these institutions and what are their contact no:s pls. Thks. Hi Barbie doll Allaince fraincais (oud metha road, bur Dubai) 04 335 87 12 (DUCTAC -Mall of the Emirates) 04 341 47 77 Dar al Ilm (world trade centre) 04 3310221 give them a call :) both are starting in January :) <em>edited by Tinker bell on 21/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 10:15
I'm palnning to start french language lessons in January .. i've located 2 affordable places one is Alliance Francais and the other is Dar al ilm. Did anyone try any of these two? any other recommended places? Thanks ladies :) I'll be starting in January at the Alliance, I think it's like the 7th of January. So maybe we'll see each other there. I guess it's the best place in town to learn French and very convenient if you move around since they have branches all over the world. Au revoir. Merci :) yes they're starting 7th January and I've been asked to visit on the 2nd for a tour and registration. I guess you're right about them being international and all. so i guess i'll see you there :) are you starting level 1 ? I had some french in school (can't remember any of it at the moment!) I'm not sure if I'm supposed to start from the first level.
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Latest post on 16 June 2011 - 13:47
Bought the cyclogest and went to do the test yesterday and again it's a BFN :(( Sorry Purple I missed ur reply
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 14:57
Dubai 71: Thank you so sweet of you but I'm in mirdif and I'm a very lazy girl :)
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 11:42
With regards to acupuncture I started late when I was doing stimms and nothing was really happening and I asked is there any thing I can do. The lady then said acupunture so I phone the Herbal Centre In Zabel and have been going ever since. The strange thing this is i had my first session mid stimms well the day I left the clinic and was due back in 3 days. Saw the doctor and she said right lets get started stright away had session that day then one the following went back and my foliclies had grown hughly. So take that as you want but in my mind the acupunture had helped so I have stuck with it. Whilsto n stimms i had quite a few and on egg collection and transfer. Then after my 2 ww i had my blood test and it was positive :) I have scan in 2 weeks this bit is just as bad as the 2 ww. Now only doing 1 session a week. I am so on edge just want this scan to come as I can feel I can get excited until the. I am so tired all the time and feel so emtional. Just thougt I would share my story as I thought it worked I stuck with it......... Congratulations Fullofdreams :) wish you all the best ..... I also started acupuncture late but because the frozen embroys were not of a good quality I'm stopping acupuncture till I have my blood test next week.. not very hopefull to be honest but at the same time i'm keeping my spirits up just hoping for a miracle I guess:)
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 10:30
It's what he told me ... I wish it's not true
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 10:13
Just heard from a local collegue that (Eppco, Enoc) and Adnoc are fighting about increasing prices ..apparently Eppco and Enoc are facing huge financial problems as well. It looks like another increase in prices :(
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 09:46
That's a good Laugh ..specially after early morning frustration .. I'll have to find one after work ..so I'll keep you ladies posted :)