http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/ Fertilicare is an online infertility support forum dedicated to the care and support of individuals struggling through the trials of not being able to conceive without medical intervention. en Fri, 18 May 2012 20:22:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/ http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19485-Week-35&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:08:18 GMT Hallo I cannot believe that I am 35 weeks pregnant. It all still feels like a dream. My wish for everyone on this forum is to finally reach the... Hallo
I cannot believe that I am 35 weeks pregnant.
It all still feels like a dream.
My wish for everyone on this forum is to finally reach the end of the nightmare and for all to get their miracle babies!!!!!
All the best to all no matter what stage of the journey you are at!
xoxo ]]> Believe http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19485-Week-35 http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19484-Maybe...just-maybe!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:20:45 GMT Hi Girls

Well, you know how, when you're on the list, your SW's don't tell you each and every time someone looks at your profile?? Well, today, we found out that, at 2pm, someone would be viewing our profile....

A few weeks ago, we picked up our profile, to update it (we had rescued a dog from the SPCA and thought he should be in it),but you know how time goes and we still haven't gotten round to doing it (incidentally we said this morning that we'd do it tonight and get it back to her tomorrow). So, we have a bit of a stressful morning this morning (our gardener decided it would be a great idea to take our dogs out for a walk...on one of the biggest main roads around and hubby spotted him!!!) and, when I eventually got back to my desk, I had a message from our SW's maid reminding me to bring the album back. I rang her and apologised and said that we would bring it tomorrow...she said that Monday would prob be better, as she will be in all day to let me in. Something then told me to message Zoe (SW) and so I sent her one apologising for taking so long. So, she replied to say that it is ok, she just didn't want us to miss out :eek: So, I said that, if she ever needs our profile back, I could get it to her in 20 mins...to which she replied...BRING IT NOW!!!! So, I cancelled my afternoon appointments and zoomed home, picked up the profile, plus the loose pics that we had ready to put in and a pritt stick and drove like the wind the 20kms to her house. I got there at 13:22pm. Veronica (maid) came out and said that she is sorry that she couldn't tell me to bring it today, but she was glad I contacted Zoe. I asked what time they/she/he (no idea on details) were coming and she said 2pm!! So, I glued the pics in outside her house, gave our profile a good luck kiss and zoomed away!!!

EEEEEEEKKKKK!!! I don't know what feelings I am experiencing, kinda scared, kinda excited, very emotional....now I know why they don't tell us every time!!

Anyway, wish us luck and have a great weekend all!

Bok ]]> Adoption/Foster Care Tea Room bokbabe http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19484-Maybe...just-maybe! http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19483-Interesting-Article...&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 11:55:17 GMT http://www.dieburger.com/Wereld/Nuus/Kommer-oor-eierskenkers-20120517-2 http://www.dieburger.com/Wereld/Nuus...ers-20120517-2 ]]> The Lounge Karen99 http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19483-Interesting-Article... http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19482-PCOS-expert&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 09:36:43 GMT Anyone a PCOS expert? It could appear that what we thought might be Rheumatiod Arthritis could just be inflammation caused by PCOS. Both give high... Anyone a PCOS expert?

It could appear that what we thought might be Rheumatiod Arthritis could just be inflammation caused by PCOS. Both give high CRP levels.

Anyone know anything about this?

Who treats your PCOS. Gynae, FS. Anyone seen an Endocrinologist? ]]> The TTC Tea Room Ally123 http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19482-PCOS-expert http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19481-BFN-moving-on-to-IVF&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 09:23:15 GMT Well another BFN for me and i don't know why i seem to break down every time even though i really believe i have prepared myself for those dreaded words it is negative.......

We are going to see Dr H on monday and we will be going straight into our first IVF Cycle. I am feeling so negative about everything at the monent and am wondering if we are just going to be wasting our money with IVF!!!

I am not sure if i can handle this emotional rollercoaster any more!!! I know that i am so very blessed to have one child and my little girl really is the love of my life BUT why do i have to go through so much heartache AGAIN to be a mother again???

Sorry i know i am just being so negative and feeling really very sorry for my self, there are other ladies on this forum that have been through so much worst but i am really battling to keep it together emotionally these day maybe it is time to go for some counseling.

Anyway thank you for allowing me to vent this really is my safe place right now.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. ]]> The Secondary Infertility Tea Room L.Drew http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19481-BFN-moving-on-to-IVF http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19480-Macy&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:27:33 GMT I was just wondering if anyone had heard from Macy and knows how she is doing. I was just wondering if anyone had heard from Macy and knows how she is doing. ]]> The TTC Tea Room NotGivingUp http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19480-Macy http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19479-Natasha&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:32 GMT This lady went MIA aftyer her 3day Fert report top get some snowembies for an FET cycle with Dr Bravermann. Anyone hear anything? Natasha are you... This lady went MIA aftyer her 3day Fert report top get some snowembies for an FET cycle with Dr Bravermann. Anyone hear anything?

Natasha are you ok dear? ]]> TTC VETS Tea Room Imp8ience http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19479-Natasha http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19478-To-cry-or-not-to-cry&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 08:14:48 GMT http://marlesesmith.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/jy-verraai-gn-jou-seer/ http://marlesesmith.wordpress.com/20...i-gn-jou-seer/ ]]> The TTC Tea Room Lee1 http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19478-To-cry-or-not-to-cry http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19477-Post-Coital-Test&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:33:39 GMT Hi After 4 years of TTC, my DH finally had his SA - all fine. I saw a new gynae at Sandton Clinic and as I have had an under active thyroid for... Hi

After 4 years of TTC, my DH finally had his SA - all fine. I saw a new gynae at Sandton Clinic and as I have had an under active thyroid for 10 years , she tested me for Thyroid Antibodies. The reading came back as 466, which is off th charts! She suggested that I go straight to Medfem.

Saw Dr van Rensburg at the beginning of May and he says that if I fall pregnant I will need to be on cortisone and immunoglogulins (sp?) as there is a high risk of miscarriage.

I need to go have a scan on day 12 and he will then tell me when I must go back to have a post coital test. Can anyone give me more info on this - timing, what is done, what I can expect? ]]> The TTC Tea Room Bulldog http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19477-Post-Coital-Test http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19476-Its-Official-BFP&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:35 GMT 2nd Beta is 1509 so its an official BFP now.

Still no symptoms. I'm actually feeling full of energy but I guess they will catch up with me soon enough.

Booked my first scan for 4th June. So still 2-3 weeks of waiting and hoping to see that heartbeat.

Thanks for your support.
Ros ]]> rshaw http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19476-Its-Official-BFP http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19475-Job-Offer-need-your-advice-pls&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:14:25 GMT Hey guys I went to an interview with my old manager in March and he called today to formalise the offer. He wants me to start asap. Problem is I... Hey guys

I went to an interview with my old manager in March and he called today to formalise the offer. He wants me to start asap. Problem is I have my app with my FS on Friday and should be finalising the IVF plan. I'm really nervous to be doin ivf and starting a new job concurrently. What if the new job stress impacts negatively on the ivf? And I wud have to ask for days off for ER and ET. And I'm not sure what mat benefits this new co has.

Its a great opportunity for me with lots of scope for growth. But I am also turning 36 in a month and this will be my last chance to have my own baby.

What should I do? ]]> The TTC Tea Room Sunny http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19475-Job-Offer-need-your-advice-pls http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19474-Update-and-question-re-mini-pill&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:40:42 GMT Baby James is doing so well! He is a very chilled out little guy (unless you try to undress him), and he may just be the funniest and cutest baby in... Baby James is doing so well! He is a very chilled out little guy (unless you try to undress him), and he may just be the funniest and cutest baby in the world. He sleeps a lot and eats all the time and is a champion burper, and is gaining weight fast. He loves sleeping on our chests and sometimes when he eats he punches the air. His toes are all the same size and they look like cocktail sausages. He likes kicking in the bath. He pees on the baby clinic nurse every week without fail. Sometimes when we burp him he lifts both his arms as if he has just won something. His skin changes colour like a gecko. He grunts and groans a lot (and other stuff – like a cement mixer, really) and sometimes chuckles. He makes us so happy and we truly love him with all our hearts!

A quick question! ... Dr RvR has suggested I go on the mini-pill for 6 months, or until we are actively trying again. As I'm exclusively breastfeeding it's not so much for contraception (ha ha) but to balance post-birth hormones. While this sounds reasonable, I absolutely baulk at going on the pill. Anyone in a similar boat / have any advice?

thanks! ]]> Havanna Lawrence http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19474-Update-and-question-re-mini-pill http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19473-Update-swollen-gums&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:17 GMT I posted complaining about my swollen gums about a week ago. Well, here is the update. Thought maybe it can help someone else. I went to the dentist... I posted complaining about my swollen gums about a week ago. Well, here is the update. Thought maybe it can help someone else. I went to the dentist today. She said she sees a lot of pregnant ladies with gingivitis. Luckily mine isn't that bad yet. But she says she sees a lot of ladies with really bad swollen/bleeding gums. And it is all thanks to the hormones! Not everybody will have this problem. I didn't have it in my first pregnancy. The only thing you can do is having a really good oral hygiene routine. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouth wash regularly. She said I must not use commercial mouth wash, but rather use a salt/bicarbonate of soda/luke water mixture. Less chemicals. So better for me and baba.

It is also advisable to go for a good clean once in your pregnancy to a reputable dentist. The chances for holes or other teeth problems are apparently much higher when you are pregnant. ]]> Karen99 http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19473-Update-swollen-gums http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19472-Book-Possibility-Tell-Your-Story&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:40 GMT Hello Everyone, I am currently writing my story down which I am hoping will be published. I would like to perhaps make it a collection of stories... Hello Everyone,

I am currently writing my story down which I am hoping will be published. I would like to perhaps make it a collection of stories from different points of view. Donor, secondary infertility, adoption, same sex partnerships. If anyone has his or her story and would like to share it with perhaps the possibility of it being included in a book of short stories on the subject of infertility, please private message me with your details so that we can chat about this further.

My hope is that this book will help many others along this heart breaking journey - making it a smoother journey perhaps than the ones some of us have had - as well as act as a resource in the form of an index offering legitimate recommendations where we have had good experiences in the way of fertility clinics, doctors and support offered.

Private Message Me! ]]> TTC VETS Tea Room twinkle1 http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19472-Book-Possibility-Tell-Your-Story http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19471-31-weeks-twin-update...steroid-shots...&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:40:43 GMT Hi Ladies,

I had my 31 weeks appointment with DR Rene Van Rensburg yesterday.

He was a bit concerned about the calcification of the placenta's. And both babies are lying in breech position so he says the calculation of their weight is not accurate. He estimates them to be 1.3kg each at the moment.

He put me steroids for the next few weeks until delivery, which he says will be +-36 weeks.

So Im just wondering were there any other ladies that took steroid shots every week until delivery. I've been researching on the net, and most places says its only 2 shots not more. I trust Dr RVR is the best, but just wondering if anyone was advised the same? ]]> SashaN http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?19471-31-weeks-twin-update...steroid-shots...