Aphrodite...Conceiving Tigers in 2010 - 17 Graduates so far!

[Britt11]

taebomama: Happy birthday!! and happy anniversary!! I may have gotten the date wrong so if I'm late I'm sorry. Hope the witch stayed away! Can't wait for your update!

Thank you, Nicole for the b-day/anniversary wishes! Witch showed up yesterday, just in time to ruin my anniversary. I'm not loving today, I'll tell you that! Hubby didn't buy me a card. I found a letter on the desk this morning...better than nothing, but how could he forget? It's his birthday for God's sake! We were supposed to go to dinner tonight (my idea), but I just found out my daughter has softball practice tonight. We wouldn't have enough time to go to dinner before that, and it will be too late after. Yes, I'm having a pitty party, sorry! But at least we get our overnight getway on the 11th. I'm sure hubby won't forget that because he gets to golf.

oh know hon...sorry to hear that. I can relate though getting the BFN's when you think that you have a great shot that month, its heart wrenching. I think i will be ok this month if I'm not as now I know I have a FS apt.
Happy bday/anniversary and I hope hubby spoils you to make up for the no card!!

 

[Sweetmama26]

Britt and Taebomama - Thank you so much I think he's cute too, well that is when he's not testing my patience by climbing up on the table a million and a half times a day. He's fearless I swear!

AFM- This is probably my last update before I move, since well its TOMORROW and I won't have internet back until THURSDAY! Its gonna be a long 2 days lol, but I'll have unpacking to keep me occupied! Anyways, I'm sure I ovulated today as I've been so horney I jumped my man early this am, and feel like jumpin him again(tmi sorry), and I had EWCM this am

 

[chiarezza06]

Taebo - Happy belated anniversary and birthday! Too bad about the foiled dinner plans... maybe find some time to spend together for a belated celebration over the weekend?

Joli - That sounded like a really sweet anniversary celebration! Pampering day indeed!

Britt - That's great news on the fertility treatment! But... *crossing fingers* that you were successful this month without the added help. Razorblades... that sounds kinda painful, but it's supposed to be good rite?

Sweetmama - love the pics! Have fun moving and erm maybe a quick BD at your new place?

2016 - Just thought that I'll send some

Nicole - Happy 6 weeks!

 

[chiarezza06]

Chia - that's so funny that you know about soybean milk and pigeons - I love that you totally know where I'm coming from!!

Hee... I love food... and therefore I love HKG! Am thinking that I will be paying a quick visit in May. Have you ever been to SG?

 

[Britt11]

sorry Chia I forgot you on my update!!!!
How are you hon?? Do you know what day you will O? how many months have you been trying. Hope this is your lucky cycle and thanks for the best wishes for me as well.
Sweetmama, have fun moving into your new home!! look forward to hearing from you later in the week
hugs

 

[Joli]

Britt - WHAT GREAT NEWS!!! I'm soooooooo happy for you - and 20 April as well! That's awesome - only 3 weeks away! I hope your blood results tomorrow come back ok...but either way, it's looks like you're going to be getting your bfp one way or another in the next 6 months!! We got ours in the first month we saw FS, so you never know!!

Taebomama - sorry AF came, and what a bummer on your anniversary too! I hope you and DH were still able to do something special!

Chia - It's been a while since I last went to Singapore - we stayed on Sentosa, and I remember loving the chilli crab in the street stalls, we celebrated new years on the Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. I have quite a few pals who live in Singapore, and I keep promising that I'll visit sometime soon! If you do come to HK in May, we have to meet up for coffee - how weird would that be!!

Sweetmama - what adorable pics of your little boy - I love the black and white one with the cupcake!

Nicole - are you having any more bloods, or are you just waiting for your scan next week?

2016 - how are you doing hon? I see from your journal that things are looking good, and your body seems to be finding it's feet again!

 

[chiarezza06]

Britt - no worries gal... there's so many of us here it would be hard to track. Guess this would make it my 5th cycle of trying, but I'm definitely not as "in the know" as the rest of you girls. I have JUST this morning bought my first ever ovulation kit (think the POAS addiction is catching)... hopefully it can be put to good use this long weekend.

Joli - Guess you won't be coming to SG anytime soon due to the little bean... so it will definitely have to be me in HKG! coffee in May would be good... then I get to see the baby bump in person!

 

[nicole3108]

Joli: Was reading your post in the graduate thread, I think having less symptoms at times is very common. At around 6-7 weeks gestation hcg levels start rising more slowly, can take up to 3 1/2 days to double so I think that could by why you're noticing them less now. (I think the numbers vary a bit depending on which site but I've seen this often) I think watery cm is okay too, I have quite a bit of it, it changes for me bet. watery, creamy and snotty (gross and tmi!) I'm excited for your scan! No more blood tests for me, just the ultrasound. I did like hearing the numbers but it's good that he thinks everything is fine.

2016: Nice that you got an almost negative test!! Will check back later to see your results from the blood test.

britt: So happy you got an appointment so quickly! Your family dr. seems wonderful! It's great you don't have much longer to wait. Let us know your blood results when you get them. Very excited to hear your temp if you took it.

chia: So happy you're getting on the poas bandwagon!! It's quite fun! Hope ov comes quickly for you

taebomama: Damn witch!! sorry she came and sorry you didn't have the best day. Hope the letter was nice and that your dh is being extra sweet to you.

sweetmama: hope moving goes smoothly. Love the pics!! and your ds is so cute!

 

[Sweetmama26]

Taebo - Happy belated anniversary and birthday! Too bad about the foiled dinner plans... maybe find some time to spend together for a belated celebration over the weekend?

Joli - That sounded like a really sweet anniversary celebration! Pampering day indeed!

Britt - That's great news on the fertility treatment! But... *crossing fingers* that you were successful this month without the added help. Razorblades... that sounds kinda painful, but it's supposed to be good rite?

Sweetmama - love the pics! Have fun moving and erm maybe a quick BD at your new place?

2016 - Just thought that I'll send some

Nicole - Happy 6 weeks!

LOL there will be some room christening for sure in the new house, but maybe not tonight though as we have some family in from out of town.

sorry Chia I forgot you on my update!!!!
How are you hon?? Do you know what day you will O? how many months have you been trying. Hope this is your lucky cycle and thanks for the best wishes for me as well.
Sweetmama, have fun moving into your new home!! look forward to hearing from you later in the week
hugs

Thanks, I look forward to it being all done.

Britt - WHAT GREAT NEWS!!! I'm soooooooo happy for you - and 20 April as well! That's awesome - only 3 weeks away! I hope your blood results tomorrow come back ok...but either way, it's looks like you're going to be getting your bfp one way or another in the next 6 months!! We got ours in the first month we saw FS, so you never know!!

Taebomama - sorry AF came, and what a bummer on your anniversary too! I hope you and DH were still able to do something special!

Chia - It's been a while since I last went to Singapore - we stayed on Sentosa, and I remember loving the chilli crab in the street stalls, we celebrated new years on the Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. I have quite a few pals who live in Singapore, and I keep promising that I'll visit sometime soon! If you do come to HK in May, we have to meet up for coffee - how weird would that be!!

Sweetmama - what adorable pics of your little boy - I love the black and white one with the cupcake!

Nicole - are you having any more bloods, or are you just waiting for your scan next week?

2016 - how are you doing hon? I see from your journal that things are looking good, and your body seems to be finding it's feet again!

Thanks that's an edited one.

Joli: Was reading your post in the graduate thread, I think having less symptoms at times is very common. At around 6-7 weeks gestation hcg levels start rising more slowly, can take up to 3 1/2 days to double so I think that could by why you're noticing them less now. (I think the numbers vary a bit depending on which site but I've seen this often) I think watery cm is okay too, I have quite a bit of it, it changes for me bet. watery, creamy and snotty (gross and tmi!) I'm excited for your scan! No more blood tests for me, just the ultrasound. I did like hearing the numbers but it's good that he thinks everything is fine.

2016: Nice that you got an almost negative test!! Will check back later to see your results from the blood test.

britt: So happy you got an appointment so quickly! Your family dr. seems wonderful! It's great you don't have much longer to wait. Let us know your blood results when you get them. Very excited to hear your temp if you took it.

chia: So happy you're getting on the poas bandwagon!! It's quite fun! Hope ov comes quickly for you

taebomama: Damn witch!! sorry she came and sorry you didn't have the best day. Hope the letter was nice and that your dh is being extra sweet to you.

sweetmama: hope moving goes smoothly. Love the pics!! and your ds is so cute!

Thanks, and I hope so too!

 

[2016]

Hcg is down to 29....but I am struggling to get the nhs to help with further investigations AGAIN!!!

 

[Britt11]

Happy 6 weeks Nicole!!!!!!!!!

2016- agghh, i was hoping your level would be zero by now....but at least its going down fairly quickly now. Hope NHS helps you, its bizarre and frustrating that they would leave you in limbo

Joli- I agree with Nicole, I have seen many girls in first tri complain that all of a sudden their symptoms are gone and they are worried and they turn out to be just fine. You could always see your doc though to put your mind at ease.

temp not too exciting today, 36.77

 

[TaeBoMama]

2016, I'm sorry to hear NHS is still giving you the run around. It stinks that you have to fight so hard to get proper care.

Britt, I'm so happy to hear about your appointment with the FS. I think it will help to ease your mind.

Chia, Thanks for the anniversary and b-day wishes!

Nicole, Happy 6 weeks!

Joli, Like everyone else says, it's normal to sometimes not "feel pregnant". Be happy. LOL.

Okay, so hubby redeemed himself last night. He came home with a Dark Cherry Chocolate Late from Starbucks, a beautiful card filled with money so I can go shopping for clothes and a purse, and he took the family out for dinner (Shali missed her practice), then he rented us a movie: The Blind Side. So it was an enjoyable evening.

Take care, all!

 

[Britt11]

Yeah Taebo, sounds like a WONDERFUL evening!!

Okay girls, here is my update:

Saw my GP today and FSH level this month was 9!!!!!! Okay I realize its only one less than 10, but starting at 10 is the number most doctors worry about for fertility so I'm thinking this is pretty good. I was a bit more excited than my GP lol (she had no idea I had been googling) but she did lead on to me that maybe this would happen naturally, she said "sometimes the best cure for infertility is time, so keep at it every month"
She was pleased i got a call so soon from the fertility clinic, AND she gave me a px for Clomid if i want to give that a shot next month even before the apt. I heard that Clomid can work well even for women that are ovulating.

anyway, wanted to share my news, I know Nicole and Joli were curious of the results

 

[nicole3108]

taebomama: He certainly did redeem himself!! Sounds like a great night for you. The dark cherry chocolate latte sounds delicious, I don't think we have those here.

britt: That's great news!! I can see why 9 would make you so excited, I don't think doctors want to know how much people google. I don't think mine likes it too much. I've heard so many success stories with clomid, do you think you'll try it? I don't know a lot about it, I know it can make you ovulate but can it help release better quality eggs as well? Glad you're so happy with your appointment!

 

[2016]

Happy 6 weeks nicole.....when is your next scan?

I keep reading all you girl's other posts but can't quite keep up and get halfway through a reply then delete it for some reason. Got to get my mojo back.

 

[chiarezza06]

Hey Gals... seem like a pretty day.

2016 - Had a read through your journal. NHS does seem to be a pain in the b***!!! I am assuming that there is a huge cost differential between going private and NHS. Nothing much can I say but and look forward to planning your holiday! Take the opportunity to relax.

Britt - I got hopelessly lost on your update... my turn to start googling! But it does sound like good news so

 

[2016]

Britt.....woop woop 9 is def better than 10. I have heard of some women being declared menopausal with numbers in the high 20s only to get a result of 5 a couple of months later.

Chia....just so you know what all these numbers mean. FSH (follicule stimulating hormone) is what your body releases at the start of a cycle to make your ovaries produce egg follicles. The higher the number the harder your body is having to work to produce eggs. It is also an indication of ovarian reserve ie. How many possible eggs left to play with. Sorry if you already know all this...
Thanks for reading my journal. NHS is free government health although it's not really free because we pay extortionate taxes for it and then of course it costs time and sanity! Private costs about £150 for half hour specialist appt and IVF will cost around £3500 per cycle! Average take home pay here is around £1500 per month after tax.

 

[chiarezza06]

Britt.....woop woop 9 is def better than 10. I have heard of some women being declared menopausal with numbers in the high 20s only to get a result of 5 a couple of months later.

Chia....just so you know what all these numbers mean. FSH (follicule stimulating hormone) is what your body releases at the start of a cycle to make your ovaries produce egg follicles. The higher the number the harder your body is having to work to produce eggs. It is also an indication of ovarian reserve ie. How many possible eggs left to play with. Sorry if you already all this...
Thanks for Reading my journal. NHS is free government health although it's not really free because we pay extortionate taxes for it and then of course it costs time and sanity! Private costs about £150 for half hour specialist appt and IVF will cost around £3500 per cycle! Average take home pay here is around £1500 per month after tax.

Thanks 2016! I did read briefly about FSH a while back but the me did not link the two. You definitely cleared up alot of the question marks for me! Not too sure what you do for a living, but I think you would make a really great teacher.

Regarding the NHS... can totally understand your frustration. In SG, a portion of our pay each month is put into a government account in each individual's name to pay for our medical requirements. However, we can't utilise those monies for fertility and other pregnancy related charges such as the OB-GYN consultancy charges, hence most couples are put off at the "additional" costs of having a baby. But I must say, reading your posts, I am really appalled at the lack of concern that the NHS people seem to have... really hope that you manage to sort things out one way or the other.

 

[nicole3108]

2016: My next scan is monday!! I'm unreasonably nervous but very happy it's easter, I think the time will go quickly. You may have put this in your journal but I can't remember how long do you expect it to take to get an appt with a private specialist?

chia: how are you doing?

 

[GossipGirly]

hi girls hope u are all well just passing by as been extra busy lately re-orangising my wedding for 23rd May!!!! im never gonna fit into my dress in august everything is on standby and just waiting to be confirmed when i find out in the next couple of days if my dress can get here on time ! xx