http://www.essentialkids.com.au/forums/index.php?autocom=blog Community Blog List Syndication Fri, 24 May 2013 01:40:15 +1000 editor@essentialbaby.com.au (Essential Kids) IP.Blog 60 This is my first ever blog and I don't really know what I'm doing. What I do know is that I'm having a lot of trouble trying to have a baby and a friend of mine suggested this site for a bit of support from those going through the same thing. This is my story:

I'm 29 and have been married for four years to a wonderful man and about a year ago we decided it was time to start thinking about a family. Unfortunatly I have never had a regular cycle and when I was 16 my local doctor told me that I would probably have trouble falling pregnant in the future. She called it alright. After a visit to many specialists, it was discovered that I have PCOS and I don't ovulate at all. So we started on the usual medications with no luck. So the next step was IVF. After my very first egg collection, I became extremly sick with Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome and was hospitalised for 12 days with 4 of those days being in ICU. It was a horrendous time for both me and my husband. My O & G later told me that only approx 7% of the population develop the condition as badly as I did. On the positive side though we managed we get 4 good embryos. In February we implanted, 2 weeks later a positive result. There are no words describing how happy we were, I thought that finally with all the trouble we'd had, things were finally turning around. That joy was short lived only to miscarry at 7 weeks. I have to admit the weeks that followed were some of my darkest. So now I'm about to start to prepare for another transfer and I'm terrified.

So that's my story in a nutshell. Will keep up posts of how things go.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 22:44:37 +1000


heading to wards my 40's which is nearly 4 weeks away i realise i need a new direction in my life..i have ever been a cleaner from the time i left school at the age of 16..although from time to time i have done other things..but have always stepped back into my comfort job of cleaning, after all its easy, not much thinking to it and i knew its something i was good at..then over 5 yrs ago we concieved our beautiful boy after 1 miscarriage and 3 long yrs of trying, and not trying..now our son is in full day care as im thrust back into the workforce as we cant afford his daycare but i need him in there to look for work..i know i need a new direction..but in reality cleaning is quick easy money for the short term..my real yearing is for child care..something i did do on my one weeks work experince back in 1988 when i was in yr ten..something i regrected over the yrs not following through with..the new direction isnt just with my job, its my out look on life in general..but i guess thats for another day and another blog..its nice to have some where to go to write all this out, even if no-one reads it or even 50 people read it..i feel much better inside to let my feelings out..]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:28:00 +1000

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Some of our lucky members received a free trial sample pack, and here is what they thought of them:]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 13:52:47 +1000
So yesterday was my ultrasound and more blood work, my levels were 842 on Monday and I didn't find out what they were on Wednesday but the nurse said they had gone up which is good but that I wasn't surging so I needed the trigger shot again (which I assumed).

The ultrasound showed 2 good follicles on the left ovary this time (I've never had 2 before!)

They were 22x24 and 14x16 - my endo layer was 9mm, so I am super excited that we have a good chance of getting pregnant this month, but at the same time trying not to get ahead of myself.. it's frustrating!

So I had my full trigger shot last night and the 1st half of the next shot will be Wednesday 15th and the last half on Saturday the 18th, with a P4 blood test on the Friday.

Yoga was good but I am so not flexible and was getting a headache, but the meditation afterwards really helped it go away and I felt relaxed and looser afterwards.. so am looking forward to next time.

Am going on a 5km fundraiser walk this Sunday for Mothers day, then to brunch and a movie so hopefully keeping busy will keep me distracted. Also have my 3rd Bowen therapy appointment on Saturday morning and that seems to be going well.

bye for now]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 14:56:00 +1000
I am at day 17 and am going for an ultrasound tomorrow morning. My blood work showed my levels are good (and increasing) so I hope to trigger in the next day or so and then make a baby!!

I am off to a new YOga and Meditation class tonight. Hopefully all these things I'm doing help things along (Bowen/yoga/meditation/gluten free/no caffine etc) plus I am hoping to get into acupuncture soon too.

This is just a short entry, will update tomorrow once I get results.

Bye]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 16:52:00 +1000
- Tom Stoppard]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 16:06:16 +1000

Cortisone Free Eczema Treatment for babies and children.

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Dermalex Repair is a cortisone free eczema treatment for babies and children. Its patented formula helps relieve eczema symptoms and forms a protective barrier to avoid new flare ups.


We provided a Dermalex Repair sample to some of our members to try, here is what they thought of the product:

• What were your initial impressions of Dermalex eczema cream?
• Did you think the product was easy to use?
• What was your favourite thing about the product?
• How well did Dermalex manage your child's eczema symptoms?
• Would you recommend Dermalex eczema cream to others?]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:50:00 +1000
I have started my 5th cycle of GonalF as my AF arrived on Monday. Not as depressing as last month but still sad.

Since I track and just talk with the nurses each month, they suggested I make an appointment to see the FS and make a plan if this doesn't work. I am scared that it won't but am more petrified of doing IVF and that not working!!

So but I started the injections yesterday and trying to keep exercising and be positive.

Hubby is seeming a little down lately and not that interested in fun with me.. I hope that picks up .. I love him so much but dont want this to ruin our baby making or have that ruin our relationship.

Bye for now]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:17:00 +1000 hello everyone, I know I said weekly updates but I have decided to update whenever I have news good or bad. Ok so todays is good news. I bought Blackmore's Conceive Well Gold Pre-conception Vitamins and I have joined Curves . I will start taking the Blackmore's Conceive Well Gold as of today and on Friday it is my first gym workout, actually my first workout ever. So proud of myself though, because 2 weeks ago I weighed 100 KG, finally hopped on a scale to day and guess what... 96 KG!!!! I am so proud of that though it may not seem like much . Still a long way to go until I am at my ideal baby making weight. Tomorrow I also start my zumba routine . That will be my morning workout to kick start my day. Also going to swim twice a week now for 10 minutes as I don't want to overdo the workouts. I pray every night and every morning to god, asking him to bless me with a child when my partner and I start ttc in July. Hopefully not long after we start trying we get that , fingers crossed.

Anyway I'm off to . got to wake up when my alarm goes of in 5 hours nighty night everyone, Wish me luck on my journey and baby dust to all. ]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:30:00 +1000
I'm new to this blog and was just wondering how I upload a photo?

Thank you ]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:26:40 +1000