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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by curvilicious: 7:11pm On Dec 11, 2016
Why is this thread so quiet?
Abeg una come now
It feels lonely out here.

RipVanWink
Orney
Pwettiemii
Loisemm
Lavivaavril
Mummykendra
Mummykyrti
Rhukkie
Fruitfulray
Thehomemaker
Mamatwins
Nnetriplet
Iamhistreasure
Ogunbekun
Mommatroplets
Adiahaakwaibom1
SimiAA
cc @ all

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by SimiAA: 8:17pm On Dec 11, 2016
Hii mamas. I've been battling cough and catarrh also a bit feverish but I'm getting better now. Thanks for reaching out☺️☺️

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by orney(f): 8:51pm On Dec 11, 2016
@mama curvillicious, m here ooo, still sleeping after shiloh sleep.. How r u?
Oga ooo, on the 11th, no bfp news yet... May God pick our calls before this year ends

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by lavivaavril(f): 9:57pm On Dec 11, 2016
Amen oo, God will give us our testimonies before year end, Amen!

@curvilicious I'm here oo, how body?

@fruitfulray pls give us more Shiloh info

God bless you ladies
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Mamitwins(f): 10:20pm On Dec 11, 2016
@ Fruifulray Amen my sister, come shiloh 2017 we are going with our babies to celebrate and share our testimonies in Jesus name.

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Adiahaakwaibom1(f): 10:30pm On Dec 11, 2016
@ curvilicious
Present ma!
Am here oh; just reading older stories on this thread , trying to see if I can dig out any impt info that might be beneficial 2 us all

@ all
Currently on CD5, just finished with AF. I truly believe d potency of bitter leaf now. Took it judiciously during AF and l bled like a leaking tap. shocked

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Mamitwins(f): 10:32pm On Dec 11, 2016
@curvilicious na after shiloh rest o,please don't be lonely

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by mamakendra(f): 10:34pm On Dec 11, 2016
curvilicious:
Why is this thread so quiet?
Abeg una come now
It feels lonely out here.

.........
Mummykendra.......
cc @ all

Present Ma. I didn't abandon you o.
Just cooking my testimony, cos I know it will 'shele' soon.
My people, my people, how una dey?
Faint not, God dey

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by ogunbekun: 10:58pm On Dec 11, 2016
Present ma. Just chilling with my serrapeptase, wobenzyme, Chinese tea and castor oil packs and visualising my opened tubes.

How are you all enjoying the long weekend?

curvilicious:
Why is this thread so quiet?
Abeg una come now
It feels lonely out here.

RipVanWink
Orney
Pwettiemii
Loisemm
Lavivaavril
Mummykendra
Mummykyrti
Rhukkie
Fruitfulray
Thehomemaker
Mamatwins
Nnetriplet
Iamhistreasure
Ogunbekun
Mommatroplets
Adiahaakwaibom1
SimiAA
cc @ all

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by missingribs: 11:03pm On Dec 11, 2016
[quote author=Adiahaakwaibom1 post=51783814][/quote]k
He can one use all D's drugs.pls is there any drug that contains all D's vitiamins
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by missingribs: 11:06pm On Dec 11, 2016
Beetle:
Saw this on the Fertilitfriends website.


Please find below a list of vitamins and supplement for improving your chances of conceiving for both men and women. I have collated information from hours of online research and hopefully have the majority of the latest info added here, as well as the required dosages (often in ranges as usage varies even with the experts!). Please though note that I am not a doctor and this is what I took (and it worked for me), so feel free to do more of your own research and adjust to what suits you and your partner. Please also feel free to add further info if you come across something. I have kept it simple as I often find there is just too much info to wade through, when you just want answers, but if you do google searches, you will find more info on all.

As both eggs and sperm take around 3 months to make, it is advisable to start taking most of these 3 months prior to conceiving/treatment.

General info for both:
Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (very very important). Drink lots of green tea (for the antioxidants), but don’t drink with iron or folic acid as tannin inhibits absorption. No caffeine -even decaf coffee/tea contains some caffeine – rather stick to herbal teas (and make sure these are true herbal teas and not black tea flavoured). No alcohol. No smoking. Try and eat organic food or at least non genetically modified food. Get some exercise to improve blood flow and wellbeing. Avoid strong chemicals and try and use natural products for skin (coconut oil for moisturiser) and general household (e.g. white vinegar for cleaning). If using a lubricant – use egg white rather than store bought ones as the latter may damage sperm.

For Women, these are the most important ones, on a daily basis, take:

Zinc 15 mg.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Critical to the rapid development of the egg within the follicle especially with IVF where many eggs are developing at the same time. Helps prevent miscarriages.

Vitamin C: 500mg - 750mg.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Corrects luteal-phase-defect as it boosts progesterone and oestrogen levels. Improves pregnancy rates and helps prevents miscarriages. Too much Vitamin C can dry up cervical mucous

Vitamin E: 200 IUIs.
Take prior to conception. Improves egg quality

Vitamin D : Between 1500 IUIs - 2000 IUIs .
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Ideal level for improved fertility is between 50 - 80 ng/ml of Vitamin D in your blood. Vitamin D3 is best form of the vitamin. Ensure that you also have taken Vitamin A and K to balance the Vitamin D. Improves fertility. Not more than 4000 IUIs per day. Very high levels (240000 IUIs) shown to reduce fertility. Problems arise when you have too much vitamin D and too little vitamins A and K

Vitamin B6: 10mg per day.
Take with other B vitamins to help with the absorption - especially B12. Can increase to 50mg when short term booster is needed. Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Zinc helps absorption. Lengthens luteal phase and helps produce progesterone. The set tolerable upper limit is 100mgs per day. Higher doses can cause nerve ending damage. B6 can disguise a B12 deficiency/anaemia, so increase your B12 if taking higher doses of B6. Higher levels of B12 (than the RDA) are safe to take. Do not take more than 100mgs unless prescribed by a doctor. Higher doses should only be taken for a short term period

Vitamin B complex – take a multivitamin with around the RDA of each in it.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Balances out hormones and encourages pregnancy. Listed here are the RDAs for females:
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 1.1mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 1.1mg
Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide) 14mg
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 5mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride) 1.3mg
Vitamin B7 (biotin) 30mcg
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 400mcg
Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements) 2.4mcg

Vitamin A: 700IUIs – 900IUIs.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Promotes better cervical fluid. Assists the follicles in maturing properly. Contains important antioxidants. Important for DNA replication. Do not exceed this dose (so if included in a multivitamin, do not take extra). Avoid the synthetic version of vitamin A - high levels (10,000 IUs + a day) have been shown to increase the chances of birth defects

Selenium: 100ug twice a day = total 200ug.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Promotes implantation, prevents miscarriage. Don't exceed dose as can be toxic
Myo-Inositol: 2g twice a day = total 4g (2000mg) per day.
Taken from 3 months prior to conception. Improves egg quality. Helps restore fertility in woman with PCOS. https://sites.google.com/site/miscarriageresearch/supplements-and-miscarriage/d-chiro-inositol

Melatonin: 3mg per day taken at night.
Take for 1-3 months prior to conception. Improves egg quality by reducing the level of an oxidizing agent called 8-OHdG. Don’t take long term.

L'Arginine: 500mg - 2000mg per day (i.e. 0.5g - 2g).
Take for 1-3 months prior to conception. Improves egg quality and uterine blood flow.

DHEA: 25mg three times per day = total 75mg.
Start on lower doses and build up. Start taking at least 3 months prior to conception (I found 6 months better). Stop at pregnancy (or EC in IVF). Improves egg quality. Usually for older ladies (40yrs+) with diminished ovarian reserves

Iron: 14mg.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Take with Vitamin C. Tannin inhibits the absorption, so don't take with drinks that contain tannin e.g. green tea. A deficiency can reduce fertility by 50%

Folic acid (= Vitamin B9): 400 micrograms (0.4 milligrams) twice a day = total 800ug.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Tannin inhibits the absorption, so don't take with drinks that contain tannin e.g. green tea. Folic acid, sometimes called folate, is a B vitamin (B9) found mostly in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach, orange juice, and enriched grains. Taken prior to conception and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of a serious neural tube defect in the baby by up to 70%. May increase pregnancy rates and prevent miscarriages. Can take up to 4000 micrograms per day prescribed if family history of neural defects

Fish oil (Omega Oil/essential fatty acids): 1g - 5g per day (i.e. about 200mg - 1000mg).
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. Can take some flax seed and some fish oil tablets. Anti-inflammatory. Improves blood flow to uterus. Reduction of NK cell activity (take 5g dosage for this). Use body only fish oil as liver may contain mercury (i.e. not cod liver oil). Also Cod liver oil has too much vitamin A in it, so avoid. Be careful not to take too much if on blood thinners.

Evening Primrose Oil: 1000mg per day for first 14 days of cycle. Stop taking at ovulation up until next menstruation.
Stop at pregnancy. Increases quality and quantity of cervical mucus. Anti-inflammatory reduces narrowing of blood vessels & promotes blood flow. Can bring on uterine contractions and thus the start of your menstrual cycle

Co Q10/ Co Enzyme Q10: 200mg - 600mg.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy - but scale down to maximum 200mg dose on falling pregnant. (Costco has best price). Improving egg quality because of its powerful effect on regenerating the mitochondria - the tiny energy factories of each cell - known to be a factor in age-related infertility. Reduces the risk of pre eclampsia.

Aspirin: 75mg.
Take prior to conception and throughout pregnancy but stop at least 24 hours before giving birth (need the clotting factor). Anti-inflammatory. Stops minute blood clots forming in the uterus (which could starve embryo of oxygen).

Manganese – take RDA, as part of a multivitamin
Deficiency may lead to defective ovulation. Take with Vitamin C (but note – it competes with iron for absorption)

Magnesium- take RDA, as part of a multivitamin
Needed to help the pituitary and ovaries produce the high levels of oestrogen and progesterone needed to secure pregnancy until placenta takes over.

Other supplements which could be taken:
Wheatgrass – Whatever the dosage is on the tin
Full of antioxidants. Mostly anecdotal evidence as to the effect on fertility.

N-Acetyl Cysteine: 1.2g per day.
For woman with PCOS

D-Chiro-Inositol: 600mg
Take from 2 months prior to conception. For woman with PCOS - restores ovulation and helps with other aspects of the syndrome

Alpha-Lipolic Acid: 600mg twice a day = 1200mg total
For woman with PCOS

Bee Propolis: 500mg
Extremely anti-inflammatory therefore excellent for endometriosis sufferers

Royal Jelly: 500mg three times a day = 1500mg
Improves egg quality although mostly anecdotal evidence

Cough medicine: Two teaspoons (200mg) three times per day, taken orally. Five days before and day of ovulation (6 days total)Guaifenesin must be the only active ingredient e.g. Robitussin brand. Loosens the cervical mucus helping sperm on their journey. Counteracts negative Clomid effects outlined here. Clomid associated with less cervical fluid, thinner uterine lining and development of hostile mucus. If taking Clomid, wait until day after last Clomid pill.

Vitex (Chaste berry): 35mg
Take for first 14 days of cycle in morning. Normalises your menstruation cycle. Restarts periods which have stopped. Lengthens luteal phase defects. Lowers high prolactin levels. If you have a regular cycle do not take as it may mess up the cycle. Don't take with Clomid - or any drug like Clomid - they counter act each other.

Human growth hormone: 4mg per day
From day 21 of previous cycle to day of pregnancy test. May help poor responders improve. Varying success has been reported. Given as part of IVF protocol - so prescribed and monitored is advised

How can one use all D's drugs can't one get a particular drug that contains all d above mention drugs

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Adiahaakwaibom1(f): 11:55pm On Dec 11, 2016
missingribs:
k
He can one use all D's drugs.pls is there any drug that contains all D's vitiamins

My dear., l have no idea but l believe most fertility brands like Fertilaid, fertilblend, fertilsan plus similar names like that should have them cos that article was gotten from one of their website.
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by rhukkie: 1:21am On Dec 12, 2016
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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by pweetymii: 6:16am On Dec 12, 2016
@curvilicious,present ma.This period i am always so busy..thanks for the mention.
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by mirob(f): 7:03am On Dec 12, 2016
Good morning mamas
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Tda05(m): 7:26am On Dec 12, 2016
Redeemed:
@all, good morning fruitful mothers and fathers of great generation, may the lord visit us this week in Jesus name.

@stephyberry and iomoge, below is the address of the ijaw woman:
Janet Abede Clinic,
Laade village, Oladehinde Bus Stop, Igbe Town
Off Ijede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos state.
07068444891

May God Almighty crown all our efforts with success in Jesus name.

You can reach Mama Janet on her
Glo number +2348056333575
Airtel +2349027601554
MTN +2347068444891

She might miss your call but her daughter will definitely answer and put you through. Her name is blessing, she is mostly on the mainland around Palm Grove and Shomolu.

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Nobody: 9:36am On Dec 12, 2016
curvilicious:



Abeg mama no vex o can you plz paste the number of the man that sells awori powder for RINGWORM again. Thank you
My dear, I suggest you try something else or go to a good doc (probably general hospital) that will prescribe something good for you.

This one was about 4years ago and I did not personally use it then, so I can't vouch for it. Try newer things wink
And thanks for the mention. Present!

Mirob you can try bitterleaf juice twice a day during your menses. It will rush. Adiaakwaibom also said it made hers rush.
Then if that one is not enough for you, add eating vegetable soup (ugu and waterleaf) during ur menses.

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by mummykyrti(f): 9:53am On Dec 12, 2016
good morning house, sorry for the absence had a very busy weekend, AF finished kpatakpata yesterday..i spotted Tues and Wednesday, then it started thurs-sunday and flowed very well except yesterday that was d last day..please should I be worried? bcs worry don finish for my dictionary...then pls is there any drug I can use in my jajaina bcs I no just understand d smell
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Dazzle86(f): 10:05am On Dec 12, 2016
good morning mamas. It has finally ended in praise.I AM PREGNANT. PRAISE BE TO JEHOVAH. I GOT A BFP THIS MORNING. A WEEK TO MY BIRTHDAY. NA ME BE THIS, TYPING BFP ANNOUNCEEMENT AND WIDD. I AM STILL IN SHOCK.


WIDD. I STARTED M2TONE ON NOVEMBER 1ST, TOGETHER WITH PREGNACARE CONCEPTION. I TOLD GOD THAT I WANTED TO DEDICATE MY BABY TO HIM THIS TIME NEXT YEAR.MY LAST PERIOD WAS ON THE 16TH OF NOVEMBER. MY PERIOD WAS DUE YESTERDAY, I TESTED THIS MORNING WITH HPT AND TWO BOLD LINES SHOWED. RUSHED TO DO A BLOOD TEST IT WAS POSITIVE TOO. I GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY. I ALSO THANK MY E FAMILY. YOU GUYS HAVE MADE THIS JOURNEY LESS FRUSTRATING. THE GOD WHO DID MINE WILL DO EVERY SINGLE MAMAS` ON THIS THREAD.

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Adaugo01(f): 10:12am On Dec 12, 2016
Amen.. congrats Dazzle. Am next in line to testify.

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by alfreda123: 10:17am On Dec 12, 2016
Congrats Dazzle86 and may you carry to term in jesus name. Amen

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Nobody: 10:26am On Dec 12, 2016
Dazzle86, yaaay! Big congrats dear. Wish u a healthy and fruitful journey. Oya oo. Who dey record? Curvilicious... Orney... I no wan hear story of no BFP roll call this month end oo angry wink
I go dey too disappointed and una go give me work cos I will start going back to get bfp updates. Abeg jor, my darling sisters...

Happy hols today, everyone.

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by mummykyrti(f): 10:34am On Dec 12, 2016
dazzle86 congrats dear am so happy 4 u...wishing you healthy and safe 9mnths, baby, mother and father alive

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Dazzle86(f): 10:49am On Dec 12, 2016
Loisemm:
Dazzle86, yaaay! Big congrats dear. Wish u a healthy and fruitful journey. Oya oo. Who dey record? Curvilicious... Orney... I no wan hear story of no BFP roll call this month end oo angry wink
I go dey too disappointed and una go give me work cos I will start going back to get bfp updates. Abeg jor, my darling sisters...

Happy hols today, everyone.


thank you ma. you shall testify next.
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Dazzle86(f): 10:50am On Dec 12, 2016
mummykyrti:
dazzle86 congrats dear am so happy 4 u...wishing you healthy and safe 9mnths, baby, mother and father alive

amen God bless.
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Dazzle86(f): 10:52am On Dec 12, 2016
Adaugo01:
Amen.. congrats Dazzle. Am next in line to testify.

Amen,you sure are.
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Dazzle86(f): 10:53am On Dec 12, 2016
alfreda123:
Congrats Dazzle86 and may you carry to term in jesus name. Amen

AMEN.THANKS
Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by caon: 10:55am On Dec 12, 2016
Dazzle86,praise the lord,so so happy for you,congrats.

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by iamhistreasure: 11:16am On Dec 12, 2016
Congratulations dazzle86, may u carry to full term IJN. Please what dose of m2 tone were u on?

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by orney(f): 11:36am On Dec 12, 2016
Atlast, bfp news came in, more to come in Jesus name.
Congrats, wishing you h&h nine months @dazzle86
@Mama loisemm, no worry, do dis last one for us cos ur announcement must join dis month in Jesus name

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Re: Trying To Conceive A Child? TTC by Nobody: 12:04pm On Dec 12, 2016
Dazzle86:
good morning mamas. It has finally ended in praise.I AM PREGNANT. PRAISE BE TO JEHOVAH. I GOT A BFP THIS MORNING. A WEEK TO MY BIRTHDAY. NA ME BE THIS, TYPING BFP ANNOUNCEEMENT AND WIDD. I AM STILL IN SHOCK.


WIDD. I STARTED M2TONE ON NOVEMBER 1ST, TOGETHER WITH PREGNACARE CONCEPTION. I TOLD GOD THAT I WANTED TO DEDICATE MY BABY TO HIM THIS TIME NEXT YEAR.MY LAST PERIOD WAS ON THE 16TH OF NOVEMBER. MY PERIOD WAS DUE YESTERDAY, I TESTED THIS MORNING WITH HPT AND TWO BOLD LINES SHOWED. RUSHED TO DO A BLOOD TEST IT WAS POSITIVE TOO. I GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY. I ALSO THANK MY E FAMILY. YOU GUYS HAVE MADE THIS JOURNEY LESS FRUSTRATING. THE GOD WHO DID MINE WILL DO EVERY SINGLE MAMAS` ON THIS THREAD.


Congrats darling! May dis testimony be permanent. Pls wots d price of M2TONE & PREGNACARE CONCEPTION respectively? And wot dosage were u taking? Congrats once more.

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