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foe123:
Thank God ooo, I didn't know MouthAction is a sin.

Abeg Sis no quote me oh! No be me talk am oh, it was another Mama that suggested that it's a sin. Oral things (Mouth Action) is not a sin in my own opinion & limited knowledge. Follow your mind and religion/religious teachings biko & no go tell your husband na me spoil show, come stop am from his enjoyment But please note that it's not good during Fertile window because saliva kills sperm.

oomiyale:
Seem we have similar issue pls won't mind sharin contact soo we update each oda on wat u do... I'm also doning d tommy trim I just use a ounce of Trevor in d mornin den skip breakfast and stop after ovulation but now I'm gettin late with noo pregnant sign at all just d bloatin..dis Ttc is not easy. I will av love to use prenatal I even bought pregnant care conception but I also read here dat dey rnt gud for pcos I'm chillin will be seeing a new gneay next week. Have u done hsg after the ectopic

Skipping breakfast is not the best. In fact it can be counter productive by lowering your metabolism, your BMR & could even delay or completely stop Ovulation. Best is to have a protein rich breakfast that will set you up for success. If you want to skip meals, skip dinner and replace with Fruits (low sugar & GI) or vegetables. Also try to eliminate refined sugar & flour from your diet, eat low carbohydrate & high protein. Take this from someone who has PCOS, has battled with being overweight most of her adult life and tried out several weight loss diets, Cleanses, Supplements & gimmicks. Hopefully your new Gynae will be great & God will bless you through his guidance & care, Amen.

AyaTiraj:
Good morning and happy Sunday house! Please am new and have been a silent reader ttc for a while now.... Would really love to be part of this Efamily.

You're most welcome. Have a happy, short and fruitful stay. Feel free to contribute to your new e-family and also ask questions. Here we're a group of kind, supportive and knowledgeable mothers and fathers. Happy Sunday.

mumjk:
thanks so much my dear may God bless u, d dates of my period varies from 28 to 33 days, and it doesn't flow well at all. Infact it doesn't come out on d second day den on d third day it will start again n yet d flow still won't b much. It's been on like this for more than a year now and i don't even know when i ovulate. Pls what can i do?

Sorry you're going through this, some Mamas here have had success in getting a clean and steady flow during period and also relieving cramps by making a hot tea out of fresh garlic and ginger, ground and mixed together. You can sweeten a little with small honey if you find that you're unable to drink the tea unsweetened. You can make and drink from CD 1 to CD 3. Don't take throughout your cycle as even though garlic is good and a cure all, it can prove bad too in high and long doses because it's a blood thinner.

mamakendra:
Well articulated @fvine.
Well done.
Lol...if dh hear say b-job (mouth action) na sin, heeeeeee!!!!!!!
My father must hear it oooo. Lol
Happy and healthy bumping @mamajesu

Abeg oh. Lol. You cracked me up. I actually wrote the correct term but the spam bot auto corrected it to Mouth Action But remember to refrain from B-Job (Mouth Action) during your Fertile window as saliva is very hostile to sperm.

@ loisemm , your post is just a summary of what I was trying to say. Don't mind me I sabi long explanations and posts

MamaJesu:
Hi mamas,
Truthfully speaking I think u shouldn't keep trying this or that. Especially all this herbal supplements. When I tried fertilaid and virtex I came down with horrible pimples and very bad candida infection. I tried forever living products that were very expensive and I used it for months even dh used it too but nothing changed. I even tried Trevor but of cos nothing worked. What I think I did differently this time was my husband being with me at the redemption camp because I fasted tha last two 100 days fasting alone but this time we did it together. We also watched dove tv whenever daddy GO goes on his tours. Then we both stayed away from sin I mean I stopped watching those worldly song channels and stop giving oral or receiving MouthAction (sorry TMI). We wrote down what we were expecting this new year from God and I can tell most of them have been answered. I knw it wasn't the ivf that helped me cos I v done iui before and I had lots of follicles with still no bfp. But when we went thru this ivf every step was successful just has God has promised me. They got 24 eggs and all fertilized I couldn't believe my ears when they told me. That same week my husband got a new job within the space of a day. I can't believe all this because 2015 was a trying period for myself n my husband and that helped us to move close to God.
So my sis the long and short of the story is, if ur period is regular and u have no blocked tubes and u sure u ovulate regularly that is ultrasound has confirmed that pls just relax. Except u are overweight and have pcos or other diagnosed medical condition pls go and use orthodox means although they may be expensive at least they are scientifically proven. But most importantly believe God for the miracle because it is only him that gives and adds no sorrow.All this supplements are money wasters, one cure all and can also be dangerous to ur body take it from someone who had tried everything triable.

Thanks for sharing openly and in details with us. The learning for me is no matter what you're doing or not doing, make sure you commit it to God for success. Pray and genuinely trust in God. Let God have his way and don't just lean on what you're doing or what your Dr is doing.It's evident that before and during this your successful IVF, you and your husband agreed as one, got closer and put absolutely faith in God, believed him and he came through for you. Perhaps it wasn't so in your previous iui and ivf. MouthAction kills sperm and not good for ttc but I don't see it as a sin though. Also key to note is that there's always God's appointed time for everyone. Some other couple might also do as you have done and if God feels is not the right time to Bless them with a child for a good reason, then he might just withhold it. Take for instance the case of Guiliana Rancic (Ex E! Presenter & Current Fashion Police Analyst, Award Hostess etc). When she was trying for a child and couldn't conceive she felt so heartbroken, later on she was able to conceive and had a miscarriage and that helped the Drs to pick up the cancer she had which if she had carried a successful Pregnancy would have grown and killed her. Eventually she had to go through a surrogate and now has a Son. The Drs wouldn't have been able to pick up the cancer if she hadn't conceived and had the miscarriage. In other words God blessed her in another way that she wasn't praying for or imagined.

One cannot over emphasise the importance of prayer but it's also important for us to know that our ways are not that of God and he works in mysterious ways. When I was job hunting, at some point someone ( a church) tried to make me feel that I didn't have a job because I wasn't praying enough and in the right way. Well I followed the person's (church) prayer pattern advice and all but yet no job. Each passing day that I did this and met rejection after job interviews, I always felt depressed and almost got to the point of denouncing that God cares for me, was always moody, it even started affecting my relationship with my DH and other people. Believe me today, I have a very good job and the job came at an unexpected way and time when I wasn't following the "prescribed prayer pattern" , I was just believing God but not doing the "tedious prayers" in the popular expected way. In fact I got the SMS asking me to pick up my offer letter at night while watching Africa Magic and there was a miracle in the movie and I was telling my DH that all na film that I don't believe or if it happens in real life how come God hasn't done it for me. Well that same instant I got my miracle sms. TTC doesn't need emotional/psychological stress and I wouldn't want any Mama going through this or questioning God or doubting my prayers like I used to do in the past each time I get AF.

I also did all doable to shrink my Fibroids , drugs, home remedies, supplements, native herbals and what have you before God finally led me to having a successful Myomectomy in Jan and I have no regrets because I always look back and know that I did my best as a human and perhaps God led me through that path to strengthen me or for a particular purpose or to trust him more and let him take over completely or whatever his reason is. Before the Myomectomy, my prayers was usually supplication asking God for a successful surgery. But you know what while praying that way, even with my surgery date fixed, I was still scared that I even came here to ask for more Fibroid shrinking tip to see if I'll find something else to try. Well one day, I was led in my spirit after my prayers to change my prayer to a prayer of Thanksgiving and immediately all fears where gone, I was so bold and confident in God that morning of surgery I woke DH up and was hurrying him up that I want to get to the hospital in time as scheduled before the Dr will go and change his mind. In fact it was like I was going into the theatre to give birth or to collect American visa or something like that, that's how confident and joyous I was.

To wrap it up, God is our father and we his children. The way we each communicate with him vary from individual and he understands us and meets us at our different point of need in so far as we're sincere, sinless, above all trust and believe him with faith. In fact in the Bible Jesus taught us how to pray with the Lord's prayer. Don't get me wrong, am not against camps and revivals, far from it. Am for it and also participate but what am against is someone saying or suggesting that you have to pray in a certain manner or place for God to answer. Also note that some of the supplements which Mamas here recommend and encourage are Orthodox and Dr recommended. Also Drs during treatment sometimes try several treatment protocols before they find a combo that will work for the patient.

Please am not trying to "tassi" you. @ All This is just my opinion, we're all entitled to our own opinion so please if you differ or wish to correct me in any place where I've erred , do so without malice or insult. Am very open to and love honest and positive criticism as it helps me to learn and grow. Thanks everyone.

suremum:
Hello mamas in the house. Please I need to know when IUI can be considered. For instance, women with blocked falopian tubes are usually advised to try IVF. When can one be advised to try IUI? Pls answer me ooo

1. Unexplained Infertility (Both couples are Ok)

2. Male Infertility where the woman has no issues or the only issue is Ovulation, Ovulation can be induced and triggered before iui. Certain sperm parameters has to be met though like count of 15million and above or so, a motility of 60% & above etc otherwise the advise will be IVF or IVF with ICSI where the required Sperm Count, and Motility numbers are too low

3. Over Zealous, Ambitious and wealthy couples (could also be older) who want to hasten conception and can't wait for natural intercourse to do the job

oomiyale:
It can go up to two month if I did not use anythin to force it to come like herb or go to d clinic except when I was on clomid den but I ended up den with ectopic. Soo I don't want to use it again. Den pls I also notice swollen low abdomen. Tnxe author=Fvine post=43715584]

Sounds like there could be issues going on there. Have you visited a Dr before on it and what was the diagnosis? It could be that you have PCOS hence no Ovulation, no period except you take something to force it, another pointer to PCOS is your success with clomid which ended sadly with an ectopic and also your swollen lower abdomen (Bloating). PCOS ladies have a higher level of miscarriage than ladies without it. Most PCOS ladies usually need support in their 1st trimester to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Are you overweight if yes pls lose weight, losing as little as 5kg could restore your period. If you're underweight please add weight in a healthy way which will also restore your period. Other symptoms of PCOS include rapid weight gain, difficulty losing weight, bloating, heavy bleeding during period, bleeding irregularly, hair on chin, around the areola or nipples, shedding of hair on the head amongst others.

You may wish to get a scan and hormonal assay for proper diagnosis . Remedies to PCOS is Low Carb eating, Exercise, Metformin (Glucophage), Inositol + Choline, Chromium and Vit B6 especially for overweight Cysters. Omega 3,6 (9) to regulate your hormones. Drs may also decide to use Ovulation induction drugs too like Clomid, Letrozole, Ovidrel trigger etc. Abeg don't self medicate on clomid again it can be dangerous especially for ladies that have PCOS and/or Fibroid. A lot of PCOS women have restored their periods and conceived with this popular combo Weight loss + Metformin ( Glucophage) + Inositol.

chichung91:
Cc : sugah
Cc: fvine mama
Cc: fruitful mama

Good evening my e sisters abeg I did my IUI today. Husband's post wash sfa was 10million with 98% motility. My doc says my lining is 4mm and he has placed me progesterone and estrogen suppositories. What else can I do to enhance BFP. I had eight good follicles of hood sizes. Pls I need ur suggestions

Sis, don't fret God got you. Your DH's post wash numbers and Motility is good. Your Dr is on point. Am glad he's giving you a great Post Ovulation Support to ensure implantation and pregnancy.

What I'll suggest is that you pray hard, eat healthy, stay away from stress and negativity, don't lift heavy things, don't fight, argue or shout with anybody, watch comedy films or read jokes to make you laugh or be happy, rest properly, don't symptom spot and drive yourself crazy, don't browse or research on iui or iui success, in fact if possible stay off the internet completely or minimise your frequency. Keep busy in a happy way to occupy your time so that you won't be thinking. After doing all this, pray again cos it's the key.

I will keep you in my prayers and so will all Mamas here in our group prayers and in our personal prayers. Will be expecting your Bfp announcement in 2weeks time, Amen.

oomiyale:
Pls mamas, come to my aid o.what can I use to regulate my cycle. It keep changing ranging from 28 days to 30+. I av done Hvs nd treated infection.

Varying cycles by a few days is not a problem. it's only when it's by several days that you begin to think of what could be the cause. Some women naturally have a cycle length of 38 days - 40days which may not be considered a problem because it's natural to them and has always been so with them. Whats important is to know the fertile period and to BD accordingly. Stress and other things can shift Ovulation date which lengthens a cycle. The important thing is that the Luteal phase is long enough to sustain a Pregnancy and remains mostly constant. For instance you can have a 28day cycle , followed by a 30 day cycle but both having a 13 day luteal phase which is the number of days from after Ovulation to the date of the next period.

Hope this helps and I've not confused you. You can also state exactly the 30+ length so that we can correctly compare between the 28days to the 30days to know if there's and issue and where it lies.

mumjk:
Sis pls what did u do to get this result, I need it also cos can't seem to understand my period these days

Sorry you're going through this. I'll suggest you share exactly what's wrong with your period or what you don't understand so that Mamas here can suggest remedies as per their experience and/or knowledge. Take care.

iomoge2:
Some people are angels in human body
May God bless Sugah and Udoomama more than they ever imagined. Amen.
My epistle is coming soon.

We're all eyes and ears waiting for you Sis. @ Sugah and Udoomama God's continued Blessings upon you both and all the Mamas here being a blessing to others in several ways, Amen.

Mummyejire:
@sugar @fvine what do you recommend for detox.
i would like to detox before starting the fat burner.

My recommendation is a Liver/Colon Detox. Once the liver is clean, it's able to do is work more efficiently and effectively. The liver is the workhorse of the body. A Liver Detox I like is mixing A small bottle of Castor Oil in a Cup of fresh Orange juice. Drink early in the morning no later than 6:30am when bile Production is high. Follow up with hot water (mouth temperature). Its just like giving the body a hot soapy wash. Drink lots of warm water (room temperature) throughout the day and stay away from food with lots of oil. It'll make you purge but it's just the liver and colon cleansing themselves out.

@ Sugah has this smoothie mix for detox that she has shared severally on the thread. Am sure once she comes online she'll be able to share that as well. I've searched for it but can't seem to find it.

Mummyejire:
I have not been diagnosed with pcos, but I have most of the symptoms like excess fat, finding it hard to loose weight, thinning hair, annovolation e.t.c, plus almighty hormone imbalance. I once took metformin and noticed that I loss body fat for the period of 2weeks, but it took less than two weeks to put it back on.

Your symptoms point to PCOS. Just start healthy eating and supplements. it helps a great deal. lots of success stories

Thanks so much to @ loisemm, joyfulmma1 and Chyvia

@ pweetiebabe, I only got Pregnancy anointing from @ Sugah. Don't mind the babe, she dey run from Twins/Triplets, so for that one, I dey on my own dey pray to Baba God make e give me twins but if God vex holy vex make am Triplets, I no go mind. So make we just continue to pray with faith and very soon we'll receive it, Amen. Enjoy your weekend.

sugah:
I got some at Alpha pharmacy in Ikeja.
That's what I used so id recommend that.

Check pharmacies around you, Sugah helped me buy at Alpha pharmacy Ikeja. But in my search for Inositol, I was surprised to see Mason Fat Burner in 2 regular pharmacies in my area but they only had one bottle each.

Mummyejire:
thanks sis where can I get the Mason fat burner? Or which one is better?

sugah:
I got some at Alpha pharmacy in Ikeja.
That's what I used so id recommend that.

Check pharmacies around you, Sugah helped me buy at Alpha pharmacy Ikeja. But in my search for Inositol, I was surprised to see Mason Fat Burner in 2 regular pharmacies in my area but they only had one bottle each.

Mummyejire:
Hello house,does anyone know where I can get choline inositol, I will greatly appreciate any info on this

cc fvine
cc sugar

Welcome to the Inositol / Choline bandwagon . Your sister has been on the search and so far have only been able to find it with @ Sugah yesterday at GNC Pharmacy, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos. They sold a bottle of 100 tabs of 500mg Inositol for N4,500. They also have a bottle of powdered one that makes sense if you're not always on the go for about 14-18k. I can't remember exactly how much. Choline also goes for N3,500 - N4,500 there.

Well before I was able to hunt down the single Inositol and Choline yesterday, Sugah introduced me to a Mason Natural Fat Burner supplement that's ttc safe. So I studied the supplement fact and it has 333mg of Inositol, 667mg of Choline, Vit B6, Chromium, Iron etc which are all the essential supplements for PCOS management so I sharperly bought 3 bottles of it. Price range is N1,900 - N2,200.

Another option for Choline/ Inositol combo is Fairhaven's Ovaboost. It contains 2000mg of Inositol and also contains a good mg of Choline but it's quite pricey sha.

Are you trying to treat PCOS? What other medication are you on for it? My Dr placed me on Omega 3,6 previously and today placed me on Metformin (Glucophage) as well.

enatasha:
@ Joyfulmama: Congrats ooo, I'm so excited to hear this goodnews. May the Lord be with you and grant you strength like the Hebrew women in Jesus name. Pls which one is PINEAPPLE CORE?

Pineapple core is the middle of pineapple that is strong. It contains bromelain that is known to help with implantation. It's advised to be used from 1st day after Ovulation to the 5th day. So basically, you get a big pineapple, peel the back and remove the strong middle, share into 5 parts and eat 1 part each day from the 1st - 5th day after Ovulation. A lot of women swear by it. Others swear by low dose aspirin after Ovulation. Both are blood thinners and shouldn't be taken together, shouldn't be taken at all or taking cautiously if on any blood thinning medication.

cherrymum:
Fvine ahhhhh I'm happy to read from u this evening o. I don dey use eyes find u since morning. How are u? I always come to here everyday to read whatever u have written. I just like ur English, the thing dey totori my belle. E show say ur parents nor waste money unlike me wey my papa dey find how e go collect change from all my schools sef.
Lol. "plix" lemme be ur e-friend so that I can learn from u o.

Continue the good work. God never forsakes His own. I pray that next year mothers day, I'll be one of numerous people to wish you Happy Mothers Day. I pray u even have time to read and reply sef because you will be too busy with the triplets.

Thanks so much for the commendation, all nah God I tell you. Na condition make Crayfish bend You really did crack me up big time though, lol. We're E-friends already nah.

Well, I spent my day with @ Sugah gisting and tapping Pregnancy anointing. She was so kind to help me search for and buy some supplement I needed at no additional cost. She did extra extra jara by transferring her remaining unused ttc stuff to me since she's preggo and won't be needing them. She also opened my eyes and took me to a pharmacy that stocks almost all supplements. In fact It was a day well spent. Join me in thanking my e-Sis turned friend and then real Sis. Met her on this thread and she's being a good friend and a great support and so also is @ Redeemed too. I can't thank both of them enough.

Happy Weekend to everyone. God bless us all, may it continue to rain bfp's, amen.

joyfulmama1:
I feel im obliged to share what I did differently this month- I ate pineapple core for 6 days after ovulation cos I heard it helps with implantation. Then I stayed away from Udara / Agbalumo, cos I heard its very acidic and I ate it a lot Dec nd Jan.

Thanks for sharing. Congrats. H & H Pregnancy and Childbirth to you, Amen.

Tatanda17:
Morning People, Trust you are all doing great? I have had one blighted ovum and one miscarriage in the space of one year of trying to conceive, after my last evacuation which was in October, i haven't missed my period and am very worried and confused but my doctor kept on saying that i should wait for 6months before conduction test/examination and he kept on assuring me that i don't have a problem because i have been conceiving without help.

I don't know if anyone has been in this situation before, kindly advice....................

My dear if money is not a problem, I'll suggest you go to a lab to get tests and scan done, if not for anything for your peace of mind. I understand where your dr is coming from but then, secondary infertility is real too. Fertility issues can start at anytime. I once had a chemical pregnancy that left debris in my uterus, had I not gone for a scan and detected it, I wouldn't have known about it. So just get peace of mind and above all, pray and trust in God. That's my humble opinion. Take care and God Bless.

Josh121:
Good morning dear mamas , my Wife was given metformin to help grow her eggs . When I check online metformin is for diabetes patients .
She as done her HSG and everything was fine. She is on Fertilaid and ovaboost. Want to know if anyone as taken metformin ?

Metformin (Glucophage) is originally a drug used for diabetics but is also used as a treatment for women that have PCOS. it helps in treating insulin resistance, overweight / weight gain and Ovulation issues associated with PCOS women. Perhaps your wife has PCOS hence the prescription. A lot of women have conceived on Metformin. Her supplement combo for Egg quality is great.

Josh121:
Good morning dear mamas , my Wife was given metformin to help grow her eggs . When I check online metformin is for diabetes patients .
She as done her HSG and everything was fine. She is on Fertilaid and ovaboost. Want to know if anyone as taken metformin ?

Metformin (Glucophage) is originally a drug used for diabetics but is also used as a treatment for women that have PCOS. it helps in treating insulin resistance, overweight / weight gain and Ovulation issues. Perhaps your wife has PCOS hence the prescription. A lot of women have conceived on Metformin. Her supplement combo for Egg quality is great.

Hotstepper:
What is the benefit of giving birth in US?

Nne Nwanne m, biko no vex for your sister. Am only trying to research and plan myself well ahead. I was told that Canada doesn't give citizenship by birth that's why I asked. I've taken the time to read through the whole thread yesterday and have gotten clarification and benefits to given birth in Canada. Initially I was looking at US but research led me to Canada and now am leaning towards Canada. I have a virgin passport and I think Canada will be easier than US.

Thanks for all you've been doing on the thread and off the thread. Chineke gozie gi. I never get belle but planning and praying to this year so am just trying to research and plan ahead.

I'll be calling on your help oh when the time comes. Thanks again.

chichung91:
GOOD DAY ALL
I WENT FOR A FOLLICULAR TRACKING YESTERDAY AND I WAS TOLD I HAD 8 FOLLICLES OF GOOD SIZES. I AM TO TAKE THE TRIGGER SHOT LATER TONIGHT AND IUI ON SATURDAY. PLEASE HAS ANYONE HAD 8 FOLLICLES AND WHAT IS THE RATE OF MULTIPLES? FVINE, SUGAH, MUHAHIJA .................. MY PEOPLE ABEG I NEED ANSWERS
THANKS

There's always a chance of multiples when Ovulation stimulation is done. There's also a chance of Singleton. All na God. But the highest you hear for an iui is triplets. All the six and sevens happens with IVF. Just pray about what you want. Praying for a successful iui and a healthy pregnancy.

Which hospital are you using for your iui?

@ Rubyz thanks and God bless you too
@ Fonnyswt : Thanks for sharing.

DonaTee:
Currently targeting to lose 4 to 6kg.
im on acv ginger honey tea. Mild exercises n reduced carbs.

im lazy..... I need to start juicing or sontin
cucumber n watermelon shld b able to shine my skin abi?

@anikeayun do u freeze ur cucumber n date juice?

How far Sis? Am also on the battle and journey to lose 4-6kg. Lets motivate each other.

Hi All, please in the present times:
1.what is the benefit of giving birth in Canada?
2. Are the benefits better than what you'd get in US?
3. Canada or US what will you advice and why?

Thanks in advance.

cc: Hotstepper

gracechinwe:
Pls am new in this forum. I did a test that confirmed that i have high prolactin level and my gynea has placed me on bromergon for three months, which didn't work. I was told to try dostinex, which I don't really know whether it will work for me. Pls has anyone tried it?. does it work?

I agree with @ DonaTee. Dostinex has worked for some Mamas here. I heard it's much more better than Parlodel even. Am currently on it, just started and haven't checked so cant say. But my Dr said I'll be on it until I get my bfp. I take 1 tablet once in a week.

You can do the Ewedu and Vit B6 therapy as explained graciously by @ DonaTee.

Rubyz:
Good day wonderful mamas of great nations. Hope your day went well. Thanks for adding me to the prayer chain. God will answer us speedily and give us the children we so desire, amen.

Pls help.me.torchlight this hormonal profile result and suggest anything I can use, if need be. Want to know what to expect when I see my Dr.

Prolactin 548. (105-550mIU/L)
LH. 4.2. (<10.0IU/L)
FSH. 4.3. (<12.0IU/l)
Estradiol. 0.20 (0.07-0.60nmol/l)

Thank you

Hi. Your values are within the ranges although your Prolactin is on the high side of normal. You may want to do Vit B6 and Ewedu therapy to bring it down a little just for good measures.

sweetrie:
Thank you ma. Am on folic acid and astymin. Can't take anything with iron.

Great! You're on an excellent path already. God bless.