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by Almaduke
Tue May 24, 2005 9:30 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Acupuncture alone vs. IVF
Replies: 31
Views: 6983

Thanks LittleP!!

I will certainly keep in touch!

I hope it works out too but at the very least, at the end of this treatment, I will have shrunk up to the size of a twig! yipppee!!! LOL

Thanks for the kind words.

PMA and hugs back at you!!!!!! :D :D :D
by Almaduke
Tue May 24, 2005 9:08 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Acupuncture alone vs. IVF
Replies: 31
Views: 6983

Hi all!

It’s been a while since I’ve been on this board due to some major decisions that I’ve had to make.

I have to give huge thanks to all of you for taking the time to offer such wonderful advice. Thank you to Joanne, minnow, kat, Rita, dancola, eskavon, Vicky, bigJ and bron for your interest ...
by Almaduke
Thu May 12, 2005 4:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Big news!
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

Oh my gosh..........that's such wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be estatic!!!!

Life works in mysterious ways sometimes. Your story gives hope and inspiration.

All the very best to you!!!!!! :D
by Almaduke
Thu May 12, 2005 4:03 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Acupuncture alone vs. IVF
Replies: 31
Views: 6983

Acupuncture alone vs. IVF

Hi all,
I posted this under a different topic but someone suggested that I start a new thread so that I may get more answers. Thank you very much jamato, ogr1, Sandra and Rita for your valuable advice.
Struggling to make a decision here and any of your views/experience/advice is greatly needed and ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 11:40 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Tuesday Chat
Replies: 129
Views: 12037

Hi Everyone!!

What an emotional rollercoaster of a day....

I talked to the acupuncturist today. She said things that I totally did not expect to hear and I broke down on the phone.....I hate doing that!!!

She told me that she doesn't like to provide treatments that work in conjuction with IVF ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 3:34 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Tuesday Chat
Replies: 129
Views: 12037

Hello everyone....mind if I jump in?

Rita, thanks for pointing me in the right direction! :wink:

Well it's 11.30am here and the sun is out and the birds are having a chirp-a-thon....days like today are so re-engergizing! Anyone with clouds may they be gone!!!!!! Is there a way to post pics ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 2:51 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie Here....Hi all!
Replies: 16
Views: 9193

Little P,

Thanks for the re-assurance. All the people here that I've come in contact with so far have been very kind and friendly!!

I notice that it says 1 day to phone call on your ticker timeline....may I ask what the phone call is about?

Lots of PMA and bear hugs from me too!!!!!!!!!! Good ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 2:34 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: JUNE/JULY CYCLE
Replies: 880
Views: 75124

Hi Tracii,

Well, thank goodness that needles don't bother me.....even the last time they took blood, when the nurse mistook my arm for a quilt I didn't say a peep. :? I wish I was as brave with other things....I am a big chicken when it comes to anything else hospital-related!

I will look into the ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 2:23 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: JUNE/JULY CYCLE
Replies: 880
Views: 75124

jamato,

Happy belated birthday!!! :lol:

Feel free to be moody at anytime. You should see my mood swings...I actually turn into the wicked witch from The Wizard of Oz....I even have a broom and everything that I sweep people with when they irritate me!! hehe

Seriously though....good luck at your ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 1:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie Here....Hi all!
Replies: 16
Views: 9193

Rita,

Addicted? I have a feeling that pretty soon I'll have this computer strapped to my back everywhere I go.....grocery shopping...the gym...doctors appointments...! :wink: :wink: :wink: hehehe

I know what you mean about the coping. I didn't know how I was going to do it either since nobody in ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 2:48 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Excited, terrified & new to the board!
Replies: 8
Views: 4469

Hi Marley,

Welcome to the board!!! I'm new also.

I really hope that you will find the support and encouragement on this forum that you need to take most of your fears away. Have faith and stay strong and positive!!!!

Hope to talk to you soon :) :)
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 2:40 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: JUNE/JULY CYCLE
Replies: 880
Views: 75124

How are you all doing Ju Ju Jelly Belly Buddies! (hehehe....am I saying it right? .....I love that name!) :lol:

I'm new, as you can probably tell. I enjoy reading all of your posts...gives me lots of hope and encouragment. I was actually dreading my 1st IVF treatment but now I'm actually excited ...
by Almaduke
Tue May 10, 2005 2:11 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie Here....Hi all!
Replies: 16
Views: 9193

Hi Rita,

Thanks for asking and yes, I did join the June/July group already. I'm so new to this that I'm feeling a bit shy :oops: . I haven't started any sort of treatment yet so I don't have any experience to share and feel so out of tune right now. I'm still waiting to get blood test results back ...
by Almaduke
Mon May 09, 2005 8:31 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie Here....Hi all!
Replies: 16
Views: 9193

Thanks for the explanation Rita!

Hope to get to know you too! :D
by Almaduke
Sat May 07, 2005 1:54 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: JUNE/JULY CYCLE
Replies: 880
Views: 75124

kagome,

I was wondering what OHSS means? (sorry, I'm a newbie here so I'm not exactly up to speed)

Wishing you all the best on your second try!!!!!! Stay positive!!!!! :D