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Just finished our 2nd stim cycle and waiting for the next FET and wondering if it is worthwhile to try Sharkey while I am waiting?
Saw it first on TV and got on their website and thinking of order the initial consultation...anyone have any experience with them? especially if you are not in QLD and all consultation have to be via email/letter...how does that work? what information do they require?
And of course does it work? Love to hear your feedback...
Thanks in advance ladies!
:D
Hi there Beibei,
... I have only 1 thing 2 say about Ruth Sharkey's Healing Centre .... " They helped make me a 1st time Mum at 40 " :dance:
.... How damn fantastic is that :clap:
I had bn tryin 4 a cpl of yrs & my well-known Gyno :doctor: in Melb said I had NO explained reason why I wasn't falling pregnant other than my age (he did a Lap), ... tried clomid & then he said my only option left ws IVF.
That night my younger sister mentioned had I heard of Ruth Sharkey. I said in a doubtful voice :rolleyes: "yeh, saw something about her on a current affair show once or twice".
My sister said "Well, won't you give it a go & at least u can say u tried another avenue b4 considerin IVF".
I thought, well it doesn't cost anythin near as much as IVF. It's time I couldn't waste. So later that night back home in country Ballarat, Vic ... DP & I got on2 'their' website checked it out & thought yeh, let's give it a go mayb 4 about 6mths or so.
So, we online filled out the questionaire (did not leave out a single thing medically about myself) & paid by credit card the 1st consultation & herbal formula plus P&H.
In the mail I think a few weeks later (it can take up 2 21days) I received a very lengthly consultation letter from "Stacey Roberts" who was personally trained by Ruth, as Stacey now runs it as Ruth & her Hubby av retired.
Stacey had explained the reasons why I wasn't falling pregnant & OMG it made sense. She filled in so many gaps of information my Gyno :doctor: jst NEVER bothered 2 tell me.
Anyway, without goin in2 a long story. To put it simply I took my personally tailored Herbal Formula 5ml twice a day (plus Folate Tabs & I think Fish Oil Caps ??) ... 4mths later my cycle became a 28 - 29day cycle that it hadn't bn 4 ova a decade (that was a miracle within itself). Took my temp every morn & wrote it on a chart they provide u & along with any comments u may make about your well being mentally & physically. So, I went through about 5 bottles of Formula in total. U receive a consolation letter with every bottle... AND PRESTO 4mths later I WAS PREGNANT at 39 :dance:
I'm over the moon 2 tell any1 my story ... Our beautiful, bright & healthy daughter is now 21mths old AND I turned 42 last mth & we av jst started our 1st Herbal Formula bottle this wk in the hope of givin our daughter a sibling !!
... I honestly av nothing BUT great things 2 say about the Ruth Sharkey's Healing Centre. No I av never bn 2 their clinic, I contacted them via letter or phone. (Though now u prob cld email 2 ??) They av a photo of my daughter in a frame I had made up which says " I LOVE BEING A HERBAL BABY ". I one day wld love 2 met all the staff & thank them in person & also 2 get a peek of my daughter who apparently has her special photo frame sitting in their foyer as u enter the clinic. They love knowin I'm "HER" Mummy !!
ALL THE VERY BEST TO U & I SO HOPE MY STORY GAVE U AT LEAST A SMILE WITHIN HOPE ITSELF :) ... Take care, sending u tons of positive vibes :bluedust:
Hey Beibei
I haven't had any experience with Sharkey's though I'm sure there are threads on this (as I remember looking into it before).
Perhaps just try a search and see what comes up...
But what I really wanted to say is hi!!!
I was only thinking of you the other day.
Hoping you are doing okay.
Take care chickie!
Monnie:hug:
Hey Smiles, thank you so much for taking the time of sharing your story, what' a wonderful experience and brilliant result. That gives me a lot of hope.
I also have unexplained infertility, don't you hate that? I always think that I don't have time left for herbal things to work out as it is too slow, well, 2 cycles of IVF down, I think I've tried my hardest and now if fate is going to smile to me, it probably doesn't care through what form...I am actually more relax now and less care about the ultimate result, if it happens it happens..and I am willing to try something different even if it might takes a while (hey 4 months for you is not long at all)...
Can you also tell me if the questionare is ok for us to fill in or require your GP or FS's help? I think I am going to order one soon...
Monnie! how good to see you here, I bet Felix is beautiful and a big boy now! thanks hun for popping in, well, I am still here and hopfully I will have some good news when Felix turns 1...:lol:
Hi BeiBei,
Here we are again huh - chasing that dream we all want.
I have just been on the website and sent them an email of questions.
Looks great - but like everyone, have to watch my $$ so will wait till they ansa me and go from there. What about you..??
Smiles4u - love the story..
BeiBei, ... So sorry hope I'm not 2 late wt my reply !!
NO u don't need any kind of referal :)
Incase my story may av bn confused ... On the 4th mth of takin my herbal formula ws wen my cycle became a 28 or 29th day cycle AND another approx 4mths of my cycle like that & then I became pregnant. So, I ws takin the Herbal Formula 4 about 7 or 7&a bit mths !!
Thought I mite add a bit of another story 4 u or any1 else 2 read ... I found out I had a growth in my uterus this past xmas & the specialist my GP referred me 2 happen 2 b an IVF specialist. My GP made it very clear on our referal letter that we were not interested in doin IVF but we wld b open 2 any other suggestions (even tho we had tryin the herbal formula again in our mind).
... To DP & my shock & horror this GYNO said to me at our appt this past January that 'I av a slim chance of fallin preg, even on IVF' :doh:
Then he rail road us in2 feelin we had no othr alternative other then IVF. He didn't even want 2 talk about clomid. Also he kindly mentioned 2 me he ws turnin the same age as me (42) this yr & I don't kno why he felt 2 mention he has children (u notice not child BUT children). I sort of did not want 2 hear that on that particular day :wall:
He checkd my results from a recently internal ultrasound & decided on the spot 2 do 1 himself.
... And guess wat he said everythin ws fine, I had no probs of any kind. AND my growth that ws found earlier is of no prob or concern.
So, we walked out $175 poorer wt paper wrk 2 go ahead wt IVF that we were not interested in doin & an absolute mountain less of HOPE in our hearts.
DP & I felt so stressed & disheartened wen w got hm.
We looked at each othr & said "Wat the hell jst happend". We didn't expect that.
DP & I decided if the GYNO in his words said I av a slim chance then why don't we DO wat we DO kno has worked 4 us b4 ... Ruth Sharkey's here we gladly come again for our 2nd round 4 baby love :dance:
THAT NITE we filled out the questionare on line & paid. AND as U kno I started my herbal formula this week.
I felt so welcomd back & I saw my GP the other day & she looked horrified 2 kno wat that damn GYNO said. As she understands 2 build your HOPE back up is not an easy thing.
So, I'm gonna de-stress myself from any negativity that has bn thrown at me & I decided like u said BEIBEI I can only give it my best shot.
Any positive thoughts I'm willing 2 suck in & absorb ... Yeh, throw em my way as I gladly invite em ;)
I kno that many women av had babies wt the help of the Ruth Sharkey's Healing Centre & they av bn older then me. Now, that gives me som hope within itself.
MINNIEMOUSE, I av heard a itty bit about u on a post some1 that ur doin it as a single woman. My friend in Sydney went about the same way (tho not IVF) & she & her son av an amazin relationship. No father figure in his life & he is no less missin out on anythin as he is jst as beautiful as any child & avin a wonderful & fulfillin life wt his Mum like any regular kid wld.
... To be honest if I had not met my DP wen I did at 36, I can honestly say I ws plannin 2 do the same as u & my sister ws supportive of it & said she wld also consider goin it solo :rolleyes:
A relationship wt your child & bein a Mother is NOTHIN 2 compare 2 avin that wt a partner as such. They are two totally different worlds ;)
Let me kno BeiBei if I can help wt any other info ok. I'm here if u need me 4 anythin !! Take G8 care :grouphug:
thanks so much for that smiles - it was very sweet.
yes I am going it alone and it's really tough going..if you know what I mean.
I am using a known donor and he wants to be part of the childs life and this makes me very happy.
I am having an FET in the next week or 2 and if this doesnt work am seriously considering Sharkeys. I am kind terrified of having a break from ivf so really have to think about it.
Thanks so much for your feedback - really appreciated.
Hi smiles, I've read Ruth Sharkey's book and also been doing some research in natural herbs that would boost conception. I wonder if she uses the same herbs that are in the market. also can you give me a rough clue about how much does it cost to try her bottles? I know to get pgn is pricelsss but also need to make sure I can afford it. Thanks for any response on this.:doh:
Hey Smile4U, thank you so much for the information and story...I thought to let you know that I have done the questionnare (twice, lost it all first time..) and order is in now...I just have to wait for 21 days or so to get the herbs...looking forward to it...
Good luck minniemouse...and anyone who is going down this path...
ooooh BeiBei - me too....goodluck hun...
chuchuka - you can get all the details on the website...just google sharkeys and you'll find it..
:hello: Beibei & Minniemouse,
2 u both I absolutely send my biggest :heartbeat: heartfelt & positive wishes your way ...
Oh, jst 2 warn u the taste of the herbal formula is obviously not goin2 b the greatest & each bottle u receive will most likely vary in taste.
Chuckuka,
...Yeh, jst as Minniemouse suggested the website is the best for info. OR give them a ring, the staff are very friendly & very helpful !! I promise they won't give u som selling pitch ok, incase u mite b worried of that :rolleyes:
I can't remember what my intital consultation cost was a few yrs ago ?? But I know 4sure each consultation as u go goes down $5 from the previous consultation cost.
... but each Herbal Formula bottle is $55 (hasn't gone up at all since havin my bub from the 1st round of herbal formula few yrs ago, ... which I thought ws so G8). Regular Postage & handling is about $10.50, will take up to 21days 2 b received in the mail. I'm sure U can choose 2 pay extra for express post ?? or MAYB that's registered post :rolleyes: I'm happy 2 say I av neva had a bottle go missing or astray in the post :)
Keep in touch BeiBei & Minniemouse, ... I'd b so interested 2 c how u both r doin
... AND feel free 2 ask me anythin as U both kno I want 2 help in any way I can :) And keep in mind no question is 2 silly 4 me ok ;)
*** Come on u Herbal bubba's we r all w8in 4 u :bluedust:
Thank you so much for your good wishes Smile4U, I know the taste of the herbal, I've tried some Chinese ones which you need to boil them yourself...so have done the worst, I am hoping this is gonna be a breeze, but hey thanks for the warning...
Definitely will let you know how I go and hopefully soon I have good news for you...hehe
xxx
I tried Sharkey's back in the days when it was Ruth running the place. It did absolutely nothing for me.
I jst wanted 2 point out that a few things av changed since then :rolleyes:
... Infact a few things av changed since i 1st did it when I finally had my 1st bub at 40 wt them until now tryin 4 our 2nd bub on the herbal formula again at 42 ;)
(SATYA - So, lovely 2 c u r preg wt bub :))
Smiles - don't you think it's a little strange that they happily take your money without ever even talking to a herbalist? Am getting a little funny about the situtation. I mean if I lived in Brisbane, they would see me and charge the same. This way they want to charge 'consultation' - which they havent done except to read a piece of paper? Then charge for herbs and then charge for sending them.
I know you had great success...and I know I shound't be so cynical...but...
Hi there Minniemouse,
You CAN VISIT the centre :)!!
There is nothing stating that you can't :rolleyes:
It's not all via email or phone call, obviously if you are interstate or overseas it makes it a little hard to visit THEM as they ONLY have a centre in Queensland.
*** I actually found your post a little upsetting to me as it came across negative rather than positive :cry:
Silly me thought that us woman would be supportive of each other no matter how we personally try to go about getting pregnant, etc...
I have clearly stated in my other posts that I have started my herbal formula last week in the help of trying for another baby. :pray: I am 42 and I am trying to keep positive as well. I have never stated that the herbal formula is some sort of miracle cure in falling pregnant and I myself have never hear anyone mention that IVF or any other form of going about falling pregnant is either.
I kindly opened myself up and posted my story to answer a question that a fellow BB member had asked (I did not post a Thread) and also for anyone that might be interested in reading my story like most people that get on here and tell their baby story.
It would break my heart if a BB member was going through or about to emark on IVF and received a negative response from another member. OMG, to me that is unspeakable !!
My best friend had her daughter :bellyrubs: through IVF due to her own medical problems. She at present is going through IVF again for another child and I am there for her amongst every emotion and I am there for her as long as it takes and every step of the way to do all that I can to HELP her.
I have clearly mentioned I have NO medical problems or concerns as such other than the fact I am an older woman.
I chose to go about finding another route in helping me fall pregnant, I am intitled to my own personal choice like any other woman !!l
At the end of the day we choose as individuals how we are going about having a child to call our own.
*** My apologies to anyone that may have wanted to ask me any questions about my own BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE with the Ruth Sharkeys Healing Centre as I truely can't put myself at risk and receive such a negative post from another BB member just as I have experienced today.
I don't need any negativity or stress as you can imagine at this point in time in trying to fall pregnant again at the age of 42.
All I can say is I'm an incredibly kind, loving & generous person with many wonderful people in my life.
And I feel saddened that I can't go about helping anyone out there that might have wanted to know more of my experience :crying:
As I myself BEFORE going through Ruth Sharkeys Healing Centre went through years of miscarriages and heartache :cry:
I wish you all mountains of babydust :bluedust: your way and an amazing life and journey ahead of you as we ALL so deserve !!
Smiles - I am so sorry...I had NO intention of upsetting you. I just really wanted to 'discuss', that's it...period.
I am also 42 and unlike you do not have a child.
I have already paid for my herbs because I am willing to try and explore all avenues. (I have also been doing IVF for some time)
I fully admitted to being a little cynicaI but I have a questioning mind and like to verbalise and 'discuss' my thoughts, nothing more sinister. I have always appreciated everyones thoughts and opinions here on Belly Belly and I think you really took my post the wrong way and apologise profusely if it upset you. It was certainly not my intent.....at all!!!
We are all here for the same reason and it would never occur to me to act with malice towards another BB member infact this post just made me cry I am so upset. I hope we can put this down to a terrible misunderstanding.
i wanted to wish you all loads of luck and best wishes whatever path you choose. i have a family friend who tried for many many years to fall pg (unexplained IF) and she fell pg with her DD while using the Sharkey's formula.
Smiles, i so hope and :pray: it 'smiles' on your again and you have your dream come true. keep us up to date with your progress if you would like :)
lulu, your inquiring mind will bring you many new avenues and possibilities - big :hug:
xx
Hey Smile4U,
Have just got my very 1st bottle of yellow stuff....A question for you, the person who did my consultation summary is Kim not Stacey which was a bit surprise for me. I thought it will be Stacey herself....
Who did yours?
Thanks hun
xx
Wow !!!!!
One thing to remember in here is that everyone is under varying amounts of pressure depending on where they are at etc. etc.
TIME OF SOME CHAMMOMILE I'D SAY!!!
Thanks Belle333 for your reply, but I have no idea what you are talking about.
Well, you have fun here!
All the best!
And thanks Smile4U for the private message, its great help!
... You are so very welcome BeiBei :)
Yeh, I'm glad you got an answer to your question from the Centre.
I thought just that, that Stacey is so unbelievably busy now & wouldn't be able to take on NEW clients. She is an incredibly kind & a warm person, and intelligent ... & honestly has a heart in wanting to help those of US to fall pregnant.
One thing I have learnt in my 42yrs is if one is pulling one over me :rolleyes:
I was a homeless teenager (abandoned by my parents, sadly I was a great kid & they weren't the greatest of parents. I have been in touch with them since my early 30's & you can see they now know what they did so was so cruel to such a kind & giving human being). I learnt about people in the fast lane, and I was very lucky that I was a level headed teenager & went on to become a successful woman in life ;)
I would recommend Ruth Sharkey's Healing to anyone, not only because I did fall pregnant thru their help BUT also because I DO trust they are genuine.
If I had 'never' fall pregnant & 'didn't' go onto have a healthy, smart & humorous lil baby girl whom is now 23mths ... I would have said to myself at least I tried something else then mainstream medicine AND I got great hair, strong finger nails, long eyelashes & no more dry cracked lips ... All from taking the herbal formula. Even DP took a herbal formula for only 3wks as we then found out we were pregnant, he couldn't believe the formula helped get rid a wart he had for over a decade, LOL :D
BeiBei, thanks so much for your kind & lovely words. You too have now given me a HUGE boost - Heartfelt THANKS to U for that ;)
... Yep, would love to be your Herbal-Buddy :hug: ... Keep me posted & I too with U :dance:
I was talking generally about some of the tension in this thread not something that I have noticed anywhere else.
Good luck to you all!:)
Thanks for the comment Belle, I think there was a bit different opinion happening there a month ago unfortunately ...but for all honesty, everyone is just trying to express their own opinion and contributing to the conversation, which 100% out of good intension I have no doubt!
As the person who started this thread - me (now partly feeling guilty of creating "tension"), I find it quite beneficial of hearing both sides of the stories, regardless...
I am sure this is now all in a distant memory....;)
Minniemouse, where are you? Have you started your herb yet? join us and we can exchange some tips! I am feeling great ATM, only a week after the herb...could be because of the new haircut too, who knows....:lol:
hey Bei Bei, thanks for starting this thread :) and everyone else :hello:
i am heading up to Qld tomorrow. sadly the Sharkeys are all booked out for a one on one consult, but apparently it is pretty much the same consultation as what happens on line and you can always ring up and ask questions. Looking forward to getting as healthy as can be for my next cycle, even though it will be a donor one for me (my sister is the donor)! i am going to see if my sister wants to do the Sharkey thing with me too!
very exciting stuff!
xx
Hey good luck dusty, how exciting!
Yeah, the people at Sharkey are sooo nice and a pleasure to deal with. They pretty much reply your emails the next day, which is really good. I was quite impressed with them.
All the best with your next cycle!
I tried sharkeys after 5 years TTC and 2 miscarriages. I took the herbal mixture and it was not nice! I don't believe it worked however, they gave me the BEST advice....to have extensive bloodwork done. It came back as positive for anti cardio lipins or "sticky blood"....started taking aspirin and just gave birth to identical twin girls 12 weeks ago!
That's really amazing, thanks for sharing your story catt...congratulations! You must be thrilled!
I am only on my first bottle and seems the consultation they sent me was quite comprehensive and pointed out lot of things that FS never mentioned...I was quite impressed and receive this much attention and detailed analysis...would be interesting to see where this takes me...and at least point me to the right direction as mine situation is the annoying ' unexplained infertility;...
:hello: Hi BEIBEI,
As promised just letting you know that I received my 2nd bottle today & Stacey once again did my consultation !! ... Hope you are doing good & well :woman:
Well, so far my peeled & weak finger nails have become really tough ... One bonus in taking the herbal formula ... Hopefully it will bring me an even BIGGER added bonus one of these days :baby: AND you too :baby: ... :heartbeat:
... All the very best DUSTY, ... Let US know how you are doing ;) ...
DUSTY did you get a chance to pop into the Ruth Sharkey's Centre ?? ... My daughter is in the photo frame there with the words "I :heartbeat: being a Herbal Baby (apparently I've been told you can't miss it) ... AND I must add - What a beautiful sister you have DUSTY :loveshower:
Hi BeiBei and Smiles,
Please keep us updated on how you are going through Sharkeys - I would be interested to know as I am also considering having a consultation with them online.
Dusty, I wish you and your sister all the very best.
Kazza
Lulu,
Congratulations on your pregnancy. Was this the first cycle you did with Sharkeys?
Anne X
I see that everyone has positive things to say about Sharkey's... They are not in my good books right now and I'm sure their are others like me out there.
I am a returned customer, and now see Stacey. What I hate is that Stacey won't return my calls! I just had my TSH, T3 and T4 blood test done after taking the tonic for 5 months and they have increased when they should of gone down... I need to talk to Stacey as I am suppose to be going to tx this month (2 weeks time) I only want a 5 minute conversation. I only saw her last week in which see gave me a toinc for the IVF cycle and suggested I get my Levels tested in which I did...
I was told that I would have to book an appointment, which I do have one in 6 weeks time which will be too late, and to book an appointment for a 5 min conversation.. Hm even Warren De Ambrosis or other busy docs will call you back!! I hate the way the receptionst shield Stacey as we do pay good money!
Anne X
Hi Anne,
Ummm you must have misread things - I am not pregnant..
Best of luck getting onto Sharkeys..
I'm sorry, I just saw the twins and 12 weeks pregnant. :(:
I know you are knew so just for some info...they are angels...
no offence taken - I know you misunderstood..
have a nice night..
Lulu,
So you are currently on your 6th full tx? I have done 8 full ICSI's and 3 FET's. I've been told the Stacey will email me tonight, but I don't think I will go for tx next cycle but wait for my thyroids improves. I have just bought myself some ThyroCo.
Keep us posted on your tx.
Love Anne X
Hello lovely ladies,
Hope you are all doing well...
A little update on my progress, almost finished the very 1st bottle and have ordered the 2nd consultation with herbs. I don't feel any profound difference but who knows it might take a bit time as well...
I am also taking 'Natal complete' which is multi Vitamin they recommended to me...so will let you know if there is any news ...
lots of baby dust..
XXX
Hi BeiBei,
How long did it take to get your first bottle of herbs?
I wish you all the very best and send you lots of babydust.
Take care.
Kazza
Hey Kazza, it took me about 3 weeks to get my 1st bottle, feel like bloody long time...anyway, it kind of arrived earlier than I was told so I was pleasantly surprised...
good luck with your ivf cycles and hope soon it will give you the result you design. Don't give up hun and it will be a 'happy ending'...