That's horrible about medicare, I can't believe the system is that rigid and uncaring. I've been lucky as the military pays all my medical bills, it's taken away some of the stress.
Jo - so glad the baby is kicking again for you!!! It's good to hear baby can have a rest and be fine.
Hammi- are you charting to see if you're ovulating? even still it may be worth a blood test to check your progesterone, I got a slip for it just to know one way or the other, at least then you're prepared.
Katiegirl -glad to hear you're feeling better, now hopefully you can enjoy things a bit more as you approach the third trimester, how exciting!!
It looks like I did ovulate this cycle... I was pretty sure it happened sunday but temperature didn't go up yesterday, but then it finally did this morning! yay! So now I'm in the TWW although it's more like nine or ten days in my case as my cycle is pretty short. I'm just glad I seem to be back to normal, if I'm not pregnant then hopefully at least AF will appear at the right time and I'll be back in sync.
Just a quick question - A friend recommended a natropath to me who I rang and they want to charge $180 for 1st appointment - this only includes the consultation there are additional costs for supplements etc... This sounds like a lot to me - does it sound about right in price to you? Maybe anyone in Melbourne area might be able to recommend one to me.
Have decided to go on the pill for the month. I've had traces of milk still so I'm pretty sure I haven't ovulated yet either. Anyway, I think the progesterone will help suppress the prolactin production and in theory will help regulate me a bit sooner. Even so, Hammi, I'm looking for that book by Francesca Naish in the uni library.
Big day for me - I went back to uni. Pysched myself up preparing what I'd say to people and as it turns out, I didn't know anyone in my class so I was blissfully anonymous! I don't think I'm so lucky for the rest of the week though. But hanging out for the weekend. Planning a dirty weekend away with hubby!
Hi Danek - yes $180 does seem a bit much especially as you will also have supplements and herbs to buy as well. I go to Fertile Ground in East Melbourne and they specialise in women's health and fertility. I think the initial consult was around $80-90 and follow ups have been $60. I have been happy with them so far. I have a feeling they will not agree with you going on the pill as they see this as messing up your natural cycle? I have watched my cycle go all over the place after my loss - but it also helped when it came time to temping and checking mucous etc. Maybe book in and ask them what you can do prior to the appointment - they might say yes to the pill.
Well had the Ob appointment today and he checked the heartbeat with a doppler all good at 144 - but no scan!!! I was devastated. He didn't even offer it. DH thinks he is trying to wean us off them. So by the time we have our next appointment I won't have seen the baby for 1 month. Aaaggghh doesn't he realise I am a scan addict. He kept telling me that all is going wonderfully.
That is so awful about Medicare. It's good of you guys to share that with the rest of us so we know to expect the same for our next pregnancies. Maybe we need to document things like that into a Chronicle of Ways Life Can Still Kick You When You're Down.
I'm not too worried about the fact that I may not be ovulating yet. I remember Barabara said that she couldn't conceive until she accepted that she couldn't get her angel baby back and was ready to open her heart to a new baby. I think my body knows I'm not ready for another baby so it's not going through its baby-making processes.
My naturopath is away till mid-Aug and I've booked in to see her then. I'll show her my charts and see what she says.
Danek, she charged about $120 for the initial consult and $70 for all follow-ups plus extra for herbs and vitamins. I've never spent so much money on health as I have now but it's keeping me sane so I think it's worth it.
Jo, your ticker is moving along very nicely. How did your scan go yesterday?
Katie, two thumbs up for lots of kicks and a good strong heartbeat. Haha to having to be weaned of scans.
I also see a natural therapist and I have seen great improvement (though there is a lot to go). Anyway her initial consultation was $70.00 and $40.00 for follow ups + any chinese herbals etc.
Actually went yesteday and things seem to be going well, she is saying that after ovulation my temperature is not jumping up as it should be and is taking a couple of days to get to the higher temperatures.
Hammi - I totally agree that the body know exactly when it is ready. I am so glad you are charting and that you are seeing a naturopath.
Danek I am so glad things went OK for your first day back at Uni. I know how hard it is, but you have taken the first step and hopefully it will get easier.
Katiegirl how exciting to hear your bubs heartbeat...... I know that when I fall pregnant again, that I will be insisting on more ultrasounds.
Rozzie - yippee for ovulating. for a this month for both of us.... I know I am so close to ovulating as well (day 12) though I don't have as much CM this month, but I did have a temperature dip this morning.
this month for both of us.... I know I am so close to ovulating as well (day 12) though I don't have as much CM this month, but I did have a temperature dip this morning.
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