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April 28th, 2011, 01:22 PM
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POAS Queen
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Location: San Diego, CA
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...and I don't mean citizenship.
It's a plant. It definitely can't be any worse than Prozac and its side effects, especially to unborn children. Plus it's a lot easier to quit than SSRIs.
Tired of being sad and aggravated all the time, nightmares, never get enough sleep... Screw it. I'm done. Feel like **** today.
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With us on earth for five short days, with us in our hearts forever.
(Thank you Natasha for this beautiful graphic of Andrew, and to the ladies of the Nov 10 PR who help me in carrying on his memory.)
Jan. 2009: Came off years of BCP and started TTC
March 2010: BFP -- finally!
Oct. 22, 2010: Drew is born, but has to stay in the NICU because of cord complications resulting in oxygen deprivation and brain problems =(
Oct. 27, 2010: I held him in my arms while Daddy, Grandma, Great-Uncle and I sang him to sleep =( Hardest thing I've ever done...
June 14, 2011: Drew's baby brother or sister waved hi to us with a BFP!
June 25, 2011: Natural miscarriage... Can we please catch a break here?
Nov. 2011: 100mg Clomid followed by 2mg Estrogen, Ovidrel trigger, and 200mg progesterone suppositories 2x/day 14 days. BFN.
Dec. 2011: 2nd medicated cycle. BFN.
Jan. 2012: Took a month off to breathe...
Feb. 2012: Same regimen of Clomid and other meds, add IUI. 2 eggs and 8.5 million swimmers. BFN.
March 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-11, follie scan CD 8 showed 6 follies likely to mature. Triggered, IUI on CD 14, 4 million swimmers. BFN.
April 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-10. Scan showed 2 mature follies, 2 almost certain to mature, and two not likely but possible. (All 6 evenly and perfectly spaced out between the left and the right.) Triggered, IUI CD 13 with 5 million swimmers. BFN.
May 2012: 75 IU Follistim starting CD 3. Waiting to O. Timed intercourse. Likely 5 follies to mature.
^^ Click graphic for chart ^^
 
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April 28th, 2011, 02:24 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Ohio
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Im sorry 
I cant imagine what you have been going through the last 6 months.
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April 28th, 2011, 03:20 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Maine
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Sometimes we all need a little help. It's not healthy to live a life full of stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, etc. You need to take care of you. You'll be better off in the long run and so will your future baby. Sending tons of hugs to you!
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April 28th, 2011, 03:50 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pepper73
Sometimes we all need a little help. It's not healthy to live a life full of stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, etc. You need to take care of you. You'll be better off in the long run and so will your future baby. Sending tons of hugs to you!
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 You've been living a hell that no one should have to live for the last 6 months. Do what you need to do to take care of you! 
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April 28th, 2011, 04:02 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: Pennsylvania
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I agree take what you need Erin. Just because you take something doesn't mean your not strong, it means your smart enough to realize you need help and your getting it. We love you and want you to be happy.
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April 28th, 2011, 04:32 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: South Carolina
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I am so sorry! Do whatever you need to feel better!
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April 28th, 2011, 05:27 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Erin I am so sorry you are feeling this way I say do whatever it takes to feel better. There is a study by Melanie Dreher, you can google it, that talks about the plant I believe you are referring to and its effects on trying to conceive and on pregnant women. It is a good read and she actually went to jamaica and did her study there 
Last edited by Micksbabe; April 28th, 2011 at 06:16 PM.
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April 28th, 2011, 05:57 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Erin, I want to give you some hugs I think you should do everything that you need to to make it through all the crap you're dealing with.... a plant, meds, a massage, therapy, acupuncture, a trip to the spa, a new wardrobe, whatever it is you need, do it to take care of yourself. We are here for you!
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April 29th, 2011, 04:53 AM
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Waiting for our Miracle.
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I agree with the other ladies. You have been through hell the last 6 months. You need to do what is going to help you to be happy again.
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April 29th, 2011, 11:18 AM
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POAS Queen
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That Dreher stuff is awesome! Lots of good articles Not that I plan on doing it during my pregnancy or anything, but it makes me feel at least a little safer about it while TTC
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With us on earth for five short days, with us in our hearts forever.
(Thank you Natasha for this beautiful graphic of Andrew, and to the ladies of the Nov 10 PR who help me in carrying on his memory.)
Jan. 2009: Came off years of BCP and started TTC
March 2010: BFP -- finally!
Oct. 22, 2010: Drew is born, but has to stay in the NICU because of cord complications resulting in oxygen deprivation and brain problems =(
Oct. 27, 2010: I held him in my arms while Daddy, Grandma, Great-Uncle and I sang him to sleep =( Hardest thing I've ever done...
June 14, 2011: Drew's baby brother or sister waved hi to us with a BFP!
June 25, 2011: Natural miscarriage... Can we please catch a break here?
Nov. 2011: 100mg Clomid followed by 2mg Estrogen, Ovidrel trigger, and 200mg progesterone suppositories 2x/day 14 days. BFN.
Dec. 2011: 2nd medicated cycle. BFN.
Jan. 2012: Took a month off to breathe...
Feb. 2012: Same regimen of Clomid and other meds, add IUI. 2 eggs and 8.5 million swimmers. BFN.
March 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-11, follie scan CD 8 showed 6 follies likely to mature. Triggered, IUI on CD 14, 4 million swimmers. BFN.
April 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-10. Scan showed 2 mature follies, 2 almost certain to mature, and two not likely but possible. (All 6 evenly and perfectly spaced out between the left and the right.) Triggered, IUI CD 13 with 5 million swimmers. BFN.
May 2012: 75 IU Follistim starting CD 3. Waiting to O. Timed intercourse. Likely 5 follies to mature.
^^ Click graphic for chart ^^
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April 29th, 2011, 11:30 AM
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*~Mom to Faith Marie~*
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Now that I know for sure that's what you were talking about...I use "herbal therapy" quite often. It has helped more than any pill I have ever taken with no withdrawal when its time to stop. I really hope it helps you, you deserve a mental break!
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April 29th, 2011, 01:25 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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i know i dont post on here much anymore but i just had to reply to this post  . the medicinal uses it has is just phenomenal. my hubby uses it for adult adhd, and my little brother for controlling the ticks and ocd's he has from his tourettes. you can see the difference in my brother when he is medicated naturally and when he is on pills, as well as when he tries to go with out. the difference it makes in him is absolutely amazing!! the dark shadow that falls over
"herbal medication" just amazes me, when there are so many uses for it. i dont personally medicate lol, but i do think that those that choose to should have the right to. good luck in getting your card and i hope it helps you
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April 29th, 2011, 02:22 PM
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POAS Queen
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I've done it a couple times recently, and it's crazy... It relaxes me and puts me in a better place, then even for the next couple days I still feel good. Then when I start to get low again, I can do it then, and it's better again! I have a little left that a friend gave me, she told me to try it and get my card if it worked well for me, so I'm going to rely on those "leftovers" until I either get a BFP (at which point I would stop), or AF comes, and I'd get my card then.
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With us on earth for five short days, with us in our hearts forever.
(Thank you Natasha for this beautiful graphic of Andrew, and to the ladies of the Nov 10 PR who help me in carrying on his memory.)
Jan. 2009: Came off years of BCP and started TTC
March 2010: BFP -- finally!
Oct. 22, 2010: Drew is born, but has to stay in the NICU because of cord complications resulting in oxygen deprivation and brain problems =(
Oct. 27, 2010: I held him in my arms while Daddy, Grandma, Great-Uncle and I sang him to sleep =( Hardest thing I've ever done...
June 14, 2011: Drew's baby brother or sister waved hi to us with a BFP!
June 25, 2011: Natural miscarriage... Can we please catch a break here?
Nov. 2011: 100mg Clomid followed by 2mg Estrogen, Ovidrel trigger, and 200mg progesterone suppositories 2x/day 14 days. BFN.
Dec. 2011: 2nd medicated cycle. BFN.
Jan. 2012: Took a month off to breathe...
Feb. 2012: Same regimen of Clomid and other meds, add IUI. 2 eggs and 8.5 million swimmers. BFN.
March 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-11, follie scan CD 8 showed 6 follies likely to mature. Triggered, IUI on CD 14, 4 million swimmers. BFN.
April 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-10. Scan showed 2 mature follies, 2 almost certain to mature, and two not likely but possible. (All 6 evenly and perfectly spaced out between the left and the right.) Triggered, IUI CD 13 with 5 million swimmers. BFN.
May 2012: 75 IU Follistim starting CD 3. Waiting to O. Timed intercourse. Likely 5 follies to mature.
^^ Click graphic for chart ^^
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April 30th, 2011, 08:12 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I am glad that the dreher articles helpEd Erin I am an occasional user and had no problem stopping when pregnant with DD or this time around It helps me with my mood swings and makes me a much happier person!
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April 30th, 2011, 09:19 AM
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Wife/Mommy/Photographer
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Oneida, TN
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How do you obtain a "green card" lol....? J/w.
I don't blame you for doing that...you've been through quite a lot
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POAS Queen
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TnPhotoMama81
How do you obtain a "green card" lol....? J/w.
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It's easy. If you just Google "San Diego Medical Marijuana Card" you come up with a ton of results for docs who will issue it to you, mostly freestanding green card docs who do nothing but that.
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With us on earth for five short days, with us in our hearts forever.
(Thank you Natasha for this beautiful graphic of Andrew, and to the ladies of the Nov 10 PR who help me in carrying on his memory.)
Jan. 2009: Came off years of BCP and started TTC
March 2010: BFP -- finally!
Oct. 22, 2010: Drew is born, but has to stay in the NICU because of cord complications resulting in oxygen deprivation and brain problems =(
Oct. 27, 2010: I held him in my arms while Daddy, Grandma, Great-Uncle and I sang him to sleep =( Hardest thing I've ever done...
June 14, 2011: Drew's baby brother or sister waved hi to us with a BFP!
June 25, 2011: Natural miscarriage... Can we please catch a break here?
Nov. 2011: 100mg Clomid followed by 2mg Estrogen, Ovidrel trigger, and 200mg progesterone suppositories 2x/day 14 days. BFN.
Dec. 2011: 2nd medicated cycle. BFN.
Jan. 2012: Took a month off to breathe...
Feb. 2012: Same regimen of Clomid and other meds, add IUI. 2 eggs and 8.5 million swimmers. BFN.
March 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-11, follie scan CD 8 showed 6 follies likely to mature. Triggered, IUI on CD 14, 4 million swimmers. BFN.
April 2012: 75 IU Follistim CD 3-10. Scan showed 2 mature follies, 2 almost certain to mature, and two not likely but possible. (All 6 evenly and perfectly spaced out between the left and the right.) Triggered, IUI CD 13 with 5 million swimmers. BFN.
May 2012: 75 IU Follistim starting CD 3. Waiting to O. Timed intercourse. Likely 5 follies to mature.
^^ Click graphic for chart ^^
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Wookie's Girl
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Texas
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I haven't done that in years. I actually had a bad time on it last time due to my anxiety. Go figure. Then again, I was prescribed Xanax and I panicked on it also. I am a panicky person. 
You do what you need to do to get better.
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