• JP’s Story: Part 2: Ultrasound Scan

    June 9, 2014

    To read part one click here. April 2014 Today I had an ultrasound at my GP surgery. The procedure was identical to that of an antenatal scan albeit with one crucial difference. There was no baby. Of course there was no baby. We are still trying but nothing is happening and my cycle remains stubbornly…

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  • JP’s Story: Part 1. Trying to conceive

    June 8, 2014

    Thank you to JP for sharing her story with me and for allowing me to share it with you. March 2014 We have not told anyone – I have hardly dared admit it to myself – but we are trying to conceive. Technically, we have been trying for a while now. We haven’t used contraception…

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  • Egg Collection

    July 12, 2012

    Pineapple Juice Before I continue with this post, I should mention that two days before egg collection, I started to drink one small glass of (not from concentrate) pineapple juice a day. Apparently, pineapple juice contains an antioxidant called Selenium which helps to promote a healthy womb lining, which is thought to help aid implantation. Saturday, July…

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