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Hi Latha,

Remember i was talking about the centrum tablets that have 1000mcg folic acid. I am sure you know the benefits of folic acid. I am sending the an article i read in one website.
Here it is :
Why Folic Acid is So Important

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It is used in our bodies to make new cells. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain and spine. These birth defects are called neural tube defects or NTDs. Women need to take folic acid every day starting before they are pregnant to help prevent NTDs

Thanks PL.So far i am not taking any multivitamin tablets, i will check with gynaecologist and start taking. Whenever i write you, feeling better and having hope.

Take care,
L

Hi Latha,

Nice to read your message. Thanks for your concern. Yes, i am eating well specially when i have my metformin. i have stopped eating non-veg now. I didn´ t know that cabbage had lots of folic acid. I will buy cabbage more often now. Other food that have folic acid are orange, banana, grean peas and nuts.

I am taking a multivitamin tablet called Centrum (Materna). Usually multivitamin tablets have 400mcg but the centrum (materna) has 1mg(1000mcg). Actually one of my friend´ s family doctor asked her to take this before pregnancy and now she is pregnant and healthy. Anyway consult your gynaecologist before taking this particular brand of multivitamin.

Thanks for keeping in touch.
PL

Hi PL,

While you are dieting , please take proper food at proper time.. i didn´ t took care for 3-4 days was eating some little food..my stomach got upset. So please take good food at the right time. One morething hope you are taking folic acid..i rently found out that Cabbage has lot of follic acid.

Take care,
L

Thanks for the caring words! I will concentrate on reducing weight and eating healthy.
L.

Hi Latha,

I have to lose 10 kgs to get my ideal weight. I too didn´ t use my treadmill when it was our bedroom few days ago i moved it to my living room - just in front of the tv so now i walk while i watch tv. It occupies some space but it works for me - i walk regularly now.

I have been trying for 4 years too. God has a good plan for all of us. I feel i am more mature now and emotionally strong. I have learnt a lot of lessons in these 4 years of waiting. Now i want to be physically fit too, hope i lose weight soon.
Everything will happen at the right time.

And worry about what others say, think positive and prepare yourself to have a healthy pregnancy. Bye now and keep in touch.

Regards,
PL

Pl,

We too have a treadmill , but we don´ t have a basement so it is in garage now,i am thinking to bring it inside the house.

I have been trying for 4 yrs now, yeah sometimes it is really hard to go to b´ day parties and now feel shame to talk to anyone. Hope god will show some good things to us.

take care,
L

Dear Latha,

Glad to receive your quick reply. Thanks for the advise. I usually take the metformin tablets after meals. but will keep your advise in mind and have a very good meal. I am taking 500 mg.
I too changed my doctor 3 months ago. This doctor actually diagonised what was my problem -i.e - " PCOS" .
I too go to work. And since it is cold here, i have got a treadmill. It is a very good investment, specially if you live in cold area.

Thanks,
Peace Lily.

Good to know tips from you. I am trying to do exercise in morning too, but we live in Minnesota,US it is very cold..and i have get up and come to work too.. but doing exercise in the morning is good.One more thing..did you consult with DR before taking Metformin for 3 times(How many milligrams you are taking?).. Please take that tablets with good meal(i got ulcer when stared 2 tablets).
Take care,
Good luck to both of us!
Latha

hi Latha,
How are you feeling better. Do you still have cold? take care. I am following the diet you sent me. yesterday i read a newspaper article regarding pregnancy -- it said that women who are trying to conceive should not eat no-fat milk product since the fat in diary products helps in conceiving. Everything in moderation is good.
I have started eating banana regularly since banana regularizes harmonal imbalance.
And have started having metformin 3 times a day. Earlier is used to take one tablet a day for a week - then 2 tablets a day for another week and now finally i have started taking 3 tablets a day -- hope it works. How long have you been taking metformin and how many tablets a day.
One more thing is have started doing is 20 min walk in the morning and evening. Hope it helps me to reduce weight.

Wishing the best,
Peace Lily.

Hi Latha,

Good to know that you have lost 6 lbs since your chances of getting pregnant will be more when you reached your ideal weight.
Actually my weight is more than my ideal weight. So i am also trying to lose weight and i lost 2 lbs only in one month. I am trying to lose more weight this month. Can you give your weight losing tips.

Thanks,
Peace Lily

PL,

Recently i started recording the foods which i eat through out the day...which really helps us (for ex: if we ate some oily or more carb one day , we can take something light next day)

* i hear Pcos people need to take less carb food.

good luck,
Hema.

Thanks for the tip !!!

Hi Latha,

Thanks for the weight losing tips, i will follow it and let you know when i lose weight. My mom who is in India gave me a list of food that is helpful to women who are trying to conceive. These foods are :-
1)fig(fresh or dry),
2)sprouted chickpeas (sprouts of green gram is also good). Eat 15 of them early in the morning when your stomach is empty.
3)garlic
4)uludh ka dhal
5)yogurt
6)1 tbsp honey and cinnamon mixture.
7)pommegranate juice.

I am using the above food very often. Wish you all the best.

Hi PL,

Morning i eat oat meal with cane sugar(raw sugar) in skim milk. Afternoon i am stuffing myself with Vegetables (cabbage or carrrot or bellpepper, broccoli or cauliflower ) + i slice of wheat bread. evening 1 fruit(apple or orange).. then i do 1/2 hr exercise daily. after that 1/2 cup of coffee, then night 1 chappathi with vegetables.
Try this and let me know.

take care,
Latha

Hi Latha,

I read your message. Don' t be disheartened. I too have PCOS. PCOS is not a very serious problem. With the proper diet, exercise and God' s blessings everything will be fine. Ask your doctor about Metformin. I am taking Metformin now. Hope it works.
It' s good we can discuss through this website.

Love, Peace Lily

You words are encouraging. I am taking metformin too. i was 160 lbs,Now reduced my weight to 154lbs. Let´ s hope for the best.

I had a friend who had pcos..and did ivf..she was failed in first attempt..but got pregnant in second ivf.go for it.

Sanjana,
Can i talk to you friend througth this or e-mail.