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by **Ammeg** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:27 am

This is the Bedfordshire group thread. Please post here if you wish to be included in updates.

Gem

by **lauzjp** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:47 pm

hello

I would like to be included in any updates. Am looking forward to the clophill meet

by **katie_b** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:39 pm

keep me updated

by **Doobykat** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:43 pm

Me too, please

Dooby x

by **Ammeg** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:21 pm

Hi everyone!

We are official - Bedfordshire is now on the PCOS map!!

I have just been appointed as the Bedfordshire Group Leader. We now have the email address bedfordshire@verity-pcos.org.uk set up and together we have arranged our initial meeting for the end of July - fantastic news!

So then, a small bit about me...

I'm Gemma, I'm 24 and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 4 years ago. Currently I don't have any children, and am not ttc, but I am getting married next year, and would like to extend the family from there (I will have 2 step children)! I am far from a specialist on the subject of PCOS, but I know my problems and my story, and I would like to know yours! I am a strong believer that talking can make a world of difference, especially if it is talking to someone who really does understand!!!

By starting this group, my aim is to raise awareness, reduce embarrassment, learn, smile and generally help each other.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Gemma

by **lauzjp** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:16 pm

Hi Gemma, so do you want us to explain a bit of our history now? I don't mind.. I really don't recall being diagnosed in 2000, but a nurse stumbled across the fact when I recently had a smear! The doc I saw recently confirmed this, and the name of the doc I saw at the hospital rang a bell, but I still can't remember anything about it. Now, I'm married, and though we are in debt - we're with CCCS and paying it off. But we know the clock is ticking and we need to get pregnant asap! So hence I'm here.

Look forward to the meeting on 31st - can I ask Gemma; what do you think to the idea of having some posters (I can knock some up, I'm no whizz, but I can give it a go) in doctors / library ?

by **Ammeg** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:14 pm

Hi!

Posters are a good idea. I have been thinking about this, as we are going to let the ladies at the Bedford Hospital clinic know about us!

Feel free to put something together and drop me an email with where you would like to place them, and I will see what I can do! I will see if Verity have any posters we can use too.

Gem

by **katie_b** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:34 am

Ooo - I can ask my doctors if I can put a poster up - I'm sure they'd agree. They also have 2 surgeries (1 on London road, and the other in Abbeyfields)

by **katie_b** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:56 pm

Hi Gem

Did you get the email I sent?

by **Ammeg** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:00 pm

Thanks for the poster Katie, good work! Have made a few alterations and am just getting the go ahead from Verity and we have lift off!

There are 3 surgeries in Ampthill and 1 in Flitwick. I have those covered. Also The clinic Sam Bailey runs at Bedford Hospital.

If anyone has any locations which would have a poster advertising our meeting, please let me know and I will get some posters sent out to you!

Gem x

by **Ammeg** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:13 pm

Hi Everyone!

Our first meeting details are as follows:

Date: Thursday 31st July 08

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Flying Horse Pub (Beefeater) in Clophill (along the A6 between Bedford and Luton)

We have a quiet area in the restaurant reserved for us. I just need to know numbers, so if you can PM me, or email bedfordshire@verity-pcos.org.uk ASAP please it would be greatly appreciated.

We are booked for the bar menu http://www.beefeater.co.uk/a/pdf/barMenu.pdf please let me know if there are any issues with this.

Thanks,

Gem x

P.S. If you can't make it, but wish to attend future meetings, please also let me know, so I can keep you updated with progress!

by **MrsM** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:30 pm

Hi can you add me for updates please......many thanks !

Em x

by **Doobykat** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:57 am

Just wanted to offer my transport services again for the meeting on 31st July, for those battling the public transport system!

As trains are a bit more frequent than the bus services, I can pick you (up to a max of 4 people) up from Flitwick station, at 6pm, and drop you off again after the meeting.

Please PM me if interested

Dooby x

by **DawnyB** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:42 pm

Hi!

I have posted your meeting in the news section on the main board - http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/home

Hope you all have a lovely time!

by **lauzjp** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:11 am

hi sorry I won't be able to make the meeting this month; am on own in shop!

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