I had a great July 4 holiday yesterday and it's great to get back to see so many updates. I had expected AF yesterday, and that was part of the reason why I was so irritated because I thought it was going to mess up my whole holiday and I was not looking forward to sitting out in the heat at a cookout during the worst part of AF. But, AF didn't show up yesterday, and there's no sign of her showing up today as my temperatures are still up. I'm also feeling a little nauseous today and have been off and on over the past few days. This is day 32 of my cycle and I've never had a cycle go past day 31 without me being pregnant.
I know I should test, but I've had so many false alarms over the last few months I am trying so hard not to get my hopes up. I am going to try to wait until Sunday for AF. I have a family gathering on Saturday to go to so I don't want to be in a bad mood for that if it ends up being a BFN.
can acupunture help with exhaustion? I'm feeling so tired lately and got no energy or motivation, would it help?
It definitely helps me with exhaustion. I often feel exhausted and stressed out at the same time, but after acu I always feel I can cope better.
Also, before I started acu, I had been experiencing extreme exhaustion. I consulted an herbalist and it turns out I had a systemic candida infection. I took ACV for the yeast and she gave me so herbs to cleanse my liver. I also was told to take a clinical strength probiotic. The results were dramatic and I haven't had a problem with yeast or that level of exhaustion ever since. My herbalist was the one who strongly recommended acupuncture for me so I'm certain your acu can help you with your exhaustion.
Ahhhh... Just back from an acu apt. She focused on relaxation today and away from the uterus. Feel really good right now. Mild cramping I've been having is gone (perhaps temporary, but hey I'll take it
). Still spotting but it's really light and slow so far when normally it'd get darker and heavier with time. Still don't think this will end in a bfp but I do feel better emotionally as well.
Today she stressed that I keep my midsection warm (use heat packs if necessary) and eliminate stress over ttc (sound easy right?
). I asked about the depth of needles and she does place them at different depths sometimes. She placed really shallow, tiny needles today as af is looming and everything is more sensitive during that time. I'll definitely be continuing treatments for the next month or 2 at least.
GL all!
Glad you had a great appointment and some relief from the cramping. That is really interesting about the depths of the needles.
LOL at her telling you to eliminate your TTC stress! I wish I knew how to not stress out about it
ok I'm really mad! I went to the clinic and my appointment was cancel! She tried to call me to let me know that she called in sick but the secretary only tried to call me once and never left me a message. Now I have to wait tomorrow, but the secretary said she wasn't sure she would be in and she's off the rest of the week. *Sign
That really sucks! I hope this isn't an omen that your acu is going to cancel appointments on the regular. I don't think I could handle that. I thought most acu's realize their clients are working people and have to be particularly flexible about scheduling. I know my acu is very willing to adjust her schedule for me.
Well ladies I'm out this month, but excited about my appointment tomorrow
Sorry about AF, but it must be nice having an acu appointment right after. That's a pretty good consolation prize.
Hi All
It's so great to hear all the benefits that everyone has after acupuncture -I'm really looking forward to hearing some more success stories soon! This thread has made me feel really positive. Even if the acupuncture only helps to reduce my stress levels it'll make a massive difference to me and my OH lol! (although of course I'm hoping for more!).
I have my first apt today (after a stressful day at work). She doesn't mention TCM on her website so am not sure if she will give any info re that but I'll have to wait and see!!
Good luck all x
Good luck on your first appointment. I would love to be able to schedule my appointments right after work to have something to look forward to during the day. I go over my lunch hour and always feel like going home to chill out afterward instead of going on to work.
Hi everyone, after TRYING to convince myself that even after a short bleed that i was pregnant!!! Now that i've kicked myself up the backside and told myself i am NOT pregnant, i picked up the phone and made an appointment for acupuncture!!! Im Very Excited. Only thing is, she is away on holiday until the 23... so im booked in for the 27th!!! YAY
Good luck to everyone
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Yay for getting your first appointment scheduled! I'm sure you will love it!
Hope you at least get af soon if it's coming and move on to a new month. I've been spotting now 5 days and still lingering *sigh. I think I o'd later than ff says!
