Acupuncture - Herbal Treatment *6 BFPs*

[Nicki123]

Hi Scorpio and everyone else. Sorry for your loss

I had 3mcs and after a bit of a break have just started ttc again. This time I have been trying acupuncture (have had 5 sessions so far) and healthy eating, involving eating lots of protein to keep blood sugar steady, which is really important when ttc. I really believe diet is so important. I started AF on the same day as acu once. I have also been told I have a cold uterus (how depressing does that sound!) so am trying to make it warm and snuggling

Good news about your SIL, it's lovely to hear inspiring stories from others. I don't want to bore you but I started a journal a few weeks ago and have written about my acupuncture experiences so far (including some positive stories from friends who had it) and also all the info that my nutritionist gave to me.

Candy, I just did a google to find an acupuncturist near me but looked for one who specialised in fertility acu. When I found the website I called her and she spent 10 mins or so chatting to me on the phone and I could just tell that I liked her from our conversation. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[Scorpio23]

Hey Nicki
I love sharing good stories, thanks for contributing to this thread. I will read ur journal.
My SIL had 3 treatments after AF & was pregnant. She had treatments CD4, CD11, CD25.

 

[Nicki123]

Oh wow just 3 treatments, that's great!

It is definitely good to share good news stories. I hasn't heard much about acu before but now I am going so many positive stories are coming out from friends. I has a week off last week and really missed it but am going back on Friday

 

[Nicki123]

Oops double posting, I'm having real BnB technical problems today!

 

[Scorpio23]

Hope u get ur sticky bean soon. Yay

 

[Scorpio23]

Checking in: had 3rd treatment today. Im on CD12, -OPK. Dr asked me to promise her I will BD hehe. Im back on Sat which is CD15. Hope I get a +OPK this week
In general, the herbs r helping me sleep well. & I feel warm considering its Winter.
My knees & back arent aching like they normally do.

 

[Misswish]

Hey Scorpio did you get your opk? Thats good you found your back and knees not aching like usual. Come to think of it I probably feel that way too. I often get knee aches but not so much lately and its been so cold as well. I have been keeping warm to try and keep my uterus warm like the accupunturist said. I got a positive opk this week. Was confusing as I thought it was on sun and then couple days later the opk was even a darker line so I'm guessing on wed was the day.
Hey Nicki I also have been told i have a cold uterus and to have nice warm baths but not to warm and to drink warm water and soups etc. I have been enjoying the accupunture treatments. feel more relaxed after them.

 

[Scorpio23]

Misswish, hope u caught eggy. No +opk yet
Need to BD tonight & have acu tomorrow.
Sigh. DH and I are not stressed out. We know that this is only cycle 1.

 

[Misswish]

Thanks I hope we caught the egg aswell now the wait begins. I hope you get your positivie opk very soon. BD tonight sounds a good idea just incase the positive opk sneaks up on.

 

[Nicki123]

Fx for a +Opk v soon Scorpio
misswish I've been trying to eat warm food too. Our summer seems to have finally started (it was cold in the uk til a few days ago) so I'm hoping the warm weather with help keep a warm uterus!
I'm off to acu today, session 6. Had a week off so am really looking forward to it.

 

[Pinkorblue11]

Hi everyone, wanted to give big to all of you.

Scorpio, I hope you find acupuncture helpful for you. The cycle I had acupuncture I conceived after trying for 17 months, the last 4 of those were donor attempts. Unfortunately, I lost him due to incompetent cervix. I spoke with my acupuncturist a couple of days ago and we both agreed to wait out this cycle and begin sessions after my second af ends. I'm looking forward to it and can't wait to go back. Good luck and hope you get your sticky bean soon!

 

[Misswish]

Hi PinkorBlue sorry for your loss. Sounds like the accupunture was helpful to you in conceiving. Would have been so hard for you. I hope you are coping ok. Big hugs to you.
Sounds good waiting a couple cycles and then try again. What do they do for an
incompentent cervix.
hey Nicki that is good that you are getting warmer weather now. Yeah warm up the uterus with the warm weather so the baby wants to stay in a warm environment. Unfortunately we are just coming in to winter here argh!!
Scorpio I hope you get that positive opk in the nxt couple days

 

[Pinkorblue11]

Thank you, Misswish. I definitely give credit to acupuncture for conceiving him. I'm ok, some days are harder than others but learning about IC and researching options to help my next pregnancy go to term gives me hope.

What's done about IC depends on the care provider and the number of times it's occurred for someone. For me, I've had cervical issues before but this was my first 2nd trimester loss. At my follow up appointment, my OB suggested looking into getting a cerclage placed next time and discuss the different types to figure out the best one for me. I'm going to email him on Tuesday to let him know I'm ready to discuss it..

Good luck to you and I hope your tww ends with a bfp.

 

[Scorpio23]

Hey ladies how r u all going?

Had acu this afternoon. It was gr8. I fell asleep hehe. My Dr has taken me off the herbal medicine & Im back next Wed for a follow up. A girl came in not long after me and she was 6 wks prego. Glad to see other successful patients.
I have been sleeping & eating well. Hopefully this continues off the herbs

 

[hobbnob]

Hi everybody. I am new to this thread. I had a miscarriage in March and now my cycles are two days short with a shorter LP. Anyway, I am going to see an acupuncturist next week to see if she can help with the LP and also I get menstrual migraines so I am hoping she can do something about those too. Just wondered how everyone else feels about the acupuncturist? I am a little nervous because I am unfamiliar with the treatments and not sure what to expect. Do they give you a physical and take blood work before treatment? Any insight would be welcome.

 

[Scorpio23]

Hey hobbnob,

Yes I had a full blood count. I went to a GP first, got the results, and then saw my acupuncturist. I would recommend it, especially for yourself.
Some Drs just check your pulse.
The more you tell your acu/herbalist the better. They will most likely ask you a whole heap of questions.

 

[Scorpio23]

I have alot of faith in TCM (traditional chinese medicine). Plus she got my SIL (sis in law) pregnant. & yesterday one of her patients announced shes 6 weeks along.

Was this your first pregnancy? Sorry for you loss. Hope acu helps

 

[Pinkorblue11]

Hi Hobb, so sorry for your loss.

I had blood work done several months before at the hospital and printed off my results, also brought 6 months of temp charting to my first visit. Everything was normal, all she did physically was check my pulse and tongue. I filled out her health questionnaire and she went over it thoroughly with me. The whole thing lasted an hour and a half, the last 30 minutes or so left was reserved for an acupuncture treatment. I was 5 dpo, felt great and so relaxed. My next appointment was set for the following week. The day of my next visit, I got a bfp.

Even without a bfp right away, I would have definitely continued. The feeling afterward is so worth it and I'm looking forward to going back in June. Good luck to you and I hope you find it helpful.

 

[hobbnob]

Thanks Ladies. Makes me feel a little less nervous. I am looking forward to it. Funny thing is the first opening she had is the day I am suppose to ovulate. I wonder if that will make a difference or if I should reschedule?

 

[hobbnob]

Oh that is very inspiring. Yes, my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. I haven't tried any kind of "treatment" yet; I thought I would try acupuncture first since it seems less invasive than all the other options.