Acupuncture - Herbal Treatment *6 BFPs*

[Scorpio23]

Hey Bec C,
Sorry to hear about your loss and I'm glad to see that you're trying again.
My SIL loss her boy at 22 weeks and is now pregnant. We're due around the same time.
She went to see a naturopath. They advised her to wait three months to allow her body to heal. That seemed to work as she fell pregnant on the first month of trying. She also went to see an acupuncturist. The visits were before and after OV (see saw the acupuncturist before this pregnancy as she had a repeated MC). I'm not sure how frequently she went after finding out she was pregnant.

For me personally I found that not being stressed helped alot. I was on holiday when it all happened. Also I was taking Vitamin B and Vitamin D. I had stopped going to acupuncture for a few months. But I did find that chinese herbs helped get my cycles regular after the MC. And acupunture helped me become more intune with my body.
My acupuncturist was great. She wanted to know everything about me. Previous illnesses, exercise routine and eating habits. I started eating right, protein for breakfast, plenty of water, larger meals during the day and a smaller portion at night. That plus keeping track of my cycles/ovulation seemed to do the trick

 

[merristems]

Hi BC sorry to hear of your loss. I too found acu and the herbs helpful for regulating my c ycle after mc and to help me relax and recover both physically and emoitionally from mc. I was lucky in that i have a friend who is an acupunturist who specialises in fertility, i went for about 4months once a week. Like scorpio though i actually got pregnant after i stopped going and when i was on a ttc break! The things i used were evening primrose oil to regulate horones, rasberry leaf tea to tone the uterus, red clover tincture with stinging nettle tea to boost iron and essential vits like zinc for pregnancy. Its hard to say if any of these things really did help me to get pregnant but a huge part of it for me was being told by my osteopath to stop trying to get pregnant, i believe now that those words allowed me to let go of any remaining pain and sorry i had for my lost baby, that week was our edd, and we celebrated the life our baby had and the gift we were given. 4wks later i got my bfp.
Good luck on your journey and i hope that your rainbow comes to you soon xxx

 

[Pinkorblue11]

I'm so sorry, Bec.

I got my bfp while on a ttc break as well. After our 20 week loss, I wanted to get a permanent cerclage placed before trying again. Since DH and I used a sperm donor to conceive our angel, we didn't give any kind of birth control a second thought. I followed my acu's diet advice (bone broth, really limiting dairy and avoiding red meat) I started using vitex when AF returned, had red raspberry leaf tea again and continued my prenatal vitamins.
Wishing you the very best in your ttc journey and hope you have your rainbow baby soon.

 

[Scorpio23]

Pinkorblue: cute baby pic. Congrats.

Update on my end. My water broke two days ago @ 11am. Im not in labour yet. Baby & i are constantly monitored. If theres any sign of infection i will be induced. Otherwise its best to wait for nature to take place. Im 34+3 weeks (according to dr) so baby is better off inside to cook more/grow stronger. Im enjoying the rest and already nervous. I didnt prepare everything. Just finished work last Fri and planned to set up everything at home this week. I only moved into my new house recently.
Im having period like cramps. And already thinking about the pain relief during labour LOL. Nurses r great here so Im at ease.

 

[merristems]

scorpio, glad they are keeping a close eye on you and bubs, it must be scary though. I hope you can cook a little longer. Typical it should happen before thi gs were ready at home but maybe dh will supprise you a d get things finished off for you. Good luck honey, rest well, keep us i formed will be keeping my fx and thinking of you xx

 

[Nicki123]

Good luck Scorpio!
I have a couple of friends who went into labour on their first day of maternity leave. I think your body just relaxes or something x

 

[Scorpio23]

Thanks merri & nicki. Hope ur both well.

I hope i dont go into labour just yet. One more week with bun in oven would be great.

Family & friends r a bit confused. Some thought baby was born. Others assume i will be in a really long labour. Most cant comprehend whats happening. Lol #sigh.

 

[merristems]

Haha lol bless them, its funny how little some people know about child birth! Fx he stays put xxx

 

[Scorpio23]

It is with great pleasure for me to announce that baby Leon was born 6.59pm 22 June.
Hes very tiny 2.3kgs or 5lbs. Breathing on his own. Dr puts him at 34+5 gestational age at delivery.
Its been a long journey and has been great to share this with you all.

 

[merristems]

Congratulations scorpio this is fab news!! And although he is early he is strong and ot too tiny. Good luck in your next phase mama xxx how long will you be in hospital? Xxxx

 

[SusieC]

Hi all,
I was just wondering if I could join? Tho I'm a bit late!

I see congratulations are in order for Scorpio and baby Leon! How exciting. I hope the little man is doing well.

I haven't read all of this thread but was wondering what people's thoughts are on taking a break from TTC for 3 months whilst having acupuncture treatment? I just started with a new therapist (my last one stopped working months ago due to illness). The new one days I have liver qi stagnation - the more I read about it the more it sounds just like me. I am in two minds - it makes sense to take a break as my body and mind are a mess, but it feels unbearable to stop. I will have to face my second due date not pregnant and we've been trying for 15 months already.

Sorry to crash this thread rather late in the day. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated :thanks:

 

[Scorpio23]

Hey. That is a great idea to take a break from TTC. Your body works better when under less stress. Try to focus more on your health. Then when you see EWCM you can BD. Keep the BD to a minimum though.

 

[SusieC]

Thanks Scorpio. I know it makes sense to take some time out and get my body and mind calm and ready. i know my time will come but i can't wait for my rainbow!
Loving the pictures of Leon - he is beautiful. hope he grows big and strong x

 

[merristems]

Hey susie, i agree taking time to emoitionally recover is really important, i didnt want to wait and it took me 6months to get my bfp. Some people dont wait and it just happens so i dont know i guess for me i needed the break, when we stopped trying i got pregnant! Acu helped me centre myself as did osteopathy. Good luck with everything xxx

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Hi ladies...

I was searching for others who are doing acupuncture and herbs here on bnb and found this thread.

I have been taking acu + herbs for three cycles now. I absolutely love my chinese med dr. She is fertiltiy specialist and is so supportive.

In oct 2012 I had a chemical pregnancy at 5 wks...the bfp was a surprise and only few short days I started bleeding. DH and I were excited about the fact that yes we can get pg. but since then no luck.

I started looking into alternative medicine on top of seeing my RE and that's how i found acu and herbs!

I just finished reading this entire thread....I'm soooo excited to see bfps!!!!

 

[Scorpio23]

Hey Dawn. Sorry for your loss but so glad to see youre in good spirits. Dont give up. You will have your forever baby soon.

I'm thinking about doing acu again. Once Im out of hospital I will call my lady.
Its a bit early but i want to get my body back into shape ready for whenever we decide to try for #2.

 

[merristems]

No2! Scorpio you little monkey!

Hi breaking dawn! We havent really been keeping this thread going but yes we have had positive results from acu here! I chose it because here we dont get any support for mc until you have at least three! Anyway i liked the herbs alot although expensive on my budget and the acu was also interestingly relaxing! My acu is also a fertility specialist, he was so excited when he found out i was expecting as i had stopped going two cycles before bfp! Isaw him last week by chance and he told me to come in nearer my due date if i wanted to help things move along!
Anyway, good luck, i hope you find it works for you pma all the way

Scorpio, all the beach bump ladies send their congratulations to you, there have been 6 babies now including Leon and Amjon had her twins! All doing well even the premies xxx

 

[SusieC]

Hey susie, i agree taking time to emoitionally recover is really important, i didnt want to wait and it took me 6months to get my bfp. Some people dont wait and it just happens so i dont know i guess for me i needed the break, when we stopped trying i got pregnant! Acu helped me centre myself as did osteopathy. Good luck with everything xxx

Thanks for your reply. I'm glad to hear that acupuncture helped and you got your BFP. It's great to see success stories from ladies who have been in the same boat. It helps keep me positive. I know I will get there too! Xx

 

[SusieC]

Hi breaking dawn
What differences have you noticed since starting acupuncture? My acupuncturist doesn't specialise in fertility but she did seem to know what she was talking about and understood about my horrendous pmt

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Scorpio ... Thanks for your msg. I love acu too!

Merri...congrats on your bfp!!!

Susie...I feel ovulation is stronger even when Im not on meds. Also my PMS symptoms are almost gone and AF is good not clotty.

I took a break after IUI #2 and only did acu and herbs. Not only did I have major EWCM but felt ovulation. So to me that was a good sign acu and herbs work

I just had back2back IUIs this weekend so I'm in the TWW now!