Chinese Accupuncture

[Blythe]

I went for reflexology last night- really enjoyed it! I asked them to concentrate on my reproductive organs (not even sure if reflexology works like that) but they said after the session that everything seems to be fine. I am trying to do it once a month to improve circulation.

I also decided to force myself to drink one wheatgrass shot a day. It tastes awful but I have not done it consistently so want to try for at least a month to see if anything changes.

I told my hubby that I do not want any presents for Christmas, the only useful thing he can do is get himself to see a urologist it's sad but this would honestly be the best Christmas present for me at this point …

Wheatgrass is horrid! Im going to cut back on wheatgrass only because i thinks its a cooling food in TCM terms but i will continue with the maca shot which is equally horrid.

The reflexology sounds good - ive heard very good thinks about it and im sure it will compliment your acu and herbs too.

I had words with DH last night as hes always pouring wine down his neck (used to be beer before he realised it made him put on weight). Hes going for a SA hopefully on friday so should get results in new year.

 

[vkj73]

i went to my 3rd appointment for this cycle.

fewer needles
(one at the top of my head this time for drawing things upwards).

i got a slightly modified version of the powders i've been taking.
i'm still taking 4 mini-spoonfuls, 2xs a day.

i'm hoping switching my decaf coffee for the hot water and powder
will bring on a (that goes for everyone).

 

[Blythe]

i went to my 3rd appointment for this cycle.

fewer needles
(one at the top of my head this time for drawing things upwards).

i got a slightly modified version of the powders i've been taking.
i'm still taking 4 mini-spoonfuls, 2xs a day.

i'm hoping switching my decaf coffee for the hot water and powder
will bring on a (that goes for everyone).

Hi vkj

i cannot remember a treatment where i did not get a needle in the centre of top of head...your comments made me do a bit of googling (anything to avoid work!!) and i found this...

https://www.acupuncture.com/newsletters/m_nov08/baihui fengchi.htm

Its good you are looking at getting away from decaf....I have given up my daily tea and replaced it with nettle teas and just hot water which is ok on a cold morning. I do still have occasional tea/coffee though but its no longer something i cant do without which is a brill feeling!

keeping everything crossed for us all to get our BFP

 

[Blythe]

just had momentary breakdown...I just could not face work today and called in sick. Lack of sleep and just the last few months of heartbreak seems to have taken its toll. Im actually feeling ok now and maybe just needed to have a good cry.

LTTTC is a pile of crap!!

 

[Briss]

My book which is very detailed on the acu points and herbs and everything Chinese says that this point at the top of my head (which I also get every time) is called Du20 or Hundred meetings. I do not know what it means yet but it lifts Yang Qi and Spleen energies, lifts the spirit, strengthen the memory and clears the mind, it also stops bleeding in spleen Qi deficient

Blythe, your temp is looking good, any symptoms?

 

[Briss]

just had momentary breakdown...I just could not face work today and called in sick. Lack of sleep and just the last few months of heartbreak seems to have taken its toll. Im actually feeling ok now and maybe just needed to have a good cry.

LTTTC is a pile of crap!!

LTTTC is really hard and heart-breaking at times, particularly I find the last few days of your period when your hopes are getting up and the first few days when these hopes are crashed. I am very sorry you are going through this, sending lots of baby dust your way and hoping for a BFP

 

[Blythe]

just had momentary breakdown...I just could not face work today and called in sick. Lack of sleep and just the last few months of heartbreak seems to have taken its toll. Im actually feeling ok now and maybe just needed to have a good cry.

LTTTC is a pile of crap!!

LTTTC is really hard and heart-breaking at times, particularly I find the last few days of your period when your hopes are getting up and the first few days when these hopes are crashed. I am very sorry you are going through this, sending lots of baby dust your way and hoping for a BFP

Thank you....You are right its just those last few days before AF when you know she is on way. My temps look ok but she will be here tomorrow almost certainly. I'm not sure what i would do if i could not let off steam in this forum. I cannot really talk to DH about it [well not for long anyhow - he just doesn't get it] and i don't really want to talk to my friends about it as its repetitive and the only girl i work with is pregnant and she has long lost interest in the TTC conversations.

i have done some housework and opened the tin of quality street i meant to give to my son's nursery staff. Having eaten all the solid green and orange ones I'm wondering if i can still get away with giving it to them.

Your book sounds good...I have a few at home. I have a book listing all herbs and what they do - must dig it out although have no clue what i have been prescribed. Have acu on sat at 7pm and might start getting them to write down what they give me - is that what you have done in the past?

 

[Briss]

I have asked for a list of herbs in the mix on my first visit and because it has not changed much I have not asked for it again. have to say that the herbs in my mix do not match anything in my book… also apparently nettles are for a different type of deficiency so I need to find some other herb to drink

I stopped with the juices, no idea why probably just too cold. trying to force myself to do yoga but this is bloody so hard! My body is incapable of staying in these positions for more than a few seconds

I cant really talk to Dh about this stuff cos it upsets him and he takes it personally. I am just happy he agreed to take supplements, it took about 8 months to get him to do it voluntarily. he still complains every time but at least he takes them

 

[Blythe]

juicing is really difficult in this dark cold weather. My regime is most certainly out of the window, for now at least. Its good that you are trying out the yoga - I always found it very difficult too but it does get easier so try to stick with it. I intend to do some exercise over the festive period as i have just been working and just vegging at the weekend through sheer exhaustion. I really want to get active and healthy again as it will give me a much more optimistic outlook which is just what i need to start the new year.

Brill that your DH takes his supplements - i read so many posts about women who struggle to get their partners to at least try to take daily supplements. Mine downs his although likes to moan that it upsets his stomach - although oddly overeating and booze does not!!

 

[vkj73]

just had momentary breakdown...I just could not face work today and called in sick. Lack of sleep and just the last few months of heartbreak seems to have taken its toll. Im actually feeling ok now and maybe just needed to have a good cry.

LTTTC is a pile of crap!!

sometimes a day off is just the right thing.

hope you're feeling better.

 

[Blythe]

Today is CD1 and i do feel better.....its just just those horrid few days before AF arrives and you just want her to arrive so you can get focused on the next cycle. Only two days left of work before a couple of weeks off! Can hardly wait. X

 

[Briss]

so sorry AF got you… well at least you can have a well deserved drink over Christmas. 2 week holiday sounds so good! Also I think you have better chances of conceiving while on holiday so here is hoping for 2013 BFP. I only get 3 days off next week and back at the office on Thursday, It looks like I may also have to work from my bbry over Christmas, quite annoying

 

[Blythe]

hello ladies

 

[Briss]

I bought softcups a few months ago hoping to use them after BD but decided not to, I just looked at how huge and hard it is and got scared I am afraid I will do more harm than good with it. I figured I lye with my legs up the wall for 30 min after BD anyway and the sperm is unlikely to survive more than that in the acidity of vagina.

is moon cup the same as softcup?

 

[Briss]

I am getting really confused, have been researching the list of herbs in my mix and apparently one of them is Herba Epidemii which is horny goat weed! now why would I need to take that? it's said to increase testosterone level in men and improve their sexual function. why would I need to increase my t levels it's like the opposite for TTC, women which high T levels cant get pregnant. am so confused.

 

[Blythe]

Hi briss....perhaps the dose is just enough to increase sex drive but not inhibit pregnancy...i would certainly raise your concerns though. I have just come back from session 2 with new doc and as im on day 3 of cycle and bleeding he avoided placing any needles in tummy....that did not deter my previous doc from doing it though....hey ho!

 

[Blythe]

I am getting really confused, have been researching the list of herbs in my mix and apparently one of them is Herba Epidemii which is horny goat weed! now why would I need to take that? it's said to increase testosterone level in men and improve their sexual function. why would I need to increase my t levels it's like the opposite for TTC, women which high T levels cant get pregnant. am so confused.

Just seen this.....

https://naturalhornygoatweed.com/horny-goat-weed-hollywood’s-pregnancy-supplement/

 

[Briss]

I am getting really confused, have been researching the list of herbs in my mix and apparently one of them is Herba Epidemii which is horny goat weed! now why would I need to take that? it's said to increase testosterone level in men and improve their sexual function. why would I need to increase my t levels it's like the opposite for TTC, women which high T levels cant get pregnant. am so confused.

Just seen this.....

https://naturalhornygoatweed.com/horny-goat-weed-hollywood’s-pregnancy-supplement/

that's really interesting! thank you! I am beginning to think that these herbs are so complex and particularly they seem to change their qualities when combined with certain other herbs that it's really impossible to understand I guess i just have to trust my acu doc

 

[Briss]

Hi briss....perhaps the dose is just enough to increase sex drive but not inhibit pregnancy...i would certainly raise your concerns though. I have just come back from session 2 with new doc and as im on day 3 of cycle and bleeding he avoided placing any needles in tummy....that did not deter my previous doc from doing it though....hey ho!

my doc always gives me needles in my tummy regardless of where I am in my cycle. actually my ovaries feel sore when I think about these needles in my ovaries tomorrow

 

[MalaMae]

Hi briss....perhaps the dose is just enough to increase sex drive but not inhibit pregnancy...i would certainly raise your concerns though. I have just come back from session 2 with new doc and as im on day 3 of cycle and bleeding he avoided placing any needles in tummy....that did not deter my previous doc from doing it though....hey ho!

I'm waiting on AF to arrive and he didn't put any needles in the tummy this cycle. I wonder why?