Chinese Accupuncture

[Blythe]

Alison - Hi

i have eaten 3 x dunkin donuts today, and not the healthy ones with a hole in the middle but the ones with choc/cream/jam oooozzzzzzing out of them. I might look at adopting gluten free eating as I'm sure can only mean good things for TTC…..

Briss - if UCH have a strict policy on the FSH then is it an option to put it off a month? The treatment you are having is focused on getting that down so maybe give it more time. I know how hard it is putting these things off but it will put you in a much stronger position going forward [well if this TCM stuff works that is - I'm certainly counting on it!].

I'm sorry you are having such a pig of a day.

 

[kits]

Yea I know spotting can be normal, I just panicked when I did a FRER test at the same time & it came out completely negative. The NHS one gave me hope though. And so does my nausea!

Melly, sorry how far along are you? How exciting, is this your first US? Get a photo! I got a photo of mine when they found the heartbeat. Was the most amazing thing ever I was so joyous even though I think I still had the T/V shoved in me

As for the progesterone cream, all I'm finding is stuff for tackling menopause - is that the same for what I'm after?

Any suggestions as to brand or website?

I spoke to the OH, I needed to let me know if I'm going a bit overboard. He said no (correct answer!! ) but we did agree to be a bit patient. So I'm going to let these next days progress as peacefully as I can. I will lay off POAS (I knew he should have hidden all of them from me) and then go any of these walk-in clinics to & get some bloods.

With a cosultation, HCG & progesterone it'll cost me £150 which is reasonable. It'd cost me that much to get to London & get them done there

Depending on what happens after that I might book an earlier appoint with ACU.

 

[Briss]

alison, I am still fighting sugars… it was going well but then I allowed myself a bit of the tasty stuff and it all went downhill from there. I decided to do it mildly by not eating sugars during the week but allow myself a treat on weekend.

I do not know where I fit on the gluten sensitivity spectrum but I do not want to go completely gluten free, I love my rye bread and some other grains like I recently discovered "millet porridge" with fruit/raisins can really help with chocolate cravings (I know it's probably all sugars anyway but hopefully a healthy alternative to chocolate and supposed to be packed with vitamins, it also might be gluten free actually). have you been tested for celiac disease? I think if you have it it will make a huge difference if you stay away from gluten

kits, thanks! I do not think I can stop TTC, not until I have children or … cant even think about any other alternative. anyway, I had lots of massages/reflexology last year cos I was hoping it would relax me and I've recently been on a longish holiday to NZ but nothing helps. I am actually responding better to negative stimulus like under active thyroid, whenever I feel like stressing out or crying I immediately think about how it may affect my thyroid and somehow get calmer cos obviously I do not want to make thing worse but overall I am in a very deep hole. it's so strange to be feeling like that cos actually my life is very comfortable and yet there is this background deep sadness which overtakes my whole being. btw, loved your cauliflower blend recipe!

 

[kits]

Good luck on gluten free Blythe, I think it can be difficult for some people & they end up binging. We have a nutritionist that visits us at work on Fridays & when I mentioned how much of it I ate she said I need to read Wheat Belly. The idea of reading an entire book on why I shouldn't eat wheat put me off so much that I gave it up 100% instantly.

Then after a month I went back to about 95% and as mentioned before I've been 90% GF these past days. I'm really happy with the food I eat now. My IBS is at an all time low.

But I've had a lot of IBS issues, Hpyroli, and various allergens (can't handle certain sugars too well, no chocolate & caffeine is no good for me so I have no coffee either) so I found it a little easier.

If you do consider it, you'll be better off weaning off it. Cutting it off completely like I did resulted in unplesant side effects. I had a lot of nausea because I was having way too much acid in my tummy for about a month. And the nausea was constant so it helped me become a recluse and a bit depressed. Although my chemical aided in that too.

Good luck!!


I'm sorry for posting so much today ladies. I really will shut up now.
And I promise I will go to work tomorrow.

 

[Irish_eyes]

Hello everyone, hope you don't mind me joining in. I may have at one point posted in this thread before. I have been hmming and haaaing about TCM for a long time and the real issue was the cost. But I went ahead and booked my first appt which is not until the 24th due to my other commitments. I was told it will be 10 mins free consultation and the acu and then he will give me the best course for my situation. I am a little worried in case he says that its best I go twice a week as that would just be too much in money terms for me. I was just wanting to know how many times you all go.

 

[Irish_eyes]

I have also been trying to wean out gluten but I do find it really hard. For a start the bread is so expensive (but tasty) so was going to look into making my own.

 

[Briss]

Irish_eyes, welcome! This is my second year with TCM on and off and I have changed 3-4 practitioners, some suggested to go for weekly acu, others started me off with weekly sessions and then moved to one every fortnight. Hard to say what your practitioner thinks the best approach in your circumstances. Generally, herbs are considered very important and they also add greatly to your costs. My current doc is very "cost efficient" I only pay 110 a month for acu and 20 for herbs (I only take herbs before O).

 

[alison29]

Blythe I love those kinds with raspberry jelly or chocolate or vanilla cream on the inside I had a gluten free muffin this weekend at a recital it was coated with confectioners sugar it was so good (i had huge sugar crash and crabbiness that afternoon though). Sunday of course had to have flour free chocolate torte. I almost completely blew it and went for wine at the restaurant on Sunday (but didn't) Back on the wagon again. I guess i am doing like bRiss cheating on the weekends.

HI Irish eyes: Yes the bread is expensive at 5.5o for a tiny loaf. I am trying to eat less of the bread replacement products but sometimes you just need some toast it is good to have in the house. I think i will try to make breakfast casserole muffins for breakfast next week. Breakfast is hard because i don't like plain eggs.

They tested me for celiacs a few years ago when i had endoscopy and they said it was negative. I think you can be non celiac gluten intolerant. We'll see how this clear skin theory holds up for me.

 

[alison29]

That is super cheap for your acu briss. I live in hick vill usa so to go anywhere good is 90$ a session.

 

[Blythe]

Kits - i have tried most progesterone creams and gave up in the end. They made practically no difference. However, the best on the market in the UK [IMO] is:

https://www.wellsprings-health.com/...g_brnd_buyWS&gclid=CPHTlfmyqb4CFennwgod9FAA-Q

however, if your bloods show low prog get the doc to prescribe it - I'm not too sure about cream to really make that much of a difference.

i have everything crossed that your blood results provides you with some reassurance…thinking of you

Your diet sounds very good. Having had weight issues in the past i really know what i need to do/eat but i get really lazy and unmotivated. This sucks because i think diet can be a crucial component along with other stuff to help with fertility, in some cases at least. Yet, wanting to become pregnant more than anything in the world does not stop me having sugary tea in the morning and eating crap snacks…stupid me! I think i have to try my best to at least follow a 80/20 diet and allow the crap as long as there is more good stuff in there.

Irish-eyes - welcome

TCM should be a nice addition to your life and hopefully enhance it. If you are stressing about making time for appts, paying for them etc then it becomes counterproductive. you don't need to go crazy and once a week would be a good place to start….please report back on your first appt as i am always so interested to hear of others experiences.

i am going twice a week at the moment but usually i go once a week. i enjoy the sessions but find it difficult to articulate what it has done for me long term. I am hoping its done some great things inside. Having said all this my hair has been looking good recently…maybe it is the acu/herbs.

 

[kits]

Urgh... no good ladies. My cramping is getting worse & the spotting is now what I'd call AF, possibly light AF. The cramps are defintely AF cramps and the tight type with pregnancy.

I'm 99% I'm back to square one. I should've drunk some of that glue! Honestly, my beans just aren't sticking!!

I'm actually taking this in quite well, pissed off I didn't go to spinning though. And that just when I thought we may be getting somewhere with wedding date because I'd have an idea of baby date. If I'm not pregnant then I want to work on loosing weight. I will definitely book an apointment next week with accu.

heh

Might give up on temping. I was very bad at it & the thermometers broke. Not sure yet.

Lots of

 

[kits]

Sorry Irish,

I've been going once a week, for 4 weeks. I'll give you more info later!

 

[BBbliss]

Just got home from transfers still feel really high from Valium LOL

It all went well and they defrosted beautifully and look great so it all went without a glitch.

Doctor said " babies are going home now"

So yes, babies are home safe nice and cozy

 

[Blythe]

Kits. What a worrying time for you.....I don't know what to say other than I hope that things turn out well and I am thinking of you

 

[Blythe]

Bbbliss. So glad to hear that it went so well......I always love to read your positive posts and look forward to reading about your bfp very soon.

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Bliss...I'm so excited for you. stick babies stick

Ladies.. sorry for being MIA. Things have been so busy but I'm been following along!

 

[gingmg]

Bbliss- I am so happy for you! You went with two hugh?! Good for you. Stick babies stick!!!

 

[gingmg]

Kits- sending hugs. I hope everything turns out OK. I am so sorry you are going through this.

 

[gingmg]

:wave: to everyone.

 

[kits]

Thanks ladies, I kind of knew. You tend to think they're never going to stick now. I feel bad for the oh, too.

Never mind

So glad it went so well for you Bliss!! Can't wait to see your progress! Fingers crossed & loads of