Chinese Accupuncture

[Briss]

I've started Norethisterone, was a bit stressed but it turns out Norethisterone is just progesterone?? the nurse said it's supposed to thin my lining and "quiet" everything but I do not think that's what it does. It just seems to regulate the timing for IVf so my AF starts on a weekday (they do not do scans on weekend). they are trying to delay my AF by 2-3 days so my AF starts Monday-Wednesday it's not really down reg, is it?

 

[terripeachy]

I'm not sure about norethisterone, but what happens if you have follies that are super close to getting a specific size and it's the weekend? Will you miss out because of their office hours?

I do know that progesterone delays AF, so if that is similar to the noresthirtone, maybe that's what they are doing. You're paying good money-always ask them what they have you putting in your body and why. And then report back, of course.

 

[Briss]

terripeachy, my NHS clinic works with a private clinic which opens 7 days a week so once we start the cycle EC/ET will be done at that private clinic but the first scan and most scans during stims will be at the NHS clinic which only works 5 days a week. so it's only a problem at the start of the cycle, after that if I need a scan on weekend it will be done at the private clinic. No idea why it works like that but the main reason I asked for this clinic is cos I can cycle effectively at the private clinic but paid by the NHS, if that makes sense.

I did ask the nurse about Norethisterone but I think she got it slightly wrong it does not really quiet my ovaries. I also do not think it thins the lining cos I found ladies who got pregnant while on Norethisterone.

They are delaying my AF by 2-3 days, so I wont be able to tell when I ovulated (not that it matters that much) but most importantly I know that follicles start to engage at the end of the previous cycle so I wonder what's going to happen if they are not allowed to move on on day 1 as they planned but instead will be delayed by a few days?

I am so hopeless, once I found that Norethisterone is not down reg and just to time AF so I am still on short protocol and have not actually properly started the cycle – basically my motivation to quit coffee is out of the window…

 

[terripeachy]

Oh I see...I thought it was all done at the NHS clinic.

I hear you on your coffee consumption. No need to stop until it's absolutely necessary wacko. I wouldn't worry about what your follies are doing because once Day 1 starts, they are all back at 0, no matter when you ovulated. Not sure when your down reg will start, but after that once AF arrives, you'll start your stimming process and go from there.I'll keep my eyes on this thread, so just let the doctors do what they do, and try not to worry so much about everything.

 

[Briss]

terripeachy, I will be keeping you all posted on my progress (whether you want to or not), I just cant go through that on my own. I wont be down regging so once AF starts it's straight to stims

 

[gingmg]

Briss- so excited for you to start a cycle! I'll be rooting for you!

 

[Jazzbird]

Hi all, just wanted to stop by and tell you I had my baby girl Autumn Elizabeth on her due date. We're all doing well. She's amazing.

I wanted to thank you all for your love and support through ttc and my pregnancy.

I can only imagine the pain some of you must still be feeling on the ttc rollercoaster and how each announcement must hurt. You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day.

Xxx

 

[Blythe]

Congratulations on your lovely news

 

[Briss]

Jazzbird, most wonderful news! congratulations!!

 

[terripeachy]

Congratulations!! Perfect timing, too...

 

[Irish_eyes]

Hello everyone, sorry I haven't been around much at all lately. I made the decision to stop doing acupuncture as I felt it just wasn't for me both financially and mentally. I stressed so much about how I was going pay for it each week (my hubby's income isn't great) and I found I wasn't getting much enjoyment or relaxation out of it a I would with Reiki or Reflexology.

At the moment AF is starting and I am feeling so emotional at the moment. I haven't felt this way about TTC in a long time but I am feeling so sad and angry about not able to have a baby. I am not sure if it's to so with a colleague in work is in 3rd tri and there's a lot of excitement in work for her. I am also reaponsible for calculating the maternity leave!!!

Anyway thought I would pop on to see how you all are. I have to read back and catch up with all the going ons.

Briss, good luck with IVF, how exciting. Finally the agreed your NHS round? I am going to pray hard for you as you so deserve this.

Jazzbird congrats on your baby xx

 

[somedayisnow]

Jazzbird, Congratulations! How was labor? Give us the details.

Briss- I love that you got the go ahead from NHS. I'm so happy for you.

Irish- I think you made the right decision. Get rid of anything that causes you stress.

 

[Briss]

Irish- I agree with somedayisnow. I had similar experience with my previous acu doc, she was terribly expensive and even though i could afford it I still did not feel the treatment justified the expense (i was comparable to the cost of IVF treatment!) and I found myself being very stressed about the money side of it. it's just not worth it.

If money is an issue I would not spend a lot on reflexology either actually. my acu doc said it does not really help fertility, it's just for relaxation but I am sure there are cheaper ways to get relaxed.

I am very angry with myself for coffee, I still cant shake it I really must!

 

[alison29]

You can do it briss...have you tried going decaf? It still has some caffeine while weaning off? I tried ordering decaf at Starbucks yesterday and didn't want to wait for pour thru. So got half calf really crapped up my progress towards decaffing. On vacationvthis week so indulging in everything :/

 

[Delphine11]

I'm only an occasional poster on this thread, but I just had to say a huge congratulations to you, Jazzbird

I can't believe she's here! Wishing you and your family much joy and happiness XXX

 

[Briss]

alison, I think the only decaf which is safe to drink is Swiss water one but coffee shops do not usually have it, they only buy cheaper chemically decaffeinated coffee which is actually worse than normal coffee. I think my problem is that deep down I probably do not believe IVf is going to work anyway so why bother. not great approach so I really need to work on my mind set

 

[alison29]

Good point about the chemicals always forget about that. There is no reason at all ivf won't work for you..youre young and doing icsi for dh problems. Practice the positive thoughts even if feels stupid ..fake it til you make it! Do something for 42 days in a row til it becomes a habit. The positive thinking part. Just being a cheer leader I understand how frustrated you feel this is taking way too long :/

 

[Briss]

am sitting here trying not to drink coffee, but nothing just tastes good. I usually love green tea but it just cant compare to coffee

 

[smurfy]

am sitting here trying not to drink coffee, but nothing just tastes good. I usually love green tea but it just cant compare to coffee

Know what you mean, I only have one cappuccino a day and my clinic says its fine whilst doing IVF I will stop once embryo has been transferred. Coffee makes me feel good and I need something whilst going through this long process

 

[Briss]

smurfy, thanks! makes me feel so much better cos in the end I miserably failed and had a small a cup