Chinese Accupuncture

[Blythe]

Got my cross lines today so if that's right I only BD once before ovulation. Had very bad period pains today so that's odd. I'm hoping the prog cream will keep the spotting at bay.

I have had a juice today but also choc and sandwich....

 

[Briss]

Blythe, FF moved my O from CD10 to CD 11 so depending on your post O temps it may move yours too.

I am still making myself juices daily but I am back on chocolate, not as much as before but still

 

[Blythe]

I had two hot chocolates last night and a dairy milk at work.....it's this cold weather!

Just been looking at charts resulting in bfp and there's a few with jumpy temps so I've taken some comfort from them.

You are doing well with the juices.....80/20 rule good 8o% of time is on track!

 

[Briss]

this morning I found an acu needle in my laundry in the top I was wearing for my last acu session, was it left in my body? I am getting all worked up thinking part of it might still be there somewhere...

 

[Blythe]

I'm sure it just got caught up in your top when she removed it....does the needle appear complete? Call the when they next open and get them to tell you the exact length of the needles she usually uses....

It might even be worth calling nhs direct as they might be able to advise re any sensations you would be feeling with a foreign object in your body....

I think those needles are very strong and cannot imagine a piece breaking off but I'm no expert.

Bit worrying though!

 

[Briss]

i usually take my top off and it was hanging on the door, there is no way the needle could get there on its own, it only could get there from me I did have a feeling she forgot one needle but then I turned on my tummy for cupping and did not feel anything so I was sure it was out, apparently not. I have been having uncomfortable slight pain like feeling where the needle was supposed to be. I am due for another session tomorrow so will take the needle with me and ask. the needle looks complete with sharp end bit it was bended. I just feel that i am very unlucky

 

[Blythe]

That's not good at all....I hope she offers you some form of recompense! I hope you have a good relaxing session today.

Little bit of spotting for me this am and sore bbs but that must be the prog cream working. I've worked out my mil is due to stay during my next fertile period and theres no way we can dtd when she's staying (squeaky bed!) but I'm hoping il be able to hold off af with the prog cream!

 

[Briss]

Blythe, let's hope this is it and there wont be the next cycle for you!

my acu practitioner apologised for the needle but acted like it's no big deal, but most importantly the needle was complete I compared it to others and it was the same length so nothing stayed inside, huge relief.

had another acu session today, got a few extra needles above and below my knees and also she mixed some new herbs, finally some variety.

Also, i think I've lost a couple of kg, juices are starting to pay off but my acne got worse for some reason.

 

[Blythe]

Well done with the juicing....i have fallen off the wagon! But will pop out soon and get some carrots and beets and start again!

Thank god that needle was intact! What a worry. Good to see her mixing up new herbs...hope they have a positive effect for you. You ahould check out a meridian chart and ypu will prob start to recognise some of the points she is needling soon. Lots of stomach points below the knee on the outer edge of leg...inc st36 which you can press on yourself if you are feeling sluggish and it perks you up.

 

[Briss]

I am 8 DPO today so should probably stop pineapples just in case. So freezing today, could not bear cold juice. have been craving chocolate so badly, luckily was really busy at work all day so was able to keep my mind off chocolate. weighted myself today +1 kg since saturday, what the f..! looks like my weight does not really go down as much as it just fluctuates, so disappointing.

My acu practitioner keeps asking the same questions like I told her I always feel cold and she asks every time if I feel warm. Obviously I do not, I cant even imagine how it feels like when you are warm and have warm hands and feet, that's just not me. can this really change with acu? and so quickly?

I tried reading on meridians but it's so complicated. I know approximately where my points are cos they are almost the same every session but not sure how to check they mean. The one is in the middle of my tummy just below belly button whenever I get a needle there after O I am always so concerned she might be sticking it directly into a potential fetus. For some reason it seems to me that she is very sure I am not pregnant...

 

[vkj73]

briss,
just wanted to send you some
the needle thing would have freaked me out too.

i spilled the residual liquid from my herb mix all over my
bag today, and my friend's car who i carpool with.

i sure hope the needles, herbs, talking about bowel movements, thirst, etc
pays off for everyone!

 

[Briss]

Blythe, very nice temp spike, looks promising.

VKJ, thanks! I sure hope so. I got a response from a guy who also had sperm issues (on a different forum) and he recommends acupuncture, cupping etc for men with low sperm counts. How I wish my hubby would agree to it.

 

[Blythe]

Bliss you have a nicetemp rise too....lets hope it continues.

I think stimulating points around your uterus and ovaries directly may help draw fresh blood to the area.....i used to get needled in my ovaries prior to ovulation and it hurt ALOT.....those needles go in deep.....some of mine nearly two inches.

How you getting with your herbs...are they yukky?

 

[Briss]

I had sleepless night so my temp spike is not pregnancy related unfortunately, well not yet at least

i get needles in my ovaries too prior to and post ovulation and I agree it hurts particularly cos she puts electrics through them. Apparently I have short needles under my ribs and feet and long needles everywhere else including ovaries and tummy. her routine does not change much regardless of whether I am before or after O. It worries me.

herbs are slightly different but still yukky 

I am seriously thinking of going back on vitamins cos my acne is killing me, it just gets worse every day. while I was on vitamins for the first time in years I had almost clear face. I might be deficient in some vitamin which is causing acne.

 

[Blythe]

Yeah maybe look at reintroducing some of your usual vits....im sure they will be ok with your herbs. Were you taking the preconception multivit? I see lots of girls do acu and still keep up with the coq10.

 

[MalaMae]

Briss, the acne are from the detox, it's normal thing. I guess it's starting to work.
Me personally can't do detox since i'm missing an enzyme (!), but a friend of mine does it sometimes and she gets acne. So no worries

 

[JandK]

I had my first appointment on Monday and I really like the girl. She seems very knowledgable. She asked a lot of questions and checked my pulse etc. She gave me an herbal to use cd5-cd15. Its called Nourish Ren & Chong Formula its for my blood. I have clotting during my menses and she said that was concerning. I am an antsy person and laying there for 45 mins with the needles in was hard for me. Not painful though. i go back in three weeks.

 

[Blythe]

I had my first appointment on Monday and I really like the girl. She seems very knowledgable. She asked a lot of questions and checked my pulse etc. She gave me an herbal to use cd5-cd15. Its called Nourish Ren & Chong Formula its for my blood. I have clotting during my menses and she said that was concerning. I am an antsy person and laying there for 45 mins with the needles in was hard for me. Not painful though. i go back in three weeks.

Hi - that sounds like a promising start - its great when you get someone you feel comfortable with and can really talk too. My issues have sometimes been with the language barrier and lack of questions on subsequent appts. laying their for 45 mins can be difficult although plenty here go to sleep inc. me. I thought she would have wanted to see you before 3 weeks - has she given you enough herbs for 3 weeks?

 

[Blythe]

I had sleepless night so my temp spike is not pregnancy related unfortunately, well not yet at least

i get needles in my ovaries too prior to and post ovulation and I agree it hurts particularly cos she puts electrics through them. Apparently I have short needles under my ribs and feet and long needles everywhere else including ovaries and tummy. her routine does not change much regardless of whether I am before or after O. It worries me.

herbs are slightly different but still yukky 

I am seriously thinking of going back on vitamins cos my acne is killing me, it just gets worse every day. while I was on vitamins for the first time in years I had almost clear face. I might be deficient in some vitamin which is causing acne.

Hello Briss

this guy seems to know what hes talking about...

https://www.acubalance.ca/content/which-acupuncture-points-should-be-avoided-during-luteal-phase

 

[Briss]

my acne has got to a point where I just feel embarrassed to show my face, hiding under my desk at the moment. it's really disgusting. I had to make a presentation yesterday so I covered the spots with concealer but when I took it off last night they looked so much worse. I am not sure I can blame it on detox cos with these client events I had to eat and drink a lot of rubbish last couple of days so probably not detoxing anymore, still drinking juices though every day.

I am thinking of going back to coq10, EPO and pregnacare from CD1. It's been two cycles without vitamins so I guess it's time

JandK, I agree with Blythe, once very 3 weeks seems a bit too long. I do mine every week and I know some do it even twice a week. plus herbs twice a day. My session usually lasts for 30 min but together with cupping and massage for about 1 hour.

Blythe, thanks for the link, really interesting! the problem is that my acupuncturist may not have lots of experience and additional professional development in infertility and pregnancy care. She treated a few infertile couples and also helped to prevent miscarriage but overall it is not where she specialises. I chose her because I can trust her, my friend's family has been going to her for years and are very happy with her treatments but all not fertility related. I figured that Chinese medicine looks at the body as a whole so anything she does should approve my general health and fertility as a result. Still, my next session is on Sunday and I will be 14 DPO – really scared to get needles into my belly so will probably (unless AF shows up uninvited) do what I never do these days i.e. test, just to be sure and be able to relax during the procedure.