The Really Useful TCM Thread

[Betheney]

Congratulations gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so well deserved! your going to be a mummy!!!! hooray!!!

For all us ladies here, do you think you could post how long you were TTC, how long you had been using TCM and all the details in one post. That would be very appreciated!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE

 

[abster]

Glitterqueen, that's wonderful news!!!
That's two of you now who would "never conceive naturally" - I make that: TCM 2 - Western med 0. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gives us even more hope than we've been building through our own treatments. I'm ever so happy for you!

I found that a few weeks after I fell pregnant I'd get quite nasty period-like pains every so often during the night. Breathing through them always made them go away. It's the muscles of your uterus starting to stretch to accommodate your growing baby.

Betheney, I have no idea about the soy - go with what jojo-m said for sure.

Glitterqueen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Somehow I don't think Jen 1802 will mind you sharing her thunder Why don't you pm her? If she's not coming on here I'm sure she'll be checking e-mails and she'll want to know as soon as possible. You two must live pretty close to each other if you're both going to Cathy, any plans for getting together?

Bye bye!
Abi x

 

[glitterqueen]

Glitterqueen, that's wonderful news!!!
That's two of you now who would "never conceive naturally" - I make that: TCM 2 - Western med 0. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gives us even more hope than we've been building through our own treatments. I'm ever so happy for you!

I found that a few weeks after I fell pregnant I'd get quite nasty period-like pains every so often during the night. Breathing through them always made them go away. It's the muscles of your uterus starting to stretch to accommodate your growing baby.

Betheney, I have no idea about the soy - go with what jojo-m said for sure.

Glitterqueen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Somehow I don't think Jen 1802 will mind you sharing her thunder Why don't you pm her? If she's not coming on here I'm sure she'll be checking e-mails and she'll want to know as soon as possible. You two must live pretty close to each other if you're both going to Cathy, any plans for getting together?

Bye bye!
Abi x

thanks abi-i am starting to get really anxious but determined no to let it spoil my excitement. I will pm jen- i don't think we are very far apart but i am about 1/2 hour drive to cathy but no where is really far in NI lol
so anxious bout m/c i read too much about older mums and low progesterone but doc is doing bloods for that today. I am like i said TCM rocks. x

 

[glitterqueen]

Congratulations gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so well deserved! your going to be a mummy!!!! hooray!!!

For all us ladies here, do you think you could post how long you were TTC, how long you had been using TCM and all the details in one post. That would be very appreciated!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Hi Betheney
I started tcm at beginning of dec and have only had one period while on it-bfp next cycle. I hadn't used contraception for bout 6 years and ttc actively for 14 months good luck I hope you get bfp soon x

 

[bernina]

Congratulations GlitterQueen, I am so happy for you!!! Snuggle in deep little bean and lots of extra sticky glue coming your way!!!! I had weird stomach flutters and just kind of growing pains in my uterus area the first few weeks of my first preg, sounds a lot like what you are describing. I know it's impossible not to worry, but just know what you are experiencing is normal. Yeah yeah yeah!!!!! Go TCM!!!

As for me, TTC about 18 mos. Got preg 4 mos after ttc, but ended with mmc at 10 wks (fetus stopped developing around 8 wks). Got preg again about 6 mos later but it was a chemical with no other signs than BFP test and then my period came when I was between 5 and 6 wks. That was back in Aug 09. Diagnosed with the uterine septum in Nov and have surgery scheduled this Weds to correct. Hoping the septum caused the previous problems although my cycles have changed and that's why I really started TCM, to regulate my hormones, stop midcycle spotting, and pull forward my ovulation day.

I started TCM January 14 and have had 2 sessions. Already noticed a change in AF and am excited to get herbs at my next session a week from today.

 

[glitterqueen]

Congratulations GlitterQueen, I am so happy for you!!! Snuggle in deep little bean and lots of extra sticky glue coming your way!!!! I had weird stomach flutters and just kind of growing pains in my uterus area the first few weeks of my first preg, sounds a lot like what you are describing. I know it's impossible not to worry, but just know what you are experiencing is normal. Yeah yeah yeah!!!!! Go TCM!!!

As for me, TTC about 18 mos. Got preg 4 mos after ttc, but ended with mmc at 10 wks (fetus stopped developing around 8 wks). Got preg again about 6 mos later but it was a chemical with no other signs than BFP test and then my period came when I was between 5 and 6 wks. That was back in Aug 09. Diagnosed with the uterine septum in Nov and have surgery scheduled this Weds to correct. Hoping the septum caused the previous problems although my cycles have changed and that's why I really started TCM, to regulate my hormones, stop midcycle spotting, and pull forward my ovulation day.

I started TCM January 14 and have had 2 sessions. Already noticed a change in AF and am excited to get herbs at my next session a week from today.

good luck with everything i hope you get your BFP soon xxx

 

[bernina]

Thanks so much GlitterQueen!! Don't be a stranger to this thread!! Do you plan to keep up with TCM?

 

[fitzy79]

Oh my God...sooooo delighted to hear the FAB news Glitter!! Two 's and from the same practitioner...AMAZING!!
Wishing you the healthiest of 9 months to come. Can totally understand your fears and worries but I've a good feeling about your little Beany hun

Me...
-TTC 8 months with 3 periods in that time
-Started Accu in mid December with chinese pills, have had four sessions to date
-Ovulated within two weeks of first session on CD61
-Waiting to see if accu and herbs will bring about ovulation within normal timeframe this month
-Hoping to follow in Glitter's footsteps with

 

[misskat29]

Oh i'm so excited after reading all your positive reports of acupuncture.

I have my first session on Monday.

I'm hoping it will help me with PCOS - i have no symptoms other than irregular cycles (20 to 60 days in length) and also help reduce my prolactin levels......Dec 09 tested at - 643, Jan 10 tested at - 1300. OH and help me de-stress.

Do you think it will help?

 

[fitzy79]

Welcome MissKat! Can only speak positively of TCM to date. As you can see from above I too have long, irregular cycles and think a PCOS diagnosis may be on the cards..seeing a consultant in February Am going to use this cycle to see exactly how much good my accu sessions are doing and if it brings about earlier ovulation. Definitely thinks it helps relax and destress...even if it's just feeling positive about doing something constructive AND natural to help the TTC process!! Hope you enjoy the experience hun and keep us posted

 

[ewok111]

Wow good for you glitterqueen that is amazing news. Wish I lived by this Cathy lady, she sounds like a fairy godmother!! Let us know how all your tests go, what herbs and stuff were you taking?

Me TTC for 4 months got pregnant ended in MMC at 13 weeks, been trying ever since, been 7 months now and still no bean. Have my 3rd session of accu on wednesday, I don't have total faith in the accu therapist i am seeing at the mo as she doesn't seem to know that much about TTC, might have to change depending on wednesdays visit me thinks!

 

[misskat29]

Thanks for the warm welcome fitzy79, I'm seeing a specialist on the 2nd of feb, but for the prolactin levels not pcos. Doc wants to treat prolactin before the pcos.

Specialist will prob want to MRI scan me before prescribing anything, and prob do more blood tests, so hopefully the accu helps before they prescribe any thing and
I get a sticky bfp!

 

[glitterqueen]

Thanks so much GlitterQueen!! Don't be a stranger to this thread!! Do you plan to keep up with TCM?

Bernina-absolutely keeping up accu-once a week to prevent m/c and sickness don't need to keep taking the herbs( thank god they are disgusting) but all worth it xxx

 

[glitterqueen]

Wow good for you glitterqueen that is amazing news. Wish I lived by this Cathy lady, she sounds like a fairy godmother!! Let us know how all your tests go, what herbs and stuff were you taking?

Me TTC for 4 months got pregnant ended in MMC at 13 weeks, been trying ever since, been 7 months now and still no bean. Have my 3rd session of accu on wednesday, I don't have total faith in the accu therapist i am seeing at the mo as she doesn't seem to know that much about TTC, might have to change depending on wednesdays visit me thinks!

not sure exactly what was in them as she makes them up for you and its all in chinese but if i work it our i will post x

 

[Carrie29]

Hi Ladies

Just got a quick question on my chart. It's my first month using one with temps. This morning i think i'm on my last day of AF and this mornings temp was allot higher than it has been, is this normal after AF?

Cheers x

 

[abster]

Hi Carrie, the ideal is that they're low but I always get the odd high one and there's nothing wrong with my pre-ov phase, I'm only being treated for LP. Check out this month's chart for some crazy pre and post-ov temps though - I ovulated on sunday, although my chart's not showing that yet. Needless to say, I'm hoping today's dip is followed by a big rise.

Welcome, misskat29! TCM is absolutely wonderful. There's a book my TCM doctor advised me to get, to teach me all about TCM - it's a very different system to western medicine so you have to leave all you know at the door when you go for sessions - and it's full of all sorts of information. Importantly, it's also very uplifting. Cant recommend it highly enough. The Infertility Cure, by Randine Lewis - I got mine 2nd hand from amazon. Quite a few of the other girls on here have now bought the book and they'll give you similar glowing reports! Hope you really enjoy monday's session and start to see the benefits of it very soon. Is it a practice that specialises in fertility? It needs to be, really. Do you temp? You'll be asked to do a temp chart as they use your temps, along with questions, your pulse and your tongue, to help with your diagnosis.

Hey ewok11 - I think you're right to be considering changing your practitioner. You really need someone with experience of treating fertility problems.

Abi x

 

[Carrie29]

Thanks Abi..

Also i received my copy of the Randine Lewis book last night, had a quick read last night and it's very informative, can't wait to get into it properly!

 

[jojo-m]

yes I can vouch for randine lewis book too, its amazing! I've been eating pineapple at her suggestion and warming my uterus these last 6 days and take a look at my chart, my temps look better than ever, i'm convinced it means my progesterone is better in my LP though I have asked for opinions on lttc just in case i'm wrong, especially since I only have half a chart lol!

Mine too was from amazon, very cheap!
x

 

[misskat29]

I will have a look for the book when I get in.

I'm not seeing a fertility speialist, but he has helped lots of ladies in my position. He seems really nice, when i called up to find out about cost and see if he really could help he said he charges 35 a session, but he is blessed with 2 beautiful and wants help Anyone in my position so will do it for 50% cheaper. I wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise.

I'm not charting either, I feel it would add toy stress of it all. Plus I'm rubbish in the morning - if i've not caught in 6 months I'll prob think about it.

I no I can get pregnant, it's just doing it again
and making it stick this time x

 

[abster]

Jojo, that's a splendiferous chart! Go temperatures!

Glad you like the book, Carrie. Can't say I'm surprised

Abi x