The Really Useful TCM Thread

[mrssunshine78]

Congratulations on the birth of your little girl, hope you're coping ok with her being in neonatal unit, hope she gets strong enough soon to come home.


I realised the other day I've only had 4 acupuncture appointments, so think it's pretty good going that it's already lengthened my lp. Do you all take herbs? My lady doesn't do herbs, she just advised the agnus castus. Haven't had chance to read the whole thread, but I did see a couple of the girls early on had a reduction in their fsh, just keeping my fingers crossed

 

[fitzy79]

Oh my God Jen...havn't been on here much and when I do I read this news. Firstly, congrats on another beautiful daughter. I hope she is doing well and her health is improving every day. One of my very close friends had her little girl at 26 weeks (1 lb 10 oz.) and she is now a beautiful, lovable and very vocal little 3 yr. old. Little girls are fantastic fighters...

 

[Jen1802]

Thanks Fitzy. The past two weeks have just been surreal. Still in shock to be honest. She's holding her own at the moment. She's lost 4 ozs so is down to 2lbs now but hopefully she'll start to gain some weight over the next few days. Needless to say its been emotional and I've been finding it all very hard to cope with but need to keep looking to the positives. xoxo

 

[TurboTurtle80]

Jen. My prayers are with you. Stay strong sweetie.

MrsSunshine, I believe most of us do take some sort of herbs. Some boil fresh, some (like me) have pill form, but I haven't heard of anyone not doing herbs at all. Does your acu'ist not do them for anyone at all, or just not for your specific case? Its hard to think of TCM without the herbs that go with it. The herbs are more complementary and not just supplementary to help your body while ur not in the office getting acu. Hmm, interesting. I'd like to know her reasoning for not offering herbs.

Had my first acu appt today in a few weeks. Had to get the dreadful ear needles that work on my ovaries. Owie! She said they hurt cuz my ovaries are sleeping and clearly didn't want to be woken up. Lol! Well at least we are working on something new besides getting AF. I also got new herbs to help with the cysts called Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan. So excited to be moving forward and fixing other things. CP is swollen, so I have a feeling af is finally on her way. Like really really this time. Lol. If not I will get provera next week when I see the FS. I'm off to research these herbs!

 

[mrssunshine78]

i think its maybe because she just does acupuncture, there isn't a local tcm clinic near me, closest i think it about 40 miles, and thats just not practical. She is specialised in fertility, 80% of her clients are fertility. I suppose just having acupuncture alone may take a bit longer. Also i don't know what i'm doing one month to the next, i'm having fsh checked every month and if its a good number then i'll start ivf straight away I feel more relaxed so at least thats a good sign

 

[Chiclady]

Hi Ladies -

Jen - I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Keep us posted on how she's doing...

MrsSunshine - I take herbs and my acupuncturist says that she thinks that it is almost more important than the needles themselves. She wouldn't do one without the other so it's interesting that yours only does the acupuncture.

I'm 2dpo right now and that is three days earlier than when I started acupuncture. I know it's working for me, but not nearly quick enough for me! I'm now ovulating at Day 16 instead of Day 19 without TCM. She said that she's seen an improvement in my pulse and some of the stagnation that I have in my abdomen. It's just frustrating because it's obvious that there's something that I need to resolve fertility-wise when most people would say that I'm the picture of health. I eat a mostly natural diet, tons of fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean meat when I do eat meat. I exercise 3-4 times a week. I think it really is stress that is causing me not to be able to conceive. My acupuncturist recommended that I spend about 20 minutes a day to myself just relaxing and doing something only for myself that I enjoy doing. It's such an easy solution, but there is always someone that needs something taken care of - work, son, husband, family, etc. But I'm going to make a conscious effort during the 2WW to do it. I'm sure it can't hurt.

Hope everyone is staying positive!

 

[Chiclady]

Hi ladies! I just wanted to pop into this thread to let you all know that I got a TCM yesterday! I couldn't believe it. I was late for my period that was supposed to start on Sunday and I took a test and almost before I was done peeing, it was blazingly positive! I know that TCM contributed to this wonderful result! I've been going for three months and my acupucturist said that her patients are usually pregnant within 3 months! She was right! We're over the moon about it, but we're being cautious until we can get bloodwork back.

I'm definitely going to still be checking in here with the TCM ladies! This has been such a wonderful group for support! I really do thank you all for the support that you have given me the last few months!

 

[mrssunshine78]

huge congratulations to you!! wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months

 

[TurboTurtle80]

That is fantastic Chiclady!! Congrats on your BFP. Do stay in touch with us and I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months! Woohoo for TCM!

 

[Chiclady]

Thanks everyone! you all are so great! It has been so wonderful! And I just KNOW that it was TCM that allowed me to get pregnant! I'm sure that you ladies will not be far behind me!

 

[Laummatt]

Hi Girls

Just popped by to see how everyone is doing. Fitzy Im so sorry that you lost your bub back in Sept x x x x

Jen - I could hardly believe what I was reading, bless her coming so early! I hope and pray she continues to fight and will be home with her family as soon as possible. My friend also had twin girls around that gestation and weight and they are both bubbly 4 year olds now.

Chic - congrats!! I know hoe exciting getting that BFP from TCM it feels like a little miracle!!

Anyhow, I have just started ovulating DS2 is 10 1/2 months old and they stubbornly refused to ovulate until I had totally stopped bf him, now to decide when to try for number 3!!! Never thought you could be so happy to see af

 

[TurboTurtle80]

Hi girls.

Thought I'd check in also. Laummatt, congrats on ovulation. Now the real games begin! Good luck!

Only thing I have is my calm temps for the past month or so. I believe af should be on her way finally if my chart is correct and I've had an actual phase shift with ovulation. Not sure. Just waiting.

 

[Jen1802]

Huge congratulations Chiclady! That is wonderful news, wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months! Juno is now 5 weeks old and doing brilliantly. She's been moved to SCBU and is up to 3lbs 4oz now. Hard to believe how much she has changed in that space of time. We've had a few hiccups along the way but I'm hoping we'll get her home in the next 4 weeks if she keeps doing as well as she has been! xoxo

 

[TurboTurtle80]

Yay Jen! I've been wondering and hoping all was well. So SO glad to hear your baby girl is doing well. Very happy for you and your whole family.

 

[samhuijia]

Did I tell you my diagnosis is kidney yang deficiency and cold uterus? Makes perfect sense if you have the book I've been banging on about.

 

[Laummatt]

Morning,

Great to hear how well Juno is doing Jen, Im so so pls'd to hear this news!

Yes back in the game Turboturtle, exciting but a bit scared too... Im not going to 'try' for a few months, just let the possible gap between the babies become a bit more manageable for me! Plus DS1 will be off to school next Sept so ideally sometime after that, for my sanity!! Great to hear about your calmer temps, how long have you been on the TCM route?
samhuijia - I had a kidney yang def too. I started on TCM mid Jan 2010 ad was pregnant mid March, amazing. My cycles sorted themselves almost immediately, Im a total convert to TCM as I have to admit I went into it not really a believer.

Good luck girlies, will be checking in a lot more from now

Lau x

 

[Jen1802]

Its lovely to see some of the old faces back on the ttc pages again! Decided to stick up some pics of Juno for you all to see. Laummatt good luck with the ttc! xoxo

 

[fitzy79]

Aww she's beautiful Jen..you must be very proud!! Good to have you back Laumatt...I'm still here..prob the last of the original gang!!

 

[Laummatt]

Lovely photos Jen, she's a beautie!! Lovely to see and of course to hear how well she's doing.

Thanks Fitzy - Im sorry your still here, sounds like you've had a rocky road. What treatment are you currently having?

My friend (who has had a nightmare getting preggie with her first two, like years and fertility treatment) has just told me number 3 is on the way after only 3 weeks of trying!!! amazing news, makes me feel like throwing caution to the wind and trying asap!!

 

[TurboTurtle80]

What a beautiful little girl Jen. I love how intriguing her eyes are. She's so alert and curious. =)