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I have a new love...

Mayan2011Mayan2011 member
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Acupuncture!  I went for my consult and first treatment today.  So lovely. 

Oh and AF also decided to show today.  I will start meds for IVF 2 on April 7th! :)

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  • pennylanehdpennylanehd
    Congrats on having a start date!  Did acupuncture hurt at all?  I'm a big needle wuss, and was curious.  Does the acupuncturist have special "fertility zones" to focus on?
    TTC since 11/09
    Two C/P and Lots of Tests
    Me = LPD + cancer survivor, DH = low count and morphology
    IUIs #1-5, January 2011 - June 2011 = BFN
    IVF #1 in July/August 2011 = BFP!!!!!
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  • lovemygslovemygs member

    That sounds fab!  I must look into this for our upcoming cycle. 

    How often do they suggest you go?  And what days during your IVF cycle are best to have treatments?

    MFI and (now) AMA
    IVF 1 April 2011 - Cancelled
    IVF 1.5 July 2011 - MC
    IVF 2 October 2011 - BFP!
    *Identical Twin Boys born June 2012*
    Here we go again...IVF 3 is underway!
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  • Mayan2011Mayan2011 member

    imagepennylanehd:
    Congrats on having a start date!  Did acupuncture hurt at all?  I'm a big needle wuss, and was curious.  Does the acupuncturist have special "fertility zones" to focus on?

    Didn't hurt at all.  Yes, he follows published methodology for IVF patients.  Here are some papers that are posted on my clinics website, if you are interested - https://www.acubalance.ca/Research_Articles-IVF-ART

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  • illinigalillinigal member
    Best of luck for IVF #2! 
    TTC #1 since October 2008. Dealing with MFI.
    IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
    IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
    IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
    Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
    IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
    Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
    Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
    IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
    IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
    ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer :(
    Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
    IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
    IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
    **P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**

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  • Mayan2011Mayan2011 member
    imagecakpeterson:

    That sounds fab!  I must look into this for our upcoming cycle. 

    How often do they suggest you go?  And what days during your IVF cycle are best to have treatments?

    He suggested going twice a week up until ER.  Pre and post laser acu on the day of ET and then once a week up until 7 wks of pregnancy.

    I am going to go once a week for the next four weeks and then ramp up - going twice a week for the two weeks before ER.  I will also do pre- and post ET with the laser and follow-up treatments. :)

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    imageMayan2011:
    imagecakpeterson:

    That sounds fab!  I must look into this for our upcoming cycle. 

    How often do they suggest you go?  And what days during your IVF cycle are best to have treatments?

    He suggested going twice a week up until ER.  Pre and post laser acu on the day of ET and then once a week up until 7 wks of pregnancy.

    I am going to go once a week for the next four weeks and then ramp up - going twice a week for the two weeks before ER.  I will also do pre- and post ET with the laser and follow-up treatments. :)

    Thanks!

    MFI and (now) AMA
    IVF 1 April 2011 - Cancelled
    IVF 1.5 July 2011 - MC
    IVF 2 October 2011 - BFP!
    *Identical Twin Boys born June 2012*
    Here we go again...IVF 3 is underway!
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  • pennylanehdpennylanehd
    imageMayan2011:

    imagepennylanehd:
    Congrats on having a start date!  Did acupuncture hurt at all?  I'm a big needle wuss, and was curious.  Does the acupuncturist have special "fertility zones" to focus on?

    Didn't hurt at all.  Yes, he follows published methodology for IVF patients.  Here are some papers that are posted on my clinics website, if you are interested - https://www.acubalance.ca/Research_Articles-IVF-ART

    Much obliged for the scoop!

    TTC since 11/09
    Two C/P and Lots of Tests
    Me = LPD + cancer survivor, DH = low count and morphology
    IUIs #1-5, January 2011 - June 2011 = BFN
    IVF #1 in July/August 2011 = BFP!!!!!
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    "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear."
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  • PurpleIris30PurpleIris30 member
    Good luck!  Exciting to have a plan in place. :)
    Married 8/2008. IVF with PGD March 2013.
    3/22 ER: 25R, 20M, 15F. 9 genetically normal, and 3 survived to Day 5
    3/27 ET: transferred 1 embryo, beta 9dp5dt=163, 12dp5dt=639
    4/25 1st ultrasound at 7 weeks = identical twins with heartbeats?!!!
    PPROM at 31w, delivery at 32 weeks of two beautiful girls
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  • naybirdnaybird

    That's great!! I'm trying to find a way to go on a regular basis!!  And horray for AF showing and starting meds!!  Best of luck to you!

    Renee- 37 DH - Chad - 39
    2/06 - surprise pregnancy - twins
    3/06 - m/c 1st baby at 6 weeks 
    5/06 -2nd baby had no heartbeat at 14 wks.
    D&E - Bled out. Blood transfusions. Week in ICU - Cheated Death!
    Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
    5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
    FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
    1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
    IVF - May - BFN
    6/11 New RE - fingers crossed!
    9/11 - IVF - 4 transferred
    10/13 - BFP!!
    It's a boy! Clint Michael, Due in June!!!

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  • Mayan2011Mayan2011 member
    imagenaybird:

    That's great!! I'm trying to find a way to go on a regular basis!!  And horray for AF showing and starting meds!!  Best of luck to you!

    Thanks Naybird!!

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  • MarriedinCaliMarriedinCali
    Wow awesome- I've been afraid to try because I hate needles!
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  • naybirdnaybird

    imageMarriedinCali:
    Wow awesome- I've been afraid to try because I hate needles!

    Honestly, the accupuncture needles are nothing like the ones we use to inject ourselves!  You barley even feel them!!!  They are very thin!

     

    Renee- 37 DH - Chad - 39
    2/06 - surprise pregnancy - twins
    3/06 - m/c 1st baby at 6 weeks 
    5/06 -2nd baby had no heartbeat at 14 wks.
    D&E - Bled out. Blood transfusions. Week in ICU - Cheated Death!
    Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
    5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
    FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
    1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
    IVF - May - BFN
    6/11 New RE - fingers crossed!
    9/11 - IVF - 4 transferred
    10/13 - BFP!!
    It's a boy! Clint Michael, Due in June!!!

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    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker





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