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Going the acupuncture route again

I've decided to give acupuncture another go with our next cycle.  I did acu once before with IVF #1 - obviously it didn't help, but I'm giving it another try.  I'm going to start next week and that will give me about 6 weeks before we move forward with FET#2 (IVF#4).

The place I found is very close to where I work (which is NOT close to where I live) and they specialize in "woman's issues".  The woman told me that about 75% of her clients are there for fertility and many are from my clinic, so that makes me feel better. 

I'm also working on changing my diet based on the book "Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy."  

Our hopes are not high, but I don't want another case of "what if" like I'm having now.

Anything is worth a shot at this point! 

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Re: Going the acupuncture route again

  • I did acu this cycle, and I definitely agree it contributed to my BFP. Praying hard it's ongoing and that acu does the trick for you as well.
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  • I started acu during IVF#2, which ended in an early m/c but was my first BFP, and continued thru this last IVF (about 9 months later).  I really think it was a big factor for me even though I didn't go every week like it was rec for that whole time. 

    If you haven't already, check out the book The Infertility Cure. I think it helped me better understand why they were doing what they do. 

    IVF #3 = Feb 2012
    beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
    EDD 11/25/12
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  • Good luck! You definitely have to do whatever you need to do so that you don't have any regrets!
  • Def start upmacu again! I have been going twice a week for a while now. I am stealing what JillyChris's H said....acu is like the gym. You will only see results if he keep at it. If you only go a few times you will not see results! GL hun!
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  • Best of luck!  I did acu once before IVF 2 and thought about going back, but didn't.  I am thinking about starting up again before IVF 5. 
    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!**

    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
  • my first appointment for FET#2 is tomorrow Smile  Good luck!
    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


  • imagelynn0926:
    Def start upmacu again! I have been going twice a week for a while now. I am stealing what JillyChris's H said....acu is like the gym. You will only see results if he keep at it. If you only go a few times you will not see results! GL hun!

     

    MH is going to be excited to learn that he's been quoted on the boards! Stick out tongue

    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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