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willow28

Hi everyone!

I might hop on board this group, but I wanted to make sure I'm in the right place first. My DH and I have been TTC for more than 2 years. I have PCOS, clomid doesn't work for me, injectables hardly work, blah, blah, you know the drill. 

The reason I'm not sure I'm in the right place is because DH and I have decided to try some natural methods for a while rather than going to the RE any more. We've actually been doing that since August when we moved from Texas to Oklahoma and lost our doctor. So, is there a board specifically for people trying natural methods (supplements, acupuncture, charting, etc.)? Or maybe lots of people do these things here?

Thanks ladies!

RunCC37

Hi and welcome. This board is great and I've found it to be a tremendous support system. Most of us are under the care of a RE and are doing medicated cycles with either TI or IUI. A few have moved onto IVF. Personally, I'm on my first medicated cycle: clomid, trigger, IUI. I hope you can find what you're looking for! Good luck!

RoccoStar

Hi and welcome - it sounds like you are in the right place but I have seen more response of "natural" fertility boosters on the TTGP board for whatever reason. 

wendy1983

Welcome. Im doing spiritual/ medical. I believe if you stay positive anything is possible. Ive come a long way to feel the way I do. Good luck and positive vibes sent your way !!!!

gsancho

Welcome!  Sounds like the right place.  Most of the ladies here are seeking treatment with an RE, but there are definitely some who haven't seen an RE.  I haven't seen as many discussions on natural treatments, but if anything, you still learn more about what you could expect if you ever see an RE again.  Plus, it's a great group if you are ever having a bleh day.

Toriables

I am actually meeting with a acupuncturist this week! My RE said that it's one of the complimentary treatments that actually deserves a lot of respect. Welcome and good luck! 

Meemeelee

Welcome! I'd read natural methods threads, if someone were to start them! That's something I could get into.

I'm doing the "natural method" thing right now I guess, but it's only partially by choice. The military won't monitor me on Clomid, so I won't take it, and I'm not far enough along in IF to pay OOP for IUI or IVF, IMO. I'm one of the ladies on this board who hasn't seen an RE yet. I just didn't feel like I fit in on the TTGP board, too many "I've been trying for 3 months and OMG why isn't it happening yet" posts. I do still lurk there a bit though.

I would try acupuncture myself,  although I've seen mixed reviews about whether or not it helps conceive. It probably depends on the practitioner, and I can tell you from experience that I used to get acupuncture for back pain, one acupuncturist was fantastic, he retired, and his replacement was worthless.

Good luck!

shelbeans82

Hi and Welcome!

monimu13

Welcome to the board!

willow28

Thanks for the welcome everyone! I had my first acupuncture appointment today and it was interesting. I assume it will take a while ( a few months maybe?) before I know if it's really helping, but it was nice to be treated like a whole person and not just a set of symptoms to be medicated. Know what I mean?

APotterHead

Hi!

I am on 3 years TTTC and am currently not doinging anything medically to cycle. In fact, I haven't done any IUI, or meds for a year now (we took a mental and emotional break). We just restarted seeing our doctor in April and are redoing all of our IF testing. I am hoping to see a RE in June/July, but I'm getting out of the military and the dates are up in the air. So for the last year we went back to charting, started new supplements recently and I have a consult for accupuncture. I also ordered fertility Yoga and its fun, don't know if it helps, but its fun!

So I guess I'm saying, you belong! LOL. Welcome and I hope your aren't here long! GL!