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1st Acu appt tonight

mrsgcalmrsgcal
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I have my first ever acuuncture appointment tonight (nervous & excited). Anyone have any good tips? Speaking of tips, do I need to tip the acupuncturist? I don't tip my doctors but I do my hairdresser!?!?!

TIA Geeked

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Re: 1st Acu appt tonight

  • EriksgalEriksgal
    I only did it before and after transfer.  It was kind of strange but I would do it again.  I did not tip because the guy had his own business and I figure this is more like a Dr appointment and you don't tip your Dr.  Good luck!
    Diagnosis: DOR and MFI-low everything IVF #1 = triplets! 2 girls and a boy! Born Sept 29, 2011 at 32w6d due to Pre-e and HELLP syndrome Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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  • Bella2u07Bella2u07 member

    Oh yay!!!!  I LOVE Acu!!!!

    No, you don't tip your Acu. 

    Shave your legs, wear loose fitting/comfortable clothing, I don't know if your Acu will do this at the 1st appt....but mine puts needles in my feet....so I always have to make sure my feet/toes look good for the public, leave your hair down, needles will not hurt...you won't even feel them...maybe slightly...but nothing big, if anything in uncomfortable tell your Acu, they will move the needle and the biggest thing.....shut your mind off when they leave you to relax/get some rest.  Oh and if an area is a little sore...this is normal...means it's working.

    GL!

    TTC #1 Since 11/08 - Dx: MFI & PCOS
    7 IUIs = All BFNs
    2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN

    2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
    May IVF #3 = c/p
    June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
    July FET #2 = BFN
    Aug FET #3 = BFN
    Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
    Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
    Dec FET #4 = BFN

    2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
    May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
    June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
    July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
    Sept FET #6 = TBD
    **PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
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  • mrsgcalmrsgcal
    Thanks for the advice Bella!!! I didn't shave this morning, uh oh! I am in desperate need of a pedi, that is on my list for tomorrow! You just got me more excited and less nervous, thanks!!!
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  • Bella2u07Bella2u07 member

    You are very welcome!

    I am going to see my Acu in about 45 mins!!! :)

    TTC #1 Since 11/08 - Dx: MFI & PCOS
    7 IUIs = All BFNs
    2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN

    2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
    May IVF #3 = c/p
    June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
    July FET #2 = BFN
    Aug FET #3 = BFN
    Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
    Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
    Dec FET #4 = BFN

    2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
    May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
    June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
    July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
    Sept FET #6 = TBD
    **PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
    Report Reply
  • mrsgcalmrsgcal
    Ohhhh have fun yourself Geeked
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