Secondary IF
DahliaFlower
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Diet and supplements poll
DahliaFlower
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in Secondary IF
An informal poll:
Are you on any special diet?
What supplements are you taking?
My response:
On and off I have done a modified cleansing / gluten free diet, based somewhat on the IFC diet and my own interpretations of what I should be eating according to the principles of TCM. I have not been 100% adherent, but I am planning to try again now that I know I had endometriosis, since inflammation is a big part of that process.
I am taking L-methylfolate for MTHFR, also Vit B6, B12, Vit D, fish oil, Vit E, Coenzyme Q10. I think I am going to start w/ melatonin and L-arginine. Of course, I am also on baby aspirin.
TTC #1 12/2009
BFP #1 1/2010, M/C 6 weeks
BFP #2 6/2010, DD lost to congenital heart disease, we are heartbroken.
TTC #2 4/2011, diagnosed MTHFR, FVL
Four natural cycles BFN; Clomid IUI BFN; Follistim IUI BFN;
1/2012 IVF #1 BFN
4/2012 FET BFP #3
5/2012 7w1d u/s: anembryonic demise; M/C @ 8w.
6/2012 found Stage II/III endo on laparoscopy, removed w/ laser.
8/2012 IVF #2 epic fail: no viable embryos.
Vacation, break, second opinions, on to new RE.
1/2013 Surprise chemical pregnancy BFP #4 (break cycle), IVF #3 postponed.
2/2013 TI w/ hormonal support, prednisone, aspirin, Lovenox, acupuncture gave us a miracle BFP #5!
Heartbeat on U/S at 6w1d! Baby,please stay!!
BFP #1 1/2010, M/C 6 weeks
BFP #2 6/2010, DD lost to congenital heart disease, we are heartbroken.
TTC #2 4/2011, diagnosed MTHFR, FVL
Four natural cycles BFN; Clomid IUI BFN; Follistim IUI BFN;
1/2012 IVF #1 BFN
4/2012 FET BFP #3
5/2012 7w1d u/s: anembryonic demise; M/C @ 8w.
6/2012 found Stage II/III endo on laparoscopy, removed w/ laser.
8/2012 IVF #2 epic fail: no viable embryos.
Vacation, break, second opinions, on to new RE.
1/2013 Surprise chemical pregnancy BFP #4 (break cycle), IVF #3 postponed.
2/2013 TI w/ hormonal support, prednisone, aspirin, Lovenox, acupuncture gave us a miracle BFP #5!
Heartbeat on U/S at 6w1d! Baby,please stay!!
Our miracle baby boy arrived 10/2013! We are so in love!!
10/2014 Surprise BFP #6
Our second daughter arrived in May 2015! We are so grateful!
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Re: Diet and supplements poll
No.pecial diet beyond just healthful eating (whole grains, complex carbs, lean meats, colorful veggies and fruits).
I read IFC, but the dietary restrictions weren't something we could adjust to as a family.
Supplements: prenatals, b6, Co-Q-10, antioxidants, fish oil, and royal jelly.
Love, luck, and prayers to my BFPB Dr. SnowflakeBride
No special diet but I do try and eat lots of lean protein and fruits/veggies.
I've been taking Prenatals, Vitamin B12, B6, C, and E.
When I got pregnant I was in the middle of a month of strict diet control--no dairy, no alcohol, no caffeine, no refined sugars and no white flour. It was my fourth cycle of Femara and Metformin (with one month of a trigger shot to boot) and in all cases I had produced two good size follicles. I had also just had an HSG and that increases the chances of success of trying.
I credit some of our success to the diet, actually, and some to the HSG.