My head cold is making me feel awful. It wouldn't be a problem if I could take something but I'm stuck completely plugged up. Any suggestion on what might help? I'm not sleeping at night, my lips are super chapped, my head hurts. And I found ear plugs under DH'S pillow. Poor guy. Has anyone used a neti pot before? I'm scared to do it.
DH & I: 29 TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10 TTC #2 since October 2011 2IF issues
For your head have your tried cold or warm compresses? The cold compress cures my Killer head aches when Tylenol just isn't cutting it. Also have you tried Vic's rub? I put it under my nose and on my chest. Hope you feel better soon.
Awww poor thing. My mom lives on the neti pot. Try rubbing vicks on the bottom of your feet and put socks on. Try a steamy shower, let in run and inhale the steam. Gl n feel better.
TTC Since 112010 Naturally.
Diagnose:PCOS(ME) + Low Motility(HIM).
Started IVF+ICSI Cycle 12312.
ER 27 & ET 210 two embies transferred.
*BFN 1ST IVF CYCLE.*
**Getting as healthy as possible and
will try IVFICSI#2 again hopefully in April.**
-- HAVE FAITH; LET GO & LET GOD --
Oh no, that sounds miserable! Are you using Vicks? I love that stuff. I really like the netti pot thing myself, I use the squeeze bottle one instead of the pot thing but it's the same concept. That will clear your sinuses up very quickly! But the downside is that it may clear them up to the point of getting really dried out, so if you use it, take it easy at first. Hope you feel better!
I've read that Afrin is completely safe in pregnancy, and that stuff is miraculous when your are super congested! It doesn't matter how badly congested I am, within two minutes I'm completely clear the whole night and not drippy at all. The downside is that you can only use it for about three days or your sinuses get sort of addicted. I highly recommend it to get a good night's sleep.
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm! Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176! Baby is due 4/26/14
it's a squeeze bottle so you can control the pressure. i loooooove mine. it's only temporary relief though. when i had the flu a few years ago i would have to use it once before bed and then one more time in the middle of the night but the relief is instantaneous and entirely baby safe!
I love the neti pot (squeeze bottle is easier). A humidifier also helps. Sudafed is on my safe list, too. I slather my lips in vaseline when i sleep . Sorry you're sick. Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks girls! I couldn't use the neti pot because I'm too plugged and the water has nowhere to go. I did use saline spray, the humidifier and caved and took Tylenol for my pounding head. I actually slept last night!
Now, my nose better start draining and fast because if I can't enjoy my thanksgiving food, I'm going to be very disappointed!
(@tryingyetagain, my doctor recommended Afrin. May go get some after work today.) thanks all!
DH & I: 29 TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10 TTC #2 since October 2011 2IF issues
Glad you were able to catch some Zzzz's. Hope you get better real soon so you can taste some yummy food
TTC Since 112010 Naturally.
Diagnose:PCOS(ME) + Low Motility(HIM).
Started IVF+ICSI Cycle 12312.
ER 27 & ET 210 two embies transferred.
*BFN 1ST IVF CYCLE.*
**Getting as healthy as possible and
will try IVFICSI#2 again hopefully in April.**
-- HAVE FAITH; LET GO & LET GOD --
My naturopath said mucinex (regular, not D) and unisom are pregnancy safe. Feel better!
| Married since 2008 | DH and I: Both 30 | Me: Endometriosis and Carrier of an X-Linked Dominant Genetic Disorder | DH: Low Morph | Planning IVF with PGD and PGS in 2013 | Freeze-All IVF #1: March 2013 ER 3/26. 29R, 12M, 11F. 4 5AA frozen blasts. Freeze-All IVF#2: May 2013 ER 5/15. 31R, 21M, 20F. 6 5AA frozen blasts. Our PGD probe was completed in late June (total of 20 weeks to develop). PGD and PGS Results came on 6/19: 3 healthy embryos (normal chromosomes and unaffected by my family's genetic disorder). FET #1: July 2013 Natural Cycle - Cancelled due to insufficient lining (only got to 7.5mm). FET #1.2: August 2013 - Medicated Cycle with Lupron & Estrogen Patches to build up lining. Single embryo transfer was 8/23. Beta #1: 240! Beta #2: 578! U/S on 9/19 at 6w4d: We saw the heart beating at 131bpm. Second U/S on 10/4 at 8w5d: We saw the heart beating at 178bpm. EDD 5/11/2014
I've read that Afrin is completely safe in pregnancy, and that stuff is miraculous when your are super congested! It doesn't matter how badly congested I am, within two minutes I'm completely clear the whole night and not drippy at all. The downside is that you can only use it for about three days or your sinuses get sort of addicted. I highly recommend it to get a good night's sleep.
Hope you are better soon!
i had no idea afrin was ok!!!! this is great news!
Me (37) DH (39); PCOS changed to Unexplained, changed to DOR in 2012 (finally a correct diagnosis!);
Started TTC 2009 with RE after 6 months.
Clomid + Trigger x2;
IUI + Femara x1,
IUI + Follistim x2;
IVF #1 (MDL) February 2013- BFN.
IVF #2 (antagonist) May 2013, First BFP of my life.
Identical twin miracle BOYS (!!) headed our way- due date is technically 2/4/14 but c section is scheduled for 1/7!
I've read that Afrin is completely safe in pregnancy, and that stuff is miraculous when your are super congested! It doesn't matter how badly congested I am, within two minutes I'm completely clear the whole night and not drippy at all. The downside is that you can only use it for about three days or your sinuses get sort of addicted. I highly recommend it to get a good night's sleep.
Hope you are better soon!
i had no idea afrin was ok!!!! this is great news!
I know, I just found out and was so relieved! I haven't needed it so far this fall/winter, but I'm sure I will at some point! That stuff is amazing when you're super congested!
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm! Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176! Baby is due 4/26/14
For the chapped lips try blistex medicated. It's gotta be the medicated stuff. Sometimes I apply it to my nose if that gets chapped from blowing. Works like a charm for me.
Thanks ladies! My doctor said only to use Afrin if there's no history of high blood pressure in the family. I'm going to try a hot shower tonight before bed to see if that helps. @letsgobowlingx, thanks for the reminder about cleaning out the neti pot. I will be sure to do that first.
DH & I: 29 TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10 TTC #2 since October 2011 2IF issues
Re: Miserable
Eta: spelling fail
Hope you are better soon!
Me: 42. DH: 46.
1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.
2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.
3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.
4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm!
Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
Baby is due 4/26/14
Age: 35 TTC since 2005, MFI & DOR
IVF #1 Sep '11 - canceled poor response
IVF #2 Nov '11 8R/8M/4F 3dt x2 - chemical
IVF #3 April '12 11R/6M/4F 3dt x2 - m/c
FET #1 Aug 2012 3dt x2 - BFN
**new RE**
IVF #4 Jan '13 BFN 11R/6M/6F 5dt x2 - BFN
IVF #5 July '13 16R/10M/10F 5dt x2 + 1 frostie
9dp5dt Beta 1 = 344!! 16dp5dt. Beta 2 = 4822 7wk u/s= 2 heartbeats!
Twin girls! 3/6/14
TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10
TTC #2 since October 2011
2IF issues
| Married since 2008 | DH and I: Both 30 | Me: Endometriosis and Carrier of an X-Linked Dominant Genetic Disorder | DH: Low Morph | Planning IVF with PGD and PGS in 2013 | Freeze-All IVF #1: March 2013 ER 3/26. 29R, 12M, 11F. 4 5AA frozen blasts. Freeze-All IVF#2: May 2013 ER 5/15. 31R, 21M, 20F. 6 5AA frozen blasts. Our PGD probe was completed in late June (total of 20 weeks to develop). PGD and PGS Results came on 6/19: 3 healthy embryos (normal chromosomes and unaffected by my family's genetic disorder). FET #1: July 2013 Natural Cycle - Cancelled due to insufficient lining (only got to 7.5mm). FET #1.2: August 2013 - Medicated Cycle with Lupron & Estrogen Patches to build up lining. Single embryo transfer was 8/23. Beta #1: 240! Beta #2: 578! U/S on 9/19 at 6w4d: We saw the heart beating at 131bpm. Second U/S on 10/4 at 8w5d: We saw the heart beating at 178bpm. EDD 5/11/2014
I know, I just found out and was so relieved! I haven't needed it so far this fall/winter, but I'm sure I will at some point! That stuff is amazing when you're super congested!
Me: 42. DH: 46.
1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.
2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.
3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.
4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm!
Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
Baby is due 4/26/14
TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10
TTC #2 since October 2011
2IF issues