I feel like I just participated in an illegal activity... Eric just met me at the back of our building to shoot me up (with Cetrotide). hee hee
Also G called this morning because she couldn't remember if we were doing accupuncture so she's setting that up. Hopefully we'll be able to do that consultation tomorrow as well.
5 Days until Retrieval!!
*updated to add*
Just got a call from Dr. W about the acupuncture on the day of the transfer. It was a nice conversation. She was super friendly and down to earth. She did some explaining of things. Here's what she told me
* Doing Acupuncture has been proven to increase the success rate by ~30% making the success rate for IVF ~63%.
* Doing acupuncture increases the blood flow to your uterus by ~40%. They believe that no only does it helps with cramping and such from the procedure, but it also helps to relax your uterus to help incease the chance of implantation.
* They just started doing acupuncture in January. They've done the procedure on ~50 patients and have had ~40% success rate.
* For the procedure itself, I go in early for my transfer. They will take me to this room where Dr. W will administer the needles and leave them in for 20 minutes. Then I will go for transfer. After my transfer I will go back to this room and again she will administer the needles and leave them in for 20 minutes. Then I'll be done.
Seriously, if it increase my chanced even a little bit, then SIGN ME UP!!
About Me
- Mrs. T
- I met Mr. T after 9/11 at a charity event. We married in April 2003, have 3 dogs and now the only thing missing is a baby... We've been trying to get pregnant since August 2003. I was diagnosed with "unexplained infertility". We are currently saving up enough money to get an FET done in 2009.
TTC 5+ Years - Infertility Stats
My FF Chart
*Laparoscopy - 09/00 - Stage I Endo
*Progesterone - 3/19/04 - 4.9 Low
*Male Factor - 3/18/04 - 151M Good; 50% Motility; Shape Good
*HSG - 3/29/04 - Both Tubes Clear
*Progesterone - 3/1/05 - 11.7 Normal
*Laparoscopy 5/9/05 - Stage I Endo
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*Clomid Cycle #1 - 6/2/05 - Failed
*Progesterone - 6/23/05 - 28.5 "Excellent Ovulation"
*Clomid Cycle #2 - 7/1/05 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #3 - 8/1/05 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #4 - 8/30/05 - Failed
*U/S 9/12/05 - 2 Follies (24 & 26)
*hCG Shot 9/12/05
*Clomid Cycle #5 - 10/1/05 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #6 - 11/1/05 - Failed
*TSH (Thyroid) - 0.901 - Normal
*T4 (Thyroid) - 1.21 - Normal
*CBC Results - All Normal
*1st RE Appt - 11/30/05
*IVF/C #1 - 3/26/06 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #7 - 3/16/07 - Failed
*Progesterone - 4/6/07 - 35.4
*FET - 3/09 - Failed
My FF Chart
*Laparoscopy - 09/00 - Stage I Endo
*Progesterone - 3/19/04 - 4.9 Low
*Male Factor - 3/18/04 - 151M Good; 50% Motility; Shape Good
*HSG - 3/29/04 - Both Tubes Clear
*Progesterone - 3/1/05 - 11.7 Normal
*Laparoscopy 5/9/05 - Stage I Endo
Click for GRAPHIC Pics
*Clomid Cycle #1 - 6/2/05 - Failed
*Progesterone - 6/23/05 - 28.5 "Excellent Ovulation"
*Clomid Cycle #2 - 7/1/05 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #3 - 8/1/05 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #4 - 8/30/05 - Failed
*U/S 9/12/05 - 2 Follies (24 & 26)
*hCG Shot 9/12/05
*Clomid Cycle #5 - 10/1/05 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #6 - 11/1/05 - Failed
*TSH (Thyroid) - 0.901 - Normal
*T4 (Thyroid) - 1.21 - Normal
*CBC Results - All Normal
*1st RE Appt - 11/30/05
*IVF/C #1 - 3/26/06 - Failed
*Clomid Cycle #7 - 3/16/07 - Failed
*Progesterone - 4/6/07 - 35.4
*FET - 3/09 - Failed
5 comments:
Numbers like that make me second guess not doing accupuncture. I wish there was a clinic closer to home. I agree - anything that increases the chance of success is worth a try.
For sure, girl, go for the acupuncture. I have been doing it for a few months (started off for something else and then when i realized my acupuncturist was a specialist in fertility stuff started doing for that).
i can tell you my observations - it is extremely calming, especially if you use deep breathing and relaxation along with it, and... get this. this month (thinking i was starting IVF today - postponed due to cyst) i did lots of acupuncture to prep. well, my period has been extremely flowing and abundant and no cramps. havent' had a period like this in years. it's usually scant and crampy. anecdotal at best, but i really do believe in acupuncture. sorry if TMI :)
it hurts just a tiny bit as the (very tiny) needles go in, but if you relax into it it's nothing. good luck!!
Good luck with the accupuncture! I figure if it may help then why not!
Good luck!
Yay - all sounds good to me! I may have to check it out myself. All the best. I hope the successes continue and you get that BFP soon. Take care.
I totally vote for the acupuncture. I've always wanted to do it myself. Maybe someday this little part of Michigan will get something going on. :-) Still wishing you tons of luck!
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