Pins and needles…literally!
A few months ago, we had met with one of the doctors from the clinic for a introductory appointment. We had the option to do it through video but we opted for an in-person meeting. Our doctor had recommended to get ready for the IVF through some vitamins and acupuncture. When she mentioned acupuncture, I thought of my family friend that I knew who did acupuncture immediately. Coincidentally, she actually specialized in fertility acupuncture treatments.
I went for my first appointment in November and it was great. I hadn’t told many people at that point about our IVF and was nervous to tell my acupuncturist but she was very empathetic and naturally has a very soothing personality anyway. She explained her recommendations (to see her weekly and to bring in my husband too). My husband and I went back for a treatment in late November and my husband thought she must’ve been able to do magic because he had also mentioned his back hurt and immediately after he felt amazing. He actually said “she must be a wizard”.
Due to some family conflicts and hectic work schedules, we didn’t go back until just last night. Because we’re doing our IVF through Effortless IVF and they just opened, we haven’t really met our doctors and or seen even seen the clinic. This was nice to start a routine of appointments. Our acupuncturist advised that we go weekly until the stimulation phase of our treatment. Then I would do more acupuncture treatments more frequently once that started. My husband would be ‘off the hook’, although I’m sure he wouldn’t mind to keep going! She said that we’d work on the nervous system and just get my body in tune for the treatments and then work on thickening my uterine lining.
We’re also working on a healthy diet – cutting caffeine is hard! And fries! More dark greens, salmon, eggs, bananas, etc – really not too difficult – just less eating out!
Signing off for now! Next up should be starting birth control (ironic isn’t it?).
Will post updates as they come!
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