I've just come back from my acupuncture appointment - it is so nice to see Katrina again. I don't know whether the acupuncture actually does anything but just talking to Katrina helps, it's like a therapy session. Today Katrina said my kidney pulse was off balance and so I had about 3 needles inserted around my bellybutton. When she took them out I had a few seconds of weird tingling in my tummy, it must be doing something. I told Katrina that I had been really thirsty lately even though I was drinking lots of water and my rooibos Earl Grey tea. Katrina reminded me that IVF puts a strain on my kidneys so I really need to up my fluids intake. I'm sure she doesn't mean a pint of cider with your curry like I had last night (first drop of alcohol in ages).
Tomorrow I'm back to the clinic to start IVF #4. I thought I'd be starting today but my period hasn't shown up yet. I normally have a 29 day cycle but since IVF #3 in May my body is doing it's own thing. I do feel like my period is on it's way though and I hope it really is this time, ready for tomorrow!
I'm excited about starting it all again - I know a lot of ladies hate going through it all but if this is the only way we're going to have our child, I'm like "Bring it on!"
I have everything ready - the Gonal F, the Cetrotide, the Pregnyl, the Cyclogest and the Gestone. Well I say everything but I haven't sorted out the steroids yet, so hopefully I can get them sorted tomorrow while at the clinic.
Hubby has planned what we're eating for this week including what I'm to have while he is working away - he is an angel. Plenty of protein on the menu and generally majorly healthy foods as usual to help me grow good eggies!
I'm sharing my IVF experience to try and help others and to try and help myself stay positive.
About Me
- UK IVFer
- For five years I went through hell and back to become a Mummy! I had three miscarriages from natural pregnancies, five IUI attempts, five IVF attempts, and three operations to remove endometriosis, a polyp and a fibroid.
I have been with my 'almost perfect' Husband since 2003. We married in 2009 on Valentine's Day and we are extremely happy together.
I decided to start a blog because I needed to write down my thoughts and feelings to show myself and others how I was never going to give up until we got our forever baby.
Since having my baby, I'm inspired to create: Baby Blankets by Me & Mum
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