Good news this morning. Despite a very whiny night, Jessie (the puppy) had a good morning. A good poop and lots of play outside (she was pretty lethargic yesterday - probably from her shots on Wed afternoon.)
Thanks to my loyal commenters for getting me through my pessimistic post yesterday afternoon. I think it actually helped to unload here. When I talked to MrRight ~ 4:30 (from the HomeGoods store which I was cruising in search of some retail therapy - sole purchase: a little chair for my dressing table area) I was able to be relatively even keel about the whole thing. Not optimistic, mind you, but not spiraling down into deep pessimism. I was able to relay the news with more of a 'it is what it is' kind of attitude. And that made for a much nicer evening.
So, this morning I'm reading blogs and although I've read and heard a lot about DHEA supplements and wheat grass shots before (and was never really interested) I'm finding myself thinking about them for this next month. Does that mean I'm regaining some hope that we might make it to this cycle? I don't know. I've also been thinking about whether I should go back to acupuncture. I did it through last IUI (the one I got pregnant on) and the IVF round prior to that. But the acupuncturist I was going to is ~ 12 miles back toward our old house. And I'm not really sure it did much for me anyhow - except gave me 20 minutes of lying quietly with soothing music. Maybe I should just do that myself?
So, anyhow, back to the DHEA and wheatgrass. I'm pretty sure I don't believe that they'll really have all that much effect. (Including because I've read that for those for whom it 'worked' they'd been taking the stuff 3-4 months before trying to get pregnant.) Am I just grasping at straws? I think so. But, maybe if this really is the last attempt with my eggs (I'm the only one talking about that, btw, not Mr.Right) I should just throw everything at it - just for the hell of it. What do you all think?
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Here are my thoughts on alternative treatments, there is no evidence that clearly states that it works, but there is no evidence that says it does not work. So, if it will make you feel better to do it (in the "i am doing everything I can" kind of way) you should give it a try.
ReplyDeleteFor me, I feel fabulous when I do acu so it is a must for ivf cycles, I do feel annoyed though at the cost which is starting to add up since I have gone on/off for the past year!!!!
Glad you are feeling a little better.
I don't think you are grasping at straws at ALL, but rather trying to be thoughtful and thorough about maximizing your chances for success. That all makes sense to me.
ReplyDeleteI loved acupuncture during the cycles -- it just gave me an hour to calm down and I viewed it as a gift to myself, regardless of whether it actually had real fertility benefits. But I was lucky that it was totally covered by insurance, too, so I felt no guilt or stress that way.
I'm glad you are feeling better, but know that we are all here for you to vent/ rant/ whatever. This is hard, and we get it, and we are all just hoping the very best for you.
I say ditto to CGD, if it makes you feel better, that is good.
ReplyDeleteI am glad your puppy had a good morning! I hope each morning gets even better & better!
ReplyDeleteI do not know much about DHEA & wheat grass but I too agree that you should try anything that makes you feel better! I know for me acupuncture helped me mentally as much as it might have helped me physically. I loved having that hour where I could just get everything in the world out of mind mind & relax. And I think it helped to feel like I was doing something proactive that might be helping, if that makes sense. I wish you the best with deciding next steps to take!
Careful with the Wheatgrass though. You are not supposed to take it while on the stim drugs. It can actually raise your estrogen levels.
ReplyDeleteI have done both DHEA and wheatgrass. DHEA you have to take for 3 mnths to see the results, and it's not proven, I felt good on it, but never got to cycle. The wheatgrass was awesome, I felt fantastic when I was doing it, but it is pricey and (gagg) gross!
Glad to hear the pup is doing better and the training is going well! Wishing you well!
Irrationalexuberance is right - you're not grasping at straws at all. You're making sound, deliberate decisions. I hope you feel great about whatever strategies you choose.
ReplyDeleteI think you should throw the book at it - or do whatever you need to do to know you tried everything. I really hope this last cycle works for you!
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