Just starting ICSI

[KitKat72]

Hi Maggie,

Thanks for the encouraging words. You've probably seen it by now in one of the other threads, but yes, I got my BFP! I can't believe it! I realize we were very very lucky to get this result on our first go, and now I'm just praying nothing goes wrong. I really hope that your FET gives you your BFP this cycle.

Hugs,
Kitkat72

PS. I know this is totally anecdotal and therefore probably not of much real value to anyone, but in case anybody is wondering what exactly I did to try to support implantation/pregnancy, these are the things I did (in addition to taking Crinone after EPU up till today (still waiting to hear if I can stop it)):

1. Acupuncture once a week, starting the first week of this cycle, plus the "usual" sessions before and after ET.
2. Pre-natal vitamins (switching back and forth between Elevit and Blackmores Pre-Conception Gold), and a supplemental tablet of 75 mgs of Co-enzyme Q10 twice a day
3. I had 1-2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed in my yogurt every morning for the first 2 weeks after EPU since I read that there's some evidence that the phytoestrogens supplied by ground flaxseeds support the hormone levels conducive to implantation. I've stopped now since I've heard that, conversely, the phytoestrogens are NOT necessarily good in pregnancy -- they apparently can promote miscarriages. But I'm going to ask my FS when I see him in 2 weeks what he thinks. (NB: I had read the studies re: ground flaxseeds promoting higher pregnancy rates (in farm animals, at least - lol) online and did not ask my FS what he thought before taking them -- naughty, I know.)
4. Drinking tons of water.
5. Just generally taking it easy. I've really ramped down my usual exercise routine to just the occasional walk. Lots of sitting around reading books and BB! It helps that I work in academia and wasn't teaching this semester, so I was able to do most of my work from home = very relaxing.

Honestly, I don't know if any of the above made any difference or if it was all up to getting a strong embie. But who knows? Maybe some of this stuff helped tip the balance. Anyway, if any of you were looking to see what other people have done, then I hope this helps!!!

[Maggie]

Thanks for the advice KitKat72.
I too am taking it easier than usual (walks around the river instead of the gym) and have been taking the pregnancy suplements.
Haven't done any acupuncture but have been hearing lots about it so I think it's worth considering next time round.
Huge 'Congratulations' to you!