Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception March 2013

[~TT40~]

hello everyone!
we arent ttc yet but will start again in June. and it has just occurred to me that we are within 3months. so..should I start taking multivitamins etc now? what about acupuncture? ive never had it before but keen to give it a go so would itbe better to do it before we start ivf or wait until we are in the cycle?
tia.

add: also, we are planning on using our frozen eggies first so how much prep do I need to do as they are already fertilised itms, so its more getting my body ready rather than eggs.

[juniper76]

Curtysgirl, the main difference I found between clomid and injects was the s/e (horrid on clomid, none on injects). I still O'd around the same time for each (but I O on my own, so the meds are just giving a boost). FX the timing works out well for you! It can be exciting when the ball finally starts rolling after a long wait!

TT40, GL when you start TTC. If/when you want to be added to the list, just let me know your details. Definitely start on some extra folic acid now (either in a multi like Elivit or the Blackmores one, or just 500ug on its own) as it's recommended to increase your intake for 3 months before TTC. I'd also get your immunity status checked for things like rubella and chicken pox at this time (if you have to update the vaccine it is usually a 3 month wait). If you're just starting with a FET, you could delay starting acupuncture until the cycle before (or even the FET cycle). It's generally recommended to start acupuncture 4 months before an IVF, but that's to maximise egg quality. Since you're using frozen embryos rather than growing fresh eggs, you don't need that extra preparation. That said, I quite enjoy the acupuncture, so I'd probably start now anyway, even though it's not necessary. Just make sure you find someone who specialises in fertility - going to someone who doesn't know what they're doing can cause more harm than good.