Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - Sept 2007

[Baby Bliss]

Hope all goes well Tuesday, Mel.

Lou, that would be great if you are happy to share it with me. I have started being more careful with what I eat, but its really a bit haphazard!

Sonya, all the best for your 2ww. I think feeling skeptical has to be a little normal after lengthy ttc.

[JoeSpratt]

Just a quick Q? Is it normal for your first AF after starting the Synarel to be quick light and mucky?

Start injections next Thurs so hopefully that won't be too bad.

Best of wishes to everyone with where they are at.

[arielle]

BecD - congrats on starting your spray. Smithy & I felt pretty A'ok on it, so am hoping the same goes for you.
JoeSpratt- my experience with AF on Synarel sounds pretty much the same as yours. My nurse said everyone is different. Some will get a period, some won't, and those who do, the heaviness & length can really vary.
Sonya - sending STICKY VIBES your way.
Loula - it certainly does sound like your NP has you getting to tip top condition. That's great!
BabyB - the accupuncture does sound rather pricey yes. Could you perhaps chat with them, and see if you could do once weekly sessions? I think $40-80 for a once weekly session is around the norm. Perhaps, once a week would be a more affordable option? OR, I believe some people only have accupuncture pre & post ET (& EPU??). Not that I'm pushing this type of treatment on you by any means. I am just hoping to open up further options for you if you would like to give it a go. You ofcourse can only take whatever course of action you feel comfortable with (and yes, is within your budget too). It is hard to know for sure if accupuncture (or natural therapies) will help increase your chances, and whether or not to fork out your hard earned dosh for something that might help, but may not too. Some small - medium sized studies suggest it can help, but I don't think we are likely to know definitively for a long while (if ever) just how much it helps, as you won't find too many organisations willing to fund a LARGE scale controlled trial on accupuncture treatments (in western medicine, large scale trials are what really give us the stats to prove whether or not something is effective). It would not be financially viable. Only big and very rich pharmaceutical companies can afford such trials, and ofcourse accupuncture is not what they're pushing. Personally, I try to keep as open a mind as poss about it all. I know there is not as much evidence out there to support the benefits of accupuncture & complimentary therapies (compared to conventional therapies), but I like to keep in mind that that doesn't necessarily mean that it doesn't work. It might, or it mightn't?? This all makes it very hard for the average person to figure out what's crap and what's not. I guess the best we can do is keep an open mind and be as informed as poss. Personally, I have seen some amazing results with accupuncture, and natural therapies, and am willing to take the financial gamble and give it a shot.
Hope this helps BabyB (and I haven't gotten off the point too much??). I do tend to be a bit of a rambler when I'm passionate about something. SORRY! Good luck with your treatment, whatever you decide is best to do.
And good luck to all!
Arielle