Monthly Archives: December 2013

Making Organic, All Natural Body Butter for Moms

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Making Organic, All Natural Body Butter for Moms

I have made the perfect concoction that prevents stretch marks. A celebrity friend mentioned an all natural body butter made of organic butters, so I created one using the ingredients she mentioned and I added my own little twist.

A lot of women complain about being extremely dry during pregnancy and my body butter is a sure fire way to avoid that dry skin. I made a balm for tummy’s to prevent the stretch marks and also a whipped version for extreme dry skin.

Acupuncture for Fertility – Again today

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Acupuncture for Fertility - Again today

Today I had another acupuncture session. For some reason, when the needles are in my neck and the inner of my thighs, I feel them. I had needles across my forehead, in my feet, ankles, and tummy too and I did not feel those. Lying still for 45 mins, flat on my back, is not my idea of relaxing. It would be if I did not have the needles in my neck and I could flip over on my side while the infrared heat lamp warms me. I want one of those lamps at home but one big enough to cover my bed ! 🙂

YAY ! No Mock Cycle For Me !!

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YAY ! No Mock Cycle For Me !!

I called my IVF doctor to get the protocol for the mock cycle and learned that I do not have to do it unless I am using donor eggs ! WHEW !!

I am using my own eggs for up to two cycles. If my cycles do not result in a pregnancy, then I will use a donor egg cycle to conceive. I will be on an Estrogen Priming Protocol.

All of my labs are excellent and my HSG and Saline Sonohysterogram are normal as well and the doctors feel I should have no problem with the IVF taking. I am just praying for a BFP (big fat positive) after the first IVF cycle and that TWINS are in my future :-).

Acupuncture for Fertility – update

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Today, I went in for my second acupuncture treatment.  I missed the last two because of snow and ice.  For some reason, I feel so worn out and out of sorts after my sessions.

Today, the needle in the center of my forehead stung as the doctor inserted it.

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The ones in my neck, I did not feel this time but I messed around and popped my toe and the pain in that nerve for two seconds !  WHEW !

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I think my favorite part of the session is this heat lamp they place over my tummy.  If I did not have needles in, I would curl up into a ball and sleep like a baby with that thing !

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I informed the doctor today that I would not and could not drink that nasty tea he gave me so he switched me to pills.  The pills-  I must take 10.. YES TEN PILLS three times a day !   THIRTY PILLS A DAY !  I am already taking a boatload of pills… I have to figure out where I am going to fit these in.  I am thinking I will set my alarm for 4 am , take 10 and then take the other two doses at 1pm and then at 8pm. I am doing this to avoid drug interactions with the other supplements and meds I am taking.  I am spacing everything out by 3-4 hours.

An early Christmas Gift- a whole year early might I add !

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An early Christmas Gift- a whole year early might I add !

So… Kate Spade decides to have a year end sale on her Ebay site and the baby bag to die for, which retails at $398 was on sale for only $139 ! Ding Ding Ding Ding…. I WIN !

Although I do not plan to give birth until December 2014, I figured why not bargain shop? There is no point in waiting until the last minute to shop for things I will need, so I will get things I see dirt cheap and pray for the best 🙂

Supplements, Supplements, and MORE Supplements – the 411

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Supplements, Supplements, and MORE Supplements - the 411

To get my body ready and to increase my chances of a successful IVF and a healthy pregnancy, I am now following an even more strict regimen of supplement intake.

In the morning upon waking, I take synthroid, which was prescribed by my doctor for my under active thyroid.

After breakfast, about mid morning, I take CoQ10, one Prenatal Plus vitamin (prescribed by my doc), 2 Inositol (promotes improved follicular quality), and one chewable low dose asprin.

After lunch, I take Vitamin B6 and Biotin.

At dinner, I take 3 Calcium Citrate  and 1200mg Vitamin D (prescription).

At 8pm, I take folic acid.

Just before bed, I take my iron (prescription).

During the day, I drink inordinate amounts of green tea, allergy blend tea, preconception herbal blend tea, and water.

At 10pm, I drink a special tea concoction of burdook root, dandelion root, and Milk thistle. This tea detoxes the liver, kidneys, speen, and purifies the blood.

I do the castor oil pack around 8pm for an hour. I have noticed a difference in my energy levels and feeling of overall health.

Twice per week, I am seeing a fertility acupuncturist and he gave me an herbal tea blend which I refuse to drink ! I have asked to be switched to pill form on Monday.

Oh the things we endure for a chance to be a Mommy !