Back to treatments! I am so excited! Last night I went to yoga and came home and did a nice long belly massage. It felt really good to get in there and start massaging. The left side is still kinda tender but I really think it has to do with the tube being twisted. The right isn't as bad, but after a few minutes of concentrated massage, it was tender. I think I am going to try two a day...morning and night instead of just morning. I'm working hard on getting my uterus back to where it is supposed to be instead of rear facing. Its kind of uncomfortable to lift it, but I hope that it is strengthening that muscle! Yoga felt really good yesterday too. I could feel my insides stretching this time. My left ovary area was more obvious, but it felt great!
This morning, I am doing a massage and having some red clover tea. Tonight a castor oil pack and another massage. One day down! Heres to a great month!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Finally!!!
CD 1 today! Ready for the treatments to begin again! I had some Red Clover tea this morning. Going to wait on the Red Raspberry Leaf Tea til after O since it is safe then when Red Clover isn't. Need to wait til after AF to restart the massages and Castor Oil Packs....but I am so excited to begin again!
I have a lot of faith in this month! I feel really good. Have been doing yoga for the last month, eating right, trying to reduce stress. I'm really hoping that this helps. I also have three weeks of treatments under my belt so far, and should have another 2 or 3 before O this month. Average time of treatments before success is 6 weeks, so I am really feeling good about it.
I have a lot of faith in this month! I feel really good. Have been doing yoga for the last month, eating right, trying to reduce stress. I'm really hoping that this helps. I also have three weeks of treatments under my belt so far, and should have another 2 or 3 before O this month. Average time of treatments before success is 6 weeks, so I am really feeling good about it.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
2WW
The Two Week Wait! I hate it and I'm not really even in the game! Since it has only been 4 weeks since I learned that my tubes are closed, and only a three weeks since I started treatments, I am guessing that it is to early to see results.
Honestly, I didn't even think I was ever going to ovulate this cycle! I am on cycle day 45 and am 11 DPO. I am more excited about the next cycle...than I am with this cycle.
It was really a hard decision on what to do...continue the treatments after ovulation or stop. Continuing could mean miscarriage if I were able to conceive. Stopping would lessen that conclusion, but delaying treatment means that I am losing out on about 3 weeks of treatment! I chose to stop, cuz you never know, though I really don't expect anything yet.
AF is due Wednesday, but from my temps, I was really expecting her today. As of tonight, she is still a no-show. My temps post-O have been really high for me. Normally I don't go into the 98s but I have been right there...within .4 above and below the whole time. I know it means nothing for me, because I am sure the tubes are still closed but I am hoping that within a few weeks, that might be different!
I have been collecting red clover from the farm adn drying it all month so I have quite a stash! Can't wait to start making tea with it, but I have to wait til after AF...to be safe. Then it is massages, packs and red clover....in full force! Novemeber is my month!!!!
Honestly, I didn't even think I was ever going to ovulate this cycle! I am on cycle day 45 and am 11 DPO. I am more excited about the next cycle...than I am with this cycle.
It was really a hard decision on what to do...continue the treatments after ovulation or stop. Continuing could mean miscarriage if I were able to conceive. Stopping would lessen that conclusion, but delaying treatment means that I am losing out on about 3 weeks of treatment! I chose to stop, cuz you never know, though I really don't expect anything yet.
AF is due Wednesday, but from my temps, I was really expecting her today. As of tonight, she is still a no-show. My temps post-O have been really high for me. Normally I don't go into the 98s but I have been right there...within .4 above and below the whole time. I know it means nothing for me, because I am sure the tubes are still closed but I am hoping that within a few weeks, that might be different!
I have been collecting red clover from the farm adn drying it all month so I have quite a stash! Can't wait to start making tea with it, but I have to wait til after AF...to be safe. Then it is massages, packs and red clover....in full force! Novemeber is my month!!!!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Massage
So I am totally loving these massages! The first time I did it, I think somehow I did it wrong. I ended up constipated for two days. No good! I think I have finally gotten it down and now...LOVE them! Its a quick 15 minute period to relax. Simple...and then back to my day. There is very little information on this if you try to find it on the net. Every where you look, they want you to buy the info. Well, I'm going to share what I found to save you the hunt (because it took me sometime to find it).
How to Locate your Reproductive Organs
The Uterus
Your uterus can be located by making an upside down triangle with your thumbs and index fingers. Join both your thumbs at your navel and extend your fingers downward, toward your pubic bone. Your uterus is located where your fingers meet.
The Ovaries
Roughly measure 4 inches down from your navel and three inches to the right and left to locate your ovaries.
Reproductive Organs Massage
The following massage is meant to help stimulate your digestive and reproductive organs. Practice this massage daily mornings and evenings.
1. Lie on a comfortable place but firm. Bend your knees or rest them on a pillow.
2. Take one deep breathe in and out.
3. Warm your hand and use a little massage oil like almond oil, or oil of olive.
4. Gently close your eyes and begin breathing slowly and deeply. Inhale and exhale deeply three time.
5. Visualize to be in a beautiful and relaxing place.
6. Put the palm of your hand on your stomach, above your belly button. Put the other hand on top of this hand and take a few deep breaths to get use to this area of your body. Make sure to locate your stomach.
7. Gently make clockwise circles going from your stomach down to your pubic bone and back. Do this at least 30 times.
8. Put your hands on each side of your abdomen just beneath the ribs and massage down toward the growing area. These should be gentle strokes that always, go from top to bottom. You can do as many repetitions as you like, but do at least 10.
NOTE:This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.
Self Massage for Fertility
This massage can be performed 15 minutes each day. Before beginning, make sure your bladder is empty. Never perform massage if you suspect to be pregnant or if you are menstruating. Always, stop self massage if you experience pain or feel uncomfortable.
1. Before you begin warm up your hands and apply massage oil like almond oil or oil of olive.
2. Locate the uterus, which is between the pubic bone and the navel.
3. By using the pads you your fingers, gently apply light pressure across the top edge of your uterus.
4. By using moderate to deep pressure, find areas of your pelvic region that feel tight and gently massage in circular motions going all the way around your lower abdominal area. Make sure to always go in a clockwise direction.
5. Use your intuition to massage the areas that feel tense. Take a deep breath and try to relax your pelvic area by visualizing your ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus full of positive healing energy and light. Open your mouth and release your jaw. Relaxing your jaw helps relax and release stress you keep locked up in your pelvis.
6. Finish by pressing gently up and down. Use this up and down motion for at least 10-20 counts.
NOTE: This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.
Uterine Massage
The following massage technique is often referred to as the uterus lift and it is best when performed by a registered massage therapy practitioner. This type of massage is very useful, since many women carry their uterus below their natural position as a result of a lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle.
1. Lie on a flat surface and place a small pillow under your knees in order to take the strain off your back.
2. Place your fingertips on your pubic bone, located just below the pubic hair line.
3. Starting from the pubic bone, gently press your fingertips down and gently move your fingers toward your uterus.
3. Gently pull your uterus up toward your navel. Hold this position for a count of 10 and do this three times in a row.
NOTE: This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.
Ovary Massage
The ovarian massage is great to draw oxygenated blood to your ovaries and help release congesting by improving circulation to this important area of your reproductive system.
1. Begin by warming up your hands.
2. Take a deep breath in and out. Relax your jaw and your pelvic area by placing a pillow underneath your knees.
3. Visualize a beautiful white light surrounding you and helping you relax and release all mental and emotional worries.
4. Locate the areas on both left and right side 3 inches from the middle line and 4 inches down from the navel.
5. Massage these areas left and right side using a circular clockwise motion. If you notice tension, massage deeply and apply increase pressure followed by a release of your fingertips. If you feel pain and discomfort, do not apply too much pressure. Those suffering from ovarian cysts may feel uncomfortable and should consult a registered massage therapist for guidance and advice.
6. Finish by taking a deep breath in and out.
7. Visualize your ovaries and fallopian tubes completely health, clear of any scarring or blockage.
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Okay, so...hope that helps. I have noticed that I need to pay attention to what my body is telling me. Like...stop that area, can push harder, or work this side a little more. And always move in a clockwise pattern (or you'll really end up constipated!).
This morning did a massage and this evening went to yoga. Now...eating 7 homemade eggrolls! Bad me...but they are SO good!
How to Locate your Reproductive Organs
The Uterus
Your uterus can be located by making an upside down triangle with your thumbs and index fingers. Join both your thumbs at your navel and extend your fingers downward, toward your pubic bone. Your uterus is located where your fingers meet.
The Ovaries
Roughly measure 4 inches down from your navel and three inches to the right and left to locate your ovaries.
Reproductive Organs Massage
The following massage is meant to help stimulate your digestive and reproductive organs. Practice this massage daily mornings and evenings.
1. Lie on a comfortable place but firm. Bend your knees or rest them on a pillow.
2. Take one deep breathe in and out.
3. Warm your hand and use a little massage oil like almond oil, or oil of olive.
4. Gently close your eyes and begin breathing slowly and deeply. Inhale and exhale deeply three time.
5. Visualize to be in a beautiful and relaxing place.
6. Put the palm of your hand on your stomach, above your belly button. Put the other hand on top of this hand and take a few deep breaths to get use to this area of your body. Make sure to locate your stomach.
7. Gently make clockwise circles going from your stomach down to your pubic bone and back. Do this at least 30 times.
8. Put your hands on each side of your abdomen just beneath the ribs and massage down toward the growing area. These should be gentle strokes that always, go from top to bottom. You can do as many repetitions as you like, but do at least 10.
NOTE:This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.
Self Massage for Fertility
This massage can be performed 15 minutes each day. Before beginning, make sure your bladder is empty. Never perform massage if you suspect to be pregnant or if you are menstruating. Always, stop self massage if you experience pain or feel uncomfortable.
1. Before you begin warm up your hands and apply massage oil like almond oil or oil of olive.
2. Locate the uterus, which is between the pubic bone and the navel.
3. By using the pads you your fingers, gently apply light pressure across the top edge of your uterus.
4. By using moderate to deep pressure, find areas of your pelvic region that feel tight and gently massage in circular motions going all the way around your lower abdominal area. Make sure to always go in a clockwise direction.
5. Use your intuition to massage the areas that feel tense. Take a deep breath and try to relax your pelvic area by visualizing your ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus full of positive healing energy and light. Open your mouth and release your jaw. Relaxing your jaw helps relax and release stress you keep locked up in your pelvis.
6. Finish by pressing gently up and down. Use this up and down motion for at least 10-20 counts.
NOTE: This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.
Uterine Massage
The following massage technique is often referred to as the uterus lift and it is best when performed by a registered massage therapy practitioner. This type of massage is very useful, since many women carry their uterus below their natural position as a result of a lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle.
1. Lie on a flat surface and place a small pillow under your knees in order to take the strain off your back.
2. Place your fingertips on your pubic bone, located just below the pubic hair line.
3. Starting from the pubic bone, gently press your fingertips down and gently move your fingers toward your uterus.
3. Gently pull your uterus up toward your navel. Hold this position for a count of 10 and do this three times in a row.
NOTE: This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.
Ovary Massage
The ovarian massage is great to draw oxygenated blood to your ovaries and help release congesting by improving circulation to this important area of your reproductive system.
1. Begin by warming up your hands.
2. Take a deep breath in and out. Relax your jaw and your pelvic area by placing a pillow underneath your knees.
3. Visualize a beautiful white light surrounding you and helping you relax and release all mental and emotional worries.
4. Locate the areas on both left and right side 3 inches from the middle line and 4 inches down from the navel.
5. Massage these areas left and right side using a circular clockwise motion. If you notice tension, massage deeply and apply increase pressure followed by a release of your fingertips. If you feel pain and discomfort, do not apply too much pressure. Those suffering from ovarian cysts may feel uncomfortable and should consult a registered massage therapist for guidance and advice.
6. Finish by taking a deep breath in and out.
7. Visualize your ovaries and fallopian tubes completely health, clear of any scarring or blockage.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Okay, so...hope that helps. I have noticed that I need to pay attention to what my body is telling me. Like...stop that area, can push harder, or work this side a little more. And always move in a clockwise pattern (or you'll really end up constipated!).
This morning did a massage and this evening went to yoga. Now...eating 7 homemade eggrolls! Bad me...but they are SO good!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
2 Hour Spa Day...in My Living Room
I've been slacking off. Okay not really, but just not putting in all the effort that I can. So today, after the kids left for school and the hubby left for work, I decided it was spa day for me. After yoga last night and a nice relaxing morning today, I hope I can focus enough to do some work this afternoon!
First I did an abdominal massage. This was my first since I started that my right side wasn't sensitive! It was so exciting. The second time I went around to the right tube, it was a little tender, but that was from working it the first round. The left tube however, was painful right from the start. The pain isn't intense but it is definately there. I think it feels softer, as for the tension, with each massage. I can feel it softening but the pain won't subside. It stills feels the same that it did the first time. That is the side with the twisted tube, so it makes me wonder if that can be a cause. But I only need one tube to do the job! One suggestion...don't do it on an empty stomach! I didn't want to eat before thinking it would make my belly tender with food in there. But having not eaten since last night, I was to hungry. My stomach was sore from being empty. So a little snack 30 minutes before the massage would be a great idea!
Then...I needed to eat! So I whipped up some of my favorite pasta...angel hair with black olives, tomatoes and capers in olive oil! Yum! I also made a cup of red clover tea and a pot of herbs for my vaginal steam bath (yea...crazy, but I'm willing to try everything!). 1/4 oregano, 1/4 cup rosemary, and half a cup of fresh basil. Steaming was a little tricky with out burning myself (which I did twice). So now, belly full...vag steamed...and sitting here with my Castor Oil pack on for another 30 minutes or so.
Today is cd34. I found out three weeks ago that my tubes are blocked. Still haven't ovulated this cycle, even though it was a clomid cycle. All I want is for my body to regulate itsself again...and let the healing begin! On to another GREAT day!
First I did an abdominal massage. This was my first since I started that my right side wasn't sensitive! It was so exciting. The second time I went around to the right tube, it was a little tender, but that was from working it the first round. The left tube however, was painful right from the start. The pain isn't intense but it is definately there. I think it feels softer, as for the tension, with each massage. I can feel it softening but the pain won't subside. It stills feels the same that it did the first time. That is the side with the twisted tube, so it makes me wonder if that can be a cause. But I only need one tube to do the job! One suggestion...don't do it on an empty stomach! I didn't want to eat before thinking it would make my belly tender with food in there. But having not eaten since last night, I was to hungry. My stomach was sore from being empty. So a little snack 30 minutes before the massage would be a great idea!
Then...I needed to eat! So I whipped up some of my favorite pasta...angel hair with black olives, tomatoes and capers in olive oil! Yum! I also made a cup of red clover tea and a pot of herbs for my vaginal steam bath (yea...crazy, but I'm willing to try everything!). 1/4 oregano, 1/4 cup rosemary, and half a cup of fresh basil. Steaming was a little tricky with out burning myself (which I did twice). So now, belly full...vag steamed...and sitting here with my Castor Oil pack on for another 30 minutes or so.
Today is cd34. I found out three weeks ago that my tubes are blocked. Still haven't ovulated this cycle, even though it was a clomid cycle. All I want is for my body to regulate itsself again...and let the healing begin! On to another GREAT day!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Yoga
Had a great night at my first yoga class with my oldest daughter and a good friend. I feel so good afterward! My ankles were a little weak, but the heat in my muscles felt fabulous! Gotta say my favorite part about it was definately cool down at the end, laying on the mat with a lavendar pack on my eyes in the dark! Relaxation!!!
Other than that, the day has been full of work and laundry and some time on the farm. Tomorrow, canning peaches, pickling okra and cauliflower, and maybe...making some peach butter.
Had some tea today and will be doing a belly massage tonight after watching "House". More relaxing! :)
Other than that, the day has been full of work and laundry and some time on the farm. Tomorrow, canning peaches, pickling okra and cauliflower, and maybe...making some peach butter.
Had some tea today and will be doing a belly massage tonight after watching "House". More relaxing! :)
Monday, October 3, 2011
IVF
Stressing that it might be the only way for us to have a baby. Not so sure if we'll go that route or finally just give up but its something that I have been looking into again. Last time I didn't do to good with the IVF cycle. Started my cycle in October 2009. I used Bravelle and Menopur to stim. I responded great!!! Got 21 follicle with 20 eggs! Unfortunately, my husband had high fevers right before the retrieval, and it killed off his swimmers. All but 6 died overnight. Only one made it to blast at 5 days and the second stalled. We decided to transfer both, and allow my body to rid the stalled one, hoping that the one blast sticks. Unfortunately we got a BFN. These are my 5 DPER babies.
So, now I'm wondering again about IVF. Still a ways off from making any kind of decision...but I like being well educated when I make a decision about something like this!
As for what I have been doing treatment wise...still drinking the red clover/red raspberry tea. Haven't done a massage or castor oil pack in a few days. I REALLY need to commit and do one, no matter what! Thinking about starting some other treatments too. Will update as soon a I figure it all out!
So, now I'm wondering again about IVF. Still a ways off from making any kind of decision...but I like being well educated when I make a decision about something like this!
As for what I have been doing treatment wise...still drinking the red clover/red raspberry tea. Haven't done a massage or castor oil pack in a few days. I REALLY need to commit and do one, no matter what! Thinking about starting some other treatments too. Will update as soon a I figure it all out!
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