November 13, 2009
Today is our anniversary. Unfortunately, my husband is working the night shift so there would be no dinner or roses today. I did get great cards from him and our son today. They totally made my day.
Okay , so I continue to take the dreadful tea mixture and the aloe vera. They are painfully hard to swallow but like I said, it’s worth the try.
Did I ever mention what were the herbs prescribed to me? Well, there were 7 herbs in total. They all came in these single dosage packaging – good for one week.
They are as follows:
1) Milkvetch (Huang Qi)
2) Largehead Atractylodes (Bai Zhu)
3) Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang)
4) Common Yam (Shan Yao)
5) Indian Bread (Fu Ling)
6) Oriental Waterplantain (Zexi)
7) Porria
Directions: Add contents of the above herbs into a cup. Pour one cup of boiling water and stir until completely dissolved. Let it tcool to room temperature, plug your nose and drink entire cup once a day. Take the herbal presecription once a day 30 minutes after meal for 7 days.
So there it is, my daily routine. Yummy! Today is CD 11. Nothing eventful. I sure hope these herbs and acupuncture session is doing something aside from burning a hole in my pocket!
See you tomorrow!
PS. My cold is worse. Yuck
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
November 12, 2009
I was woken up today by hubby for a BD. Same thing happened – large amounts of CM! I couldn’t believe it!
Just to note, I am not feeling well today. My throat is still scratchy and I have had a massive headache since I woke up this morning. I went to work but now I am on the train home while writing this. It’s only 12:30PM.
Just to note, I am not feeling well today. My throat is still scratchy and I have had a massive headache since I woke up this morning. I went to work but now I am on the train home while writing this. It’s only 12:30PM.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009
I am off work today. Hubby and I did a quick BD and I have to comment on the amount of CM that I had! I know that it wasn’t seminal fluid as we didn’t quite get there due to time restraints. I was so shocked by the amount. I managed to take a sample and study it a little – it was slippery, it was 90% clear but it was definitely not stretchy. My immediate thought was, it could be the aloe vera that I was drinking. I read that it helps in that area. We’ll see for next time.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
14. November 2009 by admin.
I was browsing for a new acupuncture clinic due to the not so pleasant esperience wth Dr. A. I had found several ways away from work but they specialized in fertility. So I booked myself at the end of the day. Dr. Y was a pleasant youngish girl who attended to me. She went through the drill of askin g me questions about AF and ovulation. She then looked at my tongue and tookl my pulse. She statede that my pulse was pretty weak. She mentioned that TiaoJing Cuyun Wan was good to take however she has a better mixture of herbs that is tailored for me and for the current stage of my cycle. She performed acupuncture – only about 15 needles or so. In the end, she gave me some herbs for $25 for a whole week’s worth. Fees – consultation $45 – 30 minute acupuncture $75. Pretty steep here – so much cheaper at Dr. W. with so many more needles!
Once I got home, I got the feeling that I just wasted my money for the consultation and acupuncture part of the session. I emailed Dr.Y and asked if there’s any way I can just get the herbal medicines from her but have the acupuncture elsewhere. She replied, telling me that it was just fine. Of course, I had to ask how muuch should I expect to pay with the herbs – half hoping there wouldn’t be an herbal medicine consultation fee. She hasn’t responded since.
As for the herbs, I tried it that night. Boy, she was right, they were pretty awful tasting! Together, the mixture looked like coffee but oh man, does it ever taste revolting! I chugged it down but it was an effort to keep it down. We shall see what happens!
I was browsing for a new acupuncture clinic due to the not so pleasant esperience wth Dr. A. I had found several ways away from work but they specialized in fertility. So I booked myself at the end of the day. Dr. Y was a pleasant youngish girl who attended to me. She went through the drill of askin g me questions about AF and ovulation. She then looked at my tongue and tookl my pulse. She statede that my pulse was pretty weak. She mentioned that TiaoJing Cuyun Wan was good to take however she has a better mixture of herbs that is tailored for me and for the current stage of my cycle. She performed acupuncture – only about 15 needles or so. In the end, she gave me some herbs for $25 for a whole week’s worth. Fees – consultation $45 – 30 minute acupuncture $75. Pretty steep here – so much cheaper at Dr. W. with so many more needles!
Once I got home, I got the feeling that I just wasted my money for the consultation and acupuncture part of the session. I emailed Dr.Y and asked if there’s any way I can just get the herbal medicines from her but have the acupuncture elsewhere. She replied, telling me that it was just fine. Of course, I had to ask how muuch should I expect to pay with the herbs – half hoping there wouldn’t be an herbal medicine consultation fee. She hasn’t responded since.
As for the herbs, I tried it that night. Boy, she was right, they were pretty awful tasting! Together, the mixture looked like coffee but oh man, does it ever taste revolting! I chugged it down but it was an effort to keep it down. We shall see what happens!
Monday, November 2, 2009
My Acupuncture Adventure
So what started this alternative attitude? Well I was on a cruise ship and I thought I would try something new. I guess I was feeling brave as I didn’t care about the needling aspect of it. So I went for a consultation - and lo and behold - she confirmed that acupuncture aided in fertility! Okay, let us do it! $150 dollars and 45 minutes later – I was surprisingly relaxed and excited! I could get used to this!
The dr. suggested that I come in for more treatments though but at that price, I had to really think hard. In the end, that was my only session in the ship. I even turned down a good sales pitch of this fertility herb pills - Longevity by jou. It was $95 a pop!
Good thing I did, because after a quick research - the going rate was only $75 CDN a session. The herbs here were only going for $10 a pop. Sure, the herbs are not the same but truthfully, I was never a fan of them. I was still breastfeeding so it made the decision easy.
Upon arrival from our vacation - i was quick to research an acupuncture place that would be able to provide some sort of regiment or program specifically for me. I had decided on one close to my work. It’s led by an acupuncturist who has 20 years experience. He seemed nice enough but the place seemed like a hospital room - there was nothing very spa-like like in the ship. I could hear everything - the groans, the moans, the complaints, the laughter from behind the blue curtains. My acupuncturist - let us call him Dr. W. - was quick and fast - sometimes muttering words that sounded like chants. He put needles all over when I was on my back then did the same when I was on my tummy. I felt really relaxed even with all the background noise.
I got home and I felt some cramping on my left side. I guess, it was okay as I thought my period was causing the pulling sensation. When I was sitting in front of the computer, I noticed an area of my shirt was a little lifted.
I looked underneath and lo and behold, there was still a needle stuck in me! I quickly pulled it out and I immediately went into panic mode. What if it went very far in when I was on my tummy and punctured some organs? What if a piece of it had broken off and was on its way to my pierce my heart – or ovaries?
I called Dr. W the next day and he tried to reassure me. He said that sometimes needles are left in for as long as a few days and that the needles on my tummy were put in an angle. He also added that in order to touch any organs, he would have had to use a 3 inch needle – not the 2 inch ones that I had. Regardless, I was not impressed with this experience!
The dr. suggested that I come in for more treatments though but at that price, I had to really think hard. In the end, that was my only session in the ship. I even turned down a good sales pitch of this fertility herb pills - Longevity by jou. It was $95 a pop!
Good thing I did, because after a quick research - the going rate was only $75 CDN a session. The herbs here were only going for $10 a pop. Sure, the herbs are not the same but truthfully, I was never a fan of them. I was still breastfeeding so it made the decision easy.
Upon arrival from our vacation - i was quick to research an acupuncture place that would be able to provide some sort of regiment or program specifically for me. I had decided on one close to my work. It’s led by an acupuncturist who has 20 years experience. He seemed nice enough but the place seemed like a hospital room - there was nothing very spa-like like in the ship. I could hear everything - the groans, the moans, the complaints, the laughter from behind the blue curtains. My acupuncturist - let us call him Dr. W. - was quick and fast - sometimes muttering words that sounded like chants. He put needles all over when I was on my back then did the same when I was on my tummy. I felt really relaxed even with all the background noise.
I got home and I felt some cramping on my left side. I guess, it was okay as I thought my period was causing the pulling sensation. When I was sitting in front of the computer, I noticed an area of my shirt was a little lifted.
I looked underneath and lo and behold, there was still a needle stuck in me! I quickly pulled it out and I immediately went into panic mode. What if it went very far in when I was on my tummy and punctured some organs? What if a piece of it had broken off and was on its way to my pierce my heart – or ovaries?
I called Dr. W the next day and he tried to reassure me. He said that sometimes needles are left in for as long as a few days and that the needles on my tummy were put in an angle. He also added that in order to touch any organs, he would have had to use a 3 inch needle – not the 2 inch ones that I had. Regardless, I was not impressed with this experience!
My First 'Help'
We had the BD on the 7th, 9th, 11th’ 14th, 16th, 17th’ 19th, 19, 20th.I even had acupuncture on the 26th for fertility. October 2nd - AF made her arrival.
I had acupuncture on the 2nd again for a full hour. Was advised to take the herbal pills called TiaoJing Cuyun Wan. There are about 10X5g in each box. I have to take these 50 little balls with warm water in the morning and at night.
Now I was I was also given a large bottle of Aloe vera Gel to drink daily. I checked the internet about this and they say that aloe vera should be taken on CD7. I started taking it CD2 - i donèt think there’s any harm in getting started early besides possibly wasting it. What does it look like? Well, it looks like lemonade with shreds of pulp. It tastes really bitter” since I was advised that I should avoid cold drinks, they suggested I take it with ginger tea. so I do, and it still doesnt taste any better. Truthfully, it tastes better cold!
I had acupuncture on the 2nd again for a full hour. Was advised to take the herbal pills called TiaoJing Cuyun Wan. There are about 10X5g in each box. I have to take these 50 little balls with warm water in the morning and at night.
Now I was I was also given a large bottle of Aloe vera Gel to drink daily. I checked the internet about this and they say that aloe vera should be taken on CD7. I started taking it CD2 - i donèt think there’s any harm in getting started early besides possibly wasting it. What does it look like? Well, it looks like lemonade with shreds of pulp. It tastes really bitter” since I was advised that I should avoid cold drinks, they suggested I take it with ginger tea. so I do, and it still doesnt taste any better. Truthfully, it tastes better cold!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Cycle 3
We had the BD on the 7th, 9th, 11th’ 14th, 16th, 17th’ 19th, 19, 20th.I even had acupuncture on the 26th for fertility. October 2nd - AF made her arrival.
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