We didn't get a + AGAIN. My period was 2 days late, which actually just means my body gave me the appropriate 14 day luteal phase it needs. Thanks, body. I got a pimple...the kind you get when you're 16 and about to start your period. I never, I repeat, NEVER get pimples. What a mean thing to do to me. MEAN!! I had more symptoms this time of pregnancy than in previous attempts. The pimple being the main one, but irritability being another. I had a fall-apart about five days before I started my period. A serious fall apart. I convinced myself I wasn't gay (bi-sexual, lesbian whatever you want to call it). That I was (almost) 34 years old and wasted many years of my life when I should have married for money to a rich dude and had a house full of kids. Oh wait...that's not the life I wanted, nor is it the bed I have made. Crazy thoughts!! I had a pity party about my age...I am having a hard time dealing with the fact I am in my mid-30s and the gap is closing on being able to bear children. What have I been doing? Looking back at my photos it appears taking vacations and having fun. I don't regret it one minute at that point. Timing just stinks...I wish I could get some of my 20s back.
We are going in for our 5th round this week. Ultrasound Wednesday, hoping to IUI on Thurs/Friday. I began TCM Chinese Herbs (Golden Flower Chinese Herbs Noursih Essence Formula). I cannot find any substantial information about them online. You have to get them from a licensed acupuncturist. So far the only effect I see if my temp isn't as low as it has been (good thing!) and I am sleeping very solidly.
I had acupuncture Saturday. It was relaxing and rejuvenating, as always. We are going to watch my temps throughout my luteal phase and see if we need to change the herbs next cycle (if I'm not pregnant).
I wish I could get it OUT of my head that (psychic) Cheri22 gave us the month of July, and that Rebecca (psychic) also got the month of July. If July is the month, we won't get pregnant this month, but we would the next. It will just mean another month of disappointment and scratching our heads wondering if something is wrong. I have decided if we do not get pregnant after 6 attempts, I am going to request a fertility workup to check my hormones and possibly my fallopian tubes (I will SO dread that test!!)
We are going to the beach a few days after this IUI. My acupuncturist and reiki master have both told me there's "something" about going to the beach. I know they are being uplifting and supportive...but there is a part of me that truly hopes they are right. That the water offers a healing touch. My acupuncturist said she has 2 different clients that went to Hawaii and both came back pregnant.
I've got a book called Making Babies that suggests things that might be wrong. It suggests keeping my feet warm so I am going to wear socks around the house. I do seem cold all the time. It also mentioned putting a heating pad on my back/abdomen for 20 min a night on low/medium. I worry my progesterone is too low. Thinking about asking my doc if she wants to check it during my luteal phase.
OK...here we go...numero cinco!!
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