Hi, everyone!

I haven't posted in a while. I had asked for advice regarding moving to injectables after a failed Clomid with IUI cycle ended in a chemical pregnancy. I did two cycles of injectables with IUI after that, both of which failed.

Then my husband and I (we're both 42, no kids) decided to take a break and try acupuncture and changing our diet (no meat, dairy, or coffee) for a while. He went twice a week and I went once a week and I also tried chinese herbs (for 8 days only). The intention was to do this for 3 months and then try to conceive again thereafter. I was also charting my BBT and taking ovulation prediction tests to confirm that I was ovulating.

Six weeks into treatment and after getting a positive OPT result, I decided we might as well give it a shot and I scheduled an IUI for the following day. Eleven days later, which is about 1 or 2 days before I expected my normal period, I decided to take an HPT and was shocked to see the word "Pregnant" very clearly. Then yesterday (13 dpiui) I had blood work done, which showed my HCG level at 106. I'm beyond ecstatic! A little nervous, too, but very hopeful since I've never had such positive results. I go for my second beta tomorrow.

Even though it's hard to say exactly what factor(s) caused this pregancy, my acupuncturist is taking credit for our success. Naturally, given my experience I'm not in a position to disagree. I'm just happy and excited and surprised to be where I am today. For those of you who may have considered it, I would definitely recommend that you try acupuncture. It works!!!

Hi Donnie!!

Congrats to you and DH!!!!! That is awesome news after all your struggles!! May you have a happy and healthy 9 months!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your story. I have had 3 failed IUI's with injectibles and plan to try and find a nutrionist and I have already set up an appt. for acupucture for next week!! Hearing your story and the others who have had acupucture is really inspiring!!!!I am going to try it!!!! Thanks again and lot's of luck to you!!!!

kathy

Wow Donnie

Congratulations to you and your DH. That's so funny that you posted today because I started a string yesterday about acupuncture. I'm sort of siked now that it seems to be working for so many.

I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy. :blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire

Kathy - I think a nutritionist is a great idea too. It'll make food choices/menus a lot easier. Also, my acupuncturist specializes in infertility which makes a big difference. The one I tried before her didn't know what FSH or HCG meant. Good luck to you!!!

Hopeful - I saw your thread right after I posted mine. Sorry. I've also heard that a lot of people had positive experiences with acupuncture, which is why we decided to try. In fact certain medical offices are providing acupuncture options before and after IVF or IUI. I guess the results speak for themselves. Good luck in your 2ww!!

That's it - I'm looking into acupuncture :) . I used to think it would just help with IVF, but now I see it helps with IUI too so maybe it will help us in our situation. We aren't doing any treatments as of yet, but we are getting there. I'm going to try to do some research over the holidays and see what I can find out. Congratulations Donniejo! :blob_fire :blob_fire And thank you so much for sharing your story!! :D Best wishes to you!

Holly

Thanks Donnie!!! I live in a small town so I have slim pickn's around here but the one I called said he sees many people for IF and has had + results!! I have a consulation with him first so I will give him will be grilling him to make sure he's the real deal. I am excited about it!!

Hopeful! I was your thread that finally got me to make that phone call so I thank you!!!!! This board is so helpful!!!! Good luck in your 2ww!!!!!

kathy