Acupuncture

I had an acupuncture appointment this afternoon. I had been looking online at all the different acupuncture clinics in our area last night. Most of the clinics list their fee schedule, which ranges from $70 to $120 for the initial consult and treatment, and $55 to $80 for follow-up appointments. Unfortunately, the majority of insurances don't cover acupuncture, mine included!

Early this afternoon, I decided to look at a few of the websites again, specifically Minnesota Community Acupuncture. Their prices are much cheaper...$25 for the initial visit and $15-$35 for follow-ups. The reason that they are cheaper is that the acupuncture is performed in a community setting...meaning you don't undress (just roll pants up just above knees and sleeves just above elbows) and there are several recliners in one large treatment room. Kinda sounds creepy, but it really wasn't at all! There was soft music playing, a few small water feature/candle thingys and the lights were off with a few small softly lit lamps. The practitioner came in once I was in a chair and went over my forms with me. We talked about treating my unexplained infertility and the burning that I get over the left side of my sacrum.
She put a bunch of needles in and let me relax for about 45 minutes.
After she took out the needles, we talked about how often I should come in, 2 times per week. She also said it's a good thing I'm unexplained, and don't have any structural abnormalities...it makes it easier for the acupuncture to work.

Now for the down side! Of course there's a down side!! Without traffic, the clinic is 44 minutes away from my house! It is only about 25 minutes from one of my offices. Those are both times without traffic...today it took me one hour and fifteen minutes to get home!! It was awful! The clinic does have Saturday appointments, and I can make the appointments online, so hopefully can schedule during work and miss all the awful traffic. We'll see!! I'm definitely excited about it!!

February 23rd

I couldn't think up anything exciting for the title of this post!! After AF showed last cycle, I decided to really take a break this cycle. No OPKs or TI!! I have no idea if or when I O'd or when AF is due! Kinda nice for once. The sad thing is, I will still wonder if the one day we BD'd could be the one to get us PG!
I did order some PreSeed, on the advice of R, a friend from high school. Thanks R! I think we'll try it out before next cycle.

I've been very bad at commenting on blogs lately. Facebook has gotten ahold of me!! I can't believe how addicting it is!! Very crazy. It has been nice getting in touch with friends that I haven't talked to in a long time.

My sister, brother-in-law, niece and new nephew are doing well. She was feeling well enough two days after giving birth to drive two hours to attend our grandmothers funeral! It was a very hard day, but we know Grandma is up in heaven looking down on us!!

My niece Jenna has turned into my little buddy! My sister says she talks about me and our dog Nissa all the time! If they are going out to eat somewhere, she always asks if I am coming with. Last night my brother-in-law heard her say good night to me, DH, and Nissa after he left the room! AWWWWW! I love it and I love her! She's the best thing that has happened to me despite being infertile. Hopefully my new nephew Nolan will be the same way!!

Good news and bad news.

Good news first...my twin sister had her baby boy this morning at 5:01 am!!! Nolan Joshua G. was born in weighing 6# 15.6oz, 19 3/4 inches long. He's beautiful!! He's hardly cried at all this morning! He is starting to suck well and hopefully that gets even better when Liz's milk comes in. I'm really tired, but I don't care!

Now for the bad news....AF reared her ugly head late last night. Apparently the Lovenox didn't help this time. Now I'll have 12 bruises on my stomach for a few weeks to show for it! woohoo :(
Also, my grandma died on Saturday and the funeral is this coming Thursday. I'm very sad, but she is in a much better place now. She has battled Alzheimer's Disease for at least five years and wasn't herself anymore. I'm most worried about my grandpa and how he'll handle all of it. Pray for our family if you do that! Thanks.

Lovenox hurts!!

I don't mean to complain, especially if the injections will help me to get pregnant, but darn it do they hurt!! They burn for about 20 minutes after the injection. The spot is sore for days. I get bruises from each injection. Other than that, they are good!! I'm hoping we timed it right on our own. I know we were gonna be on a break for a few months, but the call from my OB's office changed all of that. I still haven't heard back as to whether or not they are going to do anything other than apoligize for their mistake.
I guess I'll just keep on doing what we are doing for now!