Twist That Beer Cap
Okay, remember this feeling: You come home from a long day’s work, run to the refrigerator and you pull out an ice cold beer; you pick up the beer twist the cap and, if you’re lucky, it’s so cold that it emits a cold vapor cloud, and you just want to say ‘Aaaah’?
Well, imagine what that beer must feel. Yesterday, I imagined myself as that cold beer waiting, waiting, and waiting when suddenly my cap was popped, and I too felt a sense of release. Yesterday I got some relief from the incredible hell of the IVF cocktail. This morning, I feel soo much better than yesterday
Here’s what worked:
Acupuncture. It really worked yesterday. It was the first time I had a treatment sinse I started the cocktail and remembered why I do it. I felt such a sense of relief after my treatment yesterday
Green Tea. Even though I hate the caffeine, it just makes me feel less out of it.
Lavender. I have lavender hand cream and I used it lavishly yesterday. It really helps to calm my anxiety. I also have a lavender sleep pillow which enables me to sleep through the night. I feel like a new woman.
Nadia. ‘Nuff said.
All of You. Thanks for your support!
hahaha ….no no no…..Nadia WHAT??? heheheh
1bad Gia BAD!!!!!
I am so with you on the lavender hand creme. I think it smells like sugar, but in a good way.
2I think GT is fine–everyone has their tolerance for caffine, and if you need some, then get some. Let us not forget, women in far more stressful and less nurturing enviroments get pregnant all the time (like the homeless shelter my agency supported–dorm style–Yikes!)
Keep on taking care of yourself.
Glad to hear that you’re finding some relief. Which part of the IVF cocktail are you having the hardest time with? I go in on Monday for my u/s and am scheduled to start stims on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Take care!
3I’m glad to hear you’re finding some things that ease what you’re going through. And I was swigging green tea on my way to getting pregnant with Flipper, so I wholly support its medicinal value.
4When is your first follicle count? Mine is the saturday. Will you be sharing numbers?
5I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE acupuncture too! You are reminding me that I need to call and schedule some sessions!
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