Aug. 4, 2014
Back on the herb bandwagon. Well, if I'm totally honest, I started to wean back on them two days ago taking a half dose halfway between my UTI dosage. Today is the first day taking a full dose twice a day.
I've been sleeping great. I hope this continues because it makes my life so much more pleasant being well rested. And my son, a perpetual 5:30 riser, has decided to sleep in until 6:15 or 6:30 now, so let me pause from typing and knock on every wooden surface in the house.
I went to the chiropractor this morning and he said I'm doing great. Two minor adjustments was all I needed. I did ask him about the pressure points around my neck that you aren't suppose to touch during pregnancy. He seemed to think that continuing treatment even though I'm actively trying to conceive shouldn't hurt my chances. He said it'd just keep my nervous system and endocrine system in better shape allowing my hormones to flow more freely. I'm a bit leery of it though so I'll try and keep my appointments in the two weeks leading up to ovulation just in case. I know it's all probably not that big of a deal, heck, my first pregnancy I was probably begging for shoulder rubs ignorant of the fact, it's supposedly a no no.
If only I'd ovulate... I did get a positive OPK today and my fertile signs are there, so I'm doing a silent cheer hoping my ovaries spit out an egg. In the next several days I'll know based on my temps.
My friend I mentioned that is now pregnant has generously offered to give me her stash of fertility supplements. I know you ladies can relate - $$$ - so I was thrilled and am happily taking them off her hands. I'll have to take stock of what they are because my Amazon Subscribe and Save shipment window for changing closes tomorrow. And, if you ladies are getting supplements, that is one of the best things I've found. If you get a delivery of over five items, it's all 15% off. If less than 5, 5% off. Added bonus, all free shipping.
I've found a few things cheaper, and Pure Formulas is awesome because it all ships free, no matter the size of your order. No tax either. If you do opt for there, follow this link so I can earn money off future orders. Gulp. I'll need it. I'm not sure if they ship internationally though...
http://www.pureformulas.com/?pdRewardsRef=RACULR
VitaCost and iHerb are other good discount sites, but the downside with those is you need to have a certain amount to get free shipping. iHerb is the better deal usually because it ships free after $20 purchase and has nice add ons for $1. I've links to both of those with coupons, also.
Here is a link to $10 off for VitaCost
http://goo.gl/GNrWsK
Here is a link for up to $10 off your first order at iHerb
http://www.iherb.com?rcode=POD190
For the majority of my items, I do find the Amazon Subscribe and Save the best deal, but only when I get 5 or more per month. AND, lesson learned. Amazon does not refrigerate their items, so things like Probiotics are best bought at a place like iHerb which does.
And, it goes without saying, use supplements with caution. All of mine were cleared by either my doctor or TCM. I did a lot of research in the beginning and brought all my lists in to review with them.
I go back to the TCM on Weds. I'll be curious to see if they start my acupuncture sessions again without the return of my period, or just do herbs for another two weeks and reassess. I still have a good week of herbs left so my guess is they'll make a few changes and add a few to the mix.
I'll keep you all posted. Have a great week all. I'm feeling so at peace right now. God bless!
Back on the herb bandwagon. Well, if I'm totally honest, I started to wean back on them two days ago taking a half dose halfway between my UTI dosage. Today is the first day taking a full dose twice a day.
I've been sleeping great. I hope this continues because it makes my life so much more pleasant being well rested. And my son, a perpetual 5:30 riser, has decided to sleep in until 6:15 or 6:30 now, so let me pause from typing and knock on every wooden surface in the house.
I went to the chiropractor this morning and he said I'm doing great. Two minor adjustments was all I needed. I did ask him about the pressure points around my neck that you aren't suppose to touch during pregnancy. He seemed to think that continuing treatment even though I'm actively trying to conceive shouldn't hurt my chances. He said it'd just keep my nervous system and endocrine system in better shape allowing my hormones to flow more freely. I'm a bit leery of it though so I'll try and keep my appointments in the two weeks leading up to ovulation just in case. I know it's all probably not that big of a deal, heck, my first pregnancy I was probably begging for shoulder rubs ignorant of the fact, it's supposedly a no no.
If only I'd ovulate... I did get a positive OPK today and my fertile signs are there, so I'm doing a silent cheer hoping my ovaries spit out an egg. In the next several days I'll know based on my temps.
My friend I mentioned that is now pregnant has generously offered to give me her stash of fertility supplements. I know you ladies can relate - $$$ - so I was thrilled and am happily taking them off her hands. I'll have to take stock of what they are because my Amazon Subscribe and Save shipment window for changing closes tomorrow. And, if you ladies are getting supplements, that is one of the best things I've found. If you get a delivery of over five items, it's all 15% off. If less than 5, 5% off. Added bonus, all free shipping.
I've found a few things cheaper, and Pure Formulas is awesome because it all ships free, no matter the size of your order. No tax either. If you do opt for there, follow this link so I can earn money off future orders. Gulp. I'll need it. I'm not sure if they ship internationally though...
http://www.pureformulas.com/?pdRewardsRef=RACULR
VitaCost and iHerb are other good discount sites, but the downside with those is you need to have a certain amount to get free shipping. iHerb is the better deal usually because it ships free after $20 purchase and has nice add ons for $1. I've links to both of those with coupons, also.
Here is a link to $10 off for VitaCost
http://goo.gl/GNrWsK
Here is a link for up to $10 off your first order at iHerb
http://www.iherb.com?rcode=POD190
For the majority of my items, I do find the Amazon Subscribe and Save the best deal, but only when I get 5 or more per month. AND, lesson learned. Amazon does not refrigerate their items, so things like Probiotics are best bought at a place like iHerb which does.
And, it goes without saying, use supplements with caution. All of mine were cleared by either my doctor or TCM. I did a lot of research in the beginning and brought all my lists in to review with them.
I go back to the TCM on Weds. I'll be curious to see if they start my acupuncture sessions again without the return of my period, or just do herbs for another two weeks and reassess. I still have a good week of herbs left so my guess is they'll make a few changes and add a few to the mix.
I'll keep you all posted. Have a great week all. I'm feeling so at peace right now. God bless!
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