Holy Hot Flashes Batman!
So today I started wearing estrogen transdermal patches – like the “stop smoking” kind only with ESTROGEN. It is really quite warm and muggy today and I have been having hot flashes from hell. I woke up several times last night drenched in sweat and despite the fact I haven’t worn a stitch of clothing all day I still want to rip my skin off. My hair even feels hot. I’ve been keeping sane by listening to my meditation cds. They help me focus my anxiety and leave it behind me. I’m glad I’m going to work this week just to keep my mind off...
Read More2 Guided Meditation CDs for Infertility
The first is part of the Health Journey’s series by Belleruth Naparstek. It is called Guided Meditation Help for Infertility. It consists of 2 CDs and 4 (~20 min. each) different guided meditations: (1)envisioning successful fertilization – inside or outside the body; (2) repeating calming affirmations; (3) gaining respite from the daunting procedures and help with general coping; (4) helping with grief, resolution and reclaiming one’s life. I have listened to the first and second one so far. She starts with general relaxation – deep breathing, relax your muscles, and...
Read MoreNaked and Waiting
Well, I just got back from my mini-vacation and it was fabulous. TMI alert: frankly we lounged around naked for two full days alternating between the couch and hot tub! Gotta love secluded cabins! So I am on pins and needles wanting to start this IVF ball rolling but since I’m on a microdose protocol (aka no bcp) I have to wait for AF to start stimming. HURRY AF…wow haven’t said that … ever! I am gearing up by creating myself a “Flourishing with IVF” (as opposed to just “surviving”) care package. I got some good books to read that AREN’T...
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