Friday, October 31, 2008

A new cycle with a cyst...

After being mad and discouraged after this past failed cycle I went over and over in my head if I wanted to take a cycle off or not. Well Tom and I sat down and discussed and agreed to continue treatment this cycle. I went to my baseline ultrasound this past Monday. Well I have a considerably good size cyst on my right ovary. Dr.T said its up to me but he suggests not using medical intervention this cycle because our chances of conceiving are lower because of the cyst... but of course that we could continue to try on our own this cycle. For some strange reason it was a huge relief for me. I haven't realized how much pressure I have felt that I was under since starting the treatment. I am looking forward to taking this cycle off and getting back to basics.

We might even be able to conceive on our own - what a concept, I am constantly reminding myself that most people do conceive the old fashioned way! I found a couple things online that I want to give a whirl. One is a Mayan abdominal massage, being a licensed massage therapist I looked into it and found alot of credible information regarding this massage. I am going to try and do a self massage daily but am also currently searching for an LMT in the area that has gotten the creditation for this specific massage. I am also going to try Castor Oil packs. Apparently you get a piece of cotton like an old t-shirt pretty damp with the castor oil and then apply it to your abdomen, next you cover it with a piece of plastic like a shoping bag, then a towel and ont top of that a heating pad. You are supposed to do it at least 30 minutes daily for 3-5 days a week (but not 5 days before AF or during AF). Its *supposed* to help with cysts as well as detox your liver, uterus and fallopian tubes. I am also drinking green tea again and will probably add raspberry leaf tea on Sunday.

Mayan god of Fertility


Today is Halloween. Tom and I are going to watch scary movies and hand out candy to all of the cute trick or treaters. We were invited to a halloween party and although I am feeling rejuvinated this cycle I would rather not be around a bunch of people let alone their kids.

Tomorrow I am going to use my gift certificate that my incredible husband purchased for me 7 months ago for our anniversary - yes I am a slack ass. I am looking forward to being pampered tomorrow with a facial, mani + pedi and eyebrow waxing. It's so nice to have a cycle off to be normal without all of the pills and shots. Who knows all of this extra homeopathic remedies and a month off might just do the trick :) Wish us luck!


Viatality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over. ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald