Round 4 here we go...

Today is CD3 and I'm all set for our 4th IUI.  I picked up my clomid to start taking today, booked my CD12 ultrasound to check on my follies, and have been attending regular acupuncture to help get me ready.  The acupuncture has been soooo good!  I'm working with a real TCM doctor and she really knows what she is doing.(before it was my ND who has some training, but is not specialized).  One example of a success is that she diagnosed me with blood stasis right at the beginning.  Last month, my period had been 32 days, which is longer than normal.  This month, I was surprised by AF showing up at CD24, but the doctor said that it was wonderful because it means my blood is not stagnating as much, and has "caught up" to it's original rhythm with my body.  I think it makes sense.

Overall I feel I am in the great health to try again.  While I haven't lost all of my infertility weight, I am really in shape.  I fit into some clothes I couldn't a few months ago.  I have much more muscle mass (which is why the number on the scale isn't going down).  I am more relaxed and incorporating yoga and some meditation into my lifestyle.  We have been eating pretty healthy since our try at Paleo in December.  I cut back on caffeine and am trying to limit it to one coffee and one tea per day.  I cut out alcohol.  Oh, and I'm doing 40 days of no sugar for Lent, so that should help too.  I don't really know what more I could be doing to set myself up for success.  Ultimately, I know that all of that does not guarantee anything, but I feel good knowing that I am doing my part.  I guess I am pretty excited to get going again.  I feel like an IUI is a piece of cake now, after all we've been through.  It was this time last year that we did our first IUI and got pregnant.  I guess I have hope!

In other news, I am sooooo excited to celebrate with my friend over at Hapa Hopes on her very first BFP (after 3 failed IUIs and 3 failed transfers).  She is waiting for her first ultrasound to confirm the health of her precious baby and that can be a stressful time too.  I am just so happy for her and wanted to share the love and positivity!  It did make me realize, however, that all of the bloggers I first started to follow when I joined here have achieved pregnancy or adoption.  All of them!  A few have had miscarriages along the way, but for the most part they have healthy babies at home or on the way.  I mention that to share that there is always hope.  I feel like it's only a matter of time until it is my turn... or yours!  Eventually our time will come around.