It has been about 45 days since we miscarried and about 30 days since I posted anything and really not much has changed. We continue to wait for my hormone levels to return to zero. I continue to get my blood drawn every two weeks and I continue to hope to hear that day that the number is zero. I continue to not hear that but we are getting close.
One week after miscarrying my number was 972, two weeks after that my number was down to 61 and two weeks after that my number was down to 5 and now we wait two more weeks to hopefully hear we are clear to go. Not that I am sure what that would exactly mean... I have heard a few different options for what is to be next in our journey but for now we know that we need to drop that number to zero to move on.
In hopes of moving the number quicker I have started acupuncture. The other surrogates in my support group and some friends of mine swear by it. There have been studies to show that acupuncture helps increase blood flow to the uterus and increase fertility. I have heard numerous stories about failed attempts and then following acupuncture a positive outcome...a healthy baby or two. The acupuncturist swears that it will help renew and refresh me and also prep my body for the pending transfer and upcoming pregnancy. I have been two times and it is a totally new experience for me. It is almost like he is talking a different language to me. I've had 13 needles carefully and specifically placed each session along with a heat lamp over my abdomen to work it's magic. The acupuncturist recommends one session per week up till transfer but with the holidays I won't be back till after the new year. I enjoy the sessions and do feel that it gives me more energy and positivity in this journey and everyday.
The intended father gave me the best advice for now... "let's just enjoy the holidays and look forward to January." And that is exactly what I intend to do.
Happy Holidays
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