Here we go.

[M_V_B]

Well, my period started in earnest today so I'm all booked in for scans and blood tests tomorrow morning. I also decided to go for some acupuncture on a whim. I've always been petrified of needles so I never considered it but that's just something I'm going to have to get over so I thought I'd give it a go. It was ok. They hurt a little in my hands but otherwise couldn't really feel them.

[Nutley]

Hi, that's good to know - I booked myself in for a few sessions and am not really sure what to expect! 

[M_V_B in reply to Nutley]

It was fine, not as many needles as I'd feared, some took me by suprise (like the first one right in the top of my head) but the lady I saw was incredibly reassuring and I hardly panicked at all, which is a miracle for me. I once passed out just because I saw a draw marked 'syringes' at the dentists office! 😉

[Nutley in reply to M_V_B]

Wasn't expecting needles on my head! Oh well, from what you say hopefully won't feel it at all x

[Hidden]

Good luck! Hopefully I'll start mine not far behind you! I was also looking at acupuncture but don't know where to start looking- do you mind me asking what sort of price range They charge?

Best of luck 😊 X

[M_V_B in reply to Hidden]

My initial consultation was expensive at £150 but from now on it's £50-£60 a time. I used the British acupuncture council to find a registered therapist to help calm my fears about it. I chose a lady who specialises in fertility. She said she usually asks people to go once a week and ideally she would like to start 2-3 months before IUI begins. I'm going twice a week to make up for lost time. I have no idea if it will work but I know I felt a lot more positive leaving her office than I did when I went in.