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My pleasure! Thank YOU for taking time to leave a comment - it means a lot!! ❤

What a sweet comment and great reminder for all!! I love this. I'm sending some love your way too. 'Not knowing,' and not being in control are two of the hardest places to be. Love and mindfulness are always great ways to offset and work with the hard stuff. I've got some meditations for when you want to come back to here and now and be kind to yourself... they're all free and listed here: www.lifehealinglife.com/meditations?rq=meditation

I'm so glad it resonates with you and is a comfort. I love the idea of embracing paradoxes and when it comes to the unknown the paradox is strong. You can lean into the unknown AND hate it. You'll never make them meet in the middle and be one "mid" thing... it's more like a mental game of ping-pong... back and forth and back and forth 😝 It's just good to have BOTH in balance -- that's whole and human! There are lots of other paradoxes when TTC. Doing okay / not doing okay. Feeling hopeful / feeling totally guarded.... the list is endless. I appreciate your comment and will be cheering you on through the unknown!

Absolutely, stress definitely isn't the only thing, it's just one of the only things we can directly change -- and it sounds like you've been doing good work with yours. I go over the nuts and bolts (first tests I start with, how to make sure you're wroking with a clinic that's good at trouble shooting fertility/doing IUI/doing iVF/ect , how to tell what your menstrual cycle might be telling you, trouble shooting other body issues that might be adding to fertility struggles, etc. in the nursery module of the 90 day TBYW program). There's a ton of infertility that isn't "only stress!" You might also like my youtube video -- why TCM is good for "unexplained infertility" as well as some of my blog content about silent endo if you feel like you've done all the tests and nothing comes back as "off" with hormones, sperm, uterus/ovary anatomy, etc. One other thing -- depending on childhood trauma you could also look at my blog for the post that covers ACES. Lots of ways to work on things from a big picture (that serve you right now AND help fertility).

😌 shucks. Thanks!

@pinkswimma I'm so glad you're here! Thanks for another watch and comment and I hope this is all helping you stay more sane in this uphill place!! It's hard to not know... but also so healthy to own it and put your energy where you can do more! Lots of gratitude and sticky thoughts to you!!

@@thebabyyouwant thank you for taking the time to reply to me. You have a good energy to you, and I am enjoying your videos. In your professional opinion, does lying down for 15 minutes before using the toilet increase your odds or does it not matter?

@@Pinkswimma great question! The research seems to suggest it doesn't matter... and I love the, "We would be extinct!" mantra for questions like, "do I need to... fill in the blank... to get pregnant?" Insert things like: lay down, keep my heart rate low, cut out sugar, avoid all caffeine... etc. I like getting more holistic about it though. For some people (who are exhausted, anxious, etc) laying down just feels nurturing and calming. For others (who are angsty, have a hard time relaxing) laying down feels stressful. I think it's the best choice to always think about what "tips YOUR unique scales," the best way... it's not one thing making or breaking your cycle, it's abut small and cumulative things moving you more towards whole and balanced or away... if you want to learn more about this idea start with my stress and fertility video (and it'll end with a couple more places to dive deeper once you start there)! ruclips.net/video/LsZb7Suj7Ic/видео.htmlsi=nBzoNe63A-x2C_vZ

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@ thank you Nicole. 💓

Hey! Thanks for heading over to watch this video too -- I appreciate it (and the earring compliment)!! 🥰

You're very welcome -- thanks for watching and leaving a comment ! Good luck to you, and if you're not doing IUI check out this video about decreasing stress around timed TTC: ruclips.net/video/-_WRX0IFIRE/видео.htmlsi=pvhcdJ4Sj8DNNq3Q

You're so very welcome! Thanks for watching!!

You can, but it's definitely more complicated than just diet and exercise! -- hormones, diet, activity all factor in and hormones are probably the biggest driver (we're seeing how big this is with these new GLP-1 medications which mimic hormones and also stimulate bodies to change their own hormone levels even more)! I'd definitely talk with a skilled provider if you've gained a significant amount and it's not coming off. It's important to know it's not a personal failure!!

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How are you doing my friend? I hope the info helped you through whatever has unfolded for you!

@@Truthteller32181 how so? I’d love to know - maybe I can do a follow up!

It really doesn’t! It’s so thin you hardly feel anything and once it’s past the nerves on the skin it’s super chill!! 😂

Thanks for leaving a comment! Hope you had good results!!

Aw! That's so kind! Love right back to YOU! I appreciate your engagement and you taking time to comment. It means so much. 🥰

Oh I'm sorry things are so nebulous and full of unknowns! This is not specific medical recommendations. This is just my best guess without any tests/labs based on what you shared. It is for education only. Generally (in the absence of a pregnancy and the HCG pregnancy hormone kicking in) if you ovulate you will get your period within 14 days. That's pretty locked in. Based on what you shared, I'd guess that you ovulated around July (after your last period in June), got pregnant, tested positive for HCG (pregnancy hormone that stops a period) and then the pregnancy stopped progressing, but hasn't actually passed/bled. This is sometimes called a "missed miscarriage." If there's no chance you could have gotten pregnant then you'd want to look at other reasons for a pregnancy test to come back positive. You'd have to talk with a doctor. Some medications and certain tumors are examples of things that can cause a false positive on a home pregnancy test. These things are pretty rare. If you did have a pregnancy, the pregnancy hormone might be in your body (at a very low level that a home test wouldn't pick up) and until it drops down to zero it might delay any bleed. I would want to talk with a doctor about that, because depending on how far the pregnancy had progressed they might want to help things resolve with a medication or surgery OR they might tell you to wait. If you suspect you had a missed miscarriage and have any signs of fever, infection I'd go in for immediate care and mention this history. If you have coverage and a healthcare provider I advise you to talk to a nurse line/doctor and ask about getting your HCG levels (pregnancy hormone) tested in a lab and/or an ultrasound to see if there's any retained tissue or lingering pregnancy hormone. Again, if you don't think there's any way you could have actually been pregnant then you should also talk with a doctor. I hope this helps!

Aw, thanks! Right back at you & thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!!

Thank YOU for taking time to watch and comment! I hope you have a good experience trying castor packs!

@@thebabyyouwant 🥰

Great idea! I love thrifty ideas - thanks for sharing!

You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

I strongly believe that abortion is healthcare and it will always be treated as such on this channel and in my work. I respect each person's right to choose what is right for their body and life and I respect your personal rights to choose for yourself no shame here -- all the best to you!

You're so welcome! Thanks for the comment!

Any time! I'm all about the big picture and glad it resonates with you!

Thanks for the feedback. I hope you also found my video that speaks about plastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals. It is definitely a factor we should all tune into! Thanks for sticking with the video and leaving a comment.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, it means a lot!

I'm so glad you found it @miss_j224 and hope it was helpful!

I definitely speak to this concern over on this follow-up video -- I hope it helps! "Plastic, endocrine disruptors, and forever chemicals - oh my!" ruclips.net/video/eTrTQV54vN8/видео.htmlsi=HFGU4gIscdCQpAQ9

Sorry I didn't get to this sooner. I'd need more info to fully understand what's going on, but this certainly won't hurt. I wouldn't use it as a treatment to get rid of a chocolate cyst, but it can help decrease stagnation, discomfort and help with inflammation.

You're so welcome! Knowledge is power and I hope you're on the other side of TTC soon. It's such a hard place to be (on many levels).

Great question! I have a follow up video where I cover it: ruclips.net/video/eTrTQV54vN8/видео.htmlsi=_sG2XOHR6KnqYYln And as an interesting side note. I just did some training with a person who does lots of castor packs in her work (she's great). She sells DIY kits with the oil in glass bottles, but when I got her recommendations of where she buys her bulk supplies...you guessed it... they came in plastic to start! It's always good to think big picture!

Sadly, there's no clear answer besides the best thing you can do is get in some good moderate activity (biking, walking) to work up a mild sweat/get your heart rate up, use light strength training to up your muscles which ups your metabolism and eat lots of plants, fiber and real foods. I wish I could give you a timeline, but bodies are so different. The good news is (if you aren't in perimenopause for other reasons), the main message that's telling your body to really hold on to every bit of energy will go away once you aren't estrogen deficient and releasing so much FSH (aka off the fertility meds). You definitely aren't alone. I find knowing the underlying factors weirdly validating (even if the weight gain is still super unfair and frustrating... like so much of infertility). Sigh. Hang in there! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and write!

Oh I've definitely been there and done that! When I first graduated in 2006 I was hard core "natural" and still thinking about this very black and white (thanks parochial school upbringing)! The longer I do this work and look at the actual research the more I'm reassured. Small and cumulative move us towards or away from our goals... and that has to include our budget, our mental health, and our joy! Thank you so much for leaning into the nuance with me and taking time to watch and write! I really appreciate it!

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching and for the comment!

I'm so glad! thanks for leaving the comment!

Thank you @emmajosaya1042 🙌

Thanks for taking time to comment! I appreciate it!

I'm so glad this was helpful Lisa! And I appreciate the feedback! Clear, easy to understand, and taking finances and budgets into account are some of my personal favorite things 😉

Hi! I don't, but when I used to use cloth I would keep that in a jar in the fridge and let it warm up to room temp before using it again. I'd use those a few times. I'm thinking you could do that with paper towel, but part of the appeal for me is that it's one use and I don't have to keep the sweaty old ones -- but I run hot!

Aw, thanks so much for writing!

I did look up diapers for someone else in an earlier prompt and it does seem like a) they do have extra chemicals that you could easily do away with by switching to paper towel, old cut up shirts, etc. and b) they're made to really hold things IN and not feel damp so you might not get as much actual treatment using them... so again, there might be a cheaper and more effective option. That said, you do you and decide for yourself!

Thank you from the US!! I appreciate you!! 😘

Claudia, thanks for sharing and I'm so sorry you haven't gotten the care you deserve. I've found some really great relief from some of my digestive/gynecological chronic pain using the ideas they teach over on www.curablehealth.com/ I'm in NO way affiliated. I just like giving shout outs to things that are evidence-backed and helpful! When there's anatomical pain that's so persistent the brain will amplify it and have a harder and harder time turning it on and off. This podcast/app/book helps control that part and it helps a lot of people who mainstream medicine hasn't been able to find a cause for/help. If you try that program and your pain is still sharp/stabbing and constant I would encourage you to seek out a scan. Sharp pain is more likely to be anatomical in nature (like fibroids which can persist after menopause). This isn't intended as a substitute for individual care, just some general guidelines that I hope will help inform your choices and broaden your options! Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry you weren't able to have the family you wanted. It's a grief that lessens, but never goes completely away and can hit you hard - I'm sure you know. I appreciate you being a part of the conversation!

Thanks for your comment, but I respectfully disagree. I don't use castor oil (internal or external) to detox. This is about what the recinoleic acid binds with and preventing prostoglandins from causing cramps and pain. We don't need help to detox - the body is masterful and wise designed for this. www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-dubious-practice-of-detox If you want to learn more about forever chemicals see the video I have about them and read the books I put in that description. That is a valid concern, but another topic completely! Hope this is helpful! I'm all about what's evidence based, so if you have rituals or self-treatments that feel helpful for you go for it! I just want folks to know what's what and not confuse slowing down and rituals for science! Thanks for opening up the conversation and for your passion!

@@thebabyyouwant Castor oil for itself is no laxative, but this one must be splitted in the duodenum in order to realize a laxative effect: - When the castor oil will reach the duodenum some hormones will be created in the wall of the duodenum in order to activate the gall bladder and the pancreas to an excretion of the respective content. - With the gall poisons and heavy metals (mercury!) will be excreted in the duodenum too. - In the duodenum the gall and the secretion of the pancreas will split castor oil in riciloneic acid and glycerine. - The ricinoleic acid will activate the passive histamins being deposed in the small intestine, so the peristalsis will begin (first step). - So, in the small intestine the ricinoleic acid will not be taken together with the poisons and heavy metals (interruption of the enterohepatic cycle). - In the case that with the gall toxins will be carried in the duodenum the Prostaglandin Synthesis E2 (PGE2) will occur, this with cramps in the bowels and in the uterus (second step).

Thanks and love back at ya!!

What a sweet comment - I'm smiling and grateful! Love back at 'ya!

You're most welcome! Thanks for taking time to watch and leave a comment!

Thanks for the comment and for watching!! Glad you're here!

Hi there! I have a whole video on this topic if you'd like to check it out... it's right here: ruclips.net/video/eTrTQV54vN8/видео.htmlsi=1ltUOWkjcz9rtCR9

Sure! That's a nice middle ground for sure. I often use some brown recycled ones. These are just the ones I had around when I made the video! Use what works for you!