It's officially been over a year that Shaun and I have been trying to make a little one. Is it me? Is it him? Is it our opposite life schedules? So many questions are burning through my mind that I sometimes wish there was something obviously wrong my body or his. I obviously don't wish myself or others to be ill, but if I could pinpoint something, then perhaps we could just go ahead and fix it (or not). Instead, I'm left with burning questions and lots of trial and error.
Last Friday I had my first appointment with an acupuncturist. I was recommended to check out two people from friends. The one I chose was a nurse for 20 years and then decided to take a more holistic approach to the care she provided. I was eager to meet her, but I received no response when I sent an email so I set up an appointment with my other option, Remedy Clinic. Who knows how the other person would have worked out, but I am so satisfied with the interactions I've had with Ginna at Remedy.
The first appointment was a lot of discussion. She asked about my daily routine, exercise, diet, sleep, Shaun's habits, my menstrual cycle and much more. The second part of the appointment was the acupuncture part. Do the needles hurt? No. Are they all over my body? No. When the needles are placed, you feel a slight pinch and then a dull pressure which eases away. The needles are placed strategically on points that are thought to increase fertility. I had some on my feet, in my wrists and across my lower abdomen. I was left alone for about ten minutes and then Ginna returned to "tweak" the needles. After my time on my back was up, I turned over and had the needles placed on my back. I fell asleep I was so relaxed! Ok, maybe exhausted ;) I left feeling positive about this new journey, but was not looking forward to the homework. Yes, homework!
Since the appointment, I've been reading all that was given to me about acupuncture and fertility and documenting like crazy. As if my job doesn't have enough documenting, now I have to do it at home! This is just the start, but I've been tracking my daily basal body temperature (BBT), symptoms and moods. All of this information will help Ginna provide the best acupuncture according to my cycle. All of my documenting is through an app on my phone so it's been super easy.
Today I had two appointments. The first one was with my gynecologist. Again, it was another discussion. Why are you here and where do you want to go from here? Eek! I don't know! That's why I'm here! We talked for a bit and she wrote down a list of things to check out. They were basically written from least invasive to most. She agreed with tracking the BBT, suggested Shaun get checked out too (sterile cup provided, hehe) and we were about to set up an appointment to draw blood next week, but since I will not be here, that appointment will now have to wait until my next cycle. If I've learned one thing so far in this journey, it's that the stars literally have to line up perfectly to get things checked so therefore, I may not have answers as quick as I want them. Patience, Megan. Patience.
The second appointment was with Ginna. We chatted about my charting and I had another relaxing needle-sticking session. Sounds crazy. I left with a bag full of goodies. Herbal goodies. I was given a mega-potent fish oil (lemon-lime flavored...yum!) and some sort of pill to support my luteal phase. What? I think I have to go read some more now...
If you've read this post this far, then you must be willing to join me on this crazy ride. Welcome! Hop in! I'm glad you're here for the support.
XOXO
