"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's the true strength"

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Groupon meets Eastern meets Western

Have I told you how much I love Groupon? Well..I do. Other than the fact that I find myself spending more money than I should, on obscure deals of products and services I normally wouldn’t, it also led me to the discovery of acupuncture. This discovery was a blessing in disguise.
I bought a Groupon deal for an acupuncture clinic nearby that also had a fertility specialist and even after my first appointment, I knew I had found just what I was looking for and just what I needed to keep me going. I know I needed a relaxation plan and was hoping this could help, but I also had reservations. How could a bunch of tiny needles stuck all over my body really help me relax?? However, the fact I fell asleep on my first session and remained calm for days following, I was sold.

This also led me to another discovery in the form of a book:  Making Babies: A 3 Month Plan
This book has been like a bible to me and I recommend it to anyone facing fertility issues. I've had no control over my infertility, but this book allowed me to believe that I did have some control over things in my life that could greatly affect my fertility. It teaches you to mesh Eastern and Western medicine in order to take control of your Plan and maximize your fertility.

With these changes, I had a new outlook. I had hope again and I desperately needed that to keep continuing on our journey.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Losing Hope...

Well, it’s been three months of Our Plan and still nothing. Not even a glimpse of anything has happened and we're already half way through Our Plan. It’s been so hard to stay positive (which I know is so important to do) and it’s getting harder to believe this is going to work. Between the hormones, all the dr appointments and the fertility bills coming in…and no results…I’m starting to freak out. The last thing I need to deter me from getting pregnant is stress.
So I’ve decided to make some changes in my life.  Western, meet Eastern.