Saturday, September 1, 2007

Acupuncture, first time

Well Wednesday night my friend Christina treated me to a wonderful massage...it was just what the Dr. ordered. Let me tell you my family and friends have been wonderful...knowing that George and I have that kind of support makes getting through this time so much easier and really helps us continue on this journey.

So Wednesday had me nice and relaxed and that was continued after my first Acupuncture treatment. I went to Reading family Acupuncture...my Dr. refers many patients there, so I felt very comfortable. After many questions Jose (my acupuncturist who specializes in in-fertility) really feels that my circulation is very poor. It is so funny I can see this...I am cold ALL of the time, I have tingling in my hands and feet and am dizzy constantly but I never put it together. He explained if my blood is not circulating properly then the fetus is not getting the proper nutrients/nutrition to implant and grow...it makes sense. I remember this last early pregnancy I had severe numbing/tingling in my legs, feet and hands...could that be a correlation to my miscarriage...maybe, it is worth exploring.

Therefore, Jose wants to work specifically on components that will help with circulation...such as curbing anxiety, sleeping better, etc...these pieces can be helped immediately (I am so excited about that).

Also, he wants me to give him three months of acupuncture and herbs before we try again. He explained that eggs are present in the body for 6 months and optimally we should take three months to prepare and make them strong for pregnancy. Also, it will make the uterus well prepared for nutrients to carry the pregnancy.

We will see if I take the full three months before trying...I know I have to wait two anyway...we always have to wait one full cycle after a miscarriage anyway and then I know Dr. Hill will want a month to do more testing before we try again. Therefore, it would only be one additional month added to our original time table...I think I can handle that...we will see, I might get the bug much sooner than that. However, if this could prevent me going through what I have the previous three times and then going down the IVF route, then I think one more month is worth it!! It is weird, my sister who went to a psychic believes this woman was talking about me not her...and if this woman was correct then I would have a baby in August...which would bring me to three months from now, November! Who knows...

I was a little nervous before getting all of the needles put in but it is nothing at all, you barely feel it and I was so relaxed. I felt so good after this session and slept unbelievable that night. Also, my vein my left arm was swollen and so sore to the touch from the IV used during my D&C before this session and I left with the swelling gone and about 95% pain free, pretty amazing, huh!

Anyway, it was a good start and helped me feel like I was controlling something myself, that I was taking a step to make me healthy. Whether or not this will be the answer, who knows!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Dear Jenn,

We are so HAPPY for you! Our love and prayers to you and Georgie.

Love Mom & Dad in Greece