Acupuncture Photo Shoot

Thank you everyone for the advice! It was interesting to hear how everyone has handled the communication differently. At this time, I think we are going to continue to keep it on the down low. Who knows as we get closer, but I will let you know if we end up spilling the beans!

So yesterday was my first acupuncture appointment. I have heard of many women that have had success with IVF/acupuncture. Let's be honest, at this point I will try anything! Seriously, if one of you ladies told me that during egg retrieval you found that eating an orange peel while humming the theme song from Facts of Life improved your cycle...I would be buying a bushel of oranges and signing up for the Facts of Life Fan Club as we speak! **Please do not inform me of any such absurdities...my husband may leave me at that point** :O)

As I was saying...Acupuncture. The appointment went very well. I would HIGHLY recommend Wellbody to anyone considering acupuncture in the area. I had a consultation with Greg and he was SUPER nice. He asked me many questions about my history with infertility. When I told him about our 5 failed pregnancies he was genuinely saddend by our loss. Him and his wife have experienced two. They have also experienced success with pregnancy and acupuncture (two beautiful healthy little girls).

Greg explained the purpose behind acupuncture and its benefits with IF. I then got on the table (which was nice and heated). I grabbed my phone because I really wanted to take a quick picture for my blog to document and so you can all see that have not been through it. Greg noticed the phone and I said I promise I will turn it right off. I just wanted to take a quick picture. He then OFFERED to take some pics! HAHA, he must think I am crazy. I asked if he got the request often. He pasued, smiled...and said no not too often! The pics are not fantastic...but I did not pay extra for the photography package! :O)

It is hard to see the needles in this picture they are on my feet, legs,

hands, wrists, neck, and head

This one is pretty bright, but you can see the needles better

It did not hurt one bit as he put the needles in. At times, I could barely even tell he did anything. I then just laid there for 30 minutes. He came back in after 10 minutes to check on me. I could have very well slept during the whole thing. After 30 minutes, the needles were out and I was on my way. I cannot say that I feel any different. Not that I was expecting to. Just one of many things I would do to hopefully make this the best cycle possible!!

Hope you all have a great weekend!!