Pins and Needles...

Regan and I had our first acupuncture appointment yesterday, for him, it will also be his last. Not because he didn't enjoy the relaxing hour, just because he doesn't want to pay for it! I also think, unbeknownst to him, he had expectations about what the visit would look like, and I don't think it met those expectations. We didn't walk away feeling any different...

Overall, it was a pretty interesting and  uneventful visit. They do a brief consultation with you before you go in and ask you all sorts of questions about why you are there and your health. After that was completed, we were walked into a large room that probably had about 25 chairs in it. You can choose to sit anywhere you want. The chairs are also recliners, so you are pretty comfy. The acupuncturist takes your pulse then proceeds to put these very thin needles at different points all over your body. I had 3 in each of my legs, 2 in each of my arms, one in my head, and one between my eyes.

After she is done, she lets you rest for around 40 minutes! I eventually opened my eyes back up and she came over to check on me and asked if I was done resting. I said, I don't know, how long have I been here? She looked at the clock, and said ONE HOUR! I was shocked! I didn't fall asleep, but I definitely didn't think I had been there that long.

One thing that I did really like was that in the consultation, she mentioned that this was a holistic approach to health. Therefore, these treatments should help my allergies too.

Bottom line: Regan and I obviously don't agree with the "eastern philosophy" that surrounds acupuncture. However, we have heard about the success stories that surround it. We decided that I would continue to go and in the time that I am resting, I pray instead of meditate. It is actually just a really nice time to relax. We are not putting our hope in this, but just using it as a proactive way to continue our efforts to have a baby. We feel as this is a good middle ground for us right now, so why not give it a shot (no pun intended)!

Patiently Praying-

Much love-
Al