Slow but Sure

I went to a program that is profiling a variety of local healers. Last night the healer speaking was a DO/Acupuncturist. Because I am in the market for an acupuncturist, I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to learn more. The talk was wonderful, although, what I took away from the talk was not what I expected. One reason is, while, I had expected the talk to be about acup., it was more about his path in becoming a healer. And what an interesting path indeed. The points I'd like to remember about this talk are:

1. People, experiences, and circumstances shape lives in profound ways; where seemingly minor encounters have huge impacts. There were people he considered mentors--people he wanted to emulate, people he wanted to learn from. I want a mentor (yes, winning voice, stomping foot, and throwing myself on the floor....flailing).

2. The responsibility of a healer according to JW, "is to help people get in line with their mind, body, and spirit...it's to help them find their destiny." This hit home because I am suffering/struggling to find my destiny. He was 30 when he went to DO school (at 31 there may be hope for me yet). My mom is 50; when she was my age she did not have what she has now. I should not expect myself to have what she has...she worked 50yrs. to get it. hummmmm....stop worrying you will find your path....hummmmm.

3. You have to get what you want. School, for example, offers a core set of knowledge at its most basic. If you want more you have to search for it, ask for it.

Thank-you mom for inviting me to go to the talk with you; I love you.

The acup. I talked to in regard to my fertility seemed okay. While it is true I want/expect a quick fix in preparation for my tentatively scheduled IUI on Dec. 6th; it seems it does not work this way. She recommends seeing someone for about 3months before ttc (she is willing to work under different circumstances). She said she would recommend seeing me 2x a week before my IUI, but, of course has no apts. available until after the new year. When she talked about how acup. could aid fertility she mentioned hormone level stabilization, increasing uterine lining, and other medical factors surrounding fertility. I wanted more talk about chi or something. I think my problem exists in my mind, thus, causing blockages in my body. I have contacted two shamans; I am disappointed no one has gotten back to me.

But, let's get real, the problem could be the teeny tiny amount (.5cc) of once frozen, swimmers I inseminate each month. Maybe I should use 2 vials each insem.

DP take on the acup. is not good due to the cost ($120 initial consult, $75 an hour/4x a month). That is the cost of 2 vials. Although, she is willing to give it more consideration if I think it will get us prego faster.