So I survived my first visit at the Chiropractor(I will refer to him as Dr. R.) For some reason, I was really nervous! Luckily, my dear friend, Halee, works there, so I had faith that Dr. R knew what he was doing. I had to fill out a TON of paperwork to take in with me. I did a symptom survey that covers issues with each and every body system. I wasn't sure how it all would relate to my fertility, but now I'm starting to feel hopeful.
Dr. R is not only a DC, he is also a QN(a Quantum Neurologist.) I know, I had to look it up too! A QN basically looks at every individual nerve in the body and how they all relate to each other. I don't know much about it, but Dr. R said that the body is like a bowl of Jell-O: if you poke it somewhere, the whole thing moves.
My visit was just a consultation. He asked me a ton of questions, did some tests, and took some x-rays. It seems my major problems lie with my digestive system. He also sees issues with my liver as a big thing. He did all these "exercises" on me, pushing and pulling my legs, testing my strength in extremities, etc. My reproductive system is also an issue, obviously.
I have to go back tomorrow so he can devise a "Care Plan" for me. He's going to put everything together, look at the x-rays and decide what is going to make me better. He's not promising to get me pregnant, but there are MANY documented cases where chiropractic treatment was started and 2-3 months later, women with severe infertility issues were pregnant! That is not his focus. His focus is on getting my body working at optimal level. I feel very comfortable with him and he made me feel very at ease. I believe he's going to come up with a great plan that will make me feel better than I have in YEARS! And if it helps me to get pregnant, even better!
I will update you all on my Care Plan when I get done tomorrow.
Oh, and if I DO get pregnant, my dear friend says she gets to name my baby...don't worry, she's assured me that Princess Halee Consuela Banana Hammock is a gender neutral name...
As you've probably guessed, I am not pregnant. And I haven't felt like posting a new blog. I know I said I was going to leave everything to God, but I can't help it. I am emotionally beaten down. After only 2 cycles back in the game, Kris and I decided to take this month off. I got to the point that I didn't even want to try ever again. It should NEVER be this hard for ANY woman to have a baby. It is our gift, and everyone that wants kids should be able to experience it.
With that said, I've decided to go a different route this upcoming cycle. A very dear friend of mine works for a local chiropractor. She was telling me stories she's heard about women struggling to get pregnant. They did all the fertility treatments and tests and spent tons of money. Then they started going to a chiropractor and after a couple months, they got pregnant! There are apparently all kinds of documented links between infertility and chiropractic care. Here's a website if you'd like to read more about it:
http://www.preconception.com/articles/improving-your-chances-of-conceiving/infertility-and-the-chiropractic-link-1411/
I don't know if this will work for me or not, but I am at the point that I'm ready to explore other options. At present, it costs us roughly between $600-$700 a cycle for fertility treatments. My first visit to the chiropractor will cost no more than $25, and other visits won't exceed $89...and that includes any kinds of tests and x-rays they may have to do. That's a HUGE difference. The best part is that these are the prices even though I don't have insurance!
My friend said she told the chiropractor she works for about me and he is already making plans for my treatment. They carry lines of herbal supplements and natural products. Those can get pricey, I'm sure, but I still will be coming in WAY under what I'm currently spending with my doctor. My first appointment is in 2 days. I am currently just past ovulation this cycle so I still have a couple weeks until a new cycle starts. I figure I might as well start now...hopefully I'll be on the road to a successful cycle! I'll let you know how my first appointment goes!
