So of course I added some unconventional methods to help our odds:
Healing Stones.
Yep, I know. Some of my friends have had a pretty good laugh when they would compliment me on my stone necklaces and I would share that it was a healing stone (I probably should have just said thanks and bit my tongue), but I cannot blame them. I know how ridiculous it sounds that a stone can 'heal' and boost fertility odds. I now have three of them and they really are beautiful. Recently a good friend bought my husband one as well. When I showed him he, of course, laughed and rolled his eyes. HOWEVER, he complimented as to how cool the stone looked and put it in his jean pocket (you are suppose to carry them in your pockets or place them in your pillow case). Im sure he did this to appease me, but whatever. After that night I found the stone on his night stand and knew it would probably stay there for eternity. So I did what any other crazy wife would do, I went to place it in his pillowcase, but realized he'd probably find it. Now the stone is between the mattress and bed sheet, covered up by his pillow. Who the hell knows if it has healing properties, but I'm willing to try it!
Acupuncture
This is something that I have always been curious about. I have heard that women have had really great results with acupuncture. Specifically, those trying to conceive with the help of IVF. So, about a month ago I started researching and called around to some acupuncture places. One place stated that they like to see their clients 3 months before an IVF procedure because they like to help them regulate their cycles and such. They said with less than a month until my procedure that it may not help much, but that it couldn't hurt either. So far I've gone 4 times and I LOVE it. It is just super relaxing and peaceful. I would highly recommend it!
Psychics
I know, I know. WTF, right? Well, honestly I do believe in psychics. I've always been fascinated with them. In fact, I probably should have listened to a psychic friend with whom I worked with over five years ago. He told me (with worry) that my husband and I NEEDED to try for a family right away. First of all, he scared the shit out of me when he said this, but also, at that time babies scared the shit out of me in general. We were NOT ready to start a family, the thought hadn't even crossed my mind. About two and a half years ago after our unsuccessful attempts for a family, I contacted another psychic. I was desperate! I wanted to know if she saw us with a child. She said that she did in fact see us with a little one, and that it would happen before Christmas. Well, that was two Christmas' ago. I don't want to knock her abilities, because there are many things that she did tell me that were accurate and so personal (there is no way she could have known some of the info because I had never told anyone). In fact, many of her predictions did come true. (Well, I guess if you look at it one way, I was pregnant before Christmas). ANYWAY, no more psychics. Not because I don't believe in them, but because I don't want to fixate on things that should or could happen. AND also because I was racking up the credit card bills every 6 months just to hear her tell me something that would give me peace (for like five minutes anyway). I was too dependent on her words. I haven't contacted my psychic lady in over a year now because I'm leaving it up to the BIG guy upstairs. I trust him, he knows what he is doing.
Organic Everything
For the last year, my hubby and I have gone green. Organic foods, chemical-free soaps, shampoo, and cleaning supplies. My sister told me last April that a lady she knew had her husband stop using products with chemicals and that his count improved greatly. Not only that, but they were able to conceive without the help of science. For me, I just feel better, healthier in general. The hubby gave me a hard time at first, but he's quite proud of our healthy lifestyle changes too. Talc and paraben-free is the way to be! Seriously, try it.
So, now that I look like a total nut, is there anything you would recommend we try? As you can see, we are willing to try anything at least once. ;-)
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