After being diagnosed with a mild form of PCOS and slight endometriosis, we conceived our first son after a couple of months on an oral fertility medication called Letrozole. Once he turned a year old, we decided we were ready to start trying for another child. We began seeing the area’s top reproductive endocrinologist group and went through numerous rounds of Clomid, Letrozole, and 7 IUI’s. We finally decided IVF was our last option, even though we really couldn’t afford it. We underwent IVF and unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. After 4 years of trying to get pregnant, we were at our wits end. Then, to our surprise, we got pregnant on our own, only to miscarry 9 weeks later. It was the most heartbreaking experience we’ve ever endured. We decided we needed a change. Something different. Something that made more sense. That’s when I started researching acupuncture and came across Carolyn’s web site. After reading her success stories and talking to her on the phone, I made my first appointment.
She told me that she could do everything on her end to try to get me pregnant, but I had to be willing to do my part too if I wanted it to succeed. So I knew right off the bat, I was going to have to make some changes.
I strictly adhered to Carolyn’s diet and lifestyle changes that she recommended for me. I took several different Chinese herbs throughout my cycle to regulate my body and get things back in balance. I also did several breathing and massage treatments at home to help circulate blood flow and oxygen throughout my body. After just two months, my cycle began to regulate and I could see a drastic difference on my basal temperature chart.
On the fourth month of treatment, I conceived. I couldn’t believe it! I was so excited to share my news with Carolyn. She had helped make our dreams a reality.
I continued seeing Carolyn on a weekly basis until I was through my first trimester and then continued on an as-needed basis throughout the pregnancy. I know that if we decide to try again – whether on our own or through IVF – I will definitely being using Carolyn’s incredibly talented services again. I feel so much better now, and I know these diet and lifestyle changes are a life-long commitment. Thank you so much Carolyn for all that you have done for our family. You will forever be in our hearts.
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