Pokey Needles & Me

Silver Needle Acupuncture In Medicine Cup by Praisaeng

I've been getting acupuncture again because...why not? I've had it done only once before--with Cool Acupuncture Guy. One appointment equaled half of my monthly grocery budget, so...only the one time. (That and he got a little miffed with me when I moved and then ruined all his handiwork.)

After our last miscarriage, I thought, "Yes, acupuncture, why the hell not?!" My husband has a co-worker (so, you know, a medical-kind of person) who is a strong believer in acupuncture.

Turns out that if I go to an acupuncturist that my insurance approves of each appointment is only about $6!

The acupuncturist I found is lovely--she's my age, has a kid my kid's age, and is a delight. What struck me, the first time around, is that acupuncture is really incredibly long and boring. This time, I have absolutely no problem laying on my back with only a heat lamp and Enya music for company. Something about having four miscarriages really makes it easy to allow myself to rest.

The only surprise is ear acupuncture--that's a new one for me. I remember reading in a Chinese medicine book that our bodily systems are reflected/repeated all over--the bottoms of our feet, our palms, and apparently our ears. Still, having tiny needles jammed into my ear cartilage was a surprise the first time.

It's been lovely. I look forward to seeing Cute Acupuncture Lady every week and found out she was trained by Cool Acupuncture Guy. I win!