So I've been on this gluten-free diet for a couple weeks now. I recognize I have a bad attitude about it. I don't like having to think about what I'm going to eat, or if I go somewhere, am I going to be able to eat what they have? This mostly stems from my history with food, and I just don't like going there mentally. But, because we know the embryo transfer is coming up, and because I've been told there may be a correlation between gluten and fertility, I'm willing to give it a shot through the embryo transfer.
I've also just spoken with a naturopath recommended by our fertility doctor, who spewed Chinese medicine at me for about 20 minutes. I was trying so hard not to roll my eyes the whole time, just biting my tongue. I wanted to shout out: "I don't believe in this! I believe in God, and that He is the Healer of all infirmities! I don't need this! If we get pregnant through this, it will be by His power alone! What you say to me is rubbish!"
But I didn't.
And as she was spitting out statistics, like acupuncture increases chances of fertility success by 50%, etc., I was waffling between being intrigued and annoyed.
So, I'm going to pray about it. Since we're only doing this once, part of me is like, why not? Give it my "all" this time (with the gluten, with acupuncture, etc.) and just see. I know ultimately that it will ONLY be by God if this happens, but maybe God speaks Chinese, too?
I can SO relate to your experience. I came to the same conclusion...if it works it is God and nothing else. I did acupuncture prior to our IVF treatment. I did get pregnant :) but miscarried :(. I can't say the acupuncture helped but at least I can say we gave it our all! I pray God richly blesses this chapter in your lives dear friend.
ReplyDeleteAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28
ReplyDeleteHe can use Gluten, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, or some radical liberal in the White House to accomplish HIS will. He causes ALL THINGS to work for HIS purpose.
I completely agree with Kelly. God created medicine to help our bodies when they need help. He may also use acupuncture and a special diets to help our bodies! I admire your open-mindedness :)
ReplyDeleteYou know my opinion on modern medicine and the use of such to bring God's plans to fruition. Had it not been for extensive blood testing, which led to extensive use of vitamins, hormones and blood thinners...there would be no Brooklyn. God speaks every language in the book, and he can use any form of medicine to assist His will. As long as it does not become a hindrance but another source of closeness to him, then I think you should be open to anything you feel comfortable with.
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