JODY BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN WESTERN AND CHINESE MEDICINE
The world started to crumble when I got my AMH test. I vividly remember my fertility doctor telling me that my AMH of 0.41 is depleted and too low for my age. He added that it would be quite impossible to conceive naturally and that I have to do the IVF as soon as possible or else I won't get a chance to have a baby. He further said there is nothing I can do to improve the situation. It is a matter of fate. This devastating news cut me so deep that it left me depressed for months. There were days I stayed in bed asking God why I deserve this when I gave my youth to helping children with disabilities, or just blaming myself for pouring all my time and energy into my job that might have left me too stressed and barren. Remembering all this now still gives me chills and teary-eyed.
It is tough. The countless worry, bloodwork, doctor appointments, ultrasound, and not to mention bills. There are times when I just want to drop dead and give up. I felt helpless in the IVF process. There are days when you just want to scream my guts out. I've been there, I know it is tough. The fertility doctor or clinic does not give you a lot of information. I don't have a medical background nor my husband, and I was always left with a big blur of medication information that I didn't even know how to process or where to begin my research. I was overwhelmed, physically, and emotionally. So I basically donated my body to science and just let them inject whatever they want. It came to a point where I became emotionless, and I was glad for that. I didn't want to feel any physical or emotional pain anymore.
Fortunately, we moved to Chino Hills and that's when I found Jody. I've had 2 acupuncturists in the past and none of them compare to Jody's approach. After I had my consultation with Jody it somehow made me feel relieved because, for the first time, I had a clear plan. Jody gave a thorough and research-based presentation that bridges that gap between Western and Chinese medicine. She will look at your blood results, and lets you know what needs to be done in order to improve certain things to achieve your goal. She doesn't just stop there, she will even send you scientific research that will help with your specific condition. When she doesn't have the answer, you can count on her to follow up and look for some answers for you. Jody is the first person I talk to on the phone after I get my blood results. She has been a very important person in our journey.
After more than a month (two monthly cycles) with Jody's help, I got pregnant naturally! In the first cycle, I came to see her weekly for acupuncture and took all the Chinese supplements she recommended. But when that didn't work, Jody suggested for my husband to take fertility supplements (from Amazon) and combine it with her Chinese supplements. Luckily my husband agreed to try and that made all the difference! I cannot stress enough that the husband's participation in this journey is very crucial. Sometimes, it might just be the missing link after all, especially when you have tried about anything.
I have one of the most sought after fertility doctors in Los Angeles and believe me they will not help you improve your overall fertility. My doctor did not even tell me that there's a possibility that I could improve my AMH if I improve my Vitamin D, which was during that time they first tested me was very low. Why? The most possible reason is that they want you to do the IVF. It's more business for them. It boils down to money. After 2 months of consistently taking vitamin D, I was able to improve my AMH from 0.41 to 0.72. This proves that my fertility doctor was wrong! This is when you need someone like Jody who will come in to help you process information and break it down into chunks of achievable goals.
The bottom line is, keep an open mind and do not give up. I'm one of those people that don't feel comfortable taking a lot of pills, but I thought this couldn't possibly hurt me to TRY. I have even let the fertility doctors inject me with medications that I don't even know the long term side effects of! Take note that when you do TRY, give it a full blast so you know if it is effective or not. You cannot just pick and choose which supplements you want to try. Give your full trust to Jody, there's a reason why she's fully booked and why her clients continue to see her. I am 9 weeks pregnant, and I am immensely thankful to Jody for making this possible!!!!!
I know the waiting part is the most painful. Hang in there, your baby is coming! Sending my prayers to all of you! :-) read more