Owww, Ahhhh, Ohhhh

For the first time in I can't tell you how long Rob and I went up to bed at the same time and I was actually tired - exhausted more like it. I woke up so well rested this morning and feel like a whole new me. We got Ellie ready for school and off to the bus. Nick and I headed over to Mom's house - I had an appointment with Patricia in Integrative Medicine this morning and Mom was going to drive with me and take the boys with us.
I instantly felt at ease when I met Patricia and more so when she took me into her room and it didn't have a hint of being clinical. We went over my history and what I am feeling right now and then she discussed some ways she could help me. Patricia did ear acupuncture on me - tiny vaccaria seeds that have been placed on two points in my ear. The points are triggered and send a message to my brain which in turn sends a message to my body - one of wholeness and peace. I can keep these in for a couple days. My body has been treated medically - now I really think this alternative treatment might just be what I need. Patricia also introduced me to acupuncture - she inserted about a dozen needles and then turned the lights low and instructed me on deep breathing - counting the seconds I breathe in and then exhaling double that time. There was soothing music in the background and Patricia just left me alone for about 30 minutes.
Patricia walked me up and gave me some samples of Rescue Remedy and Sleep Remedy and then we set up our appointments for the next two weeks. I was super lucky and the nice ladies behind the counter were able to manipulate the schedule and get me in to see Dr. Medoza Temple next week. Patricia did suggest a book to me and a couple CDs on guided imagery and she told me that when I have surgery the anesthesiologist will recite affirmations or play music or anything else to make me comfortable.
Since we were so close we went to Via Gelato after my appointment and had yummy gelato. We headed back to Mom's and then Nick and I got our stuff together and headed home. It could be all mind over matter but I do feel calmer today - whatever it is I will take it. Ellie got home from school and shared her day with us. Rob came home not too much later and took the kids outside. I got a couple minutes to talk to my girlfriend Lee on the phone - I was picking up her long distance yells.
Jo came and picked me up - Mom treated us to a manicure and pedicure - if you are local and are looking for some pampering try Technicolor (just opened in Morton Grove on Dempster). I haven't had my nails done since I was pregnant with Nick and I think I do a good job on my own but nothing beat the pedicure chair and foot massage. This chair was a dream chair and massaged me just hard enough and hit all the spots that needed hitting - truly an experience. Jo and I both left there rejuvenated and headed to do some grocery shopping. Jo brought me home and I made dinner while Rob did bath duty.
I feel normal today - I still have my normal aches and pains but I will deal with them to feel the way I feel right now. I ordered the book Patricia suggested online and I started the rescue remedy - I read online that the people who take it love it. I can't remember a day I have felt more pampered, visualising my healthy body and mind, Tree