From Plate to Palate; A Fertility Journey Part 2

From Plate to palate; A fertility journey Part 2

Do you ever get those days where you think ‘why is this happening’? I get those now and then about my fertility journey – sometimes, that negative energy gets to me, and I start wondering if I really want to get pregnant. Or, if it's just the thought of wanting a family is what I'd LIKE, but maybe not what's best for me. I get to thinking about what the reasons are that my husband and I haven't been able to conceive up to this point. And, then my thoughts just go all over the place. Should I just be focusing on my healing process? My husband? Just be happy that I am a fortunate Auntie to 5 beautiful nieces? My business? Supporting others on their healing journeys? Then, the thoughts go further into space…maybe the Lord has a different path for me, and maybe I'm not capable of rearing my own children, and I have a different purpose in life? Overthinker? Yeah, probably.

When that happens, I just try my best to give it to God because I'm not running this show. I know that. But, those feelings are L-O-U-D! Then there is a stronger feeling deep in my heart where I can see myself and my husband having a family, and those thoughts of what I am supposed to be focusing become clearer – focusing on my healing and growth process is where I am supposed to be at. So, right where I am at right now. I feel that many of the things I am doing are working to get us closer to starting a family of our own. But, not just that...it’s working to help me heal and grow spiritually and emotionally for my soul. I can’t truly explain how, but I just feel it in my heart.

I've decided to turn up the heat on the natural healing techniques, and try additional avenues to really open up the energy centers and blocked energy in my body. The more I learn about them, the more I know in my heart that I have so much healing to do. But, then again, don’t we all? And, won’t we always have more healing to do? Yes, it’s a never-ending process. However, if we don’t work on that as much as possible, how much will we actually have built up inside of us, and how is it manifesting in our bodies? Yikes!

So, what natural healing techniques have I found to be helping? Prayer: I just love the all of the feelings that I get when I pray: a sense of relaxation, healing, calm, protection, optimism. And, those are just to name a few. Meditation: I haven't been as consistent with meditation as I'd like within the past few years, but I’ve been trying more recently over the past few months to take more time for myself a few times a week and get meditation in, even if it’s for 5-10 minutes. It’s so soothing, and really helps calm my mind and body. I’ve even started doing more new moon and full moon meditations (I can explain this, more in depth, another time) – they’re amazing.

Something else that I have opened my mind up more to over the past few years that has yielded some amazing personal growth opportunities is paying attention to things around me like numerology and other small signs that signify that we aren’t ever alone on our journeys, regardless of how much we can feel alone in these types of situations. I feel that there are always spirit guides and angels waiting to help us, comfort us, say hello, etc. Why, even as I am writing this, I stopped to look at the clock, and it said 3:33! I have been getting that sequence often lately…or 11:11, or just any same-number sequence. And, so I have to share about the meaning behind it: “The number 333 has a lot of significance. If you’re seeing this number often, the universe is sending energy your way. Or, 333 can also represent the essence of the Trinity of mind, body and spirit.” While this thought process can seem a little out there, it’s so far from that. We are taught that it’s a little out there…a little woo-woo, but it’s really not. It’s part of how we are all SO connected to each other and this universe if we just paid attention a little more!

A few other things that I have been exploring are breath transformation, Mayan abdominal massage, reflexology, cupping, acupuncture, reiki, and moon cycles. I am loving all of it! Stay tuned for more information on them, and how they are helping on my fertility journey (and, just life in general). Be blessed!

Thanks

Annette Licitra

Integrative Health Coach + Wellness Chef

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Passionette Palate

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My Village

My Village 

Many of you have read my blog one time or another. If you every read any of the earlier versions would have noticed I mentioned a village or tribe. I have been asked what is a village? There is an old saying "It takes a village to raise a child." well, it is for more than a child/er. As an adult that has been many moments were I had to seek information from someone who was an elder. I am speaking of my Mother and when my Great Grand Mother of Gran Mother were with us I would look to to them for some sort of wisdom.

We have to realize that you need a village in other areas of life. One example is Child birth. We as women do not share our experiences. Most women share but only the scaring parts whether they mean to or it in advertently frightening a women we tell the worst of the journey. Pregnancy, Labor, Birth and Postpartum recovery is a serious thing and we should share our journeys. 

I have shared my journey in loss, struggle and successes in conception. While I was sharing I was healing. Most women view this as a very private thing and it is Please do not get me wrong I understand I have been there. Know that I didn't start to heal until I told my story. I share the Good the bad and the ugly of it all, but in Love without using fear based words, however looking to educate, encourage and direct women toward information and healing.

To find out more about who is in my village you can go to my resources page at www.peacefulbirthingdoula.com     You will find there is plenty of helpful information and people that will make life, pregnancy and postpartum recover a little bit easier. I hope you enjoy those that I have highlighted today. If you have any questions about any of them don't hesitate to contact me. 

I have started to over the years create my own little village. Of course this village has family and friends for emotional support however, I have professions that I absolutely love. My first introduction was with Annette Licitra Winkelman She is the owner of Passionette Palate http://passionettepalate.com  She is a Integrative Health Coach and Wellness Chef. You can find her blog titled From Plate to palate; A fertility Journey part 1.

I also have Cynthia Williams owner of Holistic Integrative Wellness Centre. Cynthia is a Family Nurse practioner who is equipted to handle anything. She offers Acupuncture, Cupping, IV vitamin therapy and Offer Women Health services as well. I love this place. I have vitamin injections and acupuncture. She made me a believer. When you come you can feel that she genuinely care about your health. She is a no nonsense care provider she simply wants the best for you.  I trust her with my care you may as well..You can visit Cynthia Williams of Holistic Integrative Wellness Centre website http://hiwc.co

One of my Original members of my village is my Sister. Keya Sartin is the owner of Katering By Keya she offers meal planning and prepping for all food interests. I would have never though a Vegan meal could be delicious but she proved me wrong. I love to have her Cater or prep for my Postpartum Mommies. Katering By Keya has a great meal plan for ethnic foodies, Soul food, Vegan and Vegetarians as well as Keto meals. I can say for years I have been eating her food and she learned from the best outside of her school. she learned about using love in the kitchen when you prepare meal. I can say she took it to heart. You can find her at www.kateringbykeya.com

Oh here is another one of my favs. Dr. Lauren Keller. Owner of Elemental Chiropractic. I love her she is my little hippie. Dr. Lauren is fabulous at what she does. she specializes in Pregnancy and Postpartum care. When you speak with her it is very clear she loves her career. Dr. Lauren offers Chiropractic manipulation, Acupuncture, Pregnancy & Prenatal care, Pediatric manipulation and cupping. Elemental Chiropractic is the best for any family particularly if you are pregnant or looking to become or recovering from pregnancy. Oh! I dare not forget BirthFit is a passion of hers as well.
You can learn all about fitness, nutrition, chiropractic and transitioning into motherhood and fitness.
you can find Dr. Lauren Keller of Elemental Chiropractic on her website www.drlaurenkeller.com and BirthFit at http://chicagowestern.birthfit.com

I can't leave out my Beautiful friend Joy Williamson of Body Integrity Fitness. I enjoy working out but I don't have much time to do it. I also have a few old injuries which one of them Joy was with me when I experienced it back 30 years ago. she pushed me after giving birth to my Little Princess to work smart and understand safe fitness. Joy was amazing she brought everything to me made me leave all on the floor after ever workout. Her works are all made to fit you and your body and goals in a safe manor.  Go and visit Joy Williamson of Body Integrity Fitness  http;//bodyintegrityfitness.com
learn all about her next set of classes.

Sometimes you meet people that you know that they have to great at what they do just by how they handle themselves. I say this about Nicole Bolden L.S.W of Thriving With Baby. Nicole specializes in prenatal and postpartum counseling and she is also a my Doula Sistah. Its not many I would say I would trust my clients with Nicole however is I can trust. To learn more about Nicole please go to  http;//thrivingwithbaby.com

Samantha Adjekum LCPC of Sisterhood Wellness and Family Counseling is such a strong women who passion to support other women who are looking to find themselves in their journey. Samantha started a facebook page titles Girl Stop Complaining and you get to observe her has she experience a journey of self love, confidence, fitness and family. If you have any on assist you through anxiety, depression or pregnancy, prenatal or postpartum counseling it should be this women. Samantha Rocks and I am as excited about her in my village. Go learn all about Samantha of Sisterhood Wellness and Family Counseling at  www.sisterhoodwellnessandfamilycounseling.com

Enjoy every Village member. Please share their information. It takes a village.

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