Day 7: side-effects

It is not that long ago that even Western doctors would examine the tongue to make a diagnosis. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), the different areas of the tongue tell about physical and emotional health because they relate to different areas of the body. So it comes as no surprise that the the acupuncturist picked up on my nausea this morning. I told her that instead of her asking me how I felt, I should be asking her how I felt! That made her laugh.

The nausea is one of the side effects of the hormones I am experiencing. And I am tired, but that could also have to do with the fact that I am resisting early nights and lie-ins.... Furthermore, I am in good spirits. I take the side-effects as a sign that there is something happening in my body. We are both excited about finding out tomorrow how many egg cells are participating. We will also find out how much longer we need to inject me with the follicle stimulating hormones. Jonny is still doing a great job: no bruise in sight!


In order to take our minds of le projet néné (as dubbed by one of my friends), we decided to go to the cinema last night and submerse ourselves in some mindless entertainment: Pirates of the Caribbean. Part two. It sure took our minds off it for a loooong time!