I was recently reminded of the importance of taking care of ourselves and our inner child, and I wanted to share this with you. Since becoming a mommy, I haven’t really taken too many girlfriend excursions. My daughter isn’t one that’s carted off to a sitter very often. So when my dear friend, Myra, was recently in town, we had an evening that is something I don’t experience often these days…and that’s one, without baby, somewhat carefree, just catching up and treating ourselves. The evening was one spent at one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh…Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. There is currently an exhibit at Phipps entitled “Chihuly at Phipps.” For those of you who don’t know, Dale Chihuly is an internationally known glass artist who’s work graces the globe. All among the absolutely gorgeous rooms and gardens at Phipps, Chihuly’s glass art is scattered throughout. It is a site to behold! You can view this throughout the day, or do as we did, and see it lit up at night!

After this magical evening (which took us about 3 hours to go through and chat about), I went home feeling refreshed and visually uplifted. It reminded me of when I took in another amazing art show back when I was at one of my lowest points in my infertility struggle.  This time recently, when I awoke the next morning, I could actually feel the resonating effects of the night before, feeling more awakened, relaxed and alive.  That is what happened when I allowed myself to take an evening, back in my dark days, and treated my eyes to beautiful art.  It was a moment in time away from the harsh reality that I was facing regarding my attempts to become a mommy.

When we are reproductively challenged, we have a tendency to dwell day in and day out, 24/7, on our dillema.  At least that is what I had done, as did many women whom I knew personally. 

Please try to give yourself any pampering moments that you can, especially if you are in this infertility struggle. Escape to a gallery, or a spa or a country road…whatever and wherever you find some peace and are able to remove yourself and your mind, if even for an hour. Your health will benefit from it, and who knows?….when you’re not looking, and your involved in what YOU consider to be beautiful in this world…you just might find a miracle at your doorstep as well!