Can the natural energy found in certain gemstones actually increase your fertility and help you get pregnant faster? Well at this point it is worth a try right? My girlfriend Dawn is so thoughtful and always looking out for me (us). She did her research and found gemstones that are typically associated with increased fertility. So home I went with my brown bag filled with healing crystals.

The idea of healing crystals is that the gems contain an abundance of not only minerals, but also a type of natural energy that comes from those minerals and other elements of the earth. The “science” behind the use of “gemstone” therapy stems less from any “magical” qualities they may possess than from the ability of certain natural elements to impact our body chemistry in certain specific ways.One way to think of it is like taking a vitamin and mineral supplement. Not everyone needs them and not everyone benefits from them. But certainly there is a growing body of evidence to show that under certain circumstances they can certainly help. At this point in our journey them seemed like a natural fit!

Gemstone healing also focuses on the links between certainnatural gemstones and crystals, and the seven "chakras" or energy points in the body. Many believe that the stresses of modern day living - including stressing out over trying to get pregnant (I'm so tired of hearing don't worry it will happen.... my emotions are so up and down and I do worry!) - can cause these energy points to work less efficiently, ultimately affecting your overall health in myriad ways. When this is the case, certain gems and crystals are believed to have the ability to replenish and refocus these energy chakras to stimulate healing and promote optimum ealth and well being - including optimizing fertility. Once again a natural fit!

First step... you need to clear them. She said that the person who "needed" the stones had to do the clearing. So last night we "cleared" our stones under the water. Clearing is necessary before using any stone for healing. The clearer the energy of a healing stone, the more powerful it is. Crystals and healing gemstones need to be cleared as soon as they are purchased as well as clearing after every healing. Next step.... place them around..... we have some under our pillows and others on our nightstand. We had a lovely rose quartz piece that I noticed as I took it out of the bag had chipped off some. So I place the "big" portion on my nightstand and the other "little" portion on his nightstand. Maybe that was a good luck sign :-)

In case you are wondering what gemstones have been know to be associated with fertility here they are with a brief description:

1) Rose quartz (also known as the love stone): Stimulates both the heart and blood and consequently other organs as well. Also known to stimulate sexual energy and to enhance fertility. Place one (or more) on the body part of your choice, near your body or bodies, in your bedroom, or anywhere that the two of you meet for delicious intimacy or passionate love-making.
2) Amethyst: Bolsters the production of the hormones, and strenghtens the cleansing organs, the circulatory system and blood, the immune system, and body metabolism. Amethyst soothes the nervous system and aids in the transmission of neural signals.
3) Moonstone: Increases fertility, boosts ovulation
4) Green adventurine (also know as Stone of Heaven): An all-around healer (mental, emotional physical). It soothes, heals, and balances. It opens and soothes a wounded heart. Enhances intelligence. Increases opportunities and motivation. Brings luck and adventures in love and games. A Prosperity stone.
5) Lepidolite: (Also know as Dream Stone): It will protect the individual from nightmares, especially those caused by stress or an upset in personal relationships.

So here we are on day 3 on the two week wait.... armed with healing crystals too!! If nothing else they are beautiful to look at and bring a smile to my face.