In the 24 stories in Waiting on Pins and Needles, Rachel writes about the heart and soul of the path to parenthood. There are plenty of “how-to” books out there in regards to fertility, but this is instead a collection of stories of 24 women and their individual and unique fertility journeys. Some of the stories are heart-wrenching, some are joyful, but all of them are authentic.
Many cultures and medical sages have been aware of the healing power of storytelling and Rachel's book will do just that- providing healing for those still on their fertility journey. As a fertility acupuncturist myself, I recognized so much of what goes on in the clinic in these stories.
Rachel captures the beautiful connection that happens between practitioner and patient. Her compassion and knowledge come through in this beautiful collection of stories- it’s a loving summary of her 20 years of seeing patients with fertility issues. It serves to remind us that you are not alone on your journey.
You will find comfort and healing in reading these stories.
Lorne Brown B.Sc., CPA, Dr.TCM, FABORM, CHt
Chair of the Integrative Fertility Symposium
Author of the Acubalance Fertility Diet
Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre
Rachel is a loving companion to each of her patients and a master in her profession. Her writing envelops you in the unique fertility situation of each patient. Each creation experience stirs an emotion, a tug at your heart that will have you rooting for every woman's happy ending, sometimes with a sweet tear in your eye.
In Waiting on Pins and Needles, Rachel gently weaves a tapestry of fertility education and insight into each journey. The more stories I read, the more my heart felt radical love for each woman, and all those involved, born and unborn- radical love for those who chose to persevere on a path to pregnancy without any guarantee of a healthy newborn.
Traversing the fertility landscape of a woman’s life takes compassion, courage, and confidence. Every woman's story in Waiting on Pins and Needles contains all of that and so much more. Each story brings forth an incredible awareness of just how different women’s bodies are as well as how resilient women are in their quest for creating a baby. For me, it was unimaginable what some of these women went through to conceive, not miscarry and bring a baby, or two, to full term.
May we, as women and men, allow ourselves to be kinder, gentler, and more understanding of each other for we don’t know what is going on in another’s life.
Sandy Bachman
Divine Feminine Healer/Mentor
Peering through Rachel Blunk’s lens as a fertility acupuncturist offers a powerful and sometimes harrowing perspective of women grappling with infertility. Women’s struggles to conceive and carry babies to term are often hush-hush as if it’s taboo to voice something so commonly experienced. On Pins and Needles dares to venture into this taboo world by sharing stories from women on the front line of infertility. The stories offer encouragement to those who may have abandoned their dreams of having a family. As if she’s a magical needle-bearer, Rachel often pairs her treatments with Western medicine to give women the healing and support they need to conceive and carry to term. The stories are poignant, humorous, and joyful, but some will break your heart. You’ll be on pins and needles, rooting for Blunk’s clients to break through their infertility woes and become the mothers they always dreamed they would be.
Ann Tinkham, author and editor
www.AnnTinkham.com
Many cultures and medical sages have been aware of the healing power of storytelling and Rachel's book will do just that- providing healing for those still on their fertility journey. As a fertility acupuncturist myself, I recognized so much of what goes on in the clinic in these stories.
Rachel captures the beautiful connection that happens between practitioner and patient. Her compassion and knowledge come through in this beautiful collection of stories- it’s a loving summary of her 20 years of seeing patients with fertility issues. It serves to remind us that you are not alone on your journey.
You will find comfort and healing in reading these stories.
Lorne Brown B.Sc., CPA, Dr.TCM, FABORM, CHt
Chair of the Integrative Fertility Symposium
Author of the Acubalance Fertility Diet
Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre
Rachel is a loving companion to each of her patients and a master in her profession. Her writing envelops you in the unique fertility situation of each patient. Each creation experience stirs an emotion, a tug at your heart that will have you rooting for every woman's happy ending, sometimes with a sweet tear in your eye.
In Waiting on Pins and Needles, Rachel gently weaves a tapestry of fertility education and insight into each journey. The more stories I read, the more my heart felt radical love for each woman, and all those involved, born and unborn- radical love for those who chose to persevere on a path to pregnancy without any guarantee of a healthy newborn.
Traversing the fertility landscape of a woman’s life takes compassion, courage, and confidence. Every woman's story in Waiting on Pins and Needles contains all of that and so much more. Each story brings forth an incredible awareness of just how different women’s bodies are as well as how resilient women are in their quest for creating a baby. For me, it was unimaginable what some of these women went through to conceive, not miscarry and bring a baby, or two, to full term.
May we, as women and men, allow ourselves to be kinder, gentler, and more understanding of each other for we don’t know what is going on in another’s life.
Sandy Bachman
Divine Feminine Healer/Mentor
Peering through Rachel Blunk’s lens as a fertility acupuncturist offers a powerful and sometimes harrowing perspective of women grappling with infertility. Women’s struggles to conceive and carry babies to term are often hush-hush as if it’s taboo to voice something so commonly experienced. On Pins and Needles dares to venture into this taboo world by sharing stories from women on the front line of infertility. The stories offer encouragement to those who may have abandoned their dreams of having a family. As if she’s a magical needle-bearer, Rachel often pairs her treatments with Western medicine to give women the healing and support they need to conceive and carry to term. The stories are poignant, humorous, and joyful, but some will break your heart. You’ll be on pins and needles, rooting for Blunk’s clients to break through their infertility woes and become the mothers they always dreamed they would be.
Ann Tinkham, author and editor
www.AnnTinkham.com