This is our 40th show, and we welcome you with open arms! 

While we are right in the middle of Mom's Month, we hope you are finding yourself celebrating YOU...AND your future baby! The most important thing a woman can do for herself while in the midst of her infertility struggle, is to take care of herself.

We are reminded of that by our guest today, Elizabeth Cessna, who is not only a counselor of infertility, but a hypnotherapist as well. You will find Elizabeth to be quite soothing and a wealth of information. She tells us of how being compassionate with yourself is one of the most important aspects of your personal care when in the prediciment of infertility. Avoiding events (such as baby showers, christenings, children's birthday parties and Mother's Day celebrations) is something she strongly advises. It is only a temporary situation, but yet it is quite helpful in treating yourself gently. And doing so WITHOUT THE GUILT.

At this point in your lives, you must not allow the pressures of family and friends intrude on your self-established sanctuary. They most likely won't understand, (unless they themselves have ALSO walked in your shoes), but that's ok. Without meaning to sound harsh...they'll get over it. This time is all about you. It's the one time in your life that selfishness is ok...and as Elizabeth calls it...it's a 'healthy selfishness'.

Elizabeth also delves into hypnotherapy, what actually takes place in a session, and how it assists in the healing process. Not only is it a great tool, it can also become a vehicle for unleashing the subconscious, revealing surprising revelations through deep relaxation, pulling on healthy thoughts, creating a deeper self awareness resulting in a state of greater wellness and healing.

If you are lucky enough to be able to seek counseling from Elizabeth Cessna, you can reach her at 412-366-4929. Her office is in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA at 400 McKnight Park Drive, Suite 401. If you are NOT in the Pittsburgh area, she suggests you get in touch with your local chapter of RESOLVE, and they can direct you to a counselor of similar standing.