Nicole LeBaron

Friday, February 7, 2014

Getting into the flow! The path of least resistance!

I love Deepak Chopra author of The Seven Spirituals Laws of Success! In chapter 4 he talks about the law of least effort. He talks about choosing the path of no resistance in our own personal lives. He mentions nature and how things in nature just grow. There is no resistance when the grass grows- it just grows. Birds don't try to fly they- just fly. The earth doesnt try to spin - it just spins. How about the words I will try to do that or I will do that tomorrow. Saying "I will try" is really just setting us up for failure. How about say "I will" or "I am" I believe the two most powerful words are "I am"
The path of least resistance is a beautiful place to be in. It's called being in the flow. Giving and receiving more "yeses" When our actions are motivated by love as quoted in the book. When we are struggling against a certain moment Deepak states we are actually struggling against the entire universe.
Get into the flow take out the boulders or even little rocks out of your flowing stream let the abundance flow into your life and enjoy! Feel freedom in your heart and take the resistance out of life. It it a beautiful place to be indeed.
So much good stuff in this Chapter I could go on and on. A must read for sure!

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Receiving

Congratulations you never have to think in either or again! If there is a $50.00 bill on the table next to a $100.00 bill which one will you take? The answer is to take both. Hmm shall I be a stay at home mom or an entrepreneur how about both! Hmm do I want a house on the beach or the mountains? How about both?

Either or thinking is a lack mentality. When we think either or we are telling our sub conscience mind that there is not enough or we don't deserve to have what ever it may be. There is an abundance and the universe is here to support us in giving what ever we want as long as we are open to receiving it.

It's also important to be excellent receivers. Receive the small gifts in life so we can receive the larger gifts in our lives. I love the affirmation by Peak Potentials "I am an excellent receiver!" If we aren't excellent receivers guess what? It will go to someone else. It's that simple.

Next time someone offers to give you a gift or wants to do something for you accept and receive it with open arms and gratitude. One of the best success principles out there! I promise!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Artificial Insemination ~ The Beginning of My Journey

I feel like I want to share my experience and journey with infertility -ouch at the age of 39 almost 40. There are so many utube videos on the subject that have helped me in a unique way, of just not feeling alone or that I'm not the only one going through this. I know my husband and I are getting older and this may just be the way it is and I'm understanding of that. My husband will be 41 in a couple of days he has never had children. He is one of 8. lol the doctor said oh yes there is good fertility on his side. lol! I have a 9 year old from a previous relationship. My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years.
So on Feb 3, 2014 I had my first appointment with my fertility doctor. Doctor Jane Frederick in Newport Beach. Her address is 500 Superior Avenue Suite 210 Newport Beach CA, 92663. The facility name is HRC Fertility. She was referred by a niece on my husbands side. It's a beautiful office with an amazing staff. I was impressed the minute I stepped foot in the office. Come to find out that people come from all of the the world for this facility. I was speaking to Beverly who is the patient advocate and she said a lot of people come from Europe and Australia. I thought how fortunate I am to have this facility just about 5 minutes away.
My first consultation was sure overwhelming with lots of information. Dr. Federick talked about family history first and some of the things that could be preventing me from getting pregnant. No more hot tubes lol for both of us! Of course she talked about some of the things that could be going on with the uterus. She also recommended Naturally Smart Vitamins for men and women. http://naturallysmartvitamins.com I actually just got these in the mail today. A 30 day supply for a bottle for me and my husband is $137.30 that included tax and shipping. Pretty pricey but of corse at our age we want to do anything she recommends and take any precautions. 3 vitamins a day for the woman and 6 vitamins a day for the man.
After meeting with Dr. Frederick I went into another room and talked with an IVF coordinator. She explained the necessary tests that will have to be taken. One of the tests is called the HSG test. Yikes this particular one does not sound like fun. They shoot a dye up in your uterus and take an X-ray to see what the heck is going on in there.
Before I left the office I took some blood tests. They took 5 vials of blood. They tested for LH, pituitary gonadotropin, TSH (Thyroid Stim, Hormone, PRL (Prolactin) Thyroxine Total, Hepatitis B Surface, Hepatitis B Core Anitbody, HIV1 and 2, Rubella IgG(RubellaG). Now, I wait to take another blood test and the dreaded HSG test. I will keep you posted on this journey after these tests.
I have Blue Shield health insurance through Covered California it's an ultimate PPO I pay a lovely $390.00 a month for this insurance. So now I'm also waiting for the financial coordinator from HRC Fertility to get back with me as she is waiting for my benefits to pull up on her end. I will speak with her to see what is covered and what is not......

Here are Dr. Frederick recommended websites:

http://www.havingbabies.com
http://orangecountyfertilitydr.com
https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyFertility?ref=profile

http://naturallysmartvitamins.com

Fun new terminology to learn:

IVF- In Vetro Fertilization
IUI- Artificial Insemination

HSG- Hysterosalpingogram

Hope this helps with anyone else that is dealing with infertility :) I will keep you posted!

Leading Like an Entrepreneur

One of my favorite authors Robert Kiyosaki!! Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad! This was the first personal development book I read many years ago. It completely changed my mindset. Here is a blog post he just posted today:

Leading Like an Entrepreneur

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Positive Affirmations

It all starts with one minute a day. So many times we feel we don't have the time to do the things that will lift us up. The things that matter most for our progression and feelings of happiness. Examples are exercising, reading personal development, meditation, listening to a positive audio, being of service to someone else or reading our affirmations. All it takes to start is just one minute a day. Master the one minute a day to accomplish these things then progress to more minutes. I remember when a mentor of mine suggested I just read just one page of personal development a day. I said yes I can commit to that. As time went on and I mastered this and before you know it I was reading 30 minutes a day. My mind became hooked. A gentlemen that I know that is worth one hundred million dollars reads 3 books a week. hmm do you think he knows something? So I challenge you to start with one minute a day. Here is a little something I created to help you get started. Enjoy!!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Making Money With ebay!

I've been selling on ebay since 2002 and love it! I'm almost at 5000 positive feedback from buyers. Take a look at my little video. Nicoletta is Italian for Nicole in honor of my Grandma Tina who is full blooded Italian!!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Dear ebay entrepreneurs

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Naturally Smart Vitamins for men

100% Authentic

I purchase these online as my fertility doctor recommended them. My husband used not more than 4 of the vitamins so there are 176 vitamins remaining.

We don't need them anymore because we got pregnant hurray!!

I paid $68.93 + tax and shipping for these vitamins online

The naturally smart for men^® formula is recommended by leading specialists in men’s health, fertility and reproductive medicine. It was designed to improve a man’s overall health and well-being, promote sexual vitality, increase fertility, and support prostate health.
This high-quality dietary supplement features a balanced combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, plus it includes three unique proprietary blends that add a special boost of antioxidants and energy-enhancing botanicals.
The naturally smart for men^® formula can be an important adjunct to fertility treatments, helping to improve sperm quantity, quality, morphology, and motility. It is useful for premature ejaculation due to its sedative effects and also for spermatorhhea. Many common male fertility issues can actually be linked to low vitamin levels or vitamin deficiencies and supplementation (particularly vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, and zinc supplementation) has been shown to have positive effect.

Beneficial Ingredients

B1 (Thiamin) – necessary for proper adrenal gland function, proper immune function and neurotransmitter synthesis. Thiamin also helps metabolize food and alcohol. Low thiamin levels can present as poor memory, fatigue, muscle weakness and blindness. Chronically low levels of thiamin can contribute to heart disease, brain damage and even death.
L-Carnitine & Acetyl-L-carnitine– play a key role in sperm energy metabolism. Many clinical studies have shown that carnitines play an important role in sperm function by affecting sperm motility, sperm morphology, sperm concentration, and sperm count. L-carnitine and Acetyl-Lcarnitine may also help to protect sperm by mitigating the production of damaging free radicals. ¹
Fructose– one of the major energy-yielding substrates that are present in seminal fluid.
Citric Acid– involved in certain aspects of energy metabolism.
Vitamin B12– involved in cell maturation and DNA synthesis. Deficiency in B12 is associated with decreased sperm count and motility; therefore, Vitamin B12 is essential for enhanced sperm health.
Selenium– a powerful antioxidant and is thought to stabilize the integrity of the sperm flagella. Selenium deficiency has been associated with poor sperm motility. A male fertility dietary supplement that contains selenium may increase sperm motility.
Coenzyme Q10– acts as an antioxidant and energy-promoting agent and is thought to stabilize the integrity of the sperm flagella. Studies have demonstrated a correlation between Coenzyme Q10 levels and sperm health.
Vitamin C– an antioxidant present in the seminal plasma. Supplementation of Vitamin C has reportedly improved the sperm quality of smokers.²
Zinc– important for the production of semen. Infertile men have been shown to have lower seminal levels of zinc than normal men.
Folic Acid – an important ingredient that not only contributes to heart health but also helps prevent sperm defects. Studies suggest that folic acid and zinc supplementation improves sperm health in both fertile and subfertile men.
Tribulus– Tribulus terrestris has long been used in the traditional Chinese and Indian systems of medicine for the treatment of various ailments and is popularly claimed to improve sexual functions in men. Tribulus is most often used for infertility, erectile dysfunction and low libido. In clinical trials it has been shown to increase ejaculate of sperm and the percentage of motile spermatozoa.
L-arginine– an amino acid that improves the motility of spermatozoa.
Ginkgo Leaf Extract– a botanical that can improve blood flow to the male reproductive organs.
Eleuthero Root Extract– also known as Siberian ginseng. Studies show that ginseng can significantly increase sperm count and motility and appears to induce spermatogenesis.
Beta Glucan– an immune-boosting antioxidant that has been shown to increase sperm motility and promote morphological quality. It may improve structural characteristics as well as chromatin integrity of sperm and may reduce leukocyte (white blood cell) concentration in seminal fluid. May protect sperm during maturation and migration, leading to improved sperm function.
Choline– a required substance for the proper development of motile sperm. Choline may also be required for the synthesis of phospholipid, a substance needed as an energy source for sperm motility.
Lycopene– a component of the human defense mechanism against free radicals. It is found in high concentrations in the testes and seminal plasma and decreased levels have been demonstrated in men suffering from infertility. Lycopene supplementation can promote sperm concentration, enhance motility and improve sperm morphology.
Insulin– insulin like growth factor can play an important role in the regulation of steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis.
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)– a substance long considered a treatment for male infertility and also sometimes suggested as a treatment for various diseases of the skin and connective tissue.
Orchic Substance– orchic substance has been used as a way to possibly increase testosterone levels and sperm counts.
Relora– anextract of Magnolia officinalis or Phellodendron amurense bark. It can help with the management of stress, promoting a self-confident mood and cheerful outlook. It also supports healthy body fat metabolism.
Glutathione– a naturally-occurring antioxidant thatmay improve the function of ejaculated spermatozoa. Studies have established that glutathione can have a statistically significant positive effect on sperm motility, in particular on the percentage of forward motility, the kinetic parameters of the computerized analysis and on sperm morphology.
Forskolin Root Extract– a botanical that has been shown to causea small increase in cAMP production in mouse spermatozoa.
Ashwagandha Root Extract– a botanical also known as Withania Somnifera. Ashwagandha root has been used as a healing herb for centuries. Like ginseng, it can be taken as a general tonic to reduce levels of mental fatigue, invigorate and energize a worn-out system, but it’s also considered a sexual tonic and many regard it as an aphrodisiac. Ashwagandha is highly regarded in the Ayurvedic tradition as well as in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a treatment to enhance male sexual function – not just improving libido but also relieving impotence and promoting increased fertility. Ashwagandha has been shown to have a beneficial effect on oxidative stress as well as an ability to boost serum testosterone levels, increase sperm count and improve sperm motility. It may also be useful for treating impotence due to premature ejaculation or spermatorrhhea.
Muira Puama– a botanical derived from the root of a tropical Brazillian plant. Studies show that muira puma can treat erectile dysfunction, improve libido and restore sexual vitality.

References
1. Alternative therapies for male and female sexual dysfunction , HH Aung, L Dey, V Rand, CS Yuan – American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2004

2. Wheat Germ Oil and Reproduction, Dukelow, WR. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh) 1967, 56 Suppl 121:5-15