One of the first commandments given to man by God was to be fruitful and multiply....but what happens when you can't? That's where I am at. I am a member of a church that is centered on the family, and have wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember, but am having troubles conceiving. It's scary, heartbreaking, and down right frustrating at times. I feel like every time I turn around, I hit another roadblock.
But, things get better and there is hope. Some days I'm more optimistic than others, and luckily today is one of those days! I started my first round of fertility drugs today, and I feel wonderful. I also got to talk to my boss for awhile, who has 2 IVF children. She told me about how she struggled for almost 10 years before having her first child. I finally felt like I wasn't alone. Talking with her made me feel like someone understood me, and was there for me. It also gave me hope.
Hope is what I have been lacking lately. Hope, and faith. Today, my hope and faith have been renewed, and I look towards tomorrow knowing that I have been promised I will have children. I may not have them naturally, or it may take years, but one day (hopefully sooner rather than later...tee hee) I will have children, and my husband and I will have joy in our family!
Well, that's all for my first post. More to come soon!
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ReplyDeleteI can understand, sort of. I will pray for your miracle to happen. You deserve it!
Thanks Amy!
DeleteI was hesitant to post this, but I've decided that it needs to be done. Hopefully it is a blessing to someone.
ReplyDeleteA year ago I discovered a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni Weschler. This book is a guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health. I believe that all women should read this book because it contains a wealth of knowledge about how the female body and reproduction work. (Things they forget to tell you in school.)
This book has a huge following, epecially of women who are trying to conceive. They have a website and facebook page where women gain help and support from one another. In some cases women who have been trying to conceive for years are able to apply what they learned from this book and conceive quickly.
I hope this was helpful.
God bless all the mothers out there! Even the ones who have yet to bear physical children. You are amazing!
You are amazing, Regan! Thanks for the info!
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