Hubby and I did have a chance to visit the bluebonnets (was a little sad that we are missing Wolfgang, but I know that he is watching down from doggy Heaven)
This week, however, marks National Infertility Awareness Week. I know that I use this blog for educational thoughts, but I wanted to share a more personal note to help raise awareness. Much like with my weight loss blogs I have posted, I want to start off with I am VERY happy with who I am and where I stand in life. I am also VERY happy for all my friends that have their own families (now.. in reality.. I do have some sad times.. but I am allowed those, right?)
When I was in my late teens/early 20's I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) Feel free to read up on it, I won't go into all the details... other than it affects my sugars (which makes it hard to lose weight) and affects my hormones which makes it hard to become pregnant. My husband and I have been married for almost 9 years (I can't believe that this summer is 9 years!) and for 8 of those we have tried to start a family off and on. Our trials have been through trials of Clomid, injections, weight loss, and tears of feeling like less of a woman because I can not have children easily. We have spent thousands of dollars to try to start our little family. This last summer, because of my weight loss, I finally had some progress with the Clomid medication, but when the 3rd month came around... it was no longer showing that it was being effective. I am grateful for the friends that understand this hard journey... because honestly I do judge myself often.
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Looking for information on National Infertility Week? Check this website out.
I have 2 favorite videos when talking about infertility: What If (and I ask myself this often, there are so many What If questions when thinking about starting a family)
On a final note.. wherever my children might come from, I know that I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing children over my career. I might not be a true mother, but I do know the love of a child. Take heart to those that struggle to start a family.
Oh sweet Andrea. I just love you.
ReplyDeleteI have several friends who have journied through the pain that is infertility. Your words are beautiful, optimistic and strong but the pain that it brings to ones heart is there too. Watching and listening to dear friends struggle with infertility is so very hard. There are no words that heal, no words that can make it better and all I can find myself doing is sending XOXOXOXO. A beautiful piece and a touching glimpse of the other part of who you are.
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