In 2011 I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It's a dirty diagnosis that could mean a vast variety of things with even more variations of symptoms. While there were many things I did not know about this syndrome, I was made aware that it may be the culprit behind our inability to become pregnant. After being told by my doctor that she couldn't do anything more for us other than refer us to an infertility specialist, we opted to get a second opinion.
I did some research and chose the doctor I would see. During this time, we prayed that we'd make the right choice in doctors and that we'd know the right choices thereafter when we'd come upon times to make decisions. God granted us immediate peace the moment I met with my new practice. The nurses were super knowledgeable about my condition, the doctors were wise, compassionate and empathetic. We were immediately put at ease. Blood work was ordered, meds were trial and error, failed attempts, promising signs and cycle monitoring were our lives.
Over time we battled our infertility, not once, but twice, and fortunately, God gifted us two beautiful miracles. We count ourselves so blessed.
Through it all I couldn't help but question, "why us?" Over the course of the last year that reason has become more and more clear, and tonight will be yet another piece of this journey. My dear friend and I will begin an infertility support group and bible study. I am grateful for the few women who will be joining us and I am hoping that others will follow.
I now see that part of all the heartache, waiting and growth has brought me to this. I am amazed and humbled that God would call me from the ashes of such a difficult time in my life to share the beauty of His goodness and healing with others. I want to share the hope that can only come from Him. I want them to remember that He is bigger than any diagnosis. I want to provide comfort and encouragement to those whose hearts are riddled with questions and fears. I want them to have what I didn't.
Little did I know, even just a couple months ago, that all of that would come to this.
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What a wonderful thing you gys are doing! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! PCOS is such and stating diagnosis, how amazing that you will get to be a support for others! And how even more amazing that you were gifted two sweet babies!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a needed ministry! Good for you, using that heartache to encourage others. I battled infertility as well and had no one to talk to during my journey. But I was finally able to put my thoughts to words in a blog post, and I know that post has been an encouragement to many people. I hope your support group goes well.
ReplyDeleteEmily @ Queen of the Wilson Household