This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. It's said the disease of infertility affects 7.5 million Americans. Crazy! You think, how hard can it be to have a baby? Well, as stats show, difficult for many.
This week I am reminded of all that many of my friends and myself have gone through to try and expand their dream of having a baby of their own. After one failed IUI, Greg, myself, and our doctor, decided IVF was our best option for trying to conceive. We were successful with the medication (and oh, the medication!-AUGH) and our first IVF attempt. We implanted two of our embryos and both took. After going through the emotional, physical and mental roller coaster ride, we were very excited when Evan and Leah arrived. Although they can definitely be a handful at times, we are so happy they are in our lives.
This week I am reminded of all that many of my friends and myself have gone through to try and expand their dream of having a baby of their own. After one failed IUI, Greg, myself, and our doctor, decided IVF was our best option for trying to conceive. We were successful with the medication (and oh, the medication!-AUGH) and our first IVF attempt. We implanted two of our embryos and both took. After going through the emotional, physical and mental roller coaster ride, we were very excited when Evan and Leah arrived. Although they can definitely be a handful at times, we are so happy they are in our lives.
This week I am also reminded to think and pray for others who are going through the roller coaster ride themselves.
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