The Secret's Out!

I must preface this whole post by giving God all the glory! He is so good and so faithful!

Getting for some is a joy. For others it's a surprise. For me, it's a chore. Having been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome in 2004, I knew that getting pregnant was not going to be easy. With many cysts all over my ovaries, often times my body struggles to ovulate. This is why, without birth control pills, I don't even have regular periods.

All this to say that when we decided to start trying for our first baby, our doctor immediately prescribed a medication that is generally used for diabetics in order to regulate insulin levels. It was found that this medication also allowed ladies with PCOS to ovulate.

Along with the medication I was also tracking my Basil Body Temperature every morning, and really not noticing any big changes.

God was so good, and we were able to conceive in the first month. I was told that I needed to continue taking the medication throughout my pregnancy because often times the PCOS will attack the fetus and result in miscarriage.

So, fast forward two years. We were ready to start trying for baby number 2. I went in for the medication and started taking it immediately.

But, I got sick. So sick. I couldn't take the medication any more. I couldn't put anything in my stomach for weeks.

I was still tracking my BBT, but again, saw no changes. I also decided to buy one of those ovulation predictors only to find that the results will not work for women with PCOS. $17 dollars right down the toilet!

The doctor's were never able to diagnose what was wrong with me, but I did lose 25 pounds which was a bonus.

My husband and I were not trying to get pregnant, we were merely trying to survive. So imagine my surprise when I took the test and thought I saw a faint + sign on the screen. I couldn't believe it! Off I ran to Target for a digital test. I needed to know for sure.

And sure enough, there was the word I was praying I'd see: "Pregnant"

Here we are, at 12 weeks and a few days into my second pregnancy. I still feel sick, and have not gained a pound, but I'm so thrilled to be carrying around a miracle and blessing from the Lord!

This is why I have been mostly absent for the past few months. My sincerest apologies to you. I am hoping that I'll start feeling better in the next few weeks and can get back on track.

In the meantime, I'm praising God with what energy I have! He is so amazing and I am in complete awe of Him and His glory!

So, we're expecting a little Thanksgiving blessing.

Thank you Lord for this amazing miracle. I feel so blessed that you have chosen me to be this child's mother. Help this baby to grow and develop into a healthy little baby. I love you Lord.