As I gear up for the hormonal rollercoaster that begins Monday, I find myself with mixed emotions. Although I have some fear of the unkown (i.e., how my body will physically respond to the heavy doses of medication & what exactly will happen to my balance of hormones), I am mostly excited and thankful.
My excitement comes from the prospect of pregnancy and the possibility of twins. Wade and I long for another child, and I would so love to give Liliana the gift of a brother or sister (or some combination of the two)! I feel so blessed to have this opportunity, even if it means significant pain and discomfort or personally experiencing Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde. It will all be worth it.
IVF is a major event in our lives. This process is a natural cause of emotional, physical and financial stress for anyone who goes through it. However, it is not the central focus of our lives. Some women get so focused on the IVF process and their own desire to conceive that they lose sight of what is really important. Thankfully, God continually impresses upon me the need to keep things in perpective.
Today I am especially thankful for the blessings in my life, and my prayers are not for myself. There are so many around us that have needs greater than our own. Specifically, I lift up my dear friend Kate who, at 33, struggles with brain cancer. I pray for Karen, whose tiny daughter is struggling for survival. I lift up Hope, who is pregnant and in the hospital, waiting for doctors to tell her what may be wrong with her or her unborn child. I pray that God will grant each of them comfort and strength during their trials and that all of their lives would be saved.
My hope, especially during this holiday season, is that we all will remember the needs of others and give generously of our time, resources and love.
May God richly bless you and yours,
Ramona
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Many blessings to you and Wade as you get ready for this huge undertaking. I hope you get lots of help and support.
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