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Growing up I always knew that I would have trouble conceiving. Like many women, I had very irregular periods. I married at the age of 25 and we decided to start a family right away. Well fate had other plans, after a year of trying to conceive, my Gyn wisely referred me to Reproductive Endocrinologist, who diagnosed me with PCOS. I began doing a lot of research on my condition. PCOS is a condition in which your body produces small cysts in your ovaries, and affects ovulation, therefore your ability to conceive.
Symptoms include: Irregular periods, acne, body hair, facial hair, hair loss, Infertility, Insulin resistance, weight gain, and obesity.
I spent the first 6 years of my married life trying to conceive. This was a very difficult time for us, we scrimped and saved for every test, every procedure. We were a double income family with no kids, and we were struggling. I was lucky to have the most supportive husband in the world. He never made me feel like this was my fault and never had a doubt that we would one day conceive. After 6 years of blood, sweat and tears we decided to try IVF. We saved every penny we had, only to discover that my husband's new health Insurance would cover the whole thing. We were in shock. In May of 2004 we began our first cycle. I have to say that the medications were really hard on my body, there were times that I didn't know If I would make it. I held on to my faith and that gave me the strength I needed to go on. I had my IVF transfer in June and two weeks later I had a positive home pregnancy test. I had to wait another week for the Blood test. The next day I got a phone call from the Dr's Office to tell me that I was pregnant. I sat there on my bed for a moment savoring that wonderful news. My husband was rushing home early that day to make sure I was OK in case the news wasn't so great. I got on my computer and printed a sign that read "Congratulations on your new name Daddy" When he walked in the door we just held each-other and cried. 8 months later we brought Matthew and Rebecca into the world. It has been the most beautiful fulfilling experience of our lives.
