When my husband and I decided to start a family, we were practically giddy at the thought of welcoming a baby into our lives. Little did we know that our journey would take an unexpected turn. Month after month of negative pregnancy tests and countless doctor appointments, we were diagnosed with "unexplained infertility." Never in a million years did I ever think we would have issues falling pregnant. The news shattered our dreams and plans for the future.
The emotional rollercoaster that followed was just indescribable. I remember staring at those pregnancy tests, just hoping "this would be the time." We quickly embarked on a path of fertility treatments and procedures, desperately clinging to hope. And it just went on and on. Each time another IVF cycle failed, it felt like a piece of my heart was breaking. The agonizing wait between treatments slowly eroded my faith and left me feeling lost and defeated.
Through the darkness, I found strength in the support of my loved ones (Emilia, mom, hearts for you) and online communities. Connecting with others who understood my pain was that all important lifeline I needed. Together, we navigated the emotional turmoil of miscarriages and the heart-wrenching decision to pursue adoption.
After years of heartache and multiple failed attempts, we finally got the call we had been longing for. A beautiful baby girl was waiting for us, ready to fill our lives with love and joy. It was in that moment that I realized how far we'd come. How our dreams had come true. The strength and determination within us...within me.
