We started trying to have a family shortly after being married 4 1/2 years ago. With little success- we took a short break and then decided to try and get some help. We went to a Reproductive Specialist in 2011, where we found out that I have PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) and went through 1 round of meds- including shots and extra progesterone. Firstly- to anyone looking to get reproductive help- be ready for the price tags! Oh my is it expensive. I think the cost of one of my meds was $300! We went through that cycle with multiple doctor's appts, early morning ultrasounds, and more to no avail. We also met with some non-professionalism from the medical office which led us to not go any further with them.
So- in 2012 we took a short break from trying. We kept on praying that God would bless us with a family and trust that his timing is so much better than ours! We decided to back it up and I began seeing a new doctor at a regular Ob-gyn office. I just loved our Nurse Practitioner the moment I met her. She put us so at ease. We started rounds of Clomid and so far we have done 5 rounds with no success. We did find that it helped me ovulate- which is huge, so some success was gained.
Now we are almost at the end of 2013 and still no little one. We are going to begin discussion about other options- be it more reproductive help (IUI, Invitro, etc.) or looking into adoption/foster care. I know that our life will not be complete until we have children to share it with- just waiting for God to show us the way he wants us to go. Waiting is hard...especially when you are around children each day and family and friends are having sweet little ones added to their families. There is never a feeling of jealousy though- just a longing. I just hold onto this bible verse-it gives me strength many a day! Prayers for our journey are appreciated- the love and support of others is so helpful and makes us feel so loved.
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