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While I Wait: My Journey Through Infertility

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While I Wait- My Journey Through Infertility

by Eileen Edna Power

5 out of 5

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I never thought I would have trouble getting pregnant. I was always healthy and active, and I had a regular menstrual cycle. But after a year of trying, I still hadn't conceived.

I went to see my doctor, who ran some tests and diagnosed me with unexplained infertility. This meant that there was no medical reason why I couldn't get pregnant, but for some reason, I just wasn't.

The news was devastating. I had always dreamed of being a mother, and now it seemed like that dream might never come true.

I went through a period of intense grief. I cried for days on end. I couldn't believe that my body was failing me. I felt like a failure as a woman.

But eventually, I started to pick myself up. I knew that I couldn't give up on my dream of becoming a mother. I decided to explore my options for fertility treatment.

I met with a fertility specialist who explained my different options. We decided to start with intrauterine insemination (IUI). IUI is a procedure where sperm is placed directly into the uterus, which increases the chances of conception.

I underwent several rounds of IUI, but none of them were successful. I was starting to lose hope. But then, after a year of treatment, I finally got pregnant.

I was overjoyed. I couldn't believe that my dream was finally coming true. But my joy was short-lived. A few weeks later, I miscarried.

I was devastated. I had come so close to having a baby, and now my dream had been shattered once again.

I took some time to grieve my loss. But then, I decided to try again. I underwent another round of IUI, and this time, I was successful.

I carried my pregnancy to term, and I gave birth to a healthy baby boy. I was finally a mother, and it was the most amazing feeling in the world.

My journey to motherhood was long and difficult, but it was worth it. I wouldn't trade my son for anything.

I know that there are many other women who are struggling with infertility. I want to share my story with them to give them hope. I want them to know that they are not alone, and that there is always hope.

While I Wait- My Journey Through Infertility

by Eileen Edna Power

5 out of 5