[Photo credit - Eric, my supportive husband]All my life I have wanted to be a wife and mother. My dream of becoming a mother was shaken when the gynecologist told me that I had PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) about 5 years ago. Although PCOS is rather common, I had not much knowledge of what the condition really means. Did some research on my own and found out that I might have problems conceiving. The doctor recommended fertility treatment. We went through fertility treatment, even IUI (Intrauterine insemination) but to no success. We also tried alternative medications (traditional chinese herbs), but they don't seem to help either. During that period of my life, I was really frustrated, to the point of giving up hope on God. Despite the little faith in me, I kept reassuring myself that God can bring healing and turn things around.
Days, months & years flew by, life was all good (new home, holidays, scrapbooking achievements, dream job, etc), but my heart yearns for more - the little one who could complete my life. It was tough to see friends having children of their own. We could only pray and earnestly ask for His blessings. We have learned to claim His promises as He has given in the Bible - 'Ask of me and you will receive, and your joy will be complete' John 16:24.
One fine day in the month of June, after countless of prayers (and people praying for us), I had the strangest feeling that I might be pregnant, and decided that I need to test it out to be sure. Outcame the pregnancy test kit, and guess what?... It indicated a big fat POSITIVE result! As much as I wanted to believe the test, I was kinda in doubt. I had to do 4 more tests to convince myself that I am actually pregnant!! We burst into tears of joy that God finally answered our many years of prayers! As if 5 tests aren't enough, Eric asked me to visit our GP for yet another confirmation. And as expected, the 6th test also had a positive result.
Overjoyed, overwhelmed, & overly excited!... But I had a little complication along the way in the first few weeks of the pregnancy, bleeding occurred. Was instructed by the doctor to have bed-rest due to risk of miscarriage. During this period, our family, church members, & friends all around the world prayed for us. We are extremely thankful & grateful. Lots of prayers & 2.5 months of resting at home not only restored my health, it also allowed my womb to strengthen.
At my recent visit to the gynecologist, ultrasound scan reveals that my baby is growing well and is very active! There is no greater joy to be able to hear the baby's solid heartbeat & see the tiny limbs moving about. We thank God that the firs trimester has gone by and we are looking forward to a safe second & third trimester.
If you are still trying & praying, be rest assured that He is always listening...
XoxoJessy
