My First Reaction at Just the Thought of Pregnancy If you followed along with my infertility journey, you would think that just the thought of a potential pregnancy would fill me with joy, wonder, and awe. But honestly, that wasn’t my initial reaction. A few days after my missed period, I still hadn’t taken a…
Friends! There is no easy way to say this. I’m pregnant. Yes! You heard right, I’m PREGNANT!!! You are probably wondering…”Wait a minute…How in the world is she pregnant when she has been infertile?!” That is a great question! All I can say is, God heard my prayers. He heard my cries. And he opened…
When you look at this picture, what do you see? I like to think I look like a mini justice who’s tough on crime! Or a very smart law student… I know this picture gives off the impression of self-confidence, assurance, and pride. As if this person knows what they’re doing and where they’re heading!…
My Personal Feelings on Infertility In a previous post, I shared about how my husband and I have been dealing with infertility for over 2 years. Based off of our health history, there was nothing to suggest there would be difficulty conceiving. Initially, I thought we would definitely conceive in the first 6 months. Honestly, there…
If you’re struggling with infertility, God’s timing might not make a whole lot of sense. You think, wasn’t your body built to make a baby? Isn’t this part of your role as a woman to give birth? On average, shouldn’t it only take 6 months to get pregnant?! Today, I want to explore what God…
As many of you know, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over two years. After about 1.5 years of trying, we decided to book an appointment with the OB/GYN to start looking to see if something may be wrong medically. You can read more about that journey here. I remember the…
Today, I’m talking about my least favorite word. When I say least favorite, I kind of mean the word I hate the most. I call it the G-word… GROWTH. Why do I hate the G-word? Because it’s painful. That’s right, you don’t have growth without pain. That’s why they call it growing pains… Growing as…
The main reason why I haven’t lost my mind or become completely distraught about this season of infertility is because I have a clear perspective on the issue. Having the right perspective is everything! It’s the difference between driving in the middle of a thunderstorm and driving with clear blue skies. When you have the right…
Let’s Make a Baby! When I first started thinking about getting my Ph.D., I realized that the timeframe would coincide with my biological clock. I was 29 at the time, but I wouldn’t start the program for another year. Then, it would take me at least four years. By the time I graduated, I would…
As many of you know, Crazy Rich Asians recently came out in theater. Part of the reason why this movie is such a big deal is because this is the first major film with a full Asian cast since Joy Luck Club! I was a bit skeptical about the movie at first, but overall, I…