23/07/2024
As I look at this photo of my beautiful children, my eyes get watery.
Difficult memories start rolling in my mind like an old black & white movie and I can’t hold my tears much longer. Happiness and pain come together at this moment.
My parenting journey was far from a fairytale.
The struggle, obstacles, challenges, constant doctors visits and painful tests.
March 2012 Wednesday afternoon doctor's office with a small window. I couldn’t believe my ears. I was diagnosed with endometriosis, hormonal imbalances and food intolerance for products such as gluten, dairy, soy, corn and many more.
I was told to make a big shift in my diet and lifestyle. I was devastated and overwhelmed by the news.
I thought that there is no way that I can do it!
It was hard to accept the fact that I have to go through so much in order to be a Mom, while for some women it was so easy to become pregnant.
The emotions of anger and sadness were very present in my life for a very long time!!
During the first month of my elimination diet I cried every time I had to eat because I didn’t know what I could have. It was very difficult.
I had to learn how to shop, read labels and be conscious about food choices I made.
It seems like a good thing to learn all about new foods and different alternatives.
But for someone who really didn’t know much about which foods can cause inflammation and how can affect your health and infertility it was overwhelming.
With all these changes the stress level had a huge impact on me and every area of my life including my marriage, relationships and work.
I felt very lonely most of the time because there was nobody around me who did share a similar experience.
Today as I reflect I can say that my motherhood journey was a really eye opening moment in how important it is to pay attention to my health, listen to my body and make time to take care of myself.
I am a proud mom of two beautiful children, a girl and boy that are everything to me!!!
All my efforts paid off and I am stronger and more confident with my lifestyle choices.
I love my family more than ever and I’m so grateful for them!
My infertility journey gave me so many insights and Aha moments. It opened my eyes to look at my body, mind and soul from a completely different perspective.
If that’s your experience please know that you’re not alone.
Sending love ###
