Glory to God

I fully believe that every child is a miracle and blessing from God, but my getting pregnant naturally after ovarian failure and premature menopause is completely 100% divine. I do believe that changes in my diet and lifestyle (i.e. acupuncture) helped facilitate the process and I joke that my husband and I must have been present, but this was God's will and God's timing. I am humbled and continue to learn lesson after lesson about trust and control through this journey.

I also believe that part of God's plan is for me to share my experience. I am generally pretty private but I felt that holy nudge. I don't know exactly what that means or how far reaching the impact will be, but I feel compelled to do something. In one year's time, I have felt first-hand the heartbreak and real pain of infertility, I have connected with women in my church on similar paths, I have seen more online friends speak out about their struggles, and I even happened to be at my hair dresser (for the first time in 6 months) the same day/time as a girl who recently learned she suffered from autoimmune disorders and felt helpless after western doctors provided little explanation. All of these things can't be random or coincidence; I am thankful for my blessings and for God to continue to use me for His plan.