For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be a mother. While I thoroughly enjoyed my 20's, there was still a small part of me that was jealous of many of my friends who had already begun their families. I knew
eventually I would get a chance, but I secretly hoped it would happen soon.
It's funny how, growing up, you just assumed it was a simple part of life. You grow up, you get married,
you have children, you have grandchildren, etc. It was always instilled in your brains that you could get pregnant at any given chance in your life, so take precaution. However, as time past on, I slowly came to realize, life isn't so simple as we originally
believed.
I thought for sure I had my lifed planned out when I was 18. I had a set plan and I was determined to follow it. Ha, what does a college kid know anyway. As the years
began to pass, I knew that plan was out the door. Can you imagine, me, done having children by the time i was 25? As I approached my 30's, I was finally getting married. Maybe later than I wanted but that's ok, life always throws curveballs. I will
just have children right a way.
Happy one year anniversay to us! No children. There's that life leason I learned about things not being simple. We made the decision that
millions of couples around the world have to make, to seek professional help. We weren't given many options so the one option we did get, we hoped and prayed it would succeed.
This
time last year, we were begining our journey to parenthood. It was a long, emotional process. It took a toll on my body and my emotions. We hoped that those two tiny embryos that were transfered into my body would become the absolute highlight of my every
day. I knew I would have been blessed to be able to raise one child in this world. Now we are truly blessed knowing I am now the proud mother and role model for 2 wonderful girls. They are my everything.
If you would have asked me 10 years ago, how would I feel about having twins? I'd probably laugh in your face as I didn't think it was possible. While twins run in my family, I though for sure it was the wrong generation. Now, I couldn't even imagine
my life without my girls. I wouldn't want it any other way.
My family of 2 (and a cat lol) quickly became a family of 4 in less than a year. We are ever so grateful for the wonderful
doctors and nurses that helped along the way. Our journey could not have succeeded without them. I look forward to finding out where this journey will take us.
<3 CNM