Infertility awareness

This week is infertility awareness week. My heart aches for so many people I know who struggle to get or remain pregnant. I honestly thought I would be likely to have issues with fertility. I had ovarian cysts and hormone imbalances as a teenager. I was on progesterone supplements and then birth control for years to try and fix it. Thankfully, I have had no issues so far with getting pregnant. I am so impressed by what so many do to be able to get their babies here, and the strength and courage it takes to wait and fight through the physical and emotional pain. I wonder why it is so easy for some and so so hard for others. I know several people who really would be the best parents I can ever imagine who have had to wait for years and are still waiting to be able to have a child of their own. It breaks my heart to see their pain, but it also makes me appreciate every single day of morning sickness. I appreciate the comfort of knowing I am sick because I still get to have this baby growing inside of me. I appreciate the aches and pains because my body is expanding. I appreciate the exhaustion as it is taking all of my energy to sustain this little life. I appreciate the mood swings because it means I have high enough hormone levels. It is worth it. It is ALWAYS worth it. So for my dear friends and family members who are struggling know that I love you and I am always praying for you. I hope that soon you get your miracle too.