Setbacks & Delays During The Journey
Being in the hospital SUCKS! Yes, I’m in the hospital and have been for almost a week now. Why, you ask? Good ole’ blood clot decided to give me problems. I’ve had tons of pain, swelling, and tender lumps in my left leg for months now (since our miscarriage in November), and the pain got so bad last week that I had to get to the ER. After many ultrasounds, scans and such, I was diagnosed with a blood clot behind my left knee. So, I’ve been resting and loading up on blood thinners to help with the clot, and at approximately 12:10 PM began preparing for a venogram/angiogram scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM today. Additionally, while all of this is taking place, I’m currently in my fertile window. So much for that. Won’t be any BD’ing going on this month. Although I’m a little disappointed about this momentary set back in our fertility journey to baby number two, I do know that this is important to my health, and to the health of our future baby, and pregnancy. I would much rather have to deal with this pre-pregnancy, instead of during pregnancy. Therefore, I’ll just keep focused on the positive: me taking care of this before our baby is conceived, so that I’m well enough to give our baby a healthy body to properly grow and develop within. To any of you feeling let down, defeated, and discouraged because of a temporary set back in your journey to motherhood, I encourage you to find the positive in the setback. How will it make your journey to conceive easier, or less difficult in the long run? We can always find the negatives, but how can you express your thanks and gratitude to God WITH a joyful heart even during that detour? Having a joyful heart isn’t so much about always smiling or being happy, but about being confident and resting in God’s perfect plan, perfect provision, and ability to complete what he’s started. It’ll make all the difference while getting through the delay. Finally, keep me and my family in your prayers as we continue to trust God’s plans and purpose for our family, and remaining joyful in hope.
Have you been faced with some unexpected delays of your own recently on your fertility journey? I would love to know how you're choosing to focus on the positives of your situation, instead of the negative!
You're Predestined for Miracles,
Tiffany
